Through the Tack Lecture Series, a William & Mary professor will address the community on a topic of interest at least once a semester:

• Spring 2016 – "Remix and Revolution in Cuba: Screening the Island’s Transformation through Cinema" (Ann Marie Stock, Professor of Hispanic Studies and Film & Media Studies)
• Fall 2015 – "Wild Grief/Untamed Love: Emotions in the Animal World" (Barbara J. King, Chancellor Professor of Anthropology)
• Spring 2015 – "An American Prima Donna and Apple Pie Opera" (Katherine K. Preston, David N. and Margaret C. Bottoms Professor of Music)
• Fall 2014 – "Pity and Gratitude" (Adam Potkay, Chair of the English Department & Professor of Humanities) 
• Spring 2014 – "The World that Panics Made" (Scott Reynolds Nelson, Professor of History) 
• Fall 2013 – "From Plankton to Planet" (Deborah Steinberg, Professor of Marine Science)
• Spring 2013 – "Finding Faults in Old Virginia" (Chuck Bailey, Chair & Professor of Geology)
• Fall 2012 – "What's So Funny? The Nature and Value of Humor" (John Morreall, Chair & Professor of Religious Studies)
• Spring 2012 – "Not Just For the Birds" (John Swaddle, Professor of Biology)