SPEAKER
Mark Ward
Instructor
Oregon State University
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Dinner Lecture
Overview
In the belief that our foreign aid program has not served our national interest, the new Administration has dismantled the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and froze nearly all the contracts and grants that it funded. Our guest, Mark Ward, worked for USAID in the Foreign Service for over 30 years in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Ward will discuss the need for long overdue reform of our foreign aid program but argue that the United States will suffer without foreign aid.
Date and Times
- Thursday, April 24th, 2025
- 5:30 PM: Registration
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:45 PM: Speaker
Menu
- Salad: Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Blueberries, Feta Cheese with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Bread & Butter
- Entree: Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breast over Toasted Almond Cous Cous served with Green Beans
- Vegan/Vegetarian Alternative: Colorful Bell Peppers filled with Almond Cous Cous, Raisins, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Green Olives served with Green Beans
- Dessert: Classic Italian Tiramisu
Cost
- $45 for World Affairs Council members
- $55 for Guests
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Location
The Big Sur Room
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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