The James M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence hosts a plethora of events each year. Award-winning authors stop by for tea with students; an honors poetry class hosts a reading; a member of the British Cabinet speaks on poverty after a dinner with students and faculty; two classes meet to examine the role of death in America and their own lives. Below are links to the Johnston Center's regular events, but this is just a small sampling of our collaborative programming. For more information, or to discuss your own ideas, visit our Funding section, or contact Dr. Randi Davenport, Executive Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Frank Porter Graham Lecture Series seeks to enshrine the enduring themes of "Dr. Frank's" life.

The Hillard Gold '39 Lecture Series brings a unique speaker to campus each year.

First Year Cross-Disciplinary Colloquia provides an opportunity for collaboration with faculty and classes across the university.