Current Season
Omnibus
Inspiring fresh and diverse thoughts.
There’s something for everyone with this year’s lineup. Take a look at the difference makers coming to Purdue Fort Wayne.
Karl Rove
“America’s Challenges Amidst Its Broken Politics”
Political Strategist, Author
Tuesday, October 7
7:30 p.m.
Karl Rove, an iconic political strategist and highly sought-after political pundit, is best known for his provocative and robust knowledge of major political issues.
Andrea Mitchell
“An Evening with Andrea Mitchell”
Veteran NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host of MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports
Tuesday, November 18
7:30 p.m.
Andrea Mitchell serves as both the Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News. She previously hosted MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, an hour of political news and interviews with top newsmakers.
Melissa M. Proctor
“Grief Journey”
Executive Vice President and Chief Marking Officer of NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena; Best-selling Author of From Ball Girl to CMO
Thursday, February 12, 2026
7:30 p.m.
As the executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Melissa McGhie Proctor oversees the day-to-day operations of the club’s marketing, Hawks Studios creative agency, live experience and production, retail and brand merchandising, corporate social responsibility, brand communications, basketball programs, and entertainment industry relations teams.
V Spehar
“Sound It Out”
Digital Journalist, TikTok Personality, and Podcaster
Monday, March 23, 2026
7:30 p.m.
V Spehar launched UnderTheDeskNews with the aim to make news media less intimidating and easier to understand. Rapidly, Spehar amassed a collective 4 million subscribers to their various social media platforms and became a familiar face across our screens.
