One of the world's top Alzheimer's researchers is speaking at The Environmental Design Research Association's Annual Conference. The event, now in its 47th year, will welcome the co-founder and president of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, John Zeisel. EDRA47 will be held in Raleigh,... Read More
Cell Phone Pioneer Strive Masiyiwa Named Morehouse College Commencement Speaker
One of the most influential businessmen in Africa is giving the commencement address this year at Morehouse College. Econet Group founder Strive Masiyiwa will address graduates on May 15th at 8 a.m. at the school's Century Campus. Most uniquely, students that were sponsored by Masiyiwa&... Read More
Last Monday, The Yes Men activist Andy Bichlbaum headed to Wells College for a special event. He was the keynote speaker at their 15th Annual Activism Symposium. The theme of this year's symposium was "HashtagActivism: Civic Engagement in the Age of Social Media". ... Read More
Burlington Northern Santa Fe chairman Matthew K. Rose addressed the state of the railroad industry last week. He was a keynote speaker at the Montana Energy Conference on Wednesday. The conference was held at the Radisson Hotel in Billings. There were 12 keynote speeches over the... Read More
Science Fiction Author Cory Doctorow Named Keynote Speaker at Information Security Summit
Cory Doctorow makes his living as a science fiction novelist but he is also a technology activist. On May 20th, he will be the keynote speaker at the Eighth Annual Information Security Summit. The summit is being held May 19-20 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles. It is bein... Read More
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Originator Nancy Frates Speaks at Leadership Symposium
Tomorrow, the woman who started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will keynote a very special event at Cleveland State University. Nancy Frates will speak at the Women's Leadership Symposium. The second annual event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wolstein Center. Frates wil... Read More
Macalester College Names Walking Dead Star Danai Gurira Commencement Speaker
Danai Gurira is heavily in the spotlight right now with her role as Michionne on "The Walking Dead". She gets to share her publicity now with her alma mater. Gurira will be the commencement speaker at Macalester College on May 14th. She graduated from the school in 20... Read More
New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet Speaks at Columbia College in May
One very successful Columbia College alumnus is coming back to campus to speak. New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet is the keynote speaker for this year's CC Class Day. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 17th at the South Lawns on Columbia's Morningside Heights campu... Read More
