April 6, 2004
Amb. Simonyi Opens "Ambassadors' Series" at UDC 

With a presentation by Ambassador András Simonyi, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), launched the University's so-called "Ambassadors' Series," designed to provide an insight for UDC students into international politics and diplomatic life. The Ambassador talked about ongoing issues in world politics, such as the war on terror, Hungary's upcoming EU accession, and the role of "soft power" in international politics. After his presentation, Ambassador Simonyi answered questions from the audience.

Ambassador Mark Palmer (left), former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, and UDC Vice President for Student Affairs Clemmie Solomon (right) also participated in the event.