Donovan Forum Series
Since 1970, the Donovan Forum Series has offered educational and entertaining presentations on Thursdays every Fall and Spring. These forums are free and open to the public, although registration prior to each forum is required.
Fall 2023 Donovan Forums
Donovan Forums will resume during the Fall 2023 semester at the Lexington Senior Center. The limit will be 80 attendees in-person. You will also be able to attend via Zoom.
You can see all of the available Donovan Forums this semester below. Click here to register for Forums (you must have an account on our new registration website in order to register).
September 14
My Musical Journey to the Lexington Philharmonic
Melisse Brunet, Music Director
Lexington Philharmonic
September 21
What is a Bird?
Darin J. McNeil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Wildlife Ecology & Management
University of Kentucky
September 28
A History of the Working State Capitol Building of Kentucky
Nicholas Thomas, Capitol Tour Guide
Kentucky Historic Properties
October 5
“Decades Behind Bars: A Twenty-Year Conversation with Men in American Prisons”
Gaye Holman, Researcher & Author
October 12
Downsizing, Distribution Methods, and Donation Etiquette
Nichole Huff, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor
Family Finance & Resource Management
University of Kentucky
October 19
Rooftop Solar in General and Solarize Lexington
John Boone, Treasurer
Kentucky Solar Energy Society
October 26
FoodChain
Kristen Hughes, Co-Executive Director & Dir. of Education & Outreach
FoodChain
November 2
Wine Production in Kentucky
Jeff Wheeler, Sr. Extension Specialist
Horticulture
University of Kentucky
November 9
Kentucky Abolitionists: There is a Balm in Gilead
Alicestyne Turley, Ph.D., Author, Public Historian, Educator
November 16
The Future of Lexington's Past
Mandy Higgins, Ph.D., Executive Director
LEXHistory & Lexington History Museum
November 23
Thanksgiving Day
No Presentation
November 30
Aging: Being as Well as Possible
Don Gash, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor Of Neuroscience
University of Kentucky
December 7
Big Band Music from the 1930’s, 40’s & 50’s
Young at Heart Band
Lexington Senior Center
Classroom A & B
195 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502
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