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Fall Event of the

United Nations Association

of Southern Arizona

 

United States Presidential Election Forum

US Foreign Policy and Global Issues

Spokespersons for Senator McCain and Senator Obama

Saturday,September 13, 2008

This is a non-partisan event of the United Nations Associationof Southern Arizona,a non-profit organization

Time: 9:00 AM -11:00 AM

Location: Aeronautical Engineering Building on the University of Arizona Campus, NE Corner of Speedway Blvd. & Mountain St.

Directions / Park: Free parking available immediately east of building. Enter building on the south or Speedway side.

RSVP & Payment: Seating on a first come basis to the public. Seating limited to 215 persons.


 

 

 

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