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  • State Department
    Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Visits Texas Tech

    Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen, who also serves as the minister of education, will visit Texas Tech University April 21-24 with officials from 13 Ethiopian universities. As the second ranking member of Ethiopian government, the deputy prime minister is one of the highest ranking foreign visitors to come to Lubbock.  Read More »

  • President Barak Obama
    Presidential Proclamation on Earth Day, 2013

    As the world's technological leader and home to some of its most breathtaking natural wonders, America has a special responsibility to safeguard our environment. On Earth Day, we celebrate our rich legacy of stewardship and reflect on what we can do, as individuals and as a Nation, to preserve our planet for future generations.  Read More »

  • Secretary John Kerry
    Statement by Secretary John Kerry on Earth Day.

    The United States joins countries around the world today in commemorating Earth Day. Ever since I was involved in the first Earth Day in Massachusetts, way back in 1970, this has always been a day to reflect on our environmental challenges and our responsibility to safeguard our God-given natural resources on a fragile planet we share with the rest of humanity and which we must protect for future generations.  Read More »

  • Johnnie Carson
    Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

    . I want to thank Michael for his opening remarks and his very, very kind introduction. He’s right; we have known one another and have been friends for many, many years, and it’s a pleasure to have him introduce me today.  Read More »