The Ray & Stella Dillon Lecture Series

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The Ray & Stella Dillon Lecture Series

The Dillon Lecture Series provides opportunities for attendees to hear personalities from a variety o To make arrangements, please call 620-665-3505.

Lecture Series Committee selects three to four
speakers each year. Some notable lecturers in the series
have been, Maya Angelou, Robert E Kennedy Jr., Henry
Winkler, and Mario Andretti. The series is funded by patron membership and corporate
sponsorship. Students of all ages are admitted to the
lecture free of charge. Community members, who are not
patrons of the series, can purchase tickets at the door for
each event. Braille programs and interpretation for the hearing impaired available with 7-day
advance notice of each lecture. The Dillon Lecture Series is a non-profit organization. A portion of the patron membership is tax deductible.

09/17/2025

The Dillon Lecture Series welcomed Jim Olson, former Chief of Counterintelligence at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, to the Hutchinson Sports Arena on Sept. 16. Olson spent more than 30 years in clandestine assignments overseas before concluding his career as an officer-in-residence at the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University.

In his lecture, Olson shared powerful stories from a life dedicated to intelligence and counterintelligence, offering insights into leadership, integrity, and global security. Following the lecture, he joined patrons for a luncheon and Q&A, where he connected with guests and signed copies of his two books.

04/02/2025

Author, actor, musician, and activist Tyler Merritt brought humor, heart, and hope to the Dillon Lecture Series as the 172nd speaker! From stories about his cancer battles to inspiring words on being a light for others, Tyler left the audience moved and motivated. After the lecture, he connected with patrons through a Q&A, luncheon, and book signing. 📖💙

02/04/2025

From heartfelt life lessons to dad jokes that had us all chuckling, Rob Kenney kicked off our 2025 Dillon Lecture Series with genuine warmth and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us that it's never too late to make a positive impact. 🌟 Dad, how do I?

10/11/2024

The vibrant colors of red and blue were swiftly replaced by purple as people filled the stands Tuesday at Hutchinson Sports Arena for the Dillon Lecture

10/09/2024

The final speaker of the 2024 Dillon Lecture Series was K-State Men's Basketball Coach, Jerome Tang. Tang shared about his career journey, as well as stories of his faith, family, coaching staff, and team. Patrons held a Q&A session over the lunch hour, immediately following the lecture.

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1300 N Plum Street
Hutchinson, KS
67501

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+16206653505

Website

http://www.hutchcc.edu/dls

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The Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College was created in 1981 to honor community leaders Ray and Stella Dillon. The purpose of the series is to provide an out-of-classroom educational experience for the youth of this community and at the same time enable the citizens of Reno County to hear outstanding lecturers. They encompass a diverse variety of topics and professions. The Dillon Lecture Series Committee selects three to four speakers each year. Some notable lecturers in the series have been, Maya Angelou, Robert E Kennedy Jr., Steve Hartman, and Capt. Scott Kelly.

The series is funded by patron membership and corporate

sponsorship. Students of all ages are admitted to the lecture free of charge. Community members, who are not patrons of the series, can purchase tickets at the door for each event. Braille programs and interpretation for the hearing impaired available with 7-day advance notice of each lecture. To make arrangements, please call 620-665-3505. The Dillon Lecture Series is a non-profit organization. A portion of the patron membership is tax deductible.