The series was started by a group of civic leaders to honor the memory of former governor and United Nations ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson.
Greg Koos said Stevenson’s legacy “is about peace…international relations…thinking.”
Gordon Duguid served as a U.S. diplomat for over 30 years. He is Illinois State University’s Donald F. McHenry visiting professor in diplomacy and international affairs. He is also an ISU alumn, as well as an author and educator.
Gordon Duguid talked about the importance of foreign affairs.