Vicente Fox headlines international summit at Kennesaw State on May 12
Former President of Mexico and other thought−leaders discuss the future of Canada‚ U.S. and…
Georgia (May 7, 2009) — Vicente Fox headlines international summit at Kennesaw State on May 12
Tammy DeMel
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Contact: Director of University Relations
Frances Weyand Harrison
770−423−6203
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Contact: Tammy DeMel‚ 770−423−6383 or tdemel@kennesaw.edu
MEDIA ADVISORY
Vicente Fox headlines international summit at Kennesaw State on May 12
Former President of Mexico and other thought−leaders discuss the future of Canada‚
U.S. and Mexico relations
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (May 7‚ 2009) — Kennesaw State University will host the inaugural summit of the Commission for
North American Prosperity – also referred to as North America 2050 – on Tuesday‚ May
12. The event will feature a keynote address from Vicente Fox‚ former president of
the United States of Mexico and president of Centro Fox.
WHO:
Kennesaw State University is serving as the host facility for the meeting‚ in partnership
with the United States−Mexico Chamber of Commerce‚ Centro Fox‚ and the Georgia Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce Center. Summit Leaders include:
• Vicente Fox‚ former President of Mexico and president of Centro Fox
• Al Zapanta‚ president‚ U.S.−Mexico Chamber of Commerce
• Peter Appleton‚ president‚ U.S.−Mexico Chamber of Commerce‚ SE Chapter
WHAT:
“Making North America Work – The Future of Canada‚ USA‚ Mexico Relations.”
This Open Forum will provide an opportunity for leaders and dignitaries in the fields
of business‚ government and academia from the United States‚ Canada and Mexico to
discuss the future of relations between the three countries.
WHEN: Tuesday‚ May 12‚ 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center‚ on the campus of Kennesaw State
University‚ 1000 Chastain Rd.‚ Kennesaw‚ Ga.
The forum is free and open to the public. For public attendance purposes only‚ please
RSVP to Jeanette Eberhart at jeberhar@kennesaw.edu or phone (770) 423−6033. All media should contact the KSU Office of University Relations
to arrange attendance.
WHY:
The Commission for North American Prosperity was created in response to growing recognition
of the importance of the evolving social and economic relationships between Canada‚
Mexico and the U.S. Its mission is to provide guidance to North American leaders in
government‚ business and civil society in the formulation of public and private policies
affecting the future development and relationships of the U.S.‚ Canada and Mexico
and its citizens. It is composed of 150 representatives from the private and public
sectors.
Kennesaw State University is the third−largest university in Georgia‚ offering more than 65 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including new doctorates in education and business. A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population of more than 21‚000 from 142 countries.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 38,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
