CAS Community Lecture Series
The Art and Science of Our Nation
2026-2027 Schedule of Speakers
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Thursday, September 10, 2026: Be The Change with Kahlil Greene
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency with Jon Meacham
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Alaska: A Story Still Being Written with Willie Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2027: The Art of Health and the Science of Trust with Drs. Anne Zink and Jay Butler
Thursday, March 4, 2027: The New Space Age with Kathryn Sullivan
Thursday, April 15, 2027: The Art of Journalism: An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly
About the Lecture Series
The CAS Community Lecture Series brings the world to Alaska and Alaska to the world. The series showcases speakers with a broad and diverse range of expertise and a deep well of insight. We’ll spotlight the remarkable contributions of national figures, as well as Alaska-based scholars, artists, and culture bearers to gain a better understanding of our state, nation, and the world around us. Please join us as we celebrate knowledge, inspire curiosity, and strengthen the bonds that make our community unique.