The Associated Students of Lower Columbia College invites the public and campus community to hear educational and informational speakers on a variety of topics.

Open lectures take place throughout the academic year.

Open lectures are free and open to the public.

Winter Quarter 2012

January - March
Community Conversations Lecture Series
Guilty Pleasures: Books We Love to Read

Past Lectures

Spring 2011

William Vest Memorial Lecture
Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War
Dr. Eric Walther, University of Houston History Professor. Dr. Walther teaches U.S. history at the University of Houston, specializing in the Antebellum South and the coming of the Civil War. He is the author of three books, as well as numerous article and book reviews. News Story: Portland author to be featured at Northwest Voices, The Daily News, May 5, 2011

Eat Right, Feel Good, Look Great!
Deanna Latson, Guest Speaker
Tired of Being Tired? Exciting, fun, interactive learning experience. Learn more about Deanna Latson

Spring 2010

William Vest Memorial Lecture
Author James W. Loewen, Harvard University sociologist, professor of race relations at the University of Vermont, and best-selling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Lies Across America and Sundown Towns. News Story: LCC lecturer examines racial misperceptions in American, The Daily News, May 21, 2010

Winter 2009

That Takes Ovaries
A book, a play, an International Open Mike Movement and an Organizing Tool for Women and Girls' Empowerment was held on March 4, 2009.

The event included an interactive talk workshop with true stories of risk-taking courageous women. Audience members shared experiences at an open mike. Everyone who shared received the Golden Ovary award; a chocolate egg wrapped in gold foil!