University Lecture Series

Rodes-Helm Lectures

The Rodes-Helm Lecture Series was endowed in 1961 by Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Helm of Montclair, New Jersey. Both Mr. and Mrs. Helm were natives of Bowling Green. The lecture series honors the memories of Judge John B. Rodes, former Circuit Judge of Warren County, and Miss Margie Helm, former Director of Library Services at what was then known as Western Kentucky State College. Income from the endowment fund is devoted to bringing outstanding lecturers to the WKU campus.

L.Y. Lancaster Lectures

Annual lectures by outstanding professionals in the biological sciences field are sponsored by the L.Y. Lancaster Lectureship Society through endowment income. The lectures honor the memory of Dr. Lancaster, an outstanding biology professor and pre-med advisor at Western Kentucky University for 37 years.

W.K.U. - Cultural Enhancement Series

Designed to enrich the cultural life of the university and region, the Cultural Enhancement Series brings prominent artists and intellectuals to campus. Series events give faculty and students the opportunity to interact with visitors informally as well as in public presentations. For more information on the current series, please visit http://www.wku.edu/culturalenhancement or email cultural.enhancement@wku.edu.

W.K.U. - University Center Board Lectures

Several lectures are sponsored jointly by Western Kentucky University and the University Center Board.

W.K.U. - Department Lectures

Frequently, the university joins with departments in sponsoring lecturers on campus.