Carlson Conversations Lecture Series
The University Libraries Carlson Conversations Lecture Series is new for 2023!
This year the libraries will bring in 4 lectures to cover a wide range of topics from history to astronomy to the paranormal. Beginning in October the lecture series will feature:
FROM PLAYTIME TO SLAYTIME: THE CREEPY PHENOMENON OF KILLER DOLLS
Lecture by Dan Compora
October 19, 2023 at 7 p.m.
A lecture from UToledo Associate Professor Dan Compora. A follow up on his successful
“spooky” lecture on scary clowns held last October.
TOLEDO’S WAR
Lecture by Joe Boyle
November 9, 2023 at 3 p.m.
University of Toledo Press author, Joe Boyle, will be discussing World War II and
its impact on Toledo residents, businesses and the role the university played in the
war.
NATIVE PLANTS IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
Lecture by Todd Crail
January 31, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Distinguished University Lecturer Todd Crail dives into his passion of preserving
and promoting native plant life in Northwest Ohio.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: WHAT TO KNOW AND HOW TO PREPARE
Lecture by Heidi Westrick
March 27, 2024 at 3 p.m.
As Assistant Director of the Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory, Heidi enjoys
sharing astronomy and earth science with groups of all ages. Her lecture will focus
on the upcoming solar eclipse of April 8, 2024.