Distinguished Guest Lecture Series (DGLS)
View lectures held at the YC libraries featuring YC faculty, YC staff, and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public.
Lecture schedule
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Spring 2025
Watch “Writing Arizona - From Journalism to Fiction” (opens in a new tab)
Writing Arizona - From Journalism to Fiction
with Leo Banks
Watch “Aging in Reverse: Discoveries and Biohacks From Longevity Science” (opens in a new tab)
Aging in Reverse: Discoveries and Biohacks From Longevity Science
with Perry Baker, PhD
Watch “Deep Listening & Authentic Expression for the Revolutionary Peacemaker” (opens in a new tab)
Deep Listening & Authentic Expression for the Revolutionary Peacemaker
with Meg Bohrman
Watch “Building a Cyber-Resilient Business Culture: Strategies for Sustaining Security” (opens in a new tab)
Building a Cyber-Resilient Business Culture: Strategies for Sustaining Security
with Philip Reid
Fall 2024
Watch “What is Education For? - An Interdisciplinary Exploration & Personal Journey” (opens in a new tab)
What is Education For? - An Interdisciplinary Exploration & Personal Journey
with Colin Samson, PhD
Watch “Demystifying & Exploiting Artificial Intelligence” (opens in a new tab)
Demystifying & Exploiting Artificial Intelligence
with Philip Reid
Watch “Leaders Eat Last? How Servant Leadership Changed My Life” (opens in a new tab)
Leaders Eat Last? How Servant Leadership Changed My Life
with Carol Beard
Spring 2024
Watch “Optimizing Metabolic Health Through Lifestyle” (opens in a new tab)
Optimizing Metabolic Health Through Lifestyle
with Brian Lenzkes, MD
Fall 2023
Watch “Hidden Treasures of Female Leadership in Academia: New Approach to Emerging Hindrances Ahead” (opens in a new tab)
Hidden Treasures of Female Leadership in Academia: New Approach to Emerging Hindrances Ahead
with Aderemi D. Adedokun, PhD
Watch “Against All Odds: Obtaining a Degree in a Difficult Learning Environment” (opens in a new tab)
Against All Odds: Obtaining a Degree in a Difficult Learning Environment
with Timothy Petarra
Watch “The Geology of Concrete” (opens in a new tab)
The Geology of Concrete
with John Fox
Watch “Cancer’s Ghosts: The Psychological Costs for Survivors and Caregivers” (opens in a new tab)
Cancer’s Ghosts: The Psychological Costs for Survivors and Caregivers
with Laraine Herring