Franklin M. Loew Lecture Series

All lectures in the series take place in the newly renovated Daniels Hall in the Borger Academic Building, 9 Washburn Square, Leicester, and are open to the Becker College community and to the general public at no charge. RSVPs to lectures@becker.edu are encouraged, as seating is limited. Call 508-373-9460 for more information. The Franklin M. Loew Lecture Series, named for former Becker College president, Dr. Franklin M. Loew (pictured right), is a public forum that invites scholars and professionals to present lectures on topics of interest and importance to the Becker College community.

Spring 2010 

David & Goliath in the Amazon
Larry Lansburgh – Emmy Award Winner and Academy Award Nominee
Tuesday, March 23 – 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Lansburgh will talk about his documentary, “Dream People of the Amazon,” and how a small indigenous group, Ecuador’s Achuar people, triumphed over "Big Oil." Click here for more information on Mr. Lansburgh.

The Global Hunger Crisis: Roadmap to a Solution

James P. McGovern – U.S.Congressman, Massachusetts Third District
Monday, March 29 -- 7:00 p.m.

Congressman McGovern will address the complex issues surrounding global hunger and present a comprehensive roadmap for solving those issues in our lifetime. Click here for more information on Cong. McGovern.

(Donations of nonperishable food will be collected for Worcester Local First’s “Think Local, Thank Local 2010” to benefit the Worcester County Food Bank.)

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Harriet Reisen – Author and Nancy Porter – Film Director and Producer
Tuesday, March 30 – Film: 5:00 p.m. Lecture: 7:00 p.m.

Ms. Reisen and Ms. Porter will comment on their book and PBS film, respectively, about Louisa May Alcott (pictured left, portrayed by Elizabeth Marvel) and her fascinating life and times. Click here for more information on Ms. Reisen and Ms. Porter.

Creative Industry: Video Games and Massachusetts
Jason Schupbach – Industry Director, Creative Economy, Massachusetts Office of Business Development
Tuesday, April 6 – 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Schupbach will talk about the importance of the creative economy to the state, the rapid growth of the video game industry and its exciting future. Click here for more information on Mr. Schupbach.

Beastly Politics: Animals and Public Policy
Andrew Rowan, D. Phil. – President & Chief Executive Officer of Humane Society International and Chief International and Chief Scientific Officer of the Humane Society of the United States
Monday, April 12 – 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Rowan will discuss some of the fundamental issues at the intersection of advocacy and science. Click here for more information on Dr. Rowan.