American Studies speakers lend J intb ;;6elUb/¥n Harding's American Studies Institute and its Distinguished Lectureship Series continue to put Harding on the map, offering insight into issues that affect the American way of life. This year the ASI brought to campus such wellknown figures as General Colin Powell, University ofArkansas l).ead football coach Houston Nutt, political activist Bay Buchanan and former independent counsel Kenneth Starr. Powell, who spoke on Harding's campus Oct. 24, served as chairman oftheU.S. JointChiefs ofStaffunder President George Bush, advised America's past three presidents, served in the military for 35 years and oversaw Operation Desert Storm . Powell trumpeted mentoring programs for youth, emphasizing adult involvement in the lives of America's children. Arkansas Razorback football coach Houston Nutt spoke Feb. 13. Nutt revitalized interest in the university's football program by leading his team to nine victories, a Citrus Bowl bid and a top 20 finish in his fIrst season as head coach. Former United States treasurer Bay Buchanan addressed studen and members of the Arkans; community March 8. Buchanan, ' 32, became the youngest person I become treasurer, then went on 1 chair her brother Pat's presidenti campaigns in 1992, 1996 and 200 She has been recognized as one, the top political womenin the natiol Former Harding student Kennel Starr spoke April 17 . Starr served ; independent counsel from Augu 1994 to October 1999 and receive national exposure during h: prosecutionofPresidentBill C!into in the Monica Lewinsky case. Harding University and A~ continue to gain recognition. "American Studies is a important program for both th students and the speakers," sai seniorTiffanyYecke, who served , this year's ASI president. "It giv' us the opportunity to meet wit world leaders and to hear the; insights and wisdom. But it als gives them the opportunity to se that despite what they may hear 0 the news, moral, scholastic an political apathy have nottakenovE our generation." - Hannah Rhode Political activist Bay Buchanan, University of Arkansas head football coach Houston Nutt and former independent counsel and Harding student Kenneth Starr spoke at the University through the American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series in the spring semester of 2001. Courtesy of publicity photos. Junior JenniferThompson, ASI Distinguished Students Program vice-president for programs, and ASI President senior Tiffany Yecke discuss plans for the ASI trip to St. Louis in February. The trip was one of several activities designed to increase awareness of American heritage and business. Photo by Daniel Dubois. ~A~rn~er~i~c~an~S~t~u~d~ie~s~ ______ ~~ Student Life ~
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