Wates brings insight to campus

The Distinguished Lecture Series is featuring former Polish President Lech Walesa Oct 9 in The Pavilion. Walesa’s lecture is expected to offer insight into the Sept. 11 attacks.

Christine Loucks, chairperson for the Distinguished Lecture Series, brings qualified speakers to the campus twice a year. Speakers selected have had an influence on many fields of interest on both a national and international level.

Walesa is a Poland native who throughout his lifetime has served as an inspiration to the labor unions. Walesa, an electrician by trade, rose to become president of the Solidarity labor movement and pushed the communist government to recognize labor unions.

Walesa went through many trials and tribulations before he triumphed, including time in prison. After Walesa’s release, he continued to lead Solidarity as an underground movement.

Walesa’s efforts led to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. His wife was sent to receive the award in Oslo, Norway, as Walesa was worried he would not allowed to return if he left Poland.

Walesa went on to become the President of Poland in 1990. He has been an enthusiastic activist in Poland’s government since.

Walesa is scheduled to speak for the students and public on Oct. 9.

The event will start at 7p.m. in the Pavilion and students will need a ticket to attend. Tickets will be available on Sept. 13 at any Select-A-Seat outlet on campus.

Colleen Underwood, The Arbiter

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