The 2023 Lectureship features Ambassador Sichan Siv, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, 2001 to 2006.

Every spring, JBSP presents a local or national figure to inspire the entire student body in their post-secondary endeavors. At the assembly, the four finalists for the Barnhart Scholars Award are presented prior to the lecture and the winner is announced at the assembly following the lecture.