Inspiring

Here is what's on the agenda tonight:

Paul Rusesabagina - 2007 Crown Lecture in Ethics
Sanford Inst. of Public Policy
Wed., Feb. 21, 2007 // 7:30 p.m.
Page Auditorium

Paul Rusesabagina, known worldwide as the courageous hotel manager portrayed in the movie "Hotel Rwanda," speaks on "Lessons of Hope for a World in Need" and the duty of individuals to respond to moral crises. Rusesabagina is credited with saving more than 1,200 refugees during the Rwandan genocide, a period of 100 days during which 1 million people died in conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. Since leaving Rwanda, Rusesabagina has traveled the world with his message of hope, peace, and "never again." He founded the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation (HRRF) which provides support, care, and assistance to children orphaned by, and women abused during, the genocide. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award, and the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award. Rusesabagina's autobiography, "An Ordinary Man" was published in 2006.

Somehow, I snagged an invite to the reception and dinner at the Faculty Club beforehand, too. AND I got Lauren a ticket. I will tell you all about it tomorrow!