For those of you in Bloomington, the next SGIS Global Perspectives Speaker Series features Ambassador Larry Wohlers, who served in the Foreign Service until his recent retirement in Japan, Belgium, Russia, Madagascar, and most recently the Central African Republic. All events are scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:15-12:00, Owen Hall, College Alumni Conference Room: Lessons from a Career Diplomat: A conversation with students (undergraduate and graduate) about career opportunities in government service, with a focus on international affairs. Ambassador Wohlers will answer questions students might have about preparing for entrance in and professional development in the State Department; hosted by Associate Dean of SGIS, Maria Bucur-Deckard. All students are welcome. 12:30-2:00, Woodburn Hall 218: Talking Past Each Other on a Global Scale: Why What We Say to Foreign Publics is not What They Hear. This lunchtime informal conversation will be hosted by Samuel Obeng, Director of African Studies and is open to faculty and students. In this program, Ambassador Wohlers will speak about his “lessons learned”, drawing upon actual experiences from his 30 years of experience as a public diplomacy professional in the State Department, followed by an informal give and take. 4:00-5:30, Oak Room, IMU: What Happens when a State collapses? The Central African Republic Crisis and its Implications for Regional Conflict, Social Upheaval and New Ethnic and Religious Divides. This event is open to the public.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:56:16 +0000
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