Dr. Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense, will speak at TAMUCC on November 11th

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates to Speak at the Inaugural Distinguished Speaker Series Hosted by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Former Texas A&M president will speak at the Island University on Veterans Day. Friday, November 11, 2011 at 8p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $50 to $200* and are available online at http://tamucc.tix.com or by calling the PAC Box Office at (361) 825-ARTS (2787). Box office hours are 9a.m.-3p.m. Monday-Friday. *FOR PURCHASE OF VIP TICKETS PLEASE CALL (361) 825-5507. Dr. Robert M. Gates served as the 22nd Secretary of Defense (2006-2011) and is the only Secretary of Defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in that office by a newly-elected President. Before becoming Secretary of Defense in 2006, Gates was the president of Texas A&M University, and has served as the interim dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service. His memoirs, From Shadows: The Ultimate Insiders Story of Five Presidents and How They Won the Cold War were published in 1996, and he is currently working on a new book. For information on the Performing Arts Center please click on the photo. This e-mail was sent from Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.