SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University will be hosting the annual Joy of Learning series, a unique speaker event that allows community members the opportunity to learn from faculty and locals who are experts in their fields. This year’s event will take place June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25th.

Designed to spark curiosity and lifelong learning, this year’s Joy of Learning sessions offer a vibrant mix of topics, from the history of railroads in the Black Hills and the science of how light and color shape biology, to a tour of a sustainable local farm and a reading by novelist Kent Meyers. Participants can explore themes like healthcare literacy, the evolution of U.S. language policy, and the creative use of algorithms in music composition. With sessions spanning literature, science, history, art, and community engagement, the series invites learners of all interests to discover something new.

Sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day and will take place at the Joy Center on the BHSU campus unless otherwise indicated on the schedule. All events are free and open to the community. Donations are welcome with proceeds going toward scholarships.

“The Joy of Learning was created simply to give BHSU and the Spearfish community the delight of learning new things just for the sake of learning,” said Dr. Amy Fuqua, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at BHSU.

For a full schedule and more information, visit BHSU.edu/JoyofLearning. Some topics discussed may not be suitable for all ages. For questions, please contact Dr. Amy Fuqua at [email protected].