Former ambassador to speak about U.S. diplomacy
September 14, 2010
907-474-5042
9/14/10
Former ambassador to Egypt Nicholas Veliote will give a free public lecture Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
The lecture will focus on the crisis of American diplomatic capacity. Veliotes will discuss how foreign policy is formulated and implemented, emphasizing that intelligent, effective diplomacy is our first line of defense.
Parking is free in the evenings on campus. The lecture is sponsored by the UA Geography Program.
MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Tarnai, UAF SNRAS public information officer, at 907-474-5042 or via e-mail at ntarnai@alaska.edu. Wanda Tangermann, UA Geography Program administrative assistant, at 907-474-7494 or via e-mail at wrtangermann@alaska.edu.
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