University Chair Lecture Series

The University Chair Lecture Series, launched in fall 2023, honors the exceptional research contributions of Mendoza faculty who hold University Chairs — Notre Dame’s most prestigious recognition of research excellence and impact.

Lectures

Professor James Otteson sits smiling into the camera with large shaded windows and tables behind him.

James Otteson

2026

Jim Otteson, John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics, Business Honors Program Faculty Director

“An Unplanned Journey”

3:00–4:00 p.m. EST
Friday, March 20, 2026
Jordan Auditorium

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2025

Corey Angst, Jack and Joan McGraw Family Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations

“A Brief History of ANGST in Higher Education”
3:00–4:00 p.m., November 13, 2025
Jordan Auditorium

 

Ahmed_Abbasi-_HeadShot2021

Spring 2024

Ahmed Abbasi, the Joe and Jane Giovanini Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations, co-director of the Human-centered Analytics Lab (HAL)
“Insights on Trust and Justice in Organizational Life”
3:00–5:00 p.m., May 1, 2024
Jordan Auditorium

 

 

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Fall 2024

Jason Colquitt, the Franklin D. Schurz Professor in the Department of Management & Organization and academic director of the Ph.D. in Management program

“Insights on Trust and Justice in Organizational Life”
3-5 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024
Jordan Auditorium

 

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    Mike Crant

    2023

    Mike Crant, the Notre Dame Professor of Management & Organization
    “My Mendoza Journey: A Memoir”
    3:00–5:00 p.m., November 28, 2023
    Jordan Auditorium