Note that Covid is still present, so we will keep our increased seperation
                         at the dinner tables. Please be respectful of those still wearing masks.

                         Please return reservations within two days before the meeting.
                         You must rsvp to make certain there will be sufficient seating and meals.

Topic:          “Jazz Diplomacy: America's Conversation with the World, and Itself”

James Ketterer is Senior Fellow at the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College in New York state. At Bard, he previously served as Dean of International Studies and Director of the Bard Globalization and International Studies program in New York City. Ketterer also served as Dean of the School of Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo and as Egypt Country Director for AMIDEAST, a large educational NGO represented across the Middle East and North Africa. He was at the State University of New York for several years, serving as Vice Chancellor for Policy and Planning, Deputy Provost, and Director of the Center for International Development, where he implemented large capacity building projects supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). These projects worked with parliaments and other institutions in many countries across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. He has also worked in government, including at the National Security Council, the New York Senate, and the New York Commission on Higher Education. He studied at Fordham University (BA, Political Science/Middle East Studies) and New York University (MA, Near and Middle Eastern Studies).

Ketterer just returned from four years in Egypt, where he worked closely with U.S. Embassy Cairo, including on cultural diplomacy projects and a high profile jazz tour.

His talk will combine fascinating aspects of diplomatic practice, U.S. history, and cultural elements, including U.S. Department of State archives and personal experiences. Photos and videos will supplement the talk.

FUTURE BoiseCFR DINNER MEETINGS

Please mark your calendars for the November BCFR meeting: Monday, November 13 will be Sarah Yerkes speaking on the Middle East

Future Programs of Possible Interest to BoiseCFR Members

• September 25-27, multiple speakers and events in Moscow: Dr. Fiona Hill will be speaking as part of the University of Idaho Borah Symposium. This year’s theme is World on the Edge: The Future of International Cooperation. Learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/class/borah/2023-fall

• October 18-19, multiple speakers and events in Boise: 39th Annual Frank Church Conference – Securing America’s Future: Rebuilding Trust in Turbulent Times. More information at: https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-frankchurchinstitute/securing-americas-future/

Boise Committee membership renewal notices for our 2023-2024 season were mailed in August.  If you are not a member and are interested in joining the Boise Committee, please go to our Membership page to get more information about joining.

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