The annual Wallenberg Lecture is sponsored by the Marc and Connie Jacobson Philanthropic Foundation. Speakers for the Wallenberg Lecture are chosen by the University. They must be humanitarians - those who are "making the world a better place" - balanced in their philosophical beliefs, and not at either extreme of the social spectrum. More about the Series.
DVD or VHS videos are available in Special Collections & University Archives for the following: Patch Adams, Oscar Arias, Jaap Doek, Robert Edsel, Alan Gross, Richard C. Holbrooke, Rory Kennedy, Kati Marton, Elie Weisel, Betty Williams.
Lectures from 2021
Scott Harrison: Founder and CEO of Charity: Water and New York Times Best-Selling Author 
, Scott Harrison
Lectures from 2019
Bryan Stevenson: Lawyer, Social Justice Activist, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson
Lectures from 2018
Charles Best: DonorsChoose.org. , Charles Best
Lectures from 2017
Adam Braun: Entrepreneur, Author and Philanthropist, Founder & CEO of Pencils of Promise , Adam Braun
Lectures from 2016
Alan Gross: Sentenced to Five Years in Cuban Prison, Alan Gross
Lectures from 2014
Robert Edsel: "Monuments Men for the Preservation of Art", Robert Edsel
Lectures from 2012
Immaculee Ilibagiza: "Left to Tell: A Story of Peace, Hope and Forgiveness", Immaculee Ilibagiza
Lectures from 2011
Greg Mortensen: Humanitarian and Best-Selling Author of Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortensen
Lectures from 2009
Jonathan Kozol: "In Praise of a Beautiful Profession: Educators Working in the Front Lines of the Public Schools", Jonathan Kozol
Lectures from 2008
Mia Farrow: "With Knowledge Comes Responsibility: The Darfur Crisis" , Mia Farrow
Kim Phuc: Icon of the Vietnam War, Kim Phuc
Betty Williams: "Creating Safe Havens for the World's Children", Betty Williams
Lectures from 2007
Jaap Doek: "Reducing Global Violence: The Role of Protecting Children", Jaap Doek
Lectures from 2006
Elie Wiesel: "An Afternoon with Elie Wiesel", Elie Wiesel
Lectures from 2004
Rory Kennedy: "The Camera Doesn't Lie: Social Change Through Documentary Film Making", Rory Kennedy
Lectures from 2002
Richard C. Holbrooke: "AIDS: The Humanitarian Crisis", Richard C. Holbrooke
Lectures from 2000
Óscar Arias Sánchez: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Former President of Costa Rica: "The Struggle for Peace in the New Millennium", Óscar Arias Sánchez
Lectures from 1999
Dr. Patch Adams: "Passion and Persistence: Following Your Dream", Patch Adams