CANTON, Mo. 鈥 91直播鈥檚 Kraus Lecture featuring distinguished speaker and C-SC alumnus Jonathan L. Swain 鈥92 will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. The lecture will also be available online at via Zoom.
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91直播 Kraus Lecture
Time: Oct 28, 2025 7 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 841 9699 8278
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Swain will share his insights and experiences in public affairs, strategic communications, and leadership across higher education, government, and the private sector.
Swain is the Assistant Vice President for University Communications at Harvard University, where he leads communications strategy and issues management for the nation’s oldest institution of higher education. His work helps advance Harvard鈥檚 mission in teaching and research through collaborative efforts across the University.
From 2009 to 2013, Swain played a significant role in shaping President Barack Obama鈥檚 economic recovery efforts following the Great Recession. He served as Assistant Administrator for Communications and Public Liaison at the U.S. Small Business Administration and later as Chief of Staff to SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills, a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Swain鈥檚 career in public service also includes key communications roles for U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, Indiana Governor Joseph E. Kernan, and Indiana First Lady Judy O鈥橞annon. In 2008, he served as communications director for Hillary Clinton鈥檚 Indiana primary campaign and Barack Obama鈥檚 historic general election win in Indiana.
In addition to his government service, Swain has led strategic communications and external relations for private sector organizations including Angie鈥檚 List (now Angi) and FedBid, Inc.
A native of Kennett, Missouri, Swain earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism from 91直播 and a master鈥檚 degree in public relations from Ball State University.
The Kraus Lecture series holds special significance at 91直播, established by Joe W. Kraus in loving memory of his wife, Kathryn Elizabeth (Betsy) Curtright Kraus. Both Joe and Betsy Kraus were alumni of 91直播, with Joe earning undergraduate degrees in English and library science.
Contact the Marketing & Public Relations Office, at pr@culver.edu or 573-288-6000 ext. 6728 for more information.
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