2012 World Leaders Forum
Judson University is proud to present the second World Leader's Forum, featuring President Mikhail Gorbachev. This annual event brings groups of World Leaders to the campus to inspire leadership for all who attend. All proceeds are donated to the Entrepreneurship Program Endowment Fund and Judson Student Scholarship Fund for educating tomorrow's leaders. Together, we can build greatness. Join us!
Welcoming Nobel Peace Prize Winner President Mikhail Gorbachev
One of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, President Gorbachev served as leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991, and met frequently with then U.S. President Ronald Reagan to discuss global concerns and the impact of the ongoing arms race between the two countries.
Recognizing that the Soviet Union needed political and economic reform, he introduced to the world two new words: perestroika (government restructuring) and glasnost (political openness). His leadership eventually contributed to the end of the Cold War and brought about widespread change in the policies and political structures of Eastern Europe and the world. His astonishing achievements were recognized when President Gorbachev was named the 1988 Time magazine person of the year and when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990.
Purpose and Vision
The World Leaders Forum will do more than offer our students and area professionals the opportunity to be in the presence of and be inspired by World Leaders, it serves as a catalyst to raise the capital necessary to begin an Entrepreneurial Studies Program at Judson University. One dream to fund another - the cycle continues as future leaders come to Judson with aspirations of acquiring the knowledge and connections necessary to give their entrepreneurial dreams life. Read more…