31 MARCH, 2004
Mamphela Ramphele, Managing Director at the World Bank, will deliver this year's John W. Draper Lecture, hosted by the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University. Ramphele, a medical doctor, former activist, and global leader in health and education policy, will speak on "Globalization, Leadership, & Values: Where Are We in the 21st Century?"
As one of the four managing directors of the World Bank, Ramphele oversees various projects and initiatives related to knowledge and socioeconomic development. She is in charge of formulating the Bank's policies on health and education, the social dimension of globalization, and human rights A South African-born medical doctor, she played a key role in the black consciousness movement in South Africa as a student and went on to serve as vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town. She holds a Ph.D. in social anthropology, a BCom degree in administration, and diplomas in tropical health and hygiene and public health.
The event will be held Thursday, April 1, at 7pm, at Hemmerdinger Hall, NYU Silver Center, 100 Washington Square East. The speech is open to all Wagner students.