Bennett D. Melin Family University Speakers Series Presents: Sean Astin
Join us for an inaugural speaker series event
Film and television actor Sean Astin will be St. Cloud State University’s inaugural speaker in the Bennett D. Melin Family University Speakers Series! Join #OurSCSU community at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in SCSU’s Ritsche Auditorium for the event, where Astin will speak on the subject of mental health.
Astin is known for his portrayal of several classic and beloved characters, such as the ever-faithful Samwise “Sam” Gamgee in the “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and the namesake working-class hero in “Rudy.” He made his feature film debut as Mikey in the ’80s classic “The Goonies,” and went on to become a fan favorite as Bob Newby in the second season of Netflix’s series “Stranger Things.”
While this event is free and open to the public, registration is required for all individuals to attend, regardless of age. Please use the form on this page to register. Proof of registration will be required to enter the event. Due to the amount of interest in this event, a maximum of four tickets will be allowed per registration.
No photography, video, audio or any other kind of recording or streaming will be allowed during this event.
If you reserve a seat and can no longer attend, please contact us so that we can allow others the opportunity to attend.
To request accommodations please contact Molly Rydlund, director of campus involvement, at mollyann.mccann@stcloudstate.edu. Please submit accommodation requests at least seven days in advance.
Those with questions can contact advancement@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-3984.
More tickets will be released in September, so check back then! Tickets are on a first come, first-served basis; there is no wait list for the event at this time.
