African Ambassadors and Leaders Speak about Poverty, Food Security, Health, Education and Governance in Africa
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2007 at 7:30 pm – Lush Auditorium, Kildee Hall 125
A panel of top diplomats and distinguished leaders from across Africa will discuss poverty, food security, HIV/AIDs, information and computer technologies and nurturing democratic reforms. The event is a unique opportunity to hear from African leaders, themselves, about their efforts to address the challenges of the continent. Invited speakers include H.E. Hawa Ndilowe, Ambassador of Malawi; H.E. Peter Ogego, Ambassador of Kenya; H.E. Amadou Ba, Ambassador of Senegal; H.E. Keerteecoomar Ruhee, Ambassador of Mauritius; Hon. Amina Salum Ali, Africa Union Ambassador; Andrew Makenete, ABSA Bank, South Africa; Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network; Michael Kijjambu, 1000 Cups of Coffee, Uganda; and Mamadou Diarrah, First Secretary, Embassy of Mali. This event is being organized by Iowa State's African Studies Forum, in conjunction with the World Food Prize Organization's 2007 Norman E. Bourlaug International Symposium. Part of the World Affairs Series.Cosponsored By:
- African Students Association
- African Studies Forum
- Center for American Intercultural Studies
- Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Kenyan Students Association
- Nigerian Students Association
- ONE Campaign - ISU Chapter
- Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture
- Sudanese Students Association
- World Affairs
- national org. providing travel for 7
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.