A Humorous Guide to Financial Success

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023 at 6:00 pm – 2630 Memorial Union

Speaker: Colin Ryan
Featured everywhere from NPR and PBS to the Moth Radio Hour and Reader’s Digest, Colin Ryan is a comedic financial speaker, author, and an award-winning storyteller.

Colin was named one of the top 10 finance presenters in America, and to date has spoken to over 1 million students and adults.

Colin is the author of “A Comedic Guide to Money” and the creator of “Public Speaking for Leaders.” As a speaker’s mentor, Colin is dedicated to helping talented educators, experts, leaders and public figures become unforgettable communicators.

Colin served as a passionate advocate for economic equality on the Vermont Commission on Women, and now lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Lindsey Lathrop and their dog Remy.

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.