The 2009 George T. Hunter Lecture Series will kick off on January 13 with historian and author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin, an expert on presidential politics, is the author of several books. Her most recent book is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Speaking just one week prior to the presidential inauguration, Ms. Goodwin's lecture will focus on leadership lessons learned from Abraham Lincoln. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Auditorium at the UTC Fine Arts Center. The public is invited. For more information visit the Benwood Foundation website.