Actor, social justice activist and social media mega-power George Takei will speak Oct. 27 as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series. Takei will speak at 8 p.m. Oct 27 in the UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D. Tickets are on sale now. With a career spanning five decades, Takei is known around the world for his founding role in the acclaimed television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. Takei appeared in three seasons of Star Trek and reprised his iconic role in six movies. Tickets for the general public cost $15, available online at http://studentaffairs.unt.edu/takei.