Gonzaga Presidential Speaker Series: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

As the excitement of basketball season approaches, it’s easy to let the glories of the game overshadow Gonzaga’s rich Jesuit history, centered on social justice and global engagement. Since 2011, President Thayne McCulloh has invited well-known speakers who reflect Gonzaga’s values to campus, including Dr. Jane Goodall in 2013. This year, Gonzaga eagerly welcomes Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia, winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, and Africa’s first woman head of state. The title of her talk is “An Uncompromising Woman,” which truly reflects her efforts in advocating for women’s rights across the globe.

Sun, Oct. 4, at 7 pm • $10-$12 • McCarthey Athletic Center • 801 N. Cincinnati • bit.ly/GUPresSpeakerSeries