J. Edward Farnum Lectures

The J. Edward Farnum Lecture Series was founded in 1939 with a gift from George L. Farnum of the Class of 1894 in memory of his brother J. Edward Farnum of the Class of 1890. 

Notable Lectures

Tony Kushner, Edward Albee, Twyla Tharp, J. W. Fulbright

2008-2009Glen Close | Are You Who We Think You Are?

2012-2013Margaret Atwood | Future Imperfect:  The Clock Strikes Midnight

Upcoming Lectures

Director Prakash Jha
Apr 20, 2023, 5:30 pm

Social Justice, Power and Politics in Indian Cinema

Past Lectures

Maggie Nelson
Apr 7, 2022, 5:00 pm

On Freedom: A Conversation with Gayle Salamon

Isaac Julien
Apr 7, 2021, 5:00 pm

Marvellous Collaborations: Sur Moderno

Marc Maron
Oct 6, 2015, 6:00 pm

From Privation to the President: Marc Maron and the rise of WTF