Distinguished Lecture Series: Scott Dikkers

This is a crazy, unlikely and hilarious story of how a group of friends dropped out of college and started a fake newspaper, which is now one of the most popular humor destinations in the world. As founder of The Onion, Scott Dikkers is proof that unlikely doesn’t mean improbable.

The Onion’s longest-serving editor-in-chief is the godfather of its unique comedic vision and best-selling author whose work has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor, a Peabody and more than 30 Webby Awards.

In the words of Carl Sandburg, “Life is an onion – you peel it year by year and sometimes cry.” With an inspiring insight on seizing opportunity, outrageous life stories and a cultivated sense of humor, he will leave us inspired to peel back our own layers.

All lectures are free and open to the public and begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.