John Fekete Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Colleen Lye
Please join us for The John Fekete Distinguished Lecture featuring speaker Dr. Colleen Lye
Event Details
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This lecture series invites the public into contemporary conversations in cultural studies, featuring distinguished scholars who share influential new research and forthcoming work shaping the field of cultural inquiry.
About Dr. John Fekete
Dr. John Fekete is Professor Emeritus of Cultural Studies at Trent University, where he served as Chair of the Cultural Studies Department and Director of the Cultural Studies PhD Program. He is recognized for advancing cultural studies in Canada and for his leadership in defending academic freedom and freedom of inquiry in universities.
Professor Fekete has received Trent’s Distinguished Faculty Research Award and dedicated service awards from the Canadian Association of University Teachers and the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. He is also a recipient of the Senate of Canada’s Sesquicentennial Medal for service to the nation.
The John Fekete Distinguished Lecture honours his lasting contributions to cultural studies and public scholarship.