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The Helen Edison Lecture Series

 

The Helen Edison Lecture Series is the result of a major gift from the late Helen Edison, a San Diego philanthropist who supported numerous local educational, cultural and arts efforts. In accordance with the gift, since 1985 the series has presented free public lectures on issues that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives.

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Helen Edison Lecture Series with Dr. Bernice A. King

Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite you to join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation.

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Helen Edison Lectures available online

Enjoy a wide variety of lectures on issues that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives.

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Past Lectures

 

Explore a wide variety of lectures on issues that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives.

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Event Contact

Jennifer Ziemba
jziemba@ucsd.edu
(858) 866-4860

Media Contact

Jennie Van Meter
jvanmeter@ucsd.edu
(858) 534-9228

Mailing Address

9500 Gilman Drive,
Mail Code 0170A
La Jolla, CA 92093-0170