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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.

Upcoming Event:

The Jesse Helms Center Welcomes

John R. Bolton

American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow and former U.N. Ambassador

"Protecting National Sovereignty in the Age of Obama"

Jesse Helms Lecture Series at The Heritage Foundation

March 30, 2010 at 11 a.m.

The Heritage Foundation

Washington, D.C.

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Past Lecture Series speakers include:

• Lady Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister

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

• Dr. Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor

• T. Boone Pickens, Legendary Energy Entrepreneur     

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

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

• Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Justice

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

• Fred Barnes, Executive Editor "The Weekly Standard"                  

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

• Dr. Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State

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

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

• Dr. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education

• Jack Valenti, CEO of the Motion Picture Association

• J.C. Watts, U.S. Congressman

• Robert Novak, Conservative Political Commentator

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

• The Dalai Lama, Exiled Leader of Tibet

• Harry Wu, Human Rights Activist

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

BB&T Lecture Series

In conjunction with Wingate University, the Jesse Helms Center is pleased to present the BB&T Program on the Moral Foundations of Free Enterprise, made possible by a generous grant from the BB&T Corporation.  As part of the program, the Helms Center offers the BB&T Lecture Series, a unique opportunity for Wingate University students and the general public to

Upcoming Event:

The BB&T Lecture Series Welcomes

Dr. Paul Bonicelli

Provost of Houston Baptist University and former Assistant Administrator with USAID

"Democracy is Development: Why Free Societies and

Free Markets are the Keys to Sustainable Growth"

March 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Plyler-Griffin Recital Hall at the George A. Batte Fine Arts Center

Wingate University - Wingate, NC

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Those who provide full contact information online will receive a confirmation e-mail or phone call. 

Tickets will be mailed to the address you provide prior to the event.

**Wingate University students are not required to have tickets and will be seated on a first-come basis.**

 

 

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 - Spring 2009 Lecture

• Stephen Moore, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member and Economist - Fall 2009 Lecture

 

Spring 2009 BB&T 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 Series Event with Fred Barnes

 

 

Press Release

Fred Barnes to Speak at Founders Day Celebration

About Fred Barnes

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Past Speakers

Spring 2007 Lecture Series Event with 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 Series Event with Dr. Condoleezza Rice

 

 

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