“The Future of U.S. Diplomacy,” a presentation by Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray, will be held today, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Trutter Center. Ambassador Ray will discuss the landmark actionable report, “Blueprints for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service,” which provides recommendations on how the U.S. organizes and executes its diplomacy.

The campus community and public are invited to attend. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and provide your thoughts on the recommendations in the report.

During his 30-year career as a Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Ray was posted to China, Thailand, Sierra Leone and Vietnam. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia and to Zimbabwe.

The presentation is sponsored by LLCC and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.

The ambassador will also meet with the Honors Program Leadership Class taught by Dr. Chris McDonald from 9-10 that morning in the Trutter Center.