The annual Borlaug Memorial Lecture commemorates the contributions University of Minnesota alumnus Dr. Norman Borlaug made to fighting world hunger and celebrates those who follow in Dr. Borlaug's footsteps.
The 17th Annual Borlaug Memorial Lecture will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 3:30 PM CT on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. RSVP to attend in person or join via zoom.
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The 14th Annual Borlaug Memorial Lecture Goes Virtual
Harvest season is just around the corner which means it is that exciting time to celebrate our bounty and honor the amazing, brilliant, and talented people who made it possible. Submit your nominations for The 2020 Emerging Leaders in Plant Sciences Award here! Nominations are due by September 11, 2020.
The 2019 Lecture is back on with keynote speaker Allison O'toole!
The 2019 lecture has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:30 PM in Borlaug Hall 355 (BorH355).
We are excited to announce that this year's keynote speaker is Allison O'toole, CEO of Second Harvest Heartland.
learn more about Allison O'toole.
Visit the Second Harvest Heartland website.
2019 Lecture Postponed
The 2019 Borlaug Memorial Lecture originally scheduled for October 21, 2019 has been postponed to a later date. Please continue to check this website for updates and new information.