Lectures and Visiting Writers

The Annual Brommel-Hahs Lecture
The Annual Brommel-Hahs Lecture welcomes former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, and New York Times best-selling memoirist .
3:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29
Pedroso Center
Free admission; book signing to follow the lecture.
For questions, please contact Bradley Greenburg, Chair of English & Linguistics, at b-greenburg@neiu.edu
The 2023 Audrey Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Professor
You are invited to attend a lecture by Dr. Durene Wheeler, the 2023 Audrey Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Professor. Dr. Wheeler is a professor in the Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies, and the African and African American Studies Program at ŷϷ She will present:
“Let's Talk About Teaching: Creating Community in the Classroom”
3:00-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Main Campus, Golden Eagles Room
Reception to follow lecture.
The award is given annually to the tenured member of ŷϷ’s faculty who best demonstrates distinguished teaching — innovation, high standards and a positive impact on students at the University. Each year, the recipient of the award gives a presentation to our ŷϷ community.
Directions
Art Gallery, Auditorium, Stage Center Theatre & Recital Hall