The Laura C. Harris Series enhances the education of young women as students and professionals, promoting career opportunities and carrying on the pioneering spirit of women at Denison.
Here are just a few notable speakers from past years:
- Alia Malek — Author, civil rights attorney
- Seyla Benhabib — Political philosopher, professor
- Joan Roughgarden — Biologist, professor
- Angela Davis — Activist, feminist studies professor
About the Laura C. Harris Series
The Laura C. Harris Series annually invites a roster of thought leaders from diverse fields and perspectives to share their expertise with Denison students. Each year, the Harris Series establishes a theme to guide the selection of guest speakers. Additionally, the Harris Series offers co-sponsorships for various interdisciplinary academic events.
Dr. Laura C. Harris was a pioneer in the medical profession and embodied the Denison ideal of the value of a liberal arts and sciences education. A member of the Class of 1916 (earning the Ph.B., or Bachelor of Philosophy), Harris was the first woman to receive a medical degree from Syracuse University. She pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania before establishing her medical practice in New York in the 1920s.
Harris Series Coordinator:
Zarrina Juraqulova
Harris Series Assistant:
Bevin McGuire Peppard
