Elderscholar Lecture Series
Spring 2025: March 11 - April 9 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
All classes begin at 12:00 p.m. EST
TUESDAY LECTURES
March 11 - Pioneer and Patriot: The Life of Andrew Lewis
Garrett Channell '20, Executive Director, Salem Museum
March 18 - Intriguing ARTifacts: Exploring the Taubman Museum of Art
Katrina King-Singh '14, Deputy Director of Community Engagement, Taubman Museum of Art
March 25 - What it's like as a College President & First Lady
Dr. Ken Garren '62, President Emeritus & Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of Lynchburg, VP Dean of Academic Affairs Emeritus & Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Roanoke College & Sheila Garren, First Lady of University of Lynchburg
April 1 - The U.S. Peace Corps at 65: Memories of a RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer)
Dr. Michael Hancock-Parmer, Director of Global Engagement & Adjunct Lecturer, Roanoke College
April 8 - The 12-day Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and his Gang of Assassins
Dr. John Selby, Retired Professor of History, Roanoke College
WEDNESDAY LECTURES
March 12 - Mountain Women Live On: Life and Legacy of Appalachian Women
Dr. Peggy Shifflet, Retired Professor of Sociology, Radford University
March 19 - The Story of the Salem Red Sox
Blair Hoke, Assistant General Manager/Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service, Salem Red Sox
March 26 - RC Sports and Stat Crew
Dr. Roland Minton, Retired Capp-Whitehead Professor of Mathematics, Roanoke College
April 2 - Incorporating Sense of Belonging into Political Psychology
Dr. Wen Bu, Assistant Professor, Roanoke College
April 9 - Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska - A wildlife spectacle along the Platte River
Kent Skaggs, Wildlife and Adventure Guide
Inclement weather and cancellation policies are active during on-campus programming.
In the event of inclement weather, please call the weather hotline (540) 375-7777 or Community Programs at 540-375-2075 after 8 a.m. the day of the class to verify if the program will run as scheduled.
If the College is closed or closing early, there will be no Elderscholar program that day. If the College is under a delayed opening, or operating on a normal schedule, Elderscholar MAY BE CANCELED in order to protect the safety of the Elderscholars. If the program is canceled due to weather, Community Programs will make every effort to reschedule at a later date.
If the scheduled presenter is not available at a later date, an alternate lecture will be provided.