BFC Speaker Series
The BFC Speaker Series seeks to host an evening of intellectual curiosity and a continued exploration of lifelong learning.
"Reclaiming the Joy of Life: K.C. Ryan's Story"
— BFC'S FALL LECTURE SERIES —
Thursday, October 20 | 6:30 PM | BFC Media Center
The Bishop Foley Lecture Series continues on October 20 at 6:30 PM with guest speaker K.C. Ryan! Mr. Ryan will share his remarkable life story, from childhood through a successful high school and college football career that was cut short by a season- and career-ending injury. In the aftermath, K.C. struggled with substance abuse and eventually began the difficult journey toward recovery. K.C.’s story is deeply personal, yet its lessons are universal. Join us for an honest and engaging evening centered on perseverance, personal accountability and reclaiming your life after adversity. His story is at times humorous and poignant, but above all, it offers an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the challenges we all face throughout life.
We hope you’ll join us for this powerful evening and hear K.C.’s story of recovery and resilience! Please RSVP for this free event at the link below.
In February 2026, the BFC English Department hosted its inaugural Speaker Series discussion, "The Creative Mind." Our panelists discussed their experiences with their own creativity, what it means in the current technological age, plus their routines and lessons over their years. The recording is now available online to view!
Featured Panelists from "The Creative Mind"
Evan Hughes is our beloved art teacher right here at BFC! He has inspired the creative drives of dozen of Ventures throughout his tenure, and continues to grow the artistic talents through various mediums.
Ziggy Klett is a comedian, actor and playwright. He's performed over 1000 stand up performances, has shared stages with Tim Allen, Dave Coullier and Brad Garrett. Ziggy performs his one man show, 47 Chairs, throughout the Midwest and Off-Broadway in NYC.
Olaf "Chip" Kroneman is a published author of fiction and non fiction. His first novel , Detroit Heroic, will be published later this year (2026).