2024-25 Lyceum Lecture Series
JACK HORNER
"The Real Jurassic Park"
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
11 a.m.-Noon
Victoria Fine Arts Center
Despite facing significant challenges with dyslexia, Jack Horner became a world-renowned paleontologist known for his fieldwork and research on dinosaur growth and behaviors. A technical adviser for all the Jurassic Park and World films, he is also the inspiration for the series’ lead character, Dr. Alan Grant. Horner’s TED Talks attract millions of viewers, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Victoria.
This lecture is partially funded by a US Department of Education HSI STEM Grant. However, the information presented does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
STEPHANIE LAND
Author of "Class" and "Maid"
Stephanie Land is the author of the bestselling memoirs “Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education” and “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive,” which inspired the award-winning Netflix series “Maid.” Despite navigating the challenges of poverty while pursuing higher education, Land persevered and ultimately graduated from college in her mid-thirties.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
11 a.m.-Noon
Victoria Fine Arts Center
See the modified class schedule.
IMRAN NURI
Advice From America: What I Learned From 1,000 Strangers
Imran Nuri embarked on a cross-country road trip and photographed 1,000 strangers across the United States, asking each for their life advice. His resulting photobook serves as a reminder that, despite our differences, we have more in common with the strangers around us than we may realize.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
6-7 p.m.
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
About the Lyceum
The mission of the Victoria College Lyceum is to bring the world to Victoria by giving students and community members the opportunity to hear first-hand the ideas, experiences, and aspirations of individuals who have had a direct impact on world events, made major scientific discoveries, touched people’s hearts and imaginations, and molded public debate.
For more information, call (361) 573-3291.