Legacy of Excellence Lecture

^{Tribute to outstanding achievement in retirement}

The annual Legacy of Excellence Lecture features a professor emeritus who, in retirement, continues to make outstanding contributions to academia, the University, and the community. The WSU Emerit Society honors the speaker with the Legacy of Excellence Award in recognition of these achievements.

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2026 Lecture: 

By: Coming soon!

 

Date

Time

Location TBD

Light refreshments will be provided.

 

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Previous Presenters of the Legacy of Excellence Lecture 

2025

Ken Casavant
Professor Emeritus in the School of Economic Sciences

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2024

John Pierce
Professor Emeritus in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs

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2023

Nicholas P. Lovrich
Senior Research Affiliate, Emeritus Regents Professor in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs

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