Ambassador Geeta Pasi (retired), Inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, will deliver a lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the Circus Room in the Bone Student Center. Her talk is free and open to the public.
American diplomats are deployed around the globe in virtually every country in the world. They protect and serve America’s people, interests, and values. Diplomats are on the front lines of America’s efforts in foreign lands and help create a more secure, stable, and prosperous world for all global citizens.
Former Ambassador Pasi will discuss her career on the front lines of diplomacy—around the world and in Washington, D.C., explaining why diplomacy is critical today and in the future.
“We are very fortunate to have Ambassador Pasi teaching in the Department of Politics and Government in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025,” said Dean Dillaway. “I have been fascinated by the experiences that Ambassador Pasi has had during her career, and I hope that you will join me on the 13th to learn more about why diplomacy is so important in the world today.”
Donald F. McHenry graduated from Illinois State University in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in history. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the Carter administration from 1979-81. The Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professorship of Diplomacy and International Affairs is named in honor of former Ambassador McHenry and is made possible because of an endowment created by him.
