Secretary of State Rice, British Foreign Secretary Straw Give Frank A. Nix Lecture

October 21, 2005 - Filed under: Announcements | Tagged: ,

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw jointly presented the Frank A. Nix Lecture at The University of Alabama on Friday, Oct. 21. The program, presented by UA’s Blackburn Institute, was held at 11 a.m. in Sellers Auditorium of the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.

For video of the lecture in its entirety, please visit UA’s Webcast section.

PHOTO GALLERY:

Straw shows off the autographed Alabama football he received from Coach Mike Shula.
Straw shows off the autographed Alabama football he received from Coach Mike Shula.
Straw and Rice share a light moment at the podium.
Straw and Rice share a light moment at the podium.


Straw and Rice answer questions from the crowd following their joint lecture.
Straw and Rice answer questions from the crowd following their joint lecture.
Condoleezza Rice and others look on as Jack Straw speaks.
Condoleezza Rice and others look on as Jack Straw speaks.


British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw addresses the lecture attendees.
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw addresses the lecture attendees.
Condoleezza Rice laughs during British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw's remarks.
Condoleezza Rice laughs during British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw’s remarks.


Condoleezza Rice gives the Frank A. Nix Lecture, sponsored by the Blackburn Institute.
Condoleezza Rice gives the Frank A. Nix Lecture, sponsored by the Blackburn Institute.
Condoleezza Rice shares her remarks with the crowd.
Condoleezza Rice shares her remarks with the crowd.


Jack Straw and Condoleezza Rice greet the crowd at the Bryant Conference Center.
Jack Straw and Condoleezza Rice greet the crowd at the Bryant Conference Center.


The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.

CONTACT: Cathy Andreen, Director of Media Relations, 205/348-8322, candreen@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Dr. Cheree Causey, assistant vice president for student affairs, 205/348-3277

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