GTN College Speakers

2013

A line that wraps around the auditorium.

Standing room only. Buzz around campus, from the student newspaper to national publications. An

energized student body engaged in dialogue. A faculty of impressed administrators and professors.

For over 30 years, we’ve helped colleges and universities around the globe meet and exceed their

campus activity goals. Year after year, we proudly unveil the hottest new programs and trends in the

industry, so your college is on the cutting edge of programming.

Our college agents have their fingers on the pulse of campus trends in a wide variety of

student groups, from campus activities boards to diversity month celebrations.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but words have the power to change lives. Our speakers are

proven crowd pleasers that command standing ovations, bring audiences to the edge of their seats and

inspire you to change the world. We are honored to be a part of your speaker process this year and look

forward to working with you.

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Lara Logan Page 6

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Dewey Bozella Page 3

Dolvett Quince Page 4

Chaz Bono Page 10

Sebastian Junger Page 6

Ron Paul

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Meghan McCain

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NACA’s 2011 National

Convention Keynote Speaker!

The Tuohy FamilyInspirational Subjects of The Blind Sidewww.greatertalent.com/thetuohyfamily

Dewey BozellaArthur Ashe Courage Award Winner & Boxer

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There are times in life when it is easier, or even more sensible, to just give up. This isn’t a belief held by 2011 Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner Dewey Bozella. The 2011 ESPY Awards celebrated the courage and conviction that led Bozella to the ultimate path of freedom after 26 years of wrongful imprisonment.

At the podium, Bozella candidly discusses his tragic story of injustice and the perseverance, courage and faith that led to his long overdue exoneration. His inspiring story takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster as they struggle with the flawed US justice system that sent an innocent man to prison for most of his life, while warming their hearts with Bozella’s unyielding determination and forgiveness.

2011 Arthur Ashe Courage Award Winner

The Godfathers of Going Green

Apolo Anton OhnoEight-Time Olympic Medalist & The Most Decorated U.S.

Winter Olympian in History

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Michael UslanThe Originator and Executive Producer of all Modern Day Batman Movies

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Byron PittsCBS News Chief National Correspondent, Contributing

Correspondent, 60 Minutes & Author

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Dolvett QuinceFitness Guru and Trainer from The Biggest Loser

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Luma MuflehInspirational Coach & Founder of The Fugees Family www.greatertalent.com/LumaMufleh

With almost 80 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation Nicholas Sparks is the author of 17 New York Times #1 bestselling books and a cultural phenomenon in his own right. Coupled with the undeniable success of his many books, the movie adaptations of Sparks’s books have become the most iconic romantic feature films for a whole new generation.

At the podium, Sparks takes audiences deeper into the sleepy towns and poignant relationships that ignite the pages of his romantic page turners. Drawing large and appreciative crowds of fans, Sparks in person displays the traits that make his books so beloved: great storytelling, a unique voice, and a charm that connects through the power of words. His relatable talks weave his own personal story of hard work, rejection, anxiety, and triumph for inspiring authors — and romantics — everywhere.Nicholas Sparks

Bestselling Author of The Notebook

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Picture Creativity

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Kate WhiteFormer Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan and New York Times Bestselling Authorwww.greatertalent.com/KateWhite

Max WeinbergLegendary E Street Band Drummer & Former Late Night Band Leaderwww.greatertalent.com/MaxWeinberg

Emily GiffinBest-Selling Author of Something Borrowed

& Heart of the Matterwww.greatertalent.com/EmilyGiffin

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Eve Torres is an actress, model, and reigning WWE Divas Champion who began her career as a dancer and model while attending USC, where she graduated with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Torres won the 2007 Diva Search and earned a contract with WWE, becoming a full-time wrestler in 2009. At the 2012 Night of Champions pay-per-view, Torres became the first Diva in history to win the WWE Divas Championship on three occasions.

At the podium, Torres captivates audiences with her personal journey that lead her to become involved in the self-defense world. While traveling for the WWE, an incident on the road made her aware that although she wrestled on stage nightly, she was in no way prepared to physically defend herself in the real word. Now an accomplished Jiu-Jitsu instructor, Torres weaves examples of simple, very useful self-defense techniques into her presentation.

Picture Courage

Giuliana and Bill RancicHusband and Wife, TV Personalities

and Entrepreneurswww.greatertalent.com/GiulianaBillRancic

Eve TorresWWE Divas Champion, Spokeswoman & Head Instructor

for Gracie Women Empowered

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Sebastian JungerAward-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author of The Perfect Storm & WARwww.greatertalent.com/SebastianJunger

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Lara Logan 60 Minutes Correspondent & CBS News Chief

Foreign Affairs Correspondent

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Valerie Plame Wilson“Outed” CIA Operations Officer & Best-Selling Author of Fair Gamewww.greatertalent.com/ValeriePlameWilson

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“I know a lot about a few things—mostly useless things.”

