Truman Lecture Series

The Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture Series began in 1971 when former President Harry S. Truman gave his stamp of approval for Avila University (then Avila College) to offer a lecture series in his name. Later that year, the first Truman lecture was delivered by David E. Bell, vice president of the Ford Foundation and Truman’s first administrative executive.

2024 Truman Lecture

This is the 53rd Anniversary of the Truman Lecture Series at Avila University!

On October 16^th we welcome to the Goppert Theater His Royal Highness, Prince Turki al Faisal of Saudi Arabia to headline our Truman Lecture. Prince Turki, coming here directly from Riyadh, is the son of the late King Faisal, and served as Ambassador from Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom and the United States. He also headed Saudi Arabia’s intelligence service for nearly two decades. He is Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University, his alma mater, and is Lamont Lecturer at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. He will speak about his recent book, The Afghanistan File, and will also engage in a conversation about efforts for peace in the Middle East.

Prince Turki’s full bio

Event Details

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm in Goppert Theater.

Contact

Truman Distinguished Lecture Series

Ruby Black, Manager of Events and Engagement
P: (816) 501 – 3613 / E: blackr