News Release

Caleb Mosley

University of the Cumberlands

Student Journalist

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Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769

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March 2, 2011

Mike Huckabee to speak at Leadership Seminar at University of the Cumberlands

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – University of the Cumberlands, along with the Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership, will present “Leadership in a Free and Strong America” with presidential candidate Mike Huckabee April 5, at 7 p.m., in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

            Former Republican governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee has several achievements under his belt for being more than a candidate for presidency. Huckabee is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the number one rated hit “Huckabee” on the Fox News Channel, and can be heard on national radio daily on the “Huckabee Report” syndicated by the Citadel Media Network. He is a renowned Southern Baptist minister and widely popular public speaker.

            Dr. Larry Cockrum, Vice President of Academic Affairs at UC, said, “Having Governor Huckabee is a great opportunity for the campus as a whole. He is a nationally recognized figure and I think he will do a very good job in providing a lasting impression on the students.” Cockrum had a large part in acquiring Governor Huckabee for this year’s activities thanks to several contacts being affiliated with Huckabee’s campaign program.

            Tammy Smith, the Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean, said, “I believe this will be a wonderful experience and opportunity for those that have this chance to come hear him speak. He really ‘fits the bill’ for what leadership in our community is all about.”

            Scheduled events for the leadership seminar will also include the presentation of awards to successful state and local government leaders and the special musical guest performance by Grammy award-winning, country music artist Lee Greenwood.

            The leadership lecture series is funded by local business owners Dr. Terry and Mrs. Marion Forcht, the founders of the Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership. The Center hopes to instill a sense of leadership, character, and citizenship in their programs. Mike Huckabee is the most recent of past prominent speakers in the series that includes names such as Ben Stein and Karl Rove since the program started in 2006.

            Tickets for the seminar are currently available for free. To order tickets, visit the University of the Cumberlands website, http://www.ucumberlands.edu or call the open ticket line at (606) 539-4432. Tickets are required for admission to the program.

            The University of the Cumberlands is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and located in Williamsburg, Ky.

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