Speakers Bureau Application
Apply to be considered for the 2027 Speakers Bureau. Please note the process is competitive and not every submission will be selected. Deadline: August 28, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email (primary form of contact)
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Email address will be published in the catalog.
Phone Number
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Phone number will be published in the catalog.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address (will not be published in the catalog)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Professional Information
Professional Biography
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Consider including: current or former job titles and duties, education background, career milestones and achievements, etc.
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Proposed Topic
Title of Presentation
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Summarize your topic in 2 sentences:
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Example: The presentation examines the Chautauqua era in Kansas and its impact on the suffrage and temperance movements. The popular Chautauqua platform engaged women in new ways, especially regarding politics, and laid the groundwork for the challenge of equal rights.
Provide a Longer, Narrative Description of Presentation
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Cite Two Major Sources Supporting Your Research:
Which category best describes your presentation topic? (Choose up to 3)
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African American Ethnic Studies
African History
Agriculture, History/Policy
American Literature
Anthropology/Archeology
Art History/Criticism
Asian American Ethnic Studies
Asian History
Education
Environmental Studies
Ethics
Ethnic Studies (General)
European American Ethnic Studies
European History
Film History/Crtiticism
Folklore/Folklife
Geography/Sense of Place
Great Plains/Regional History
Health Care/Medicine
International Relations
Latino Ethnic Studies
Languages Linguistics
Latin American History
Law/Jurisprudence
Local/Kansas History
Music History/Criticism
Native American Ethnic Studies
Philosophy
Poetry
Political Science
Public Policy Issues
Religious Studies
Social History
Theatre History/Criticism
Women's Studies
World History
World Literature
I am willing to give my presentation:
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In-person only
Both in-person and online
I am able to give my presentation in:
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English only
Spanish and English
Another language not listed.
Are you willing to travel in Kansas?
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Yes
No
Are you able to provide your own transportation?
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Yes
No
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Two Professional References (name, contact information, and describe the relationship of the references to you)
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I have read and understand
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The call for proposal and qualifications.
This is a competitive process and not every submission will be selected.
Selected speakers must attend a mandatory orientation either in-person or online.
This is a one year commitment, renewable for a second year.
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Humanities Kansas editing my presentation title and description for use in the catalog.
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