University of Albany's THE WORLD WITHIN REACH SPEAKER SERIES Presents General Colin Powell - University News 2009

Presents Our Inaugural Speaker
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
"Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values"
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8pm

University at Albany SEFCU Arena
All UAlbany students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are welcome.
Arena doors open at 6:45pm
Admission tickets honored until 7:30pm
Registration begins Wednesday September 23rd

Day of event alumni and parent ticket pick-up
Saturday, October 10th
8:30am to 1:30pm at the Alumni House
1:30pm to 7:30pm at SEFCU Arena Will-Call

Student, faculty and staff ticket pick-up
Copies Plus in the Campus Center


General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)

Soldier
Statesman
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, during Persian Gulf War, 1991
Secretary of State, 2001-2005
Defense Distinguished Service Medal winner
Two-time recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

About the Speech - "Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values"

One of the 21st century's most fervent purveyors of democratic values, General Colin Powell understands the power of diplomacy and the universal human ideal of democracy to build trust and transform once-unstable regions into areas where societies and cultures prosper. As well, he understands that the power of persuasion, reason and building trust are immeasurably effective in getting governments to cooperate for the overall common good of their people and the rest of the world.

In a compelling presentation filled with humor and anecdotes from years of service at the highest levels of international affairs, Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, describes the delicate process of forging alliances, bringing people and countries together, and promoting universal human ideals of democracy and peace around the world.

University of Albany Speaker Series
http://www.albany.edu/speakerseries/