Convention week is here, and all eyes are on Senators McCain and Obama as they choose their vice presidents and mark the official start of campaign season. With so many college students first time voters, speakers who bring opinions from both sides of the aisle are as important as ever.

Peter Beinart, an unabashed progressive, and Jonah Goldberg, an outspoken conservative, may not see eye-to-eye, but with respect and understanding, they showcase the views that shape campus discussions around the country. Beinart, the editor-at-large of The New Republic, and Goldberg, author of Liberal Fascism and the most widely-read columnist under the age of 40, debate everything from immigration to abortion in a stimulating, eye-opening presentation. “Red vs. Blue” is one of the most popular debates on campuses nationwide, giving students the opportunity to explore the issues and make decisions in an entertaining, informative forum.

Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing “Red vs. Blue,” or Peter Beinart and Jonah Goldberg to your campus this fall.

The summer Olympics may be ending soon, but American athletes of a different stripe are traveling to Beijing this September for the 2008 Paralympics. Mark Zupan, the United States’ four-time wheelchair rugby MVP, is one of six team members returning from the 2004 bronze medal team. The top-ranked wheelchair rugby team in the world, they are determined to take gold this year, and beginning September 9th, the world will be watching as they work towards their goal.

Mark Zupan is one of the most inspirational disability speakers in the country. Prominently featured in the 2005 Sundance Film Festival documentary audience award-winning Murderball, Zupan was paralyzed in a car accident while still in high school. Determined to make the best of a bad situation, he shatters stereotypes with his in-you-face attitude and triumph over his struggles. Urging students to follow their dreams and change their lives, no matter the obstacle, Zupan makes a difference with every presentation.

Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing Paralympic hero Mark Zupan to your campus this year.

One of today’s most in-demand comedians and pop culture commentators, Michael Ian Black is climbing best-seller lists all over the country with his acclaimed new book, My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face. Debuting at #17 on the New York Times Best-Seller List and at #10 on the Campus Best list, My Custom Van is exactly what fans have come to expect from Black - it is irreverent, funny, and packed with absurd insights on everyday life.

Haven’t checked out his book yet? Michael Ian Black has been making waves on television all summer long, beginning with his Comedy Central reality show spoof, Reality Bites Back, which airs on Thursdays at 10:30 PM EST. A frequent VH1 guest commentator, he also appears on I Love the Millennium as well. In other exciting news, Black is filming a new Comedy Central pilot with Stella member Michael Showalter, called Michael and Michael Have Issues. Stay tuned for more information on the show’s premiere by checking out his blog.

Michael Ian Black is one of the hottest celebrity speakers on campuses today. His engaging, deadpan comedic style will generate endless laughter and rave reviews. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing this popular comedian to your school this fall.