Scholars for Life!
Speaker Series
& Virtual Movie Club!
Overview
CCSU faculty and guest speakers bring their passions and knowledge to our Scholars For Life! Speaker series! We are offering our talks on campus again, and if you are not ready to visit us in person we are also streaming the talks! We are offering a hot buffet lunch or dinner before the talk too. It’s a great way to visit with old friends and make new friends. Everyone is welcoming! Just let us know if it’s your first time here and we’ll take care of you!
How it Works
For our virtual talks, we will be using Zoom. When you register you will receive information on how to access the talk.
For our in-person talks, you will receive information on the location of our talks.
Previous Talks
Our Scholars For Life! Speaker Series sessions are recorded. The talks will stay on our website for 30 days, and you can request a link during that time to watch a talk you may have missed.
Contact
Upcoming Scholars For Life! Speaker Series
Virtual Movie Club- Nashville (1975)
Professor Steve Armstrong
10/14/2026
7:00 pm
Password:
Watch the movie in advance and then join us for a lively, casual conversation. Just like a book club, but only with movies! Movies can be found on Amazon and sometimes in libraries!
“Fall-ing into Astronomy: What’s Up This Fall (and Beyond) with Dr. Kristine Larsen”
Dr. Kristine Larsen
10/20/2026
5:00 pm
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Fall is the perfect time to spend some time outdoors with the night sky. Join Central astronomy professor Dr. Kristine Larsen on a tour of what's up in the night sky currently, what's new in the world of astronomy and space exploration, and a sneak peak to some future events.
The Acting Process and Shakespeare Demystified
Prof. Christie Maturo
11/06/2026
1:00 pm
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Virtual Movie Club- Killer of Sheep (1978)
Professor Steve Armstrong
11/11/2026
7:00 pm
Password:
Watch the movie in advance and then join us for a lively, casual conversation. Just like a book club, but only with movies! Movies can be found on Amazon and sometimes in libraries!
“Living in a Changing Climate with Dr. Shayne O’Brien”
Dr. Shayne O'Brien
11/16/2026
5:00 pm
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Climate change is a complex issue that leaves many of us with questions. What is causing climate change? How do we know? Where will impacts benefit? Who is responsible? Dr. O'Brien will answer these questions and more as he reflects on the past, present, and future of our climate.
Virtual Movie Club- There Will Be Blood (2007)
Professor Steve Armstrong
12/09/2026
7:00 pm
Password:
Watch the movie in advance and then join us for a lively, casual conversation. Just like a book club, but only with movies! Movies can be found on Amazon and sometimes in libraries!
Virtual Movie Club- The Florida Project (2017)
Professor Steve Armstrong
01/13/2027
7:00 pm
Password:
Watch the movie in advance and then join us for a lively, casual conversation. Just like a book club, but only with movies! Movies can be found on Amazon and sometimes in libraries!
Virtual Movie Club- Nomadland (2020)
Professor Steve Armstrong
02/10/2027
7:00 pm
Password:
Watch the movie in advance and then join us for a lively, casual conversation. Just like a book club, but only with movies! Movies can be found on Amazon and sometimes in libraries!
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