What is
CU Speaks?
CU Speaks is a series of talks that focus on national topics. We aim to explore national topics from a local lens for the purpose of inspiring community building in Champaign-Urbana.
We believe understanding, encouragement, and conversation are essential elements for a diverse and flourishing community. CU Speaks invites leaders, experts, and researchers to deliver 30 minute insightful talks on a variety of national issues in order to spark awareness and shed light on trends that impact our daily lives. Each presentation is followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with the audience. CU Speaks welcomes you to join the conversation.
“If you can speak, you can influence.
If you can influence, you can change lives.”
— Rob Brown
We would like to welcome you to join us for the first season of talks at Neutral Cycle, a community bicycle shop, in Campustown. Seating will be limited to 35 seats at each talk, so we recommend arriving early and enjoying a drink from BrewLab Coffee next door. All talks will be filmed and shared.
Parking
There is a parking garage on Healey Street between 6th Street & 5th Street. Healey Street is One Way east-to-west. There is also street parking available on some of the streets north of Green Street around Neutral Cycle.