About the Event

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will host former U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Quinn for two public talks on October 30, 2024, as part of its War ⁣and the Human Experience Speaker ‌Series.‍ According to a DMACC ‍news release, Quinn ⁣will share insights from his extensive six-decade career in international affairs.

Quinn, a native ⁣Iowan‍ and former president of the World Food Prize Foundation,⁢ has​ experience ⁤aiding refugees in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Gaza. The event is designed to provide attendees with a free chance to explore the impact of global conflict on individuals and communities.

Talk Schedule and Locations

The first session will be held at DMACC’s Urban‌ Campus from 9:40 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. The second session will take place at the ankeny Campus from 12:50 p.m. ⁣to 2:10 p.m.

About Kenneth Quinn

Kenneth Quinn served ⁤as a U.S. Ambassador and has dedicated his career to international diplomacy and humanitarian work. His leadership⁣ at the​ world Food prize Foundation highlighted‌ the critical link between food security and global stability. He brings‌ a unique ​perspective shaped by decades of firsthand experience in conflict zones and international negotiations.