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In general, don’t include the name of the lecturer in the title. That detail should be in the description. When referring to the lecture in a generic way, use the lowercased common noun.
Creating new event names
AAD event owners have the final say in what the proper event name should be and whether to capitalize the full name when planning a new event.
When an event name reads like a sentence fragment, consider capitalizing it. But, when it reads like a full sentence, consider using sentence case. This is especially true for event names that include a colon.
Return to the Classroom: Democracy in America
In Trustees We Trust: How Cornell’s Board of Trustees shapes the future of the university
Reunion 2021: Class of 1966 Wine Tasting
Reunion 2021: Virtual wine tasting with the Class of 1966
All examples here are technically correct. When the name reads as more of a full official event title or a sentence fragment, consider capitalizing it. But, when it reads more like a description, subtitle, or a full sentence, consider using sentence case.