Distinguished Lectures Committee decides which dynamic and pertinent speakers to bring to the YOU of A campus. These speaking engagements are free to students.
Distinguished Lectures Committee (DLC) decides which dynamic and pertinent speakers to bring to the University of Arkansas campus. These speaking engagements are completely free to all students. Some of the speakers brought over the past few years have been President George H.W. Bush, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, basketball icon Magic Johnson, musician John Legend, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and author Malcolm Gladwell.
04/18/2019
Former First Lady and advocate of health, education, and literacy, Laura Bush, will be at Bud Walton TONIGHT at 7:00pm! Please come hear from this influential woman and learn from this awesome opportunity. We will see you there!
Laura Bush will be at Bud Walton this week!!! The lecture begins at 7:00pm, get there early for the best seat. We can’t wait to see you!!
04/10/2019
We hope you’re as excited to hear Laura Bush as we are! She will be here next Thursday, April 18th, at Bud Walton Arena. Lecture starts at 7:00pm. All are welcome, no ticket needed!
04/05/2019
Get out your planner and mark your calendar! Former First Lady, Laura Bush, will be at the University of Arkansas to speak on April 18th! Please join DLC in giving her a woo pig welcome! This event is free and open to the public.
04/01/2019
Remember to apply for DLC!! Applications are on HogSync (link below) and due tonight by 5:00pm!!
https://uark.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/256640
03/29/2019
Are you still pumped from the lecture last night?? I know DLC is! DLC wants to encourage you to apply for DLC and help bring amazing speakers like Tarana Burke to our campus!
Link: https://uark.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/256640
03/27/2019
TARANA BURKE WILL BE HERE TOMORROW!! We are so excited and know you are too! Doors open at 6:00pm so be sure to show up early and get a seat. There is so much excitement for this lecture it will be a full house! Also be sure to utilize the free shuttles if possible😊
03/26/2019
FREE SHUTTLES TO THE LECTURE!
Join us this Thursday for Tarana Burke’s lecture at the Fayetteville Town Center. Take advantage of the free shuttles! Shuttles begin at 5:30pm and last shuttle leaves the Town Center at 8:45pm.
Pick up/Drop off Sites:
1) Harmon Parking Garage Bus Stop
2) Arkansas Union underpass
https://news.uark.edu/articles/46589/bus-shuttles-offered-for-tarana-burke-lecture-thursday?utm_source=Newswire&utm_medium=email2019-03-26&utm_campaign=bus-shuttles-offered-for-tarana-burke-lecture-thursday
03/25/2019
DLC has ANOTHER amazing opportunity for you guys! Our April 18th lecture with Laura Bush will also have a Q&A session available to students. This is your chance to speak with Mrs. Bush and ask questions that are important to you! All students are welcome to apply, must be available during the Q&A time before the lecture.
Link to apply:
https://uark.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/252673