Humorist, journalist and actor Mo Rocca is best known for his off-beat news reports and satirical commentary. Currently a Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning News, he’s also a panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! and the host and creator of the Cooking Channel’s My Grandmother’s Ravioli, in which he learns to cook from grandmothers and grandfathers across the country. Rocca spent four seasons as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and four seasons as a correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Rocca’s book All the Presidents’ Pets: The Story of One Reporter Who Refused to Roll Over is a tour-de-force of investigative journalism that blows the lid off of a long-held Washington secret: Presidential pets are more than just photo-ops. Equal parts All the President’s Men, Charlotte’s Web and The Da Vinci Code, Pets is the journalistic watershed event of the decade. Really.

Mo RoccaCBS News Correspondent & Television Personality

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Max BrooksPre-eminent Zombie Expert & Best- Selling Authorwww.greatertalent.com/MaxBrooks

Mike HenryWriter, Producer of Family Guy & Co-Creator of The Cleveland Showwww.greatertalent.com/MikeHenry

Alan ZweibelRenowned Writer of Saturday Night Live

& Curb Your Enthusiasm

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Picture Tomorrow

Harold Ford, Jr.Former U.S. Representative & NBC News

Analyst www.greatertalent.com/HaroldFord

Elected with a clear mandate for change, Mayor Cory Booker has begun work on realizing a bold vision for Newark, NJ. The city’s mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation by marshalling its resources to achieve security, economic abundance and an environment that is nurturing and empowering for individuals and families.

Mayor Booker brings his passion for social change to the podium. Sharing stories inspired by real life, Mayor Booker demonstrates the need for everyone to take responsibility to help this nation live up to its promise. Mayor Booker also sheds light on the necessary reform government must undergo to become equipped to deal with the challenges of modern times. Drawing from a deep belief in service and social justice, Mayor Booker inspires audiences to greater civic responsibility and issues a call to action for America.Mayor Cory Booker

Mayor of Newark, New Jersey

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Ronan FarrowGlobal Youth Issues Activist www.greatertalent.com/RonanFarrow

Meghan McCainPolitical Columnist, Author, Award

Winning Blogger & MSNBC Correspondent

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Esera TuaoloNFL Veteran & Anti-Bullying Advocate

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Carson KressleyRenowned Stylist & Television Star www.greatertalent.com/CarsonKressley

A journalist for over a decade writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country, Jose Antonio Vargas’ personal journey contends with some of the most fascinating stories he’s covered, living a double life since he discovered his green card was a fake at 16 years old.

Vargas exposed his story in the summer of 2011, 18 years after arriving in America in his groundbreaking essay, “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” for the New York Times Magazine, stunning the media and political circles and attracting world-wide coverage.

Today Vargas runs Define American, a non-profit organization that seeks to elevate the conversation around immigration. Jose Antonio VargasPulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Founder of DefineAmerican.com & Undocumented Immigrantwww.greatertalent.com/JoseAntonioVargas

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Chaz BonoLGBTQ Rights Advocate & Author

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Anthony RappStar of Rent & Author of Without You

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Marlee MatlinAcademy Award-Winning Actress & Activist

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Lee HirschAward-Winning Director of Bullywww.greatertalent.com/LeeHirsch

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Picture Leadership Former Congressman Ron Paul of Texas enjoys a national reputation as the premier advocate for liberty in politics today. Dr. Paul is the leading spokesman for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies based on commodity-backed currency. He is known among both his colleagues in Congress and his constituents for his consistent voting record in the House of Representatives:

At the podium, Dr. Paul delivers a candid look at the dysfunctional American political system. Using anecdotes from his 23 years in Congress, he highlights the need for a limited government and more personal liberties. Dr. Paul captures audiences’ attention by relating the occurrence of current national issues such as debt, privacy and freedom to the government’s neglect to follow the constitution. Despite the less than ideal condition of the country, Dr. Paul is an optimist. His unwavering passion leaves audiences motivated to speak out, wake up and let politicians know what they want.

Ehud OlmertFormer Prime Minister of Israelwww.greatertalent.com/EhudOlmert

Ron PaulFormer Congressman and Advocate for Liberty

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Louis Freeh Former Director of the FBI www.greatertalent.com/LouisFreeh

General Wesley ClarkFormer NATO Supreme Allied Commander & Presidential Candidatewww.greatertalent.com/WesleyClark

Marcus LuttrellDecorated Navy SEAL & Best-Selling Author

of Lone Survivor and Service

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Picture Success

Ben and JerryCo-Founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc.

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Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are the men behind one of the most talked-about and least conventional success stories in American business. Founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., they built a store-front venture into a $300 million ice cream empire by harnessing the power of social responsibility and creative management.

Bringing all of this to life at the lecture podium, Ben and Jerry’s presentation is a rousing tribute to America’s entrepreneurial spirit, full of hilarious anecdotes and radical business philosophy—and comes complete with servings of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for the entire audience.

