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Seminar

U.S. Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East and World: Featuring Congressman Brad Ashford

Date:
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Room
1400 R St
Lincoln NE 68508
Additional Info: NU
Contact:
Tarik Abdel-Monem, (402) 472-3147, tarik@unl.edu
As part of the Thomas C. Sorensen Policy Seminar Series, Congressman Brad Ashford will speak about U.S. foreign policy. From his position on the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Ashford will discuss, among other issues, the current geopolitical state of the Mideast. The Congressman’s remarks are based on first-hand knowledge of the region and face-to-face meetings with leaders of several Mideast countries. Rep. Ashford has visited the area three times since he was sworn in to Congress in January, 2015.

Congressman Brad Ashford represents Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee as well as the House Agriculture Committee. He previously served in the Nebraska Legislature for 16 years. Congressman Ashford is a graduate of Colgate University and Creighton University School of Law.

The event is free and open to the public.

Co-sponsors include: Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, UNL Center for Civic Engagement, UNL College of Arts and Sciences, and UNL Department of Political Science.

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