Stars of the Screen (U - Campus Speakers & Headliners)

<p>Actor, musician, activist, and feminist Jackie Cruz currently stars as “Marisol ‘Flaca’ Gonzales" on Netflix's critically-acclaimed series, <i>Orange Is the New Black</i>. </p>

<p>For nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, Food Network, Disney Channel, and Discovery Networks.</p><p> Jeff is currently the creator, executive producer, and presenter of the groundbreaking television series <em>Wildlife Nation, </em>which debuted as the top-rated TV program on ABC in October 2021.<em> Wildlife Nation </em>explores the remarkable story of North American conservation. Season two - <em&

<p>Frank Abagnale's transformation from one of the world's most notorious con men to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention consultant is nothing short of remarkable.</p>

<p>Good humored, multi-faceted, and tenacious are all words that describe Josh McDermitt. A well-known name in comedy, McDermitt is recognized for his dramatic roles as well, including in his current role as ‘Dr. Eugene Porter’ on AMC’s record-breaking hit, "The Walking Dead". He also recurred on the final season of Mad Men on which he had a dramatically different role.</p>

<p>Adrian Grenier educates and inspires audiences with tips for living a sustainable lifestyle and contributing to an eco-friendly culture.</p>

<p>Best known for his role as Vincent Chase in the hit HBO series <i>Entourage</i>, Adrian is an accomplished filmmaker, producer and director as well. He has also become a leading advocate for integrating sustainability into pop culture.</p>

<p>Straight from the set of <em>Shark Tank</em> and the boardroom of FUBU, Daymond John takes audiences through his hard-won, real-world lessons on leadership, innovation, entrepreneurialism, and what it takes to succeed. </p><p><span style="font-size: 13px;">An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his business operation into its basement.

<p>Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New York Times Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation.</p><p>As the creator and host of the iconic TV series <em>Dirty Jobs</em>, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV,” but his true calling is storytelling.

<p>Danica McKellar continues to shine as an accomplished film, television and stage actress.

<p>Kunal Nayyar is living proof that nerd is the new cool. It's probably no coincidence that CBS premiered its pocket-protected instant hit, "The Big Bang Theory" just months before "People" magazine dubbed 2007 "The Year of the Nerd."</p><p>A natural performer, Nayyar began acting in musicals and plays at a young age. After high school, he left India for the United States where he majored in business and took many acting classes at the University of Portland.

<p>Aasif Mandvi takes you inside his personal journey as a Muslim American, including behind-the-scenes tales from his work on stage and on screen, while initiating conversation about cultural representations in the media today. </p><p>As a <i>Daily Show</i> correspondent, Aasif captivated audiences around the country with his witty, skewering perspective on news, politics and foreign affairs.