Albert Bandura

When I'm introduced at invited lectures at other universities, the students place a Bobo doll by the lectern. From time to time, I have been asked to autograph one. The Bobo doll has achieved stardom in psychological circles.

Canadian Psychologist

Laurence Fishburne

I actually had the opportunity to stand at the lectern in the Supreme Court and face the justices, which was really a powerful thing for me.

American Actor

Sarah Palin

To win this war, we need a commander in chief, not a professor of law standing at the lectern.

American Politician

Used in formal speaking events like lectures, sermons, or presentations.

Speaking Situation

Commonly found in educational settings such as universities and conference halls.

Academic Context

A lectern holds notes, while a podium is a raised platform one stands on.

Not a Podium

 AIII apologised people are actually filming this this evening I've already warned them I'm a nightmare to film because I'm I sort of run around the place a bit they were tempted to chain me to the lectern they have not succeeded now it is a story and it's a

Grave Secrets of...

 and -- -- they wouldn't tell me where the lectern was. So you can't trust those TED folks. "Find it yourself," they said.

Lectern