Maverick Speakers Series
Video Highlights
2012-13 Speakers
Mark Kelly
Astronaut
“Endeavoring to Build a Better America”
February 19, 2013
Astronaut, aviator, and author Mark Kelly spoke about America's future at Tuesday night's Maverick Speakers Series lecture in Texas Hall. Commander Kelly is the husband of U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Seth Meyers
Actor and Comedian
“An Evening With Seth Meyers”
November 19, 2012
For one night in November, College Park Center transformed into an oversized comedy club. As part of the Maverick Speakers Series, Saturday Night Live star Seth Meyers entertained a sold-out crowd with an hour-long stand-up routine.
Cokie Roberts
Political Analyst
“An Insider’s View of Washington, D.C.”
October 04, 2012
Political commentator Cokie Roberts discussed the recent presidential debate, getting out the vote, and what voters want at the 2012-13 Maverick Speakers Series program Oct. 4 at Texas Hall.
Frank Deford
Sportswriter and Commentator
“Journalism: Sports and Beyond”
September 25, 2012
Sports journalist Frank Deford shared his thoughts on sports writers vs. editor and sports as a unifying element in life for the first program in the 2012-13 Maverick Speakers Series. He spoke Sept. 25 at Texas Hall.
2011-12 Speakers
Jeb Bush
Former Governor of Florida
“Achieving Excellence in Education”
March 23, 2012
Jeb Bush talks about his policies on education reform while governor of Florida. His visit to the UT Arlington College Park Center marks the last offer Maverick Speaker's Series for the 2011-2012 season.
Robert Ballard
Deep sea explorer, oceanographer
“Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration”
March 06, 2012
Oceanographer Robert Ballard discussed "Adventures in Deep-Sea Exploration" in his sold-out Maverick Speakers Series presentation at Texas Hall. Dr. Ballard encouraged the audience to be scientists and to explore the unknown.
Soledad O’Brien
CNN anchor and special correspondent
“Diversity in America”
February 24, 2012
CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien discussed diversity in America at the Maverick Speakers Series lecture Feb. 24 at Texas Hall.
Ben and Jerry
Entrepreneurs, activists
“Entrepreneurial Spirit, Social Responsibility & Radical Business Philosophy”
November 17, 2011
Ice cream magnates Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield visit UT Arlington in the Maverick Speakers Series with talks on entrepreneurial spirit, social responsibility, and radical business philosophy.
Emmitt Smith
Football Legend and Entrepreneur
“A Championship Vision”
October 20, 2011
Football great Emmitt Smith spoke about a championship vision to a sold-out crowd in Texas Hall for the year’s first Maverick Speakers Series event.
2010-11 Speakers
Bill Nye
Scientist, Educator, TV Host
“A Night with the Science Guy”
March 23, 2011
Scientist, educator, and TV host Bill Nye, "The Science Guy", spoke on scientific challenges we face in the future.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Baseball Hall-of-Famer
“The Keys to Perseverance”
February 17, 2011
Hall of Famer and best-selling author Cal Ripken, Jr. spoke on strength, integrity, and perseverance in the game of baseball and life for the Maverick Speakers Series at UT Arlington.
Rick Bayless
Celebrity Chef
“An Evening with a Celebrity Chef”
October 14, 2010
In his Oct. 14 campus appearance, celebrity chef Rick Bayless talked about his life, his career, and of course, food. Interesting tidbit: He spoke about how his background in anthropology has made him a better chef. Thanks to his studies, he has a deep appreciation and passion for how food can link us to the past even while we celebrate the present.
Ken Burns
Documentary Filmmaker
“An Evening with Ken Burns”
September 24, 2010
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke to a sold-out crowd Thursday night in Texas Hall. Burns has made documentary films for more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, he has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made.
