On April 25th, students on campuses all across the country commemorated the Day of Silence, symbolically representing the silencing of LGBT students and their supporters by name-calling, bullying, and harassment. Strengthen awareness of anti-LGBT discrimination and hate by hosting these powerful speakers at your next event.

Judy Shepard lost her son Matthew to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Ever since, she has turned her personal tragedy into a crusade for justice, founding the Matthew Shepard Foundation and advocating for the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Also actively involved with Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Shepard is determined to prevent violence against people considered different because of race, religion, sexuality, and gender identity.

Director of the critically-acclaimed documentary A Jihad for Love, Parvez Sharma is an Indian-born gay Muslim whose personal cultural explorations offer insight into the lives of gay Muslim facing persecution in many Islamic countries. A frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, Sharma gives a moving portrayal of the struggle for acceptance in the LGBT communities around the world.

Writer of the wildly popular syndicated sex advice column “Savage Love,” Dan Savage offers humorous and witty observations on sex, relationships, and the LGBT experience. With his trademark frankness, Savage covers everything from coming out to gay marriage and adoption, addressing the concerns of the LGBT community in relatable, entertaining ways.

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Make a positive impact on your campus by learning how to make less of an impact on the planet. Host one of the country’s most powerful environmental speakers. Covering everything from global climate change to biodiversity, these incredible activists are making the Earth a better place for current and future generations.

A lifelong environmentalist, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is changing the way we look at the world. A TIME magazine “Hero for the Planet,” and author of Crimes Against Nature, Kennedy delivers a passionate defense of the environment and shares how its continual neglect affects the future of the planet and the health of generations to come.

Emmy Award-winning Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin makes conservation exciting for audiences by showcasing amazing creatures, from the smallest invertebrates to the largest mammals, emphasizing the diversity of life on Earth. The co-host of CNN’s critically-acclaimed Planet in Peril series, Corwin is one of the leading voices for the environment today.

Continuing the legacy of his famous father, Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau is dedicated to preserving the splendor of the ocean. Cousteau travels the globe, educating audiences on the importance of our underwater ecosystems. In vivid multimedia presentations, this award-winning filmmaker takes audiences on a unique journey below the surface.

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From the summer camp cult classic Wet Hot American Summer to the popular sketch comedy shows The State and Stella, Michael Showalter is known for his hilarious deadpan observations of everyday living. With an incredible array of projects lined up for the coming months, Showalter is sure to create campus buzz this fall. Act fast, as his September and October calendar is filling up quickly!

In exciting television news, Showalter will star in an upcoming Comedy Central reunion of The State, as well as a new project with Michael Ian Black, Michael & Michael Have Issues. Showalter also recently signed a book deal with Grand Central Publishing, the powerhouse behind the recent best-sellers by Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and the Daily Show.

This spring and summer, Showalter will be busy performing at premiere comedy and music festivals around the country. First, he is headlining the comedy tent at the Sasquatch Music Fest at The Gorge in Washington State from May 24-26, and then moves onto Bumbershoot, Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival from August 30-September 1.

Showalter’s recently released first stand-up CD, Sandwiches and Cats, is available in stores now.

Michael Showalter and his distinctive style are more popular than ever. Contact your Keppler representative for more information on hosting one of comedy’s biggest stars at your school!

The school year may be wrapping up, but fall semester tours are already forming for the most in-demand campus speakers!