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 or use the link to join our wait list. 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.
As this event has reached capacity, you are welcome to join our wait list. All tickets, including any administered to those on the wait list, are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event details to know before you go:
• No food or beverages are allowed inside Ritsche Auditorium.
• No photography, video, audio or any other kind of recording or streaming will be allowed during this event.
• Complimentary parking will be available in all campus surface lots. Each campus surface lot has spaces designated for accessible parking.
• To request venue accommodations, contact SCSU Director of Campus Involvement Molly Rydlund at mollyann.mccann@stcloudstate.edu. Please submit accommodation requests at least seven days in advance.
• This is a popular event; please allow time for check-in before the event starts. Check-in instructions will be sent to registrant emails ahead of the event.
• Event bag policy: The only bags allowed into this event are clear tote bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"; clear, re-sealable plastic storage bags no larger than 1 gallon; or small clutches/purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap.