The Top 10 Lecturers Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Series

    In celebrating a momentous occasion, one must come up with a proper tribute. In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture series, the committee asked you, the patrons, to vote for the top 10 Dillon Lecturers from the list of more than 100 that have graced the series since 1981 with their knowledge, talents, wisdom and insight.

    It was a momentous task to undertake, separating the cream from a group that is outstanding, but the patrons were up to the challenge, responding to the call with their votes to select a group that includes literary greats, leaders, scientists, musical talents and inspirational figures. The list selected by vote is below:

The Lecturers

Senator Bob Dole
Art Linkletter
Charles Kuralt
Dr. Ronan Tynan
Gracia Burnham
General Richard Myers
Dr. Ben Carson
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Maya Angelou