Here’s a question for you: What do the Director of the International Security Program at the Atlantic Council of the U.S., the Senior Director of Integrated Programming Effectiveness for World Vision International and a human rights activist and member of the Board of Directors of Romero House in Toronto, Ontario have in common? For a start, all three are Duke alumni (Trinity ‘95). In addition, they will share the podium at the upcoming Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, Jr. Lecture on International Studies, which will take place on Thursday, October 8th at the Sanford School of Public Policy.
Mark Lorey
At the vanguard of Duke’s internationalization efforts from 1991 – 1995, Mark Lorey, Damon Wilson and Sonya Wu-Winter each participated in international study and refugee work through Duke programming. In the process, they became friends committed to international service. Building on their experiences, each has made a different contribution to the global community. Mark continued to work and study in Africa, pursuing a career in international development, and now serves in the leadership of World Vision. Damon transitioned from humanitarian response with Save the Children to diplomacy with senior positions at the State Department, NATO and the National Security Council. Sonya drew on her international experiences at Duke to continue mobilizing communities in the Untied States and Canada to welcome and support refugee populations.
Damon Wilson
Mark, Damon and Sonya will speak of how their Duke education contributed to their interest in serving the world community, why they chose the careers they did in fulfillment of their commitment, and what they envision to be the opportunities in international service for current college students.
Sonya Wu-Winter
The Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, Jr. Lecture on International Studies was established by Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans and James H. Semans and their family to honor Mrs. Semans’ father, who had a distinguished career as diplomat in the service of the United States and was an original signer of The Duke Endowment. This program is made possible by the Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Lectureship Endowment and by the Mary Trent Jones, Sarah Trent Harris & Rebecca Trent Kirkland Endowment, recognizing Dr. and Mrs. Semans’ daughters, who received their education at Duke University. The lecture symbolizes Duke University’s continuing commitment to promoting international understanding. Co-sponsored by the Duke University Center for International Studies.
The Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, Jr. Lecture on International Studies
Pathways of International Service – Experiences and Reflections From Three Duke Alums
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Sanford School of Public Policy, Room 04
Information: The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nancy Hare Robbins at nancy.robbins [Email: nancy.robbins #AT# duke.edu ].
