All events are admission-free, and doors open 30 minutes prior to the beginning of each one. All facilities are accessible without climbing stairs. Questions, including inquiries about audio-description and interpreters, may be sent to wittseries@wittenberg.edu.
2026-2027 Wittenberg Series Events
Opening Convocation
Richard Phillips, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Director of Environmental Sciences
11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
Weaver Chapel
- Presentation Title: “Counting Crows”
Recipient of the 2026 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching, Dr. Richard Phillips is a wildlife ecologist who uses humor and experiential learning opportunities to inspire his students in their study of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Phillips teaches courses in ecology, evolution, and wildlife management and serves as the director of the First Year Research (FYRA) program.
William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Weaver Chapel
Details forthcoming
Lessons and Carols for Advent & Christmas
7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Pre-service music begins at 7 p.m.
Weaver Chapel
As the Advent season unfolds, this annual tradition offers a time of music and reflection.
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
Monday, January 18, 2027
Weaver Chapel
Details forthcoming
Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture
Spring 2027
Details forthcoming
Wittenberg Series Archives
- 2025-26 Wittenberg Series
- 2024-25 Wittenberg Series
- 2023-24 Wittenberg Series
- 2022-23 Wittenberg Series
- 2020-22 Wittenberg Series Events (limited due to pandemic restrictions)
- 2019-20 Wittenberg Series
- 2018-19 Wittenberg Series
- 2017-18 Wittenberg Series
Click here to see complete history of all Wittenberg Series performers/speakers since the program's inception in 1982.