Marquette Hosts USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios Bush Administration official to discuss continuing importance of foreign aid Event Information Date: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2004 Time: 12:00 p.m. luncheon Place: Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union           Ballroom, 3rd Floor Marquette University will host a luncheon address featuring the top official for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Administrator Andrew S. Natsios, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005. The program will begin at noon and conclude at 1:30 p.m. As leader of the agency responsible for administering economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide, Natsios will discuss the continuing importance of active global outreach even during times of domestic needs. The work of USAID supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. For more information, please see www.usaid.gov. Natsios’ visit to Marquette is part of a year long focus on “Human Dignity, Human Rights: A Call to Service,” during which Marquette will host a number of events and speakers around the subject of service and human rights. In addition, Marquette will be the host for the presentation of the $1 million Opus Prize for humanitarian efforts on November 7. Media interested in covering Mr. Natsios' speech or seeking a one-on-one interview should contact Brigid O'Brien Miller in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Office of Marketing and Communication Contacts Brigid O'Brien Miller Director of University Communication Phone: (414) 288-7445 Send e-mail