By Loretta Fulton

The final speaker for the fall Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University will be Cris Daskevich, CEO of CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital and Senior Vice President of Maternal Services for CHRISTUS Health.

Cris Daskevich

Her presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in HSU’s Houston-Lantrip Center. The lectures are free but registration is required. Registration deadline is Nov. 9. A promotional email says the following about the lecture series:

“The Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University brings nationally recognized leaders to campus to explore big ideas at the intersection of business, science, faith, and public life. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue, each event connects students, faculty, and the broader West Texas community with thought leaders who shape our world. Named for former HSU president Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, the series honors his legacy of intellectual curiosity and faith-driven leadership. It reinforces our university’s mission to equip students with both professional insight and enduring values.”

Daskevich is a distinguished healthcare executive who has decades of leadership experience and contributes nationally through influential governance roles, industry recognition, and strategic advocacy.

Loretta Fulton is creator and editor of Spirit of Abilene