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Welcome to Festival of Ideas
Today, the lecture series spans the academic year and brings a diverse group of news-makers, public figures and thought leaders—along with WVU’s own academic superstars—to engage the campus community in important issues of the day.
Learn more about Festival of Ideas2017-2018 Series
Check out this years upcoming events.
More events coming soon!
Opioid Crisis in America
August 17, 2017 | 4:00 p.m.
Fukushima Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center
Co-sponsored by the Tanner Lecture Series
Learn more about the Opioid Crisis Watch a replay of the webcast
Journalism on the Frontlines: Covering the Trump Administration
September 13, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.
Mountainlair Ballrooms
Co-sponsored by the Ogden Newspapers Seminar Series and the Reed College of Media
The New Digital Era and the Implications for Education
October 27, 2017 | 11:00 a.m.
Mountainlair Ballrooms
Co-sponsored by the College of Business and Economics
Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life
November 2, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.
Mountainlair Ballrooms
Learn more about the Blue Zone lecture! Book signing to follow!
Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming
December 3, 2017 | 2:00 p.m.
Mountainlair Ballrooms
Co-sponsored by Young President's Organization
