The Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders
The Series
The Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, launched in 2007 and sponsored by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's Parents' and Grandparents' Fund, has brought to campus notable individuals whose work has had a global impact. Encounters with these world leaders help students themselves to prepare for lives of leadership — to contribute to the advance of local community and global society alike.
Support the Series
Support this remarkable initiative, and ensure that ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students continue to engage with pivotal figures from the world stage. Make your gift today, and indicate Other – Global Leaders Series on your giving form.
Upcoming and Past Leaders
Since its inception in 2007, the series has brought world leaders to the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø campus for lectures, conversations, and performances.
Amanda Gorman
April 5, 2024
Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. She is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice.
Seating is limited and will be first come, first served.
Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist, free press advocate, CEO of Rappler.com, and author of How to Stand Up to a Dictator, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s 2023 Summer Reading selection
October 28, 2023
Misty Copeland
Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre
April 15, 2023
Amal Clooney
Award-winning lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, and Visiting Professor, Columbia Law School
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Jesmyn Ward
Acclaimed author and National Book Award winner
Friday, March 4, 2022
Leon Panetta
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and co-founder of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy
April 5, 2019
Earth, Wind & Fire
Legendary funk band
September 22, 2018
Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt
Authors of Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
April 13, 2007