12:30 p.m.
Aquinas College Wege Student Center Ballroom
1607 Robinson Road SE
Grand Rapids MI 49506
Herbert Quelle, German Consul General in Chicago, will speak at Aquinas College about the ever-developing relations between Germany and America. The two countries share a long, historic relationship which is reflected in their current economic, cultural, and political ties. Mr. Quelle will touch on the present challenges they face, as well as potential solutions to such issues as sustainability and the environment, education, and economic growth.
Herbert Quelle has served as Consul General in Chicago since July, 2014. His practical experience with German-American relations began with his first overseas posting to Los Angeles in 1982. Since then, Mr. Quelle has served at stations as diverse as Pretoria, Havana, Warsaw, and London, and served as German Ambassador to Azerbaijan from 2010-2013.
This event is open and free to the public.
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