The World Series: A Short History

The Presidents' College invites you to join baseball scholar and aficionado Walter Harrison to hear about the roots and favorite moments of the World Series since its beginnings in 1903, including a scandal or two. A bit of history, a chance to situate the World Series in American culture, and a lot of fun. We’ll finish up by watching Game #2 of the 2021 World Series together, complete with the ball park snacks and rousing rivalries we missed out on in stadiums last season. We look forward to cheering with you in person!

Thursday Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: A Short History of the World Series, Greenberg Center

Wednesday Oct. 27, from Pre-Game: 7:30 p.m.; Play Ball: 8 p.m., Shaw Center, Hillyer Hall 

$40 to register at hartford.edu/presidentscollege for both dates (includes beer, soda, water, baseball snacks for Game #2)

$20 to register for either individual session (in this case, email pcollege@hartford.edu to sign up)

WALTER HARRISON is President Emeritus of the University of Hartford. The longest serving president in the University's history, he served from 1998 until 2017, a period of growth, vitality, and transformation for the University. The University’s libraries are now named for him, to recognize his devotion to the life of the mind.