Ï㽶ÊÓƵ

Rocky Review Submission Information

All Rocky Review submissions must be submitted online through . A Ï㽶ÊÓƵ login is required to enter events, announcements, and other newsletter content. For additional questions, please contact Lexi Dittmar at aj-dittmar@wiu.edu.

The College of Arts and Sciences presents The Annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture

You CAN Go Home Again: Knowledge from the Past as a Foundation for the Future

Speaker Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson spent 27 years at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ where he served as a faculty member, department chair, associate dean, associate provost, and finally provost and associate vice president of academic affairs. During his time on the faculty, he served as a leader of both the Faculty Senate and faculty union. He has published numerous articles and dozens of professional papers. His research interests and creative pursuits include storytelling, oral tradition, and performance of literature. Dr. Hawkinson served as the 12th president of Kutztown University from July 1, 2015 until his retirement on July 6, 2025. He was awarded President Emeritus status by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education upon his retirement.

Thursday, October 2, 2025
University Union Grand Ballroom
7:00 p.m.

The event is open to the public. If you're unable to make the in-person event, the lecture will be on .

Learn more.