The Voices of Experience Series, created by Daniels College of Business, hosts Dick Kelly, CEO of Xcel Energy, on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Cable Center Theater as the final speaker for the 2008-2009 series.

“The Voices of Experience requested the president of Xcel Energy to come speak at the University of Denver because it has a record of environmental leadership,” said Bonny Fetterman, intern for VOE.

Kelly will be discussing the strategy behind achieving the delicate balance between commitments to both customers and shareholders, and the environment. Kelly will touch on the ethical decisions that come with this balance.

This event is a great way for students to learn the application of ethical leadership as well as network with the DU faculty, alumni, and the business community, according to Fetterman.

To RSVP and for additional event information, go to daniels.du.edu/VOE. This event is free and open to the public.

Professors Sam Cassidy and Ron Zall, of the Daniels College of Business, created the VOE Speaker Series in 2004.

VEO brings leaders from business, legal, financial and academic communities to the DU campus to provide students, alumni and community members with a unique learning opportunity, said Fetterman.

This series has brought more than 30 experienced professionals to speak at DU, including Jack Welch, Dan L. Ritchie, Jamie Dimon, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and John Hickenlooper.