Retired U.S. Navy Seal Captain
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Bradley Geary is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Captain whose 25-year naval career forged his conviction that ethics-based leadership is the foundation for enduring success. In recognition of his executive leadership, Geary was acknowledged with the Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, the U.S. Navy’s most prestigious leadership honor.
Now, public speaker and thought leader, Geary draws on his faith and experiences leading in combat, transforming organizations and mentoring future generations of warriors to provide C-suite leaders with awareness and tools to apply sound leadership principles to unique organizational cultures. His message centers on the power of principles, people and culture — and how leaders can cultivate resilience, trust and moral clarity in the face of adversity. As a professional speaker, leadership consultant and author, he and his family continue their shared mission of service, integrity and impact.
Astronaut; Pilot of NASA's Artemis II
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Benson Auditorium
Victor Golver is the Cal Poly Executive Advisor, a former NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain. He was selected as an astronaut in 2013 while serving as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Senate. He piloted the Crew-1 Dragon spacecraft, callsign Resilience, to the International Space Station where he was a Flight Engineer for Expedition 64/65. Glover piloted NASA's Artemis II mission to and from the Moon. The crew launched on NASA's Space Launch System rocket, inside the Orion spacecraft, callsign Integrity, completing a nearly 10-day journey that took the crew 252,756 miles from Earth. Glover spent a total of 178 days in space, completing 4 spacewalks and several scientific, maintenance, and outreach activities.
Glover was a Naval Aviator and was a test pilot in the F/A-18 Hornet, Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler and has flown over 45 aircraft accumulating over 4000 hours. He has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and NASA Space Exploration Medal.
Victor and Dionna are the proud parents of four daughters. A native Californian, Glover received his Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, his Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air University, and his Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Victor Glover has also been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees from California Polytechnic State University and Howard University.
American legal scholar, political philosopher, and public intellectual
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Benson Auditorium
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