Elizabethtown College proudly presents its 2021-22 Lecture Series. The Lecture Series demonstrates the institution’s rich tradition of hosting speakers on campus who provide audiences with the opportunity to be enlightened, engaged, and entertained.


We invite you to join our community as we host several Evenings of Enlightenment with five internationally known and remarkable individuals including:

  • Elizabeth Smart, Abduction Survivor and Founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation
  • Michael Eric DysonMSNBC Political Analyst, Former NPR Host, Best Selling Author
  • Robert D. BallardFounder and President of the Ocean Exploration; Discoverer of R.M.S Titanic
  • Jim CollinsInternationally Recognized Thought Leader, and Best Selling Author
  • Karima BennouneLongtime Human Rights Advocate and Former Amnesty International Legal Advisor

To reserve your seats, the Lecture Series can be purchased through several subscriptions:

  • Full Subscription: $355 *Attend all five lectures! (Package includes a reception and dinner prior to the Jim Collins lecture.)
  • Partial Subscription: $195 *Pick any three lectures! (An additional $110 reception and dinner fee will be added if the Jim Collins lecture is selected hosted by The High Center.)
  • Single Lecture Ticket: $85 *Single lecture tickets will go on sale starting one week prior to each lecture.

You may view additional details about the series and our speakers at etown.edu.