A Conversation with Arnold A. Chacon, U.S. Department of State

Friday, October 9, 2015 | 2:00 PM

 FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus | GC 140

Director Arnold A. Chacon, a 33-year career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, will talk about the role of the State Department, career opportunities at State, and share insights on life in the Foreign Service and the rewards of public service.  A former U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala with experience serving in Latin America, Europe and other parts of the world, Director Chacon will also address the policy and professional challenges and opportunities facing U.S. diplomats in an uncertain world.

This event will be moderated by Dr. Frank Mora, Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere.

Co-sponsored by the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Department of Politics and International Relations and Office of Global Learning Initiatives.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 305-348-7266.