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Recent speakers

Michael Beschloss speaks

Cutchins Distinguished Lecture, “Presidential Courage”

Presidential historian and best-selling author Michael Beschloss discussed crucial times when presidents took political risks and overcame obstacles to dramatically change the future of the United States.
Terry Blevins (Photograph by John McCormick)

Wachovia Distinguished Lecture, “Expect, React, And Adapt To A Black Swan — The Improbable Scenario.”

Terry Blevins (ACCT ’83, MACCT ’85), executive vice president and chief financial officer of Landmark Media Enterprises LLC, discussed business success and leadership and how she dealt with unexpected turns in her career (see story on page 12).
Patrick Kuhse speaks

Business Ethics Symposium, “From Prominence to Prison: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things”

Patrick Kuhse discussed how his involvement in financial fraud while working as a stockbroker made him an international fugitive and sent him to prison.
James M. Buchanan (Photograph by John McCormick)

BB&T Distinguished Lecture, “A Failure Of The Monetary Constitution: Is Constructive Reform Possible?”

Nobel Prize-winning economist and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus James M. Buchanan discussed monetary and financial reform.


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