The Distinguished Speaker Series provides members
of the BSU community, as well as members of
surrounding towns, with the opportunity to engage in
interactive civic education programs. By
inviting policy makers and notable academics to lecture or present material on
their area of expertise, participants gain a better understanding of public
policy and the legislative process. The Distinguished Speaker Series airs on
Bridgewater State University's cable station (Cable 7) and is available to
residents in the town of
Speakers who have participated in the series
include former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, Massachusetts Speaker of the House Thomas Finneran, Congressman Barney
Frank, Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy
Cahill, former Massachusetts House Minority
Leader Francis Marini, Dr. David Lublin (
Last Modified: April 29, 2011