An Evening with Allyson Felix
Monday, 27 Mar 2023 at 8:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Innovation Speaker SeriesHow the most decorated American track and field Olympian of all time turned inspiration in motherhood and advocacy into social innovation
Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist, mom, business owner, and recently retired professional athlete who will share stories of adversity, triumph, and advocacy through her presentation and extended question and answer period.
Felix will also participate in a limited meet and greet with photos immediately following the lecture in the Great Hall.
This lecture will not be recorded. Card scanning is available for extra credit.
Speaker: Allyson Felix
More details to come!
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.