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LAURA W. BUSH October 3, 2012 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

FORMER FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES

One of America’s most popular First Ladies, Laura Bush is actively involved in issues of national and global concern. Compassion, humor, grace and uncommon experience living through consequential times are the backdrop as she shares her incredible story, from small town beginnings to being at the center of world history. Her memoir, Spoken from the Heart, is a NY Times #1 best seller.

WES MOORE November 7, 2012 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

ONE NAME, TWO FATES: THE CONSEQUENCES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Two kids with the same name, in the same city. One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, war hero, White House Fellow and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence for murder. “The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his”. Wes Moore explores how small decisions can make all the difference.

DAVID LAMPTON March 6, 2013 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

THE THREE FACES OF CHINESE POWER: MIGHT, MONEY, AND MINDS

David Lampton provides a fresh perspective from which to assess China—how its strengths are changing, where vulnerabilities and uncertainties lie, and how we should view it. He includes a valuable historical framework by showing how 2,500 years of state power have evolved into the phenomenon we see today from China's venture into capitalism to its future power through initiatives such as a space program.

ROBERT D. BALLARD, PhD April 17, 2013 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

ADVENTURES IN DEEP SEA EXPLORATION

Renowned ocean explorer, Dr. Ballard will take you on an amazing journey of wonders under the sea, complete with breathtaking and beautiful underwater photos. A highly acclaimed speaker and groundbreaking researcher, his books on his discoveries of the TITANIC and BISMARCK were NY Times #1 Best Sellers, and his Return to Titanic special on National Geographic Channel was the highest rated show in their history.

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