Community Conversations discussion series examines a current topic each quarter during the academic year (Fall and Spring). Attendance is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. Presenters are LCC faculty and local community and business representatives. Students may receive credit by enrolling in Humanities 106 (Community Conversations).


Community Conversations will resume in Fall Quarter 2025

All events are located on campus in LCC HSB 101
Thursdays, 11:30am-12:20pm AND available to watch on Zoom (Learn more about using Zoom)
Attendance is free and open to the public.

View this quarter's conversation schedule below

 

Fall Quarter 2025

Date: October 2

Presenter: Gillis Williams

 My Autism: Journey & Knowledge


Date: October 9

Presenter: Adam Wolfer

Rocky Mountains Justice: Fictional Lawmen of the Northern Rockies


Date: October 16

Presenter: Emme McCarthy

Why We Procrastinate: I’ll Tell You in a Minute


Date: October 23

Presenter: Taryn Williams (in HSB 123)

Will the Real Shakespeare Please Stand Up?


Date: October 30

Presenter: Mary Stone

Silent Pleas—the Making of a Mystery


Date: November 6

Presenter: Trey Batey

Digging for Truth: Fact, Fiction, and the Fringes of Archaeology


Date: November 13

Presenter: Heidi Bauer

Wild Speculation: Pacific Crest Trail Curiosities


Date: November 20

Presenter: Michael Strayer

The Silent Mystery: Understanding Male Depression 

 

 

To arrange accommodation for a disability, please contact Disability and Access Services at disability@lowercolumbia.edu or 360-442-2341.

For more information, go to lowercolumbia.edu/conversations 

LCC is an AA/EEO employer -- lowercolumbia.edu/aae-eo


Contact Community Conversations

  Courtney Shah/Social Science Instructor

   (360) 442 - 2678
  cshah@lowercolumbia.edu

Need Disability Accommodation?

To arrange accommodation for a disablity call (360) 442 - 2341