General Colin Powell
Media Contact: Andrea Boyle, University of Delaware, (302) 831-1421, aboyle@udel.edu
Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell will give a public lecture on the University of Delaware's Newark campus Tuesday, November 3.
Powell's speech “Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust and Values,” is part of the UD Speaks series. UD Speaks is dedicated to bringing world-class leaders to the Delaware campus to educate, enlighten and engage the University community.
The event begins at 8:30 pm at the Bob Carpenter Center. The speech will be followed by a question and answer session. Tickets go on sale at UD box offices and via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, September 15. Prices are $5 for students, $10 for faculty and staff, $15 for military personnel (active duty and retired) and $25 for the public. All seating is general admission.
Gen. Powell served as the first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was appointed secretary of state by President George W. Bush, becoming, at that time, the most powerful African-American ever to hold office. A four-star general, Gen. Powell's numerous awards include two Presidential Medals of Freedom and he is the author of his best-selling autobiography, My American Journey.
MEDIA NOTE: General Powell will not be doing any pre-event interviews with area media. He will have small window for interviews on the night of the event.
