Summer Seminar

2027 Summer Seminar Details Coming Soon

On May 26th, 2026 we hosted our fourth annual Summer Reading Seminar—a day-long discussion seminar convening a mixed cohort of undergraduates and regional high school students.

This year’s seminar explored the theme of Shakespeare and Statesmanship. Through close engagement with Shakespeare’s King Henry V, participants examined the virtues, vices, and vulnerabilities of leadership. What does it mean to rule justly? When does ambition serve the common good—and when does it corrode it? What role do counsel, character, and conscience play in moments of national crisis? We considered how literature can illuminate the challenges of public life and the moral weight of political power.

Participants received a copy of the selected text, lunch, and a $50 gift card.

For the 2027 Summer Seminar, more details are to follow. Registration information is pending.

Expectations

• Read the text before the seminar

• Participate in the full event

Application Requirements

• Be high school student, incoming Lee freshman, or a current Lee undergraduate

Our Previous Schedule

• 10:30am: Introductory Session

• 11:30am: Group Lunch

• 1:00pm: Concluding Session

• 2:00pm: Finish

If you have any questions, contact the CRC at crc@leeuniversity.edu.