The Midland College Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series features General David PetraeusAugust 31, 2018

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., the Midland College Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series will host an upcoming lecture featuring General David Petraeus.

A graduate with distinction from the United States Military Academy, Petraeus has earned a Ph.D. in an interdisciplinary program of international relations and economics from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and later completed a fellowship at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

General Petraeus’ military career was distinguished by significant achievements during assignments in Cold War Europe, Central America, the United States, Haiti, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the greater Middle East and central Asia. His career culminated with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat — a record believed unmatched in the post-World War II era.

The lecture is entitled, “A Conversation with General David Petraeus” and will take place at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center, 3600 N. Garfield, Midland TX 79705. The event will be moderated by MC History Professor Dr. Jaime Aguila. It is free and open to the public.

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series was begun in May, 1996 with the establishment of an endowment by Steve Davidson and Susan Davidson McClenahan of the Davidson Family Charitable Foundation. Twice a year, the series presents speakers whose academic accomplishments, civic leadership and/or public achievements will interest, enrich and enlighten Midland students and citizens.

For more information about the Petraeus lecture to be held on September 25, contact the Midland College Foundation Office, (432) 685-4526 or visit the Midland College website.