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2012 Distinguished Lecture

Fri., May 04

gabrielle giffords and mark kellyOn Friday, May 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., Commander Mark Kelly will deliver the 14th Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture, "Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,"  a reminder of the power of true grit, the patience needed to overcome unimaginable obstacles, and the transcendence of love.

As individuals, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly (right), showed Americans how optimism, an adventurous spirit and a call to service can help change the world. As a couple, they became a national example of the healing power to be found in deeply shared love and courage, as Gabrielle began her long battle to recover from traumatic brain injury.

The lecture will take place at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts (wheelchair accessible).

 

Tickets:

Regular Seating:

  • $20 General Public
  • $15 SCSU Faculty /Staff/Active Alumni, SCSU Student Guests
  • $10 All Students with valid ID
  • $10 Non SCSU students/Children

Premium Seating:

  • $30

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A portion of the proceeds supports Southern's Endowed Awards of Excellence, a merit-based scholarship program.