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Tentative Forum Agenda
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Arrival and networking
4:30 – 4:35 p.m. Welcome by Dr. Judy Wornat, Dean of the LSU College of Engineering
4:35 – 4:45 p.m. Overview of the German Skills Initiative
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Presentation by Mr. Hermann Nehls, Counselor, German Embassy Thinking about ways to develop a skilled American work force: The German Embassy’s Skills Initiative 5:15 – 5:50 p.m. Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Harald Leder, Director of Academic Programs Abroad
Panelists – Mr. Hermann Nehls, Counselor, German Embassy Mr. Dirk Gerhard, Technology Manager EO/Surfactants/ Fuel Additives, BASF Corporation Ms. Liz Smith, Director of Policy and Research, Baton Rouge Area Chamber
5:50 – 6:00 p.m. Closing Remarks, hors d’oeuvres to follow
THE GERMAN SKILLS
INITIATIVE FORUM
February 16, 20174:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Roy O. Martin Auditorium, Room 1100 Patrick F. Taylor Hall (southwest corner of building)
Reserved parking in lot X174 Student Zone (across Nicholson Drive Extension)
RSVP to [email protected]