Dick Vitale - Lecture Series - Barret School of Banking

The 9th Annual Barret Lecture Series featuring Dick Vitale

ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale addressed Barret School of Banking participants, Regents and invited guests on the topic “The Game of Life” at the annual Lecture Series event held May 26, 2011.

Past Lecture Series Speakers:

Paul W. Barret, Jr. was a Shelby County, Tennessee banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. An endowment from his estate has allowed the School to enhance its educational program and to recognize Mr. Barret's lasting contributions to the community by providing an annual lecture by a distinguished speaker for students, faculty, regents and invited guests from the Mid-South region.

Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking has offered excellent educational opportunities for those in financial services careers since it was established in 1972 by a group of Memphis bankers. Originally named Memphis School of Banking, it became Mid South School of Banking in 1979 to reflect its regional expansion. In 2001, Mid South School of Banking became Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking in honor of Mr. Barret and his achievements in the profession.