Eric Ryan & Adam LowryCo-Founders of Method Products, Inc.www.greatertalent.com/EricAdamRyanLowry

Billy Beane & Paul DePodestaSubjects of Moneyballwww.greatertalent.com/BillyPaulandMichael

Free Ice Cream for the Entire Audience!

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Joshua FoerScience Journalist & Author, Moonwalking with Einstein www.greatertalent.com/JoshuaFoer

Picture PerspectiveMia Farrow has starred in over 40 movies, including such classics as Rosemary’s Babyy and The Great Gatsby. As the mother of 14 children (10 of whom are adopted) Farrow has devoted her life to humanitarian efforts and the care of a truly remarkable family. She has been a high profile advocate for children’s rights, working to raise funds and awareness for children in conflict affected regions, predominantly Africa.

Ronan Farrow is a writer, human rights lawyer and diplomat. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on youth uprisings, having served as the United States’ first envoy on youth issues, led the Obama administration’s response to the Arab Spring revolutions, and founded State Department’s Office of Global Youth Issues for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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Mia Farrow & Ronan FarrowAcclaimed Actress/ Humanitarian Activist and Global Youth Issues Activist

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Danny GloverAcclaimed Actor & Leading Social Activist

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Barbara Ehrenreich Political Activist & Author, Nickel and Dimedwww.greatertalent.com/BarbaraEhrenreich

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Michael Moore Academy Award Winning Documentarian & Best-Selling Author www.greatertalent.com/MichaelMoore

Greg SmithWall Street Insider, Former Goldman Sachs Executive, Author of Why I Left Goldman Sachswww.greatertalent.com/GregSmith

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Upcoming Films & TV Shows

Peter Sagal Constitution USA, PBS, 2013

Giuliana and Bill Rancic Ready For Love, NBC, 3/31/2013

Marcus Luttrell Lone Survivor, 2013

Jordan Belfort The Wolf of Wall Street, 2013

Brett Ratner Hercules, 8/8/2014

Nicholas Sparks Safe Haven, 02/14/2013 Max Brooks

World War Z, 2013

Nicholas Sparks Safe Haven, 02/14/2013Nicholas Sparks Safe Haven, 02/14/2013

Starring

Leonardo DiCaprio

Paper. Paper. Paper.Within the realms of environmental conscious-ness, good old-fashioned paper flyers, posters and handouts are still a great way to make an impres-

sion on campus. Post flyers in heavily trafficked areas and hand out quarter-flyers the week of the event. Also ask your GTN representative about any existing promotional materials available on the speaker, including posters and press releases.

Movie ScreeningsA movie that doesn’t cost $12.00 will often attract students in droves. Bringing in an associated lecture program is the perfect way

to turn a film screening into a major campus event.

Co-Sponsorship with Other GroupsIn addition to elevating awareness about a particular event, co-sponsoring with other organizations, clubs or departments on

campus can help to meet the cost of bringing in speakers. GTN may be able to help find co-sponsors.

Bonus ActivitiesOften times, a book signing, press conference, media interview or other special request can be accommodated to help promote an event.

Check with your GTN representative about the possibil-ity of arranging such activities as soon as you feel there may be interest. Generally the more notice you are able to provide, the greater the possibility of making it happen.

Get ConnectedShare the news of your upcoming event on Facebook, Twitter and your campus social networking site. Be sure to promote on all

relative Facebook fan pages including the official campus fan page, sororities/fraternities, student organizations, campus activities and of course, your own Facebook page as well! Feel free to share or embed a promo video from GTN’s YouTube channel. Plus, your GTN representative will be happy to Retweet your promotions on the official Greater Talent Network Twitter page. Just ask!

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Timing is Everything When planning an event, consider the rhythm of student life on your campus. For example, schools with a large commuter population

might want to re-consider offering a Friday night perfor-mance. Finals time might not be the best opportunity for a heady presentation on the future of global politics, but an entertaining, light-hearted program may give students a great reason to take a break and fill those auditorium seats.

Free StuffThe mantra of college students nationwide. Offer free theme-based giveaways to help raise awareness about an event, and never underestimate the power of the prominently

publicized words “FREE ICE CREAM.” It can work wonders for gathering a crowd of cafeteria-fed, money conscious students.

Make Use of Faculty ResourcesDon’t forget to invite campus dignitaries to your event, which can greatly increase a presentation’s profile around campus and in local media. Also, let professors know

about your program. Many times, they will offer extra credit to students for attending relevant lectures, or at least help get the word out to their classes. Don’t just send an email; personal invites go a long way.

Advertising and Press ReleasesAdvertising works best when it’s timely and consistent. Begin advertising in the community and college newspaper at least one month prior to an event. Also, take

advantage of college radio and television spots to help publicize. Many speakers will agree to an interview with student newspapers. Make sure to plan far in advance for this and be sure to discuss with your GTN representative.

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