Richard and Margaret Beck made provision in their wills for a special fund to be established at the University of Victoria to provide public lectures on Icelandic literature and culture. Richard passed away on July 23, 1980, and Margaret on December 10, 1985. The first Richard and Margaret Beck Lecture on Icelandic Literature took place on February 14, 1988.

Margaret and Richardʼs Biographies

Photo Album

Coordinators

• Dr. Helga Thorson, University of Victoria (2015-2019, current)
• Dr. Megan Swift, University of Victoria (2019-2021)
• Dr. John Tucker, University of Victoria (emeritus)
• Dr. W. D. Valgardson, University of Victoria (emeritus)
• Dr. Trish Baer, University of Victoria (assistant)

For comments and questions, please email the Beck Lecture Series: geru@uvic.ca