The lecture series fund seeks donations to bring nationally and internationally acclaimed architects, designers, urban planners, historic preservationists, real estate development professionals and other experts to the campus for the benefit of students and the public. The lecture series expands a student’s learning environment by encouraging a spirit of risk taking through the example of others. The lecture series reaffirms the University's land-grant mission and provides a distinctive public education program. Lecture Series funds have been established to support the School’s programs.