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Behind the Podium: Scoring the Big Names

By Photo Editor and Shilpa Chandran October 18, 2011

Former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi and heartthrob Bradley Cooper (COL '97) have at least one thing in common: The Georgetown University Lecture Fund has sponsored both of them to speak on campus. "Georgetown...

Coulter’s Words Defy Georgetown Values

By Marissa Brogger October 18, 2011

After signing up for the Lecture Fund email list my freshman year, I have been to and seen plenty of exciting and informative events and speakers. While serving as a Georgetown University Student Association...

Campus Spotlight: Lecture Fund

By Onni Irish September 30, 2011

The Georgetown University Lecture Fund exists to provide a forum for the free exchange of speech and expression. We are a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting dialogue and to bringing the...

Woodward Talks Truth

By Danny Funt February 11, 2011

Speaking to a packed audience of future politicos, journalists and business-minded students, famed investigative reporter Bob Woodward highlighted the importance of constantly seeking the truth, the...

Campus Smitten With Cooper

By Elizabeth Rowe September 3, 2010

Gushing, she stepped up to the microphone. "I just want to say that you're the most gorgeous man on Earth," one student said during the Q-and-A session following Bradley Cooper's (COL '97) speech to a...

Leaky Cauldron Webmistress Discusses Magic Behind Career

By Stephen Levy April 30, 2010

Melissa Anelli (COL '01), webmaster of The Leaky Cauldron, a popular Harry Potter fan site, bewitched students in Lohrfink Auditorium Wednesday evening with her wizard world expertise. The event,...

Lecture Fund Leader Discusses Notable Speakers

By Stephen Levy April 27, 2010

Lecture Fund, most commonly known on campus for bringing famous political speakers to campus, ignited campus-wide discussions when it brought Karl Rove, a senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to President...

Karl Rove Promotes New Book, Shares Political Experiences

By Dawn Hu April 23, 2010

Despite public opposition to Karl Rove's invitation to speak on campus and the anticipation of possible protest, attendees did not disrupt the proceedings when the conservative political strategist and...

Rise in Govt. Speakers: Rove, Gingrich GU-Bound

By Lauren Weber April 9, 2010

With an upswing in political speakers on campus due to the current political climate, two high-profile speakers, Karl Rove and Newt Gingrich, will be speaking at the university this month. Bryan Woll...

Former Agent Reveals Spy Stories

By Stephen Szypulski March 26, 2010

"You've got to be a little sneaky, have some ingenuity and buy some tape and chalk. But nowadays, a thumb drive and iPhone will do," a former Federal Bureau of Investigation undercover investigator said...

Photographer Travels World, Captures Thrills

By Lauren Weber February 26, 2010

Sponsored North Face climber, skier, adventure photographer and one of People's most eligible bachelors in 2003, Jimmy Chin discussed his unconventional career path, the thrill of his job and the need...

ESPN Anchor Shares Journey To the ‘Worldwide Leader’

By Harlan Goode October 24, 2006

Mixing his usual tongue-in-cheek humor with a with a few sincere observations on his past, television personality Kenny Mayne preached resolve to a receptive crowd Friday morning in the ICC Auditorium. "The...

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