Past Speakers
Since 1989, the Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series has endeavored to bring a variety of speakers to Hobbs, New Mexico for the express purpose of enhancing the quality of life in southeastern New Mexico.
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Spring 2018 Dara TorresOlympic Medalist |
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Spring 2017 Malcolm GladwellAward winning author |
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Spring 2016 Brad MeltzerAward winning Author |
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Fall 2015 Condoleeza RiceFormer secretary of state |
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Spring 2015 Ben CarsonAward winning author and neurosurgeon |
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Fall 2014 Sam AbellNational geographic photographer |
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Spring 2014 Richard FloridaBest-selling author |
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Fall 2013 Jeanette WallsBest-selling Author |
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Spring 2013 General Colin PowellFormer secretary of state |
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Fall 2012 Michael BeschlossPresidential Historian |
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Spring 2012 Peyton ManningNFL Quarterback |
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Spring 2011 Laura BushFormer first lady |
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Fall 2011 Captain Chelsea “Sully” SullenbergerHero Pilot |
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Fall 2010 Jean ChatzkyJournalist, best-selling author |
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Spring 2010 Robert BallardDeep sea explorer |
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Fall 2009 Jo FrostStar of "Supernanny" and author |
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Spring 2009 Jim LehrerNews Anchor |
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Fall 2008 Waddie MitchellCowboy Poet |
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Spring 2008 Tony DungyNFL Hall of Fame |
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Fall 2007 Tucker Carlson and Paul BegalaPolitical commentators and analysts |
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Fall 2006 Ben SteinActor, economist, writer, and journalist |
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Fall 2005 Oliver NorthMarine, best-selling author, U.S. Counter-terrorism coordinator |
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Fall 2004 Robert GatesFormer secretary of defense |
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Spring 2004 Peter Hillary and Jaling NorgayWorld-renowned adventurists |
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Fall 2003 P.J. O’RourkeBest-selling author and political satirist |
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Spring 2003 Lynn SwannNFL Hall of Fame |
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Fall 2002 Marvin HamilischComposer |
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Fall 2002 David HalberstamJournalist, Author, and Historian |
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Spring 2002 Mark HansenCo-creator of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" |
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Fall 2001 David McCulloughPulitzer prize winner and author |
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Spring 2000 John NaisbittBest-selling author |
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Fall 2000 Alan PageMinnesota supreme court justice and NFL hall of fame |
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Fall 1999 Catherine CrierTelevision Personality and District Court Judge |
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Spring 1999 Dave BarryHumor Columnist |
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Fall 1998 Linda WertheimerJournalist |
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Fall 1997 Robert FulghumAuthor |
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Spring 1997 John RosemondPsychlogist, Parenting expert |
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Fall 1996 Mark RussellPolitical Satirist |
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Spring 1996 Walter Williamscolumnist, author |
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Fall 1995 James LovellNASA Astronaught, commandor of apollo 13 |
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Spring 1995 John SilberAcademic and Politician |
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Fall 1994 Thomas SowellEconomist and Author |
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Spring 1994 Jim TunneyNFL Referee |
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Fall 1993 Sally RideNASA Astronaught, First woman in orbit |
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Spring 1993 Arthur SchlesingerPulitzer prize winning historian |
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Spring 1993 Edwin NewmanNewscaster, Journalist, and Author |
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Spring 1992 William BuckleyAmerican author and commentator |
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Fall 1991 Joe ClarkPrincipal and subject of the film "Lean on Me" |
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spring 1991 Thomas SowellEconomist and author |
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Spring 1989 Art LinkletterRadio and Television Personality |