October 20, 2011

Photo Galleries of Mikhail Gorbachev’s Visit

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Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet Union who ended Communist rule in Eastern Europe and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered a major address at Allan P. Kirby Sports Center. The images below document his visit to campus.

Gorbachev’s Lecture

President Daniel H. Weiss
3,600 people filled Kirby Sports Center to capacity. Sandra Weiss (left) and Walter Oechsle '57 welcome Gorbachev.
Mikhail Gorbachev speaks to 3,600 people in Kirby Sports Center.
Mikhail Gorbachev on stage
President Daniel H. Weiss, left, hosted the question-and-answer session with Mikhail Gorbachev, right, and his translator.
3,600 people filled Kirby Sports Center to capacity.
Mikhail Gorbachev speaks on stage.
President Daniel H. Weiss, right, introduces Mikhail Gorbachev.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev speaks with Student Government President Matt Grandon '12.
Mikhail Gorbachev meets with trustees Steven Pryor '71, left, and Charlie Hugel '51.
President Gorbachev met backstage with Alan Griffith '64, former chair of the Board of Trustees, and Steve Pryor '71, vice chair of the board.
Jackie Olich '92, left, who traveled to Moldova as part of the Lafayette/Soviet Union exchange program in 1991, Edward Ahart '69, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Professor Josh Sanborn, speak with Gorbachev backstage before the lecture.
President Gorbachev with Jamie Krivoski daughter of Jim Krivoski, executive assistant to the president, and Donna Krivoski, director of parent relations.
Mikhail Gorbachev, left, with President Daniel H. Weiss backstage
President Gorbachev, center, meets backstage before the event with (from left) Edward Ahart '69, chairman of the board of trustees, Stephen Pryor '71, vice chair, Walter Oechsle '57, Alan Griffith '64, former chair of the board, and President Daniel Weiss.

VIP Reception

Angelika von Wahl, associate professor of international affairs, at the pre-lecture reception.
Professors Robert Weiner and Rado Pribic
Juliet Lodi '12, Daniel Faukenberry '12, Christopher Kelly '13 and Paul Hadzewycz '13
Rebekah Pite, assistant professor of history
Gary Evans and Ilan Peleg, Dana Professor of Government and Law
Trustee Barbara Levy '77
Barbara Levy '77
Professor Sidney Donnell and Provost Wendy Hill
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President Daniel H. Weiss and Professor Josh Sanborn
Rex Ahene, professor of economics
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Trustee Emeritus Jeffrey Feather '65 and his wife Grace, left, and Nancy Kuenstner '75, secretary of the board of trustees

Gorbachev Says Goodbye

President Daniel H. Weiss presents Mikhail Gorbachev with some parting Lafayette gifts.
Gorbachev says goodbye to Marie Enea, assistant to the president.
President Daniel H. Weiss and Mikhail Gorbachev say farewell.
President Daniel H. Weiss presents Mikhail Gorbachev with a Lafayette Gorbachev jersey.

 

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