Special Events

The Lyceum Lecture

The Lyceum Lecture began in 1998. A woman, pre-eminent in her profession and from anywhere in Australia is invited to speak on a topic of her choice which reflects the interests of Lyceum, that is art, literature, music, science, education journalism and current affairs.

The Lyceum Lecturer presents aspects of her research and its outcomes or provides an interpretation of her special interests.

The Lyceum Lecture is an evening dinner meeting and is eagerly anticipated by both members and their guests. It is the major event of the Lyceum Club Brisbane Incorporated and is unique in world wide Lyceum. Lyceum Lecturers consider it an honour to be invited.

Previous Lyceum Lecturers have been:

1998: Professor Joan Kerr AM, A New Art History for Australia
1999: Dr Joan Lawrence AM, Can Our Souls Keep Up With Our Science
2000: Ms Wendy McCarthy AO, Don’t Fence Me In
2001: Ms Simone Young, Music
2002: Dr Carina Dennis, The Human Genome
2004: Air Vice Marshall Julie Hammer AM, Leadership in the RAAF
2006: Dr Janet Albrechtsen, Multiculturalism in the Terrorist Age
2007: Dr Andrea Hull AO, The Space Between

2008 Dr Heather Parker OAM Australian Women in Aviation

The Anniversary Luncheon

Tuesday 21 April at 11.30 am. This is our 90th Anniversary Luncheon

The Anniversary Luncheon commemorates the founding of the Lyceum Club in Brisbane on Friday 2 May 1919 and is held annually in late April or early May.

It is a very special occasion for the Club and is accompanied either by a performance of a play or music or an address by a well known speaker.

The Anniversary Luncheons commenced in 1995 following the highly successful 75th Anniversary Dinner which was celebrated at the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe on Friday, 29 April 1994. Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Mrs Leneen Forde AC attended the dinner and gave the anniversary address.

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Cultural Meeting Lisbon, 29-31 May 2009

Registration is limited to 90 participants. The closing date is 31 January 2009 (date of posting). Registration forms and further information are on the noticeboard in the Rooms.

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AALC Triennial Conferences

Conferences are held every three years.

The next AALC triennial Conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia in September 2009. Click on AALC Triennial Conference 2009 for more information.