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American Crossroads: Exploring the 21st Century Cultural Landscape
The Wright State University Presidential Lecture Series was developed to advance human justice and promote the university's commitment to creating a diverse university community and learning environment. All events are free and open to the public unless noted.
Next Speaker
David Frum
November 14, 2013
5:30 p.m. Public Reception
Endeavour Room, Student Union
7 p.m. Lecture
Wright State University Student Union
David Frum is the author of six books, including most recently COMEBACK: Conservatism That Can Win Again. He is a columnist and a regular contributor to American Public Media's Marketplace. He served as special assistant and speechwriter to President George W. Bush for one year. In 2005, he formed and led the group Americans for Better Justice. In 2007 and 2008, he was a senior policy adviser to the Rudy Giuliani presidential campaign. He is a member of the board of directors of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Upcoming Speaker
LeRoy Butler
February 11, 2014
5:30 p.m. Public Reception
Endeavour Room, Student Union
7 p.m. Lecture
Student Union
As a child, LeRoy Butler had problems that went beyond poverty and crime. He was born so pigeon-toed that doctors had to operate on both of his feet at the age of eight months to correct the deformity. It was a major struggle just to walk, and Butler spent much of his early youth in a wheelchair. Butler finally shed his leg braces when he was eight. Having been transformed from wheelchair-bound wallflower to speed demon virtually overnight, Butler was suddenly a star athlete. Always outspoken, "I'll say certain things others wouldn't dare say," Butler told Tim Froberg of the Packer Report. He supports a number of organizations that work with disadvantaged young people. "I'll never forget where I came from..." Butler told Froberg.
Presidential Lecture Series Archive
Presidential Lecture Series Archive
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