“Probably an incoming freshman. Nobody ever does that, and it gives a different perspective on what they think a university's about.”

— Chylton Miller, systems analyst, Lawrence

“(Author) Paulo Coelho. He's a really beautiful writer, really made me think, and I'd love to hear him speak.”

— Jerrica Norton, massage therapist, Lawrence

“Robert Reich. His ideas about the economy make sense.”

— Adam Keizer-Marcinkowski, student, Lawrence

“Barack Obama. He's a good public speaker, whether I like him or not.”

— Sarah Cowan, works at Amarr Garage Doors, Lawrence

“See more: Haskell announces 2016 commencement speaker, known for work opposing American Indian sports mascots”

— Related story, April 27, 2016, LJWorld.com