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Campus readies for visit by Kofi Annan '61
Kofi Annan '61, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is set to address Macalester on Saturday and send-off the new Institute for Global Citizenship
By: Jack Eisenberg
Issue date: 4/21/06 Section: News
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On the flagpole outside Weyerhauser Chapel, the blue and white of the United Nations flag sway directly beneath stars and stripes, reminding students of Macalester's focus on internationalism and global consciousness. The flag has also come to commemorate Macalester alumni Kofi Annan '61 and his position as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Annan is expected to arrive on campus tomorrow to deliver a speech in conjunction with the inauguration of the Institute for Global Citizenship.
Annan should be present at the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. with the raising of the U.N. flag. The Model UN team and members of Macalester College Student Government will assist in the event.
After the raising of the flag, Annan's speech in the field house will begin around 10 a.m.
Before the speech, participating faculty members will don academic gowns and hoods representing their respective departments and grad schools.
According to Dean of Students Laurie Hamre, President Brian Rosenberg is expected to make a few short remarks before Annan's speech. The Secretary-General's remarks will likely reflect with the goals of the Institute for Global Citizenship.
Some students will take an active role in the ceremony. Students who will serve as ushers and flag bearers have already been briefed by U.N. security staff.
A short question and answer period will conclude the event in the fieldhouse. “The questions were developed by students in several classes and will be addressed by the Secretary-General at the end of his speech,” Hamre said.
Hamre predicted, “the fieldhouse will be packed.”
Inside, there will be chairs for 2,000 audience members. There will also be standing room in the back for people not able to secure a seat.
Annan is expected to arrive on campus tomorrow to deliver a speech in conjunction with the inauguration of the Institute for Global Citizenship.
Annan should be present at the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. with the raising of the U.N. flag. The Model UN team and members of Macalester College Student Government will assist in the event.
After the raising of the flag, Annan's speech in the field house will begin around 10 a.m.
Before the speech, participating faculty members will don academic gowns and hoods representing their respective departments and grad schools.
According to Dean of Students Laurie Hamre, President Brian Rosenberg is expected to make a few short remarks before Annan's speech. The Secretary-General's remarks will likely reflect with the goals of the Institute for Global Citizenship.
Some students will take an active role in the ceremony. Students who will serve as ushers and flag bearers have already been briefed by U.N. security staff.
A short question and answer period will conclude the event in the fieldhouse. “The questions were developed by students in several classes and will be addressed by the Secretary-General at the end of his speech,” Hamre said.
Hamre predicted, “the fieldhouse will be packed.”
Inside, there will be chairs for 2,000 audience members. There will also be standing room in the back for people not able to secure a seat.
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