Dean's Lecture Series

The Dean’s Lecture Series is a special program selected by the Dean of the Truckee-Tahoe campus of Sierra College to celebrate lifelong learning. Dean Kimberly Bateman selected Experts & Insights as the Dean’s Lecture Series for 2009/10 to showcase local academic talent and to thank the community for their support of the new Truckee campus. Due to an outstanding response, filling the classroom at each event, Experts & Insights will continue as the Dean’s Lecture Series.

“What better way to thank the community than to share the excitement of learning something new? Our region hosts a wealth of active and retired professors who are incredibly knowledgeable and excel in communicating their passion for study and discovery.”

Experts & Insights offers an opportunity for intellectual exchange across a range of scholarly subjects and issues. Each month, a different professor will present a fascinating look at his or her research-based study using a variety of teaching methods including lecture, discussion, character enactment, slides, music and other state of the art technology.

This program is offered to the community at no charge, thanks to the generosity of Sierra College and the Experts & Insights faculty.

Faculty

Experts & Insights faculty are professors, professors emeritus, and highly experienced professionals whose subject expertise is academic in nature. Preference in faculty selection will be for those who live or have considerable experience in the Truckee/North Tahoe region. All faculty volunteer their time and expertise and are greatly appreciated. If you would like to be considered for an Experts & Insights presentation, please contact: DeansLectureSeries@sierracollege.edu.

Students

Experts & Insights is designed for active-minded adults. Here’s what our students have to say…

“The presentation by Dr. Bateman was a delightful experience. The entire audience was involved, responsive, and very entertained. In our world today of recession, health care worries, wars and personal losses, her lecture was the perfect antidote and a wonderful way to spend a few hours. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Dr. Bateman is undoubtedly a fantastic asset to the college.”

“Last night was outstanding. Seldom do I have such a complete about face upon hearing a lecture. Thank you for planning and executing such an interesting and informative presentation. I certainly appreciate your scheduling Nigel Allan as a speaker. Your lecture series is a wonderful enrichment for our community.”