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Jesse Helms Lecture Series

The Jesse Helms Center Lecture Series provides a unique opportunity for students and citizens to enrich their understanding and appreciation of the world. International leaders in areas of business, human rights, religion and government provide commentary on world events and the challenges of today’s global society.

Pictured are Helms Center President John Dodd, Chairman of BB&T John A. Allison, IV,

and President of Wingate University Dr. Jerry McGee (left to right) at the March 19, 2009 lecture

where Allison was the featured speaker.

Past Speakers include

• John A. Allison, IV, Chairman of BB&T Corporation

• Fred Barnes, Executive Editor "The Weekly Standard"                  

• T. Boone Pickens, Legendary Energy Entrepreneur                     

• John Bolton, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations                         

• Dr. Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor

• Dr. William Frist, U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader

• Lady Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister

• Richard Holbrooke, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

• Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate

• General Henry Hugh Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

• Dr. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education

• Jack Valenti, CEO of the Motion Picture Association

• Dr. Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State

• J.C. Watts, U.S. Congressman

• Robert Novak, Conservative Political Commentator

• Reverend Franklin Graham, CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

• Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize Winner

• The Dalai Lama, Exiled Leader of Tibet

• Harry Wu, Human Rights Activist

• Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Justice

• Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr., President and CEO of Forbes, Inc.

• Dr. Jeanne Kirkpatrick, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Spring 2009 Lecture by John A. Allison, IV

 

"Principled Leadership"
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

George A. Batte Fine Arts Center -- Wingate University

One of our nation's premier advocates of free markets and liberty, John Allison is the former CEO and current Chairman of BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust).  Under Allison's leadership, BB&T has grown into a major banking company - operating in 11 states with over 1,500 banking offices.  He is one of corporate America's most articulate proponents of freedom - a leader whose record of integrity and courage qualifies him to address the challenging issues facing our nation.

Fall 2007 Lecture by Fred Barnes

 

 

 

Press Release

Fred Barnes to Speak at Founders Day Celebration

About Fred Barnes

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Past Speakers

Spring 2007 Lecture by T. Boone Pickens
 

Audio Transcript WMA 59 MB

Press Coverage

T. Boone Pickens Set To Give Helms Lecture

'80s takeover guru keeps his eyes on energy

Helms Center Foundation eyes ambitious expansion

T. Boone Pickens tells what it takes to be M&A master

To Learn More About T. Boone Pickens visit www.boonepickens.com

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Fall 2005 Lecture by Dr. Condoleezza Rice

 

 

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