Voices & Visionaries Series

Voices & Visionaries is OLLI at Bradley University’s premier speaker series, bringing nationally recognized voices to campus for thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives on the people and ideas shaping our world.

Created for curious minds of all ages, the series offers an exceptional opportunity to hear directly from accomplished individuals right here in Peoria. By bringing these conversations to Bradley’s campus, Voices & Visionaries reflects Bradley’s commitment to building community and creating a premier experience that connects the University with the region it serves.  It is lifelong learning at its best and another way OLLI at Bradley helps our community explore, connect, and learn.

Upcoming Event

Nov. 10 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM | Renaissance Coliseum

Free and open to the public – registration is required

Go behind the scenes of the presidency with Pete Souza as he shares iconic photos and stories from inside the White House.

Step inside the most powerful office in the world with renowned White House photographer Pete Souza.

As the only photographer to serve as Chief Official White House Photographer for both Presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, Souza offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the presidency through the lens of his camera. Over decades in the White House, he captured defining moments of leadership, crisis, and humanity, many of which have become iconic images in modern American history.

In Eyewitness to History: Inside the Presidency, Souza shares unforgettable photographs and the stories behind them, offering a candid and deeply personal perspective on what it is really like to document history as it happens.

This special event is part of OLLI at Bradley University’s Voices and Visionaries series, bringing influential voices and extraordinary experiences to our community. Parking will be free on campus for all attendees.

Questions

Contact olli@bradley.edu

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