Speakers at the Center

Deepen Your Learning

Join us at the Wassmuth Center each month for an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker series that shines a light on critical human rights issues impacting both our local community and global society. Each session features dynamic speakers—authors, scholars, journalists, and other community leaders—who will share powerful stories, insights, and actionable ideas to foster awareness, understanding, and meaningful change. Whether you’re passionate about human rights, eager to engage with diverse perspectives, or looking to deepen your impact, these events provide an opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect with others committed to building a more just and inclusive world.

Upcoming

Dr. Alex Hinton

March 4, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 PM

Join the Wassmuth Center on Wednesday, March 4th from 6:30-8:00 to welcome Distinguished Professor Alex Hinton.  This month’s speaker will be joining us via Zoom, and guests are welcome to attend in person at the Wassmuth Center or participate from home.

Dr. Alex Hinton is a professor of Anthropology and the Director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights.  Dr. Hinton has extensively studied and written on the subject of the Cambodian genocide and was even an expert witness at the 2016 Khmer Rouge Tribunal. 

This is sure to be an evening of deep learning and understanding from a remarkable expert on Human Rights.

Interested in being a speaker?

Please complete the form to let us know your interest and availability. We’ll contact you within a week to explore possibilities.

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