Under the leadership of Professor Nana Apt, Dean of Academic Affairs, Ashesi has initiated a lecture series with the theme "The Global Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Ghana". The interdisciplinary lecture series deals with topics such as trade and economic policy, social policy, governance, ethics and the role of culture in development. This wide-ranging series will bring local and international academics and business leaders to speak at Ashesi University.
The first two speakers are Professor Raymond Hopkins of Swarthmore College and Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa of Saginaw Valley State University, both of whom are speaking in July. They will speak on "Why September 11: Perspectives on a National Crisis" and "Ensuring Your Destiny and Legacy", respectively.