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Vice Chairs: Alo Garcia Escobar, Joey Yacovone

04/13/2026

‼️EVENT UPDATE‼️ : Join us for an engaging conversation with Adam Mockler, a prominent young political commentator and organizer focused on the state of youth politics today, on April 23rd, 3:15 PM at the HFSC Herman Room.

In this conversation moderated by Prof. Patrick McSweeney, Mockler will discuss how young people are shaping political discourse, the role of digital media in activism, and the challenges and opportunities facing Gen Z in electoral and issue-based politics. Following the moderated discussion, students will have the opportunity to directly debate Mockler, ask questions, and challenge his views in a respectful format.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected].

04/09/2026

Join us for an evening with British-Punjabi artist Raf Saperra, whose music bridges the storytelling of Punjabi folk with the energy of South London’s sound. Through his sound, Saperra provides an innovative twist on the intersection between identity, culture, and tradition. The event will be moderated by Arjun Brar (L’ 28), and will feature an audience Q&A.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected]. RSVP with the linktree in the bio!

04/08/2026

Join the Georgetown University Lecture Fund on April 15th, 5 PM, at McShain Large Lounge for a conversation with former Congresswoman Cori Bush, moderated by Prof. Nadia Brown. This conversation will touch on grassroots organizing, health and housing justice, communal solidarity, and the future of progressive leadership.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected]. RSVP with the linktree in our bio!

04/06/2026

Join the Lecture Fund for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Sub-Saharan Africa with the former Vice President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Azarias Ruberwa, on April 20th, 7:00PM at Hariri 360. Vice President Ruberwa will be joined in conversation by Dr. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a foreign policy advisor with expertise on Africa. There will be opportunities for guests to engage Vice President Ruberwa and Dr. Rubin with their own questions on the DRC or Sub-Saharan Africa.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected]. RSVP with the linktree in our bio!

04/01/2026

Join us for a discussion with internationally acclaimed artist Raf-Saperra. Blending Punjabifolk tradition with the raw pulse of contemporary hip-hop, Raf-Saperra’s music tells the story of a region fraught with legendary culture. In the past year, Raf has worked with artists like Skrillex, Nas, Ghostface Killah, and Benny The Butcher, cementing him as a rare connective force between Punjabi storytelling and hip-hop lineage.

Doors will open at 5:30 PM outside of the HFSC Social Room, and the event will begin at 6. The discussion will be moderated by Arjun Brar (L’28). RSVPs are required for entry, and can be found in the Linktree.

03/13/2026

‼️LOCATION CHANGE: COPLEY FORMAL LOUNGE‼️

Join Congressman Ro Khanna for a conversation on progressive politics, innovation, and the future of America on March 17th, at 11:00AM in Copley Formal Lounge.

Moderated by Professor E.J. Dionne, the congressman will be exploring the ideas, strategies, and vision driving the progressive movement today. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live audience Q&A.

For accessibility requests, please contact [email protected].
RSVP at the linktree in the bio!

02/27/2026

Lecture Fund will be holding a General Body Meeting on Thursday, March 12th at the HFSC Herman Room. Come for snacks, learn more about resources to organize events, and ideate with us as to how we can keep contributing to this campus!

02/26/2026

Join Lecture Fund for its annual Jurist Lecture, featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, examining how the enduring legacies of enslavement and racism continue to shape American political, economic, cultural, and institutional life.

Moderated by Dr. Robert J. Patterson and grounded in the framework of the 1619 Project, this event will explore why acknowledging race and racism is essential to understanding contemporary power structures, and why sustained, racially diverse dialogue, particularly within institutions of higher education, is necessary to foster collective responsibility, deeper historical awareness, and more honest engagement with America’s past and present.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected].

02/06/2026

Join the Georgetown University Lecture Fund for an important discussion on journalism and the opioid crisis in the United States with award-winning journalist Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland and The Least of Us. This event will be happening on February 19th, at 3PM in the Arrupe Multipurpose Room

Sam Quinones will discuss his experiences reporting on individuals and communities directly affected by the opioid crisis. Quinones will be joined in conversation by Professor Amanda Latimore, who served in roles at the Baltimore City Health Department and Behavioral Health System Baltimore. Students will have the opportunity to hear these experts in conversation and ask questions.

For accessibility requests please contact [email protected].

RSVP with the linktree in our bio!

01/25/2026

DATE CHANGE! ❄️☃️

Due to the weather, Gen Z content creator Adam Mockler will now be coming to campus on Thursday, 1/29 at 4:30pm ET.

See you all then in McShain Lounge!

10/01/2025

Join Disability Cultural Center and Lecture Fund for Disabled Oracles with Alice Wong, a disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer.

She is the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice is the editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, an anthology of essays by disabled people and Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today, an adapted version for young adults. Her debut memoir, Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life was published in 2022. Her latest anthology, Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire is available now. In 2024 Alice was named a MacArthur Fellow.

RSVP with the QR Code or the link in our bio! This event is happening at the OSEI as well as over Zoom, and it is wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted and CART captioned. Please contact [email protected] for accessibility requests.

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