Details
Choose another item
- July 29, 2025 8:00PM
- August 5, 2025 7:00PM
- August 29, 2025 8:00PM
- September 19, 2025 7:00PM
- October 11, 2025 7:30PM
- October 17, 2025 8:00PM
- October 17, 2025 8:00PM
- November 1, 2025 7:30PM
- November 13, 2025 7:30PM
- November 20, 2025 8:00PM
- November 20, 2025 8:00PM
- December 11, 2025 7:00PM
- March 22, 2026 8:00PM
- April 14, 2026 7:30PM
Item details
Date
October 2, 2025 7:00PM
Location
The Fox Theater
Name
Whitworth Univerity President's Leadership Forum Presents
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph. D.
The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust
Description
Whitworth University is honored to welcome distinguished scientist and former director of the National Institutes of Health Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., as the featured speaker for the fall President’s Leadership Forum. His address titled “The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust,” the same title as his latest book, will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Whitworth President Scott McQuilkin.
Collins is one of the best-known scientists of the current era. He served as director of the NIH for 12 years under three presidents. He is known for his discoveries of disease genes, for leading the Human Genome Project, and for championing the harmony of science and faith.
Collins was involved in a historic series of research partnerships over the course of his career addressing illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Choose your own seat
Additional Information
509-624-1200
Box Office Hours:
Tues. & Wed. 10 am – 5 pm
Thur. 12 pm – 7 pm
Fri. 10 am – 2 pm
Will Call:
Will Call tickets will be available for pick up two hours prior to the performance, typically at the south entrance off of First Ave.
General Information:
Everyone through the door must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Accessible ADA Seating:
ADA seating is available via all sales channels. Please pay close attention to seat icons and descriptions when purchasing.
Refund Policy:
All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable.
No outside food or drink is permitted in The Fox. All liquids must be disposed of before entering the lobby.
Event Security
Bag Policy - All bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.
Large bags are not allowed in The Fox, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event.
All patrons may be subject to personal inspection (including wanding, metal detection, etc) prior to entering The Fox.