ODU Presents is a lecture series focusing on the university’s research initiatives and outreach efforts and featuring engaging speakers from a variety of disciplines.
These lectures are free and open to the public.
2011-12
Robert Putnam - Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, and Visiting Professor, University of Manchester (UK)
Jon Nussbaum - Professor Jon Nussbaum of Pennsylvania State University, considered the father of life span communication studies.
Maurice Jones - President and publisher of The Virginian-Pilot.
John Waters- John Waters has directed sixteen movies including “Pink Flamingos,” “Polyester,” “Hairspray,” “Cry Baby,” “Serial Mom” and “A Dirty Shame.”