FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2012
Katie Clark, Director of Communications
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy
Phone (801) 832-3272
Email kclark@utahdiplomacy.org
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy presents the
Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series
in partnership with Westminster College
“Is the U.S. in Decline? Putting the 21st Century into Perspective”
Michael Haltzel, PhD, Senior Fellow, John Hopkins University
Salt Lake City–The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy welcomes Michael Haltzel, Senior Fellow,
John Hopkins University, as part of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy's 2012-2013
Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series in partnership with
Westminster College.
Two costly and divisive wars, the Great Recession, a variety of seemingly intractable domestic
problems, and the concomitant rise of China, India, and Brazil have led many commentators to
pronounce the United States in decline. Using a mulch-disciplinary approach, Michael Haltzel
examines the concept of decline and argues that in most respects the U.S. is, in fact, well
positioned to meet the new challenges of the 21st century. Success, however, is anything but
inevitable; American government and society will have to become more flexible, pragmatic, and
open to change.
This lecture is free and open to the public.
Please notify Katie Clark (kclark@utahdiplomacy.org, 801-832-3272, for all media coverage.
WHO:
Dr. Michael Haltzel, former European policy advisor to U.S. Vice President (thenSenator) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The author or editor of ten books on European
history and international relations, Dr. Haltzel has been decorated by seven
countries of the EU: Austria, Hungary, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and
Sweden. He earned a B.A. from Yale and an M.A. and Ph.D., both from Harvard.
http://utahdiplomacy.org/ambassador-john-price-marcia-price-world-affairslecture-series/
WHAT:
Lecture on “Is the U.S. in Decline? Putting the 21st Century into Prespective”
Free and open to the public
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
7:00 PM
WHERE:
Westminster College
Bill and Vieve Gore Convert Hall
1840 South 1300 East | Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
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ABOUT THE AMBASSADOR JOHN PRICE AND MARCIA PRICE WORLD AFFAIRS LECTURE SERIES
Each year, UCCD presents the Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series
featuring distinguished speakers who are leading authorities in their field. The Lecture Series is designed
to inform our citizens about key foreign policy issues and to create a globally savvy community. Our
speakers come from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds and are nationally recognized authors,
academics and foreign affairs experts. All lectures are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE UTAH COUNCIL FOR CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501-c-3
organization dedicated to promoting global understanding and respect between the people of Utah and
other nations. UCCD is a private sector partner with the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor
Leadership Program. Each year, UCCD welcomes nearly 500 emerging leaders from around the world to
Utah for short-term professional and cultural exchanges. UCCD is a member of the National Council for
International Visitors (NCIV) and the Utah chapter of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA).
More information is available at www.utahdiplomacy.org.
ABOUT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Westminster is a nationally recognized, comprehensive liberal arts college. With a broad array of
graduate and undergraduate programs, Westminster is distinguished by its unique environment for
learning. Westminster prepares students for success through active and engaged learning, real world
experiences and its vibrant campus community. Westminster’s unique location, adjacent to the Rocky
Mountains and to the dynamic city of Salt Lake, further enriches the college experience. For more
information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu or follow WestminsterSLC on Twitter.