The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Dr. Lydia Thering and Ms. Joan Hedrick Lecture Series will open its fall season with licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Sonya Lutter on Monday, October 27, at 5 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room.

Free and open to the public, the event will feature a presentation by Lutter on financial literacy across the lifespan, followed by a Q&A and meet-and-greet session.

Lutter specializes in the intersection of finance and psychology. As a researcher, educator, speaker, and author, her work explores how emotional and relational factors influence financial behavior. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 publications and leads research on financial wellness, stress, and cross-cultural financial health.

She also contributes to the CFP Board’s Financial Planning Longitudinal Study, which examines the impact of holistic financial planning on client outcomes. Her outreach includes educational initiatives such as webinars on wealth management and financial literacy.

Recognized for her contributions to the field, Lutter also mentors Ph.D. candidates in personal financial planning. Her work underscores the importance of integrating psychological well-being into financial planning to support individuals and families in achieving financial health.

Additional information and registration, which is required, is available at uwsuper.edu/sonyalutter.

The Yellowjacket Union is located at 1605 Catlin Ave. in Superior.

The views and opinions expressed by the speaker/event do not represent the policies or position of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

The Dr. Lydia C. Thering and Ms. Joan L. Hedrick lecture series is sponsored by: The UW-Superior Alumni & Friends Foundation, Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being and the Center for Continuing Education.

The endowed Dr. Lydia C. Thering and Ms. Joan L. Hedrick Fund for Academic Enrichment and Excellence at the UW-Superior Foundation provides funding for this distinguished lecture series which emphasizes health, well-being and community relevant topics for the university community and greater Twin Ports region. Dr. Thering and Ms. Hedrick both gained Faculty Emeritus status upon retirement from UW-Superior for their dedication to education and commitment to health and well-being.