Speakers
Taft is fortunate to have a number of endowed funds that bring interesting speakers to the school.
Recent speakers include civil rights activist Morris Dees, Pulitzer-prize winner Tracy Kidder, Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, Iranian author Roya Hakakian, CNN commentator Victoria Clarke, Teach for America's Wendy Kopp and ACLU executive director Anthony Romero among others.
Rear Admiral Raymond F. DuBois Fellowship in International Affairs will offer Taft students the opportunity to learn more about international affairs through annual presentations by guest lecturers.
Oppenheim Visiting Writers Fund, established in 2004 through the generosity of William and Paula Oppenheim, supports a program of visiting creative writers and poets to enrich the Taft experience.
Paduano Lecture Series in Philosophy and Ethics, established in 1999 by Daniel P. and Nancy Paduano, parents of John P. Paduano, Class of 1999, funds a program of visiting speakers in support of the Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics Department at Taft. Visiting speakers, selected from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, address the students and faculty and visit classes during their stay at the school.
The Paley Family Endowment, established in 2006 by Valerie and Jeffrey Paley ’56, supports the Paley Lectures, an annual program of visiting speakers. Invited speakers address the school community on current issues of major significance, such as government, journalism, foreign affairs, environment and civil liberties, in order to provide Taft students with the opportunity to be inspired by the value and dignity of lives filled with purpose and commitment.
Since many guests speakers address the school at Morning Meeting, you can find audio recordings of a number of talks on that page.
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