Presidential Lecture Series
Ideas from Brooklyn with Global impact
The Presidential Lecture Series features Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson in conversation with high-profile leaders, exposing students and the extended college community to inspiring ideas, courageous leadership, and models of civic engagement and civil discourse.
Upcoming Event
The Power of Courage: Leadership, Peace, and Social Change
September 22, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Claire Tow Theater
A conversation with President Michelle J. Anderson, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Leymah Gbowee, and global leader in women’s economic empowerment, Thelma Ekiyor on building stronger communities and a more just world.
Previous Speakers
A Conversation with Paul Griggs
October 23, 2025, 5–7:30 p.m.
Claire Tow Theater
The evening will feature a conversation between Michelle J. Anderson and PwC U.S. Senior Partner Paul Griggs. The two will discuss the essential skills that drive professional success and share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of workforce leadership.
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Attend our lectures, participate, and learn about the future of civic and civil discourse.
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Watch our previous Presidential Lectures from some of the top minds making an impact in business, science, and the arts.