华体会体育
总统演讲系列
The 总统演讲系列 welcomes distinguished scholars and thought leaders
representing diverse points of view to examine topics and issues facing our communities
and the world today。 Driven by a desire to connect deeply with our community and inspire
meaningful dialogue in the pursuit of truth, the series provides opportunities to
cultivate an engaged and impassioned collective through civil discourse。
过去的事件
同波兰前总统杜达的谈话
Andrzej Duda, the former president of Poland, reflected on his legal background, his
path from academia to public office, and Poland’s evolving role on the world stage。
The conversation drew a full audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members,
many of whom stayed after the event to greet the former Polish president and reflect
on the significance of hosting such an influential world leader on campus。 阅读更多关于Duda的对话。
Jordan B。 Peterson博士的对话
The renowned Dr。 Jordan B。 Peterson—best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and
Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto—joined Pepperdine president Jim Gash
(JD ’93) for a stimulating conversation about Dr。 Peterson’s new book, 我们这些与神角力的人, which explores the human condition through the lens of biblical narratives。 The
event drew 2,600 attendees and was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear from one of
the most influential intellectuals of our time。 阅读更多彼得森的谈话。
与芭芭拉·巴雷特的对话
Barbara Barrett, the former secretary of the United States Air Force shared insights
from her distinguished career—including her tenure as secretary of the air force and
her pivotal role in the founding of the United States Space Force—and discussed the
impact of aerospace technology and her perspective on the meaning of freedom。 读读巴雷特的谈话。
与俄克拉荷马州的里克·卡鲁索和凯文·斯蒂特的对话
The University welcomed business innovator and civic leader Rick Caruso and governor
Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma who represented both sides of the political spectrum in a
discussion about the key issues surrounding the November 2024 election。 读读卡鲁索和斯蒂特的谈话。
与Palmer Luckey的对话
American inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, discussed his story,
how the technology industry should ethically participate in the defense sector, ethical
applications of AI in defense, and more。 阅读Luckey的对话。
与Liz Truss的对话
Liz Truss, the 56th prime minister of the United Kingdom and current member of Parliament,
discussed her latest book, 拯救西方的十年。 A proponent of limited government and individual freedom, Truss discussed her opinions
on why socialism remains popular, the clear and present danger of the ever-expanding
“administrative 华体会体育,” why the West should not ignore the threat of an aggressive
China。 阅读特拉斯的谈话。
加州人的未来：与Tani Cantil-Sakauye的对话
Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the president and chief executive officer of the Public Policy
Institute of California and former chief justice of California, discussed her passion
for access to justice, her experiences as a woman of color in a leadership position,
and the importance of civil discourse to sound 华体会体育wide public policy。 阅读Cantil-Sakauye的谈话。
华盛顿与中东危机：与大卫·申克的对话
David Schenker, the Taube Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute and director of
the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics, discussed Washington and the Crisis
in the Middle East。 读一读申克的谈话。
《美国民主的未来：与理查德·哈斯对话
Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and senior counselor at Centerview Partners, explored “The Future of American Democracy。” 读读哈斯的谈话。
事件记录不可用。
Challenges and Opportunities of Faith-Based Higher Education Institutions:
A Conversation with Rabbi Ari Berman
Rabbi Ari Berman, the fifth president of Yeshiva University in New York City, discussed
his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by faith-based institutions
of higher education。 读一读伯曼的谈话。
The Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It: A Conversation with Jon Clifton
Jon Clifton, chief executive officer of Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm
with a mission to help organizations create thriving workplaces, explored themes from
his 2022 《华尔街日报》 best-selling book, 盲点：全球不快乐的上升以及领导者是如何忽视它的。 阅读克利夫顿的对话。
《世界各地的自由状况：与迈克尔·j·阿布拉莫维茨的对话
In the first installment of the 2023 President’s Speaker Series, Michael J。 Abramowitz,
president of Freedom House, a nonpartisan voice dedicated to supporting democracy,
explored the growing threats to democracy across the world and the consecutive decline
in global freedom over the last 16 years。 Joining Abramowitz for the discussion was
Kiron Skinner, Taube Professor of International Relations and Politics at the Pepperdine
华体会体育, and president Jim Gash。
《言论自由与学院：与乔纳森·海特对话
Jonathan Haidt, professor of ethical leadership at the New York University Stern School
of Business and author of 纽约时报 best-seller 《正义的心灵：为什么好人会被政治和宗教所分割, led a discussion on the topic of free speech in the academy at the last installment
of the President’s Speaker Series 2022。
The Impact of Faith on Human Flourishing and the Common Good: A Conversation with Byron Johnson
Byron Johnson, Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University,
led the second installment of the President’s Speaker Series with a discussion on
the impact of faith on human flourishing and the potential for religion to facilitate
and contribute to the common good of all humanity。
The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr。 Is Being Fulfilled to Heal Racism in America
The first installment of the 2022 President’s Speaker Series welcomed Will Ford III
and Matt Lockett for a powerful exploration of their book The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr。 Is Being Fulfilled to Heal
Racism in America。 The coauthors discussed the history of the civil rights movement, the power of prayer,
and offered insights about healing the racial divide across the nation。
疫苗：我们在哪里，我们要去哪里？
In light of the global and national focus on the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the President’s Speaker Series welcomed a panel of leading medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology experts who explored “疫苗：我们在哪里，我们要去哪里？” on March 29, 2021, via Zoom。
The engaging panel discussion featured Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Stephen M。
Hahn, former commissioner of food and drugs at the US Food and Drug Administration,
and Jonathan B。 Perlin, president of the Clinical Services Group and chief medical
officer of HCA Healthcare, in conversation about the current 华体会体育 of the vaccines。
Dee Anna Smith (’86), CEO of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare,
and chair of the Pepperdine 校董会, moderated the discussion。
金赛非裔美国人艺术与历史收藏：“缺席的神话”
On February 24, 2021, the 总统演讲系列 welcomed alumnus Bernard Kinsey
(MBA '73), his wife, Shirley (MA '76), and their son, Khalil, who presented "The Kinsey
African American Art & 历史 Collection - 'The Myth of Absence。'" This event was
part of Pepperdine's celebration of Black 历史 Month that seeks to uplift Black
voices, celebrate Black achievements, and serve as moments of reflection and remembrance
of Black history in the United States。
诚实与勇气，谦逊与希望：罗伯特·乔治与康奈尔·韦斯特的对话
On January 12, 2021, Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director
of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University,
and Cornel West, professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard University
and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, discussed the deep character required
to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in vibrant conversations that explore diverse
viewpoints for the inaugural lecture of the 总统演讲系列。
建议一个演讲者或话题
The Pepperdine community is invited to participate in developing a robust roster of speakers with diverse backgrounds and perspectives for the 总统演讲系列。 Submit a speaker or topic for consideration by completing the 建议形式。 所有提交将考虑和评估基于编程的需要。