Colon Powell Lecture

I was very happy that I decided to go to see the former secretary of state, Colon Powell, deliver a speech in Crampton Auditorium. Before the lecture, I did not know much about him or what kind of person he was, but after the lecture I saw that not only was he a respectable man of wisdom who has seen the world, but he's also a kind, fun, down to earth guy.

After showing a brief slide show about his life, Powell was warmly welcomed by the audience of fifteen hundred in the auditorium. In his inspiring speech, Powell talked about his time in office as secretary of state, his relationship with president elect Barack Obama as well as his relationship with senator John McCain. He discussed how we as future leaders need to be "passionate and goal driven" while still being people of kindness and integrity.

Colon Powell's speech truly made me feel hopeful for the future and prepared for change.