Southeast Missouri State University is proud to present the University Speakers Series featuring men and women from the forefront of their respected fields. These leaders in political and social issues will offer their compelling stories to the campus community at Southeast, inspiring visionary ideas for tomorrow's leaders.

Soledad O’ Brien Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - Soledad O’Brien anchored CNN’s flagship morning program, American Morning, from 2003-2007. She is now serving as an anchor and special correspondent for CNN: Special Investigations Unit. She is anchoring and reporting in-depth on the most significant stories across the country and the world, and anchors Special Investigations Unit specials throughout the year.

Tucker Carlson and Arianna Huffington Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - Tucker Carlson is a senior campaign correspondent for MSNBC. longtime magazine and newspaper journalist, Carlson has reported from around the world, most recently from Iraq and Lebanon. He has been a columnist for New York magazine and Reader’s Digest. Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of 11 books. She is also co-host of "Left, Right & Center", public radio’s popular political roundtable program.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - Dr. Michael Eric Dyson has been named by Essence magazine as one of the 40 most inspiring African-Americans, and by Ebony magazine as one of the 100 most influential black Americans. He is a three-time nominee and two-time winner of the NAACP Image Award, each time receiving that prestigious award for his literary contributions. He has authored 16 books, including I May Not Get There With You: The True Martin Luther King, Jr., and the New York Times bestseller Mercy Me: The Art, Loves and Demons of Marvin Gaye. Dr. Dyson is also the author of April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Death and How It Changed America.

Lynette Khalfani-Cox Friday, February 18, 2009 - Lynette Khalfani-Cox is a personal finance expert who has carried many roles in her career. She has authored five personal finance books, co-authored the five-book children’s series The Millionaire Kids Club, dispenses financial advice as a money coach for AOL, and is developing two PBS specials based on her books Zero Debt and The Money Coach’s Guide to Your First Million.

	Mike Henry Thursday, March 26, 2009 - Mike Henry is a writer and voice actor for the hit show “Family Guy.” He provides the personas for characters “Cleveland,” “Herbert,” “the Performance Artist,” and many more.

	Erik Peterson Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Erik Peterson, CSIS senior vice president and GSI director, will give the keynote presentation focused on the seven key global trends that will shape the world and challenge world leaders through the year 2025 and beyond.