Salem State University Speaker Series
The Salem State University Speaker Series was established in 1982 as one of the first high profile speaker series in the country. Former President of the United States, Gerald Ford was invited to speak at the university as the series' first guest. Since the conception of the Speaker Series, the university has hosted renowned leaders, activists and celebrities to share their stories with Salem residents and the surrounding North Shore community. Recent past speakers have included former Presidents of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton and George H.W. Bush; Congressman John F. Tierney; television host and comedian, Jay Leno; head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick; baseball legend, Cal Ripken Jr.; award-winning actor and director, Robert Redford; and poet, Maya Angelou.
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