Israeli ambassador to the United Nations to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute April 5

MEDIA ADVISORY

David Ruth
david@rice.edu
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Jeff Falk
jfalk@rice.edu
713-348-6775

Israeli ambassador to the United Nations to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute April 5

HOUSTON – (March 31, 2016) – Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, will speak on “Israel and the United Nations” at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy April 5.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Who: Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations.

Ambassador Edward Djerejian, the Baker Institute’s director, will give welcoming remarks.

What: A presentation titled “Israel and the United Nations.”

When: Tuesday, April 5, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Rice University, Baker Hall, Doré Commons, 6100 Main St.

Danon was appointed ambassador in October 2015 and previously held senior positions in Israel’s cabinet and the Knesset (parliament). Danon has served as Israel’s deputy minister of defense and minister of science, technology and space. He was first elected to the Knesset in 2009 and subsequently served as its deputy speaker, chair of the Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee and chair of the Special Committee for the Rights of the Child.

The public must register to attend this event at http://bakerinstitute.org/events/1783. A live webcast will be available at the registration page.

Members of the news media who want to attend should RSVP to Jeff Falk, associate director of national media relations at Rice, at jfalk@rice.edu or 713-348-6775.

For a map of Rice University’s campus with parking information, go to www.rice.edu/maps. Media are advised to park in the Central Campus Garage.

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