After reflecting on what matters to them, speakers give a hypothetical “last lecture,” conveying whatever insights they want to impart to the world as a culmination of their thinking on the topic of their choosing.

Although a history major when he attended CC, he took many courses in the Political Science department, to which he returned as a teacher in 1983. He received tenure some years later in 1989 and became a full professor in 1996. During his tenure, Professor Hendrickson along with teaching courses in American foreign policy and international relations also directs the journalism minor at Colorado College. He has authored seven books. His website, www.davidhendrickson.org, provides a lot more information including full text links to his essays and various instructional materials.