2026-2027 Lecture Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA Conversation with Venus Williams<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Venus](\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/williams_venus.jpg\")
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7:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn this moving and personal conversation with legendary tennis icon Venus Williams<\/a>, she shares her journey to the top of her game, and how she has become an inspirational leader both on and off the court. As an athlete and entrepreneur, Venus has overcome barriers through resilience, focus, and innovation, built her brand, and continues to give back. She shares her unmatched insights in this memorable talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVenus will be joined on stage by Eugene A. Woods, MBA, MHA, FACHE<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health, the nation\u2019s third-largest nonprofit integrated health system. Together, they will explore the principles that have shaped their leadership journeys, including leadership, branding, resilience, overcoming obstacles, and the power of innovation and purpose. Through their conversation, attendees will gain personal insights and practical perspectives on navigating challenges, building a lasting impact, and leading with authenticity and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis memorable conversation will offer an inspiring look at what it takes to perform at the highest level, adapt through adversity, build a meaningful brand, and create a legacy both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFebruary 24, 2027<\/strong> In this moving and personal conversation with legendary tennis icon Venus Williams<\/a>, she shares her journey to the top of her game, and how she has become an inspirational leader both on and off the court. As an athlete and entrepreneur, Venus has overcome barriers through resilience, focus, and innovation, built her brand, and continues to give back. She shares her unmatched insights in this memorable talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Venus will be joined on stage by Eugene A. Woods, MBA, MHA, FACHE<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health, the nation\u2019s third-largest nonprofit integrated health system. Together, they will explore the principles that have shaped their leadership journeys, including leadership, branding, resilience, overcoming obstacles, and the power of innovation and purpose. Through their conversation, attendees will gain personal insights and practical perspectives on navigating challenges, building a lasting impact, and leading with authenticity and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This memorable conversation will offer an inspiring look at what it takes to perform at the highest level, adapt through adversity, build a meaningful brand, and create a legacy both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For event information, including purchasing tickets and parking, please visit our Event Information webpage<\/a> or join our Interest Form<\/a> to receive the latest updates and communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Membership is open to anyone interested and is offered on an annual basis. For information about becoming a member, please join our Interest list<\/a> to receive information about the 2026-2027 membership cycle once it\u2019s released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your annual Learning Society membership gives you access to the leading minds of our times while funding unique learning experiences for our Queens students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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