Lectures are held at 7 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall located inside the Fine Arts Center on the UTC campus; admission is free and open to the public.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Doris Kearns Goodwin, January 13, 2009: Ms. Goodwin is a world-renowned historian, expert on presidential politics, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Her most recent book is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.
Speaking just one week prior to the presidential inauguration, her lecture will focus on leadership lessons learned from Abraham Lincoln. Play Video |
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John Merrow
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John Merrow, March 3, 2009: Mr. Merrow is the Education Correspondent for the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS.
He will speak about his observations regarding the progress of public education in the United States. Play Video
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Van Jones |
Van Jones, September 15, 2009: Mr. Jones is the founder and president of Green For All, a nonprofit dedicated to building an inclusive, green economy.
He will speak on the power of new "green collar jobs" to address social inequality and environmental destruction. |
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David Brooks
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David Brooks, November 17, 2009: Mr. Brooks is a columnist for the New York Times and author of two social commentaries including the best-seller Bobos in Paradise.
Mr. Brooks will speak on community development. |
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