The Eugene I. Earnhardt Speaker Series is a tribute to the legacy of Gene Earnhardt, a former professor at Pfeiffer University for 30 years. The series aims to provide students and the community with a real-life connection to history and contemporary events. The principal organizer of the series, Dr. Michael Thompson, a Professor of History at Pfeiffer and the Dean of the University’s Undergraduate College and Director of its Honors Program, believes that the series plays a vital role in challenging students to think critically and beyond the confines of their classrooms. “We are excited to have Pete Candler as part of the Eugene I. Earnhardt Speaker Series,” said Thompson. “His work has significantly impacted the literary and academic communities. We are confident his insights will inspire and challenge our students.” The Eugene I. Earnhardt Speaker Series Endowment is funded by a generous gift from the Earnhardt family and will support future guests. Donations to the endowment can be made at www.pfeiffer.edu/give.