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Christopher Gardner to Speak
The Delta Gamma Dorothy Garrett Martin Lectureship in Values and Ethics, the Holmes Center for Cultural Diversity, and the Campus Activities Board hosted speaker Christopher Gardner on Monday, March 26, 2007, at 7 pm in the Humphrey Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi State University.
The amazing story of Gardner’s life was published in the 2006 autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, and is the inspiration for the movie of the same title that was released by Columbia Pictures in December. Will Smith stars as Gardner, and was nominated for a Golden Globe and Academy Award for his performance. Gardner, owner and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings, is an avid motivational speaker, who addresses the keys to self-empowerment, beating odds, and breaking cycles.
Gardner’s remarkable story of struggle, faith, entrepreneurialism, and fatherly devotion has catapulted him beyond the notoriety he has found on Wall Street. He has been featured on the Evening News with Dan Rather, 20/20, Oprah, The View, CNN, CNBC, as well as being the subject of profiles in numerous newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, Associated Press, New York Times, Fortune, Reader’s Digest, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is also a highly sought after speaker.
The event was free and open to the public.
DELTA GAMMA LECTURESHIP COMMITTEE Contacts:
Paula Hawkins Raffo
Chairman
Phraffo@yahoo.com
662-323-8363
Richard Armstrong
Director, MSU Foundation
662-325-8852
Eddie Keith
Director, Colvard Union/Student Life
662-325-2513
ESTABLISHED
LECTURESHIPS:
Unviersity of Akron
Duke University
Southern Methodist University
Wichita State University
University of Southern California
University of Missouri
Purdue University
Texas Christian University
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas
Mississippi State University
FEATURED
SPEAKERS HAVE INCLUDED:
Steve Forbes
President Gerald Ford
Andrew Shue
Jeff Probst
Barbara Bush
William Bennett
Charlton Heston
Maya Angelou
Mary Matalin
Ann Compton
Cokie Roberts
Julie Andrews
Jeff Corwin
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In
1992, philanthropist Paul Martin created the first Dorothy Garrett
Martin Lectureship in Values and Ethics in honor of his Delta Gamma
wife Dotty Martin. The legacy of Dorothy Martin, now deceased, lives
through these lectureships now established on nine campuses across
the country.
Mississippi State University and Delta Lambda are proud to be the
tenth university (the first in the Southeast) selected of this honor.
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What
is the DOROTHY GARRETT MARTIN LECTURESHIP?
In 1992, philanthropist Paul Martin created the first Dorothy
Garrett Martin Lectureship in Values and Ethics in honor of his
Delta Gamma wife Dotty Martin. The legacy of Dorothy Martin, now
deceased, lives through these lectureships now established on
nine campuses across the country.
In November 2003, Delta Gamma presented the Mississippi State
University foundation a check for $100,000 to establish the lectureship,
We hope to have our first speaker in the 2004-2005 school year.
Why
VALUES AND ETHICS LECTURES?
Delta Gamma, as an organization, has always been interested in
promoting character development and a sense of social responsibility
within each chapter member. These qualities are at a premium in
today's challenging times. By funding this Lectureship, we share
with the University our Fraternity's sense of responsibility and
dedication to exploring values and ethics. Our goal is to further
educate students and the community on the value and importance
of ethical conduct in their personal and professional lives. Personal
honesty, codes of conduct and individual responsibility will be
emphasized within the context of each presentation. Each lecture
will also allow for a question and answer time with the presenter.
Delta Gamma and Mississippi State will create a committee of students,
alumnus, staff, and faculty members to determine the speakers,
topics and event dates.
How
will ENDOWMENT FUNDS BE MANAGED?
Expenses associated with the lectureship will be covered by interest
earned annually on the over $100,000 endowment. The principle
will remain inviolate, enabling everyone to benefit from these
lectures, especially future students.
How
CAN YOU HELP?
Tax deductible gifts of all sizes are needed to meet Paul Martin's
challenge. Your employer or your spouse's employer may multiply
your contribution through a matching gift program. Please ask
your human resources director for the appropriate form.
Our goal is to host the first speaker next year. Suggested gift
levels are included below. All Martin Lectureship gifts also qualify
you for membership in one of the MSU giving clubs.
Dorothy
Garrett Martin Lectureship RECOGNITION AND GIFT OPPORTUNITIES.
$5000: GOLDEN ANCHOR
Listed as sponsor for the lecture Invited to a reception in advance
of lecture
Priority seating for six for lecture
Recognition at the annual lecture, in the program, and in all
event publicity
MSU Patrons of Excellence: Patrons Council level
$2500: ROSE
Priority seating for lecture for four Invited to a reception in
advance of lecture
Recognition in the program and promotional posters
MSU Patrons of Excellence: Patrons Society level
$1000: BRONZE
Priority seating for the lecture for two Invited to a reception
in advance of lecture
Recognition in the program
MSU Patrons of Excellence: Patrons Associate level
$500: PINK
Priority seating for the lecture
MSU Dean's Club: Dean's Trustee level
$250: BLUE
Special seating for the lecture
MSU Dean's Club: Dean's Scholar level
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