Ruth Pauley Speakers

10/08/2026

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Ever wondered what real-world espionage looks like behind closed doors? 🕵️‍♂️
Join the Ruth Pauley Lecture Series for their next talk on Tuesday, October 20 at 7p.m. for "Secrets and Statecraft"—an exclusive evening with counterterrorism and global security strategist Dexter Ingram.
With over 25 years of experience leading interagency delegations, advising the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and collaborating with the FBI, DHS, and INTERPOL, Ingram bridges the gap between historical operations and fictional legends like James Bond.
Event Details:
📅Tuesday, October 20 at 7p.m.
📍 Location: Owens Auditorium at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC)
🎟️ Admission is FREE (Ticket required): see the BPAC link in our bio tab grab your ticket
Tag a friend who loves history, thriller movies, or geopolitics!

10/07/2026

What would you use to hide your spy secrets? Ruth Pauley Speaker Dexter Ingram shares how singer-dancer Josephine Baker got it done during WWII in this must-watch video. Got your tickets yet for our Oct. 20 event? Link in comments.

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10/02/2026

Spy to Renowned Speaker: Counterterrorism Expert Dexter Ingram is next on the Ruth Pauley Speakers stage at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on October 20. Get tickets here:

FREE ADMISSION – TICKETS REQUIRED Tickets are now required for all Ruth Pauley Speakers events. Please do not take tickets you are not going to use. Dexter Ingram "Secrets and Statecraft: What Three Decades in National Security Taught Me About the History of Spying" Dexter Ingram is a speaker with...

09/23/2026

Thank you, Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist and to all who attended our RPS season kickoff event last evening. What was your favorite story?

09/21/2026

Have a ticket for tomorrow's RPS season kickoff with Extreme Storm Chaser Reed Timmer? Here's what you need to know:

- Tickets are required. Make sure you have your TicketMeSandhills confirmation email with you to enter (this event has SOLD OUT)

- Lobby doors open at 6 p.m. Theater doors open at 6:30 p.m. The discussion starts promptly at 7 p.m.

- Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis (no assigned seating) - come early to get the best seats in the house!

- Parking is free at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College.

- Come prepared to ask questions! We ask that you stay seated through the Q&A session to get the most out of your experience.

- Interested in our October event? See ruthpauley.org for more!

We look forward seeing you tomorrow.

09/17/2026

“There is a dark side to chasing. The immense property damage and loss of life. We help get tornadoes warned faster with the media and then aid in immediate recovery efforts." Dr. Reed Timmer believes he can make a real difference in helping reduce storm damage. He's our first 2026-27 speaker on Bradshaw Performing Arts Center's stage this Tuesday. What question would you ask him?

You’ve seen the Twisters movies, the Hollywood treatment of storm chasing. Reed Timmer’s new film “Never Stop Chasing” is not Hollywood, but the real deal.

09/15/2026

Kicking off the season with a bang! We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday for our sold-out discussion with Dr. Reed Timmer. Tickets for the Dexter Ingram talk in October will be available next week.

09/11/2026

We will never forget.

08/28/2026

We love when our Ruth Pauley Speakers continue to achieve. Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Zanno and thank you for continuing to inspire all of us.

08/23/2026

Storm Chasers, Spies, Shipwrecks and SEALS: Ruth Pauley Speakers Reveals 2026-27 Season, beginning September 22. See link for tickets in comments.