RIT/NTID Lyon Lectureship Series – Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz

RIT/NTID will host distinguished speaker Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, former president of NTID and Gallaudet University, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, in the Dyer Arts Center as part of the RIT/NTID Lyon Lectureship Series. Hurwitz will give a lecture related to his latest book, “Let’s Go In: My Journey to a University Presidency,” published by Gallaudet University Press. Following the lecture, Hurwitz will sign copies of the book.

Hurwitz’s book details his rise to leadership at NTID and Gallaudet University and discusses the challenges he faced as a deaf person and events and experiences that shaped his personal and professional life. He tells the story of turning points and life lessons that serve as a guide for a younger generation of deaf people and encourage them to achieve the highest goals.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is not required for this event.

Interpreters have been requested. 

For more information, please contact Brian Haak, events manager in NTID’s External Affairs Office, at behoea@rit.edu


Contact
Brian Haak
Event Snapshot
When and Where
April 20, 2023
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Room/Location: Dyer Arts Center
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
deaf community
diversity