President Thomas A. Parham established the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series to showcase CSUDH as the place where important and consequential issues of the day become the topics of critical discourse. Each year, the series welcomes prominent scholars, artists, and leaders to share their thoughts and experiences with the Toro community.

Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series

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President Thomas A. Parham established the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series to showcase CSUDH as the place where important and consequential issues of the day become the topics of critical discourse. Each year, the series welcomes prominent scholars, artists, and leaders to share their thoughts and experiences with the Toro community. Speakers are chosen for their eloquence as well as the impact of their actions, both within their respective industries and throughout the nation and world. The series is open to CSUDH students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public.

Past Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series events can be seen here.

The Present and Future of Higher Education featuring Michael Drake

Michael Drake: The Present and Future of Higher Education

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 4-6 p.m.
Loker Student Union Ballroom

Join President Thomas A. Parham for a compelling dialogue with University of California President Michael Drake about his career and the state of higher education.