SALEM, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Roanoke College has announced a series of public events open to the community this spring, featuring prominent speakers in law, medicine, history, and space exploration. All events are free unless otherwise noted and will take place on the Roanoke College campus.
March Events
Ethics Reform at the Supreme Court
Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom
The Gentry Locke Lecture will feature Alicia Bannon, director of the Judiciary Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. Bannon will discuss ethics reform within the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting judicial accountability and transparency.
April Events
Exercise is Better than Medicine: Be a Superior Doctor
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom
Renowned exercise scientist Dr. Zhen Yan will deliver the W. Oscar and Daisy W. Hylton Lecture, focusing on how exercise plays a crucial role in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Emancipation Week Lecture: Male or Man?
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom
Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson, a leading scholar on slavery in North America, will examine how public monuments shaped perceptions of Black manhood during the Reconstruction Era.
Exploring High and Deep with Dr. Kathy Sullivan
Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Olin Theater
Dr. Kathy Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space and a deep-sea explorer, will share her experiences as both an astronaut and oceanographer. A Q&A session and book signing will follow.
How to Attend
Community members can find more details and updates at roanoke.edu/events. These events provide a unique opportunity to engage with experts and thought leaders across various disciplines.
