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RSVP contact is Marilu Suarez 404-894-4452
Summary Sentence: U.S. policy makers will discuss global challenges, peace, and security - LIVE webcast
Full Summary: Shaped by the vision of former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn who is the inaugural recipient of Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen Prize for Social Courage, the Allen Prize Symposium brings to campus an opportunity to consider the grand challenges facing our world, to illuminate the trends that are shaping our future, and to engage with a cadre of leaders who are making measurable progress toward a vision of peace and security. The symposium will be webcast LIVE.
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Former U.S. Senator Sam NunnThe Allen Prize Symposium is part of the two-day Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Founder's Day celebration and Inaugural Presentation of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage to the Honorable Sam Nunn.
Hosted by Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Dean Jacqueline Jones Royster and the Founder's Day Committee, the March 14-15 events illuminate the legacy of Ivan Allen Jr. and recognize the Honorable Sam Nunn for his visionary leadership and social courage.
The Allen Prize Symposium: "Global Challenges, Courage, Leadership," takes place March 14, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Global Learning Center, 2nd Floor, Room 236. This event will be webcast LIVE at http://dllive.gatech.edu/AllenPrizeSymposium/
Among the distinguished participants are:
G. P. " Bud" Peterson
The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
The Honorable William J. Perry
Ms. Michelle Nunn
The Honorable Sam Nunn
Mr. Bob Schieffer
The Honorable George P. Shultz
Admiral James G. Stavridis
Dr. Adam N. Stulberg
Mr. William J. Todd
The symposium will be webcast LIVE at http://dllive.gatech.edu/AllenPrizeSymposium/
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Founder's Day Celebration continues on Tuesday, March 15 with a Cross-College Research Roundtable: "The Challenge of the Allen Legacy" from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm in the Imperial Ballroom at The Biltmore.
Lecture: "Politics and Protest in the Middle East"
Dr. Lawrence Rubin, INTA
Panel 1: "Water and Conflict"
Panel Moderator: Ms. Sally Bethea, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Dr. Susan Cozzens, SPP
Dr. Aris Georgakakos, COE, Georgia Water Resources Institute
Dr. Barbara Deutsch Lynch, INTA
Dr. Bruce Stiftel, COA
Panel 2: "The Future of Media"
Moderator: Mr. Phil Sharpe, Turner Broadcasting
Dr. Michael Best, INTA, COC
Dr. Ian Bogost, LCC
Dr. Alexandra Mazalek, LCC, COC
At 1:30 pm, the Honorable Sam Nunn, recipient of Georgia Tech's 2011 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, will speak at The Biltmore, Georgian Ballroom.
View a comprehensive event schedule here.
RSVPs are required since space is limited for these events. RSVP For These Events
