Face to Face Speaker Forum update for Nov. 9 event

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (2013-2015) will join Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (1997-2001) for the upcoming Face to Face Speaker Forum on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

In addition to the conversation, there will be a special tribute to General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) at the beginning of the program. Veterans attending the event will be recognized for their service.

Powell, who was originally scheduled to participate in the Face to Face Speaker Forum with Albright, passed away on October 18. Both Hagel and Albright have praised Powell’s lifelong commitment to public service and spent many years together as colleagues and close friends. 

Media are welcome to cover the tribute. Clips from the video presentation will be available. Photos and video are allowed for the first 30 seconds of the conversation segment of the program.

Prior to the event, a special opportunity is available for Wake Forest students and students from area institutions of higher learning to engage with the speakers in a question and answer session at Wait Chapel at 5 p.m.

Read more on the Wake Forest University News website.