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Professor James R. Soles (1935-2010) made enormous contributions to the Department of Political Science and International Relations, to the University of Delaware, and to our state during his many years at UD. This endowed annual lecture recognizes the impact Dr. Soles had on generations of UD students and his deep engagement in Delaware politics and policy. The Lecture is delivered around Constitution Day, September 17, each year.
Consider supporting the James R. Soles Endowment and Lecture funds, in celebration of his legacy.​
Previous Speakers​​
2022:​ ​Linda Greenhouse
2021: Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz
2020: Cancelled due to the pandemic​
2019:
Author Elaine Weiss
2018:
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
2017:
Delaware ​Chief Justice Leo Strine
2016​:
Floyd Abrams
2015: Congressman Mike Castle
2014: Governor Jack Markell
2013: Senator Chris Coons
2012: Senator Tom Carper
2011:
​Former Vice President Joe Biden
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