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 learning� 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?� by Yukari Tadano
Feb 9: “The History and Impact of the Typewriter: An Analogue History.� by Ezekiel Bucks
Feb 23: “Race: A Very Serious Fiction� 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 Hope� by Dr. Katelyn Kelly
Mar 9: “Transitioning the Meier House and Property into the Spearfish Museum� by Rosalie Aslesen and Katherine Kemp
Mar 23: “Hitler’s British Fangirl: Unity Mitford and the Appeals of Fascism� by Dr. Tina Van Kley
Mar 30: “Slow Tourism and Human Powered Travel� by Greg Strobel
Apr 13: “A Poet’s Guide to Foraging: Creating Found Poetry� by Dr. Courtney Huse Wika