Jane Goodall
Primatologist, Ethologist, Anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace
- April 17, 2013 Read MoreUbben Lecture Series
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in March 2008.
Award-winning journalist Jane Pauley.
Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate in 2009 Ubben Lecture
David Plouffe, former campaign manager for President Obama, in February 2009.
The Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series brings the world's leaders to DePauw's campus.
A notable list of eminent individuals from a variety of backgrounds — including politicians, scientists, journalists, artists and human rights activists — have presented 89 Ubben Lectures since the series began in 1986. Ubben Lectures are free and open to the public.
Past speakers have included Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Spike Lee, Elie Wiesel, Benazir Bhutto, Mikhail Gorbachev and Margaret Thatcher. Jane Goodall will visit DePauw on April 17, 2013.
The Ubben Lecture Series celebrated its 25th anniversary during November of 2011.
Recent Speakers
A list of DePauw's most recent Ubben Lecturers is available below, and a roster of 1986 through 2009 speakers is available in the Ubben Lecture Archives. Most include summaries and video links.
