Sept. 30, 2005

Events at NC State University
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NC State Presents Fourth Annual Gen. Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum

What: North Carolina State University hosts the fourth annual General Henry Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum, titled “Leadership That Leaves a Legacy.” Headline speakers will include retired Army Gen. Hugh Shelton, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Gold Medal Recipient; Ross Perot, founder of Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Perot Systems Corporation; and Dr. John C. Maxwell, best-selling author and founder of Maximum Impact and INJOY Stewardship Services. The forum is one of several programs offered by the General Henry Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative and is designed to promote leadership skills in the public and private sectors.

Who: Presented by the NC State Office of Extension and Engagement and the Office of Professional Development

When: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11

Where: NC State’s Jane S. McKimmon Center at the intersection of Gorman Street and Western Boulevard in Raleigh

Cost: Attendance fee is $159 (includes lunch); preregistration is strongly encouraged, although there will be an opportunity to register on site the day of the event if the event is not sold out

Contact: For more information or to register, visit www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership. Or call 919/515-2261.

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