Retired Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr. will deliver the Carol Ann Walker International Lectureship on Nov. 11 as Elon University honors Veterans Day.
A career Army intelligence officer who has served at the highest level of U.S. national security and intelligence, retired Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr. will deliver the Carol Ann Walker International Lecture on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts. The event is part of the Elon University Speaker Series.
In his address, “Observations about the Intelligence Community and National Policy,” Ashley will examine the current geopolitical landscape, the intelligence community’s role in national policy and the threats and challenges facing the nation. He combines study, personal experience and observation to share lessons learned from the most consequential military leaders, past and present, and breaks down how to apply these leadership insights to any organization.
The Carol Ann Walker International Lectureship began in 2024 in honor of Walker, who was a loyal and generous supporter of Elon for more than 45 years as the parents and grandparents of several Elon graduates: Wendy Walker ’78 and Lynn Streett ’79, and their grandson, David Streett ’06. Carol Ann passed away in 2002, while Ted passed away in 2021.
Admission is free. Tickets are available online.