Distinguished International Lecturers

Bridgewater State University is committed to building a global economy and multicultural society by increasing global and cultural awareness and encouraging a diversity of perspectives on campus and in the region. In order to promote and support global perspective for students, faculty, staff and community members the University has focused on establishing partnerships across the globe. Bridgewater State University strives to serve as an agent of social justice and sustainable practices instilling all members of the university community with a deeper understanding of the impact they each have in the greater good of our world. The University has provided exposure and interactions with leaders both within the U.S. and internationally.

 

Consul General of Israel to New England

 

September 2011

 

Bridgewater State University welcomed to campus Shai Bazak, consul general of Israel in New England. Mr. Bazak addressed current issues in Israel and the Middle East. (more)

 

 

Consul General of Japan in Boston

 

April 2011

 

His Excellency Takeshi Hikihara, Consul General of Japan in Boston, during a visit to Bridgewater State University addressed a capacity audience in the Moakley Center auditorium on the subject, "Japan after the earthquake and Japan-U.S. relationships." (more)

 

 

Bahrain Ambassador

 

October 2010

 

Houda Nonoo, Bahrain's first female ambassador to the United States, discussed the importance of international ties and fielded questions from audience members during a visit to Bridgewater State University hosted by the Middle Eastern Studies program. (more)

Vietnam Ambassador

November 2009

The ambassador's talk, "Vietnam - U.S. Relations and Vietnamese Education," was delivered to faculty, staff and students in the Dunn Conference Suite at BSC. He discussed the past animosity between the U.S. and Vietnam - illuminated by the Vietnam War - and how the two countries have recently worked together to overcome their differences. (more)

Iraq Ambassador

October 2009

The college's Middle East Studies Program sponsored a lecture by His Excellency, Samir Sumaida'ie, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States in Washington, D.C. The topic of the lecture was "Shedding Lights on Iraq Today and its Relationships with the U.S. and Regional Powers." (more)

Cape Verde Consul General

October 2009

BSC hosted a reception to honor Maria Mascarenhas, Cape Verde Consul General to the U.S., for her years spent working to support Cape Verdean communities on campus and in the region and country. (more)

Prime Minister of Cape Verde

May 2009

His Excellency Jose Maria Pereira Neves, prime minister of the Republic of Cape Verde, attended commencement and spoke at campus events during his stay. (more)

Israel Consul General

October 2008

Consul General Tamir spoke about the current situation in the Middle East, and drew parallels between his country and the United States. (more)

Last Modified: September 26, 2011