Special Presentations

Each term BILL will offer Special Presentations — periodic lectures by distinguished presenters on new, interesting topics. These special, one-time presentations on a variety of educational issues are open to the public and free of cost. Participants must, however, sign up in advance.

You can register for these noon Lunch & Learn and 3:30 p.m. Tea & Talk programs online in our registration pages, or you may telephone (570-522-0105) or email (lifelonglearning@bucknell.edu) the office to RSVP. BILL may photograph participants and/or record the program with the permission of the presenter.

Tea & Talks

Tea & Talk programs are free, special, one-time presentations held in the afternoon. Open to the public; BILL membership is not required to attend.

These programs begin at 3:30 p.m.; doors open at 3 p.m.

Desserts and beverages are provided.

Lunch & Learns

Lunch & Learn programs are free, special, one-time presentations held at lunchtime. BILL membership is not required to attend.

Programs begin at noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. for preregistered guests.

You may bring your own food if you would like to eat lunch with friends before the program, or you may order the prepared meal for $13 when registering for the lecture.

Location

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Common
6 Tressler Blvd., Lewisburg
Along Reitz Blvd., between State Rt 45 & Buffalo Rd./State Rt 192. Park in front or along the sides of the parking lot circle.

Special Presentations: 2025 Fall Term

By Brad Putman, Bucknell University
Pavements are more than just roads. They're critical elements of our transportation infrastructure, shaping our way of life by the connections they create. By design, pavements have traditionally been impermeable (meaning water can't pass through them), which can lead to flooding, stormwater pollution, and dangerous driving conditions. Porous pavements aim to mitigate these issues. This presentation provides an accessible overview of pavement types and materials, introduces the basics of porous pavements and explores real-world examples — highlighting lessons from both success stories and cautionary tales — the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Brad Putman is Richard E. Garman Dean of the College of Engineering at Bucknell. His research is focused on construction materials and pavement engineering.
By John Enyeart, Bucknell University
This talk gives an overview of U.S. labor history, focusing on the time frame between the New Deal until today. Current topics will include President Biden's overstated friendly approach to unions and DOGE's criminal behavior as it relates to labor.
Professor John Enyeart of the Department of History teaches courses on the United States that focus on capitalism, immigrants, workers, the Cold War, cities and politics.
By Steve Stumbris, Bucknell University
Director Steve Stumbris will offer an overview of Bucknell's Small Business Development Center, describing how it has engaged students in the community for 48 years, and he will share a glimpse into the future of the SBDC and the region's businesses. Under his leadership, Bucknell has twice been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration with the SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award for Pennsylvania.
Director Steve Stumbris, Bucknell University Small Business Development Center, is also the moderator for WVIA's Keystone Edition Business television program and an organizer of One Million Cups Susquehanna Valley, a regional initiative that empowers entrepreneurs.
By Tulu Bayar, Bucknell University
This presentation explores immigrant identity and belonging through Mosaic Project, a collaborative art initiative involving recent immigrants who share personal photos, cultural artifacts, and stories through workshops. Using sustainable citrus image transfers, their contributions are transformed into a hand-bound artist book — an intimate archive of migration, memory, and resilience. As an immigrant artist, Bayar reflects on how the project challenges the notion of "otherness" by centering lived experiences and asking, what does home mean to you? Through tactile storytelling and collective authorship, Mosaic Project reframes immigrant narratives as integral to the American experience, inviting viewers to recognize themselves in the mosaic of shared humanity.
Professor Tulu Bayar teaches in Bucknell's Department of Art & Art History. Her work is particularly relevant in today's global climate, where issues of identity, immigration and cultural hybridity are at the forefront of societal discourse.
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