Ambassador Akbar Ahmed: Oct. 27

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed will be speaking on “Reflection on a Decade Since 9/11: Where do we go from here?” It will take place Thursday, October 27 at 6pm in the Pierson Auditorium. Please register online.

Eric Schlosser: Nov 1

Eric Schlosser, author of “Fast Food Nation” (subject of UMKC’s recent Social Justice Book and Lecture), explores subjects in his writing that are traditionally ignored by mainstream media and gives a voice to those not often heard. Join him on November 1 at 6pm in the Pierson Auditorium. Please register online.

Chely Wright: Nov 8

Chely Wright is the PRIDE Keynote Address speaker. She is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and LGBTQ activist. She will be at UMKC on November 8 at 6pm in Pierson Auditorium. Please register online.