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BHSU Announces Spring 2026 Geek Speak Lineup

January 28, 2026

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is officially announcing the spring dates for its annual Geek Speak lineup, a series of free lectures presented by faculty and guest speakers hosted by the University Honors Program.  

Geek Speak was founded in 2013 by Dr. Courtney Huse Wika, a professor of English at BHSU. “Thirteen years in, Geek Speak remains a commons for curiosity, where expertise is generous, enthusiasm is taken seriously, and students, faculty, staff, and the community gather in the shared work of lifelong learningâ€� said Huse Wika. This semesterfeatures an array of topics, including a historical look at the typewriter, a vision of a museum in Spearfish, and a poetry workshop.  

All lectures are held Mondays at 4 p.m. in Jonas 110 on the BHSU Campus and are open to the public. 

For more information on upcoming Geek Speak sessions, visit BHSU.edu/GeekSpeak or contact Dr. Katrina Jensen at Katrina.Jensen@BHSU.edu 

 

Spring 2026 Geek Speak Sessions:  

Feb 2: “Why Is Japan’s Suicide Rate So High?â€� by Yukari Tadano 

Feb 9: “The History and Impact of the Typewriter: An Analogue History.â€� by Ezekiel Bucks 

Feb 23: “Race: A Very Serious Fictionâ€� Spoiler: It’s All Made Up (and Why That Still Matters) by Dr. Lesleigh Owen 

Mar 2: “The Girl at the Edge of the World: What Miyazaki Can Offer Us on Hopeâ€� by Dr. Katelyn Kelly  

Mar 9: “Transitioning the Meier House and Property into the Spearfish Museumâ€� by Rosalie Aslesen and Katherine Kemp 

Mar 23: “Hitler’s British Fangirl: Unity Mitford and the Appeals of Fascismâ€� by Dr. Tina Van Kley   

Mar 30: “Slow Tourism and Human Powered Travelâ€� by Greg Strobel  

Apr 13: “A Poet’s Guide to Foraging: Creating Found Poetry� by Dr. Courtney Huse Wika