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Lecture Series

Each year, the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series brings thought leaders and newsmakers to share insights with the Kean community.

A young woman with long brown hair and a relaxed expression stands against an urban backdrop, wearing a striped green jacket. The architecture in the background hints at a city street setting
NAAB Auditorium

Isabel Klee

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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A man with a thoughtful expression poses with his arms crossed, wearing a stylish leather jacket. His hair is styled in dreadlocks, and the background is a soft gradient.
NAAB Auditorium

Colson Whitehead

Mon, Feb 8, 2027 
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Past Lectures

Portrait of Giancarlo Esposito, actor known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Mandalorian,' wearing a dark textured jacket over a white shirt. He has short, curly grey hair and a trimmed goatee, with a contemplative expression as he looks slightly off to the side. The background is a gradient transitioning from green to orange.
Wilkins Theatre

Giancarlo Esposito

Tue, Mar 4, 2025 
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Portrait of Temple Grandin, renowned scientist and autism advocate, wearing a black Western-style shirt with intricate beaded designs and a red necktie. She has short, wavy grey hair and is looking off to the side, standing against a gradient background transitioning from green to orange.
Wilkins Theatre

Temple Grandin

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 
@ 4:30 pm
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Portrait of Al Franken, former U.S. Senator and comedian, wearing glasses, a light blue collared shirt, and a black blazer. He is smiling softly, standing against a gradient background transitioning from orange to green.
Wilkins Theatre

Al Franken

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 
@ 4:30 pm
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Tabitha with a big smile and afro, dressed in a pink shirt with dark pink pattern
NAAB Auditorium

Tabitha Brown

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 
@ 4:30 pm
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