Herr Lectures

The Larry and Denise Herr Lectures in the Humanities feature presentations by highly qualified speakers on issues of public interest. The lectures provide a forum for dialogue, open discussion, and reasoned debate in Central Alberta. The lecture series is named after two of Burman University’s retired professors, Dr. Denise Herr and Dr. Larry Herr.

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Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell served at all three levels of government and rose to international fame as Canada’s first female Prime Minister. Following her tenure as leader, Ms. Campbell taught at UBC, the Harvard Kennedy School, and served as a Trustee of the International Center for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) at King’s College London. She has represented Canada internationally and led organizations such as the World Movement for Democracy, the Council of Women World Leaders, the International Women’s Forum, and the Club of Madrid. In her lecture, Ms. Campbell will discuss the security risks posed by the global threat of climate change.

Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Centennial Hall, Lacombe Memorial Centre

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Contact
For more information on the lecture contact: Glen Graham, Herr Lecture Series Coordinator
glengraham@burmanu.ca
403-782-3381 x.4077

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Over the past two years, the Herr Lecture Series has brought acclaimed speakers and leading experts to Central Alberta to address the most pressing social and political issues facing Canadians today. We want as many people as possible to benefit from these lectures. It is vital that all our lectures remain free to the public. We thank you for your continued support of the Herr Lecture Series. It will make a real and lasting impact on our community.

To make a donation click here to go to our CanadaHelps web page. Please indicate that the donation is for the Herr Lecture Series in the message box on the web page. Note that a monthly giving option is available. Donations of $20 and above are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt.