Former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani will be speak at Georgia Southern University on March 28. With a presentation titled “Principled Leadership: In the Face of Change and Crisis,” Giuliani is the latest in a line of notable and respected speakers that have come to GSU, including Angela Davis, Bill Ayers and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Giuliani was praised for his leadership as the mayor of New York following the terrorist attacks on 9/11 — a major event for most, if not all students at GSU, who have grown up in the years immediately following the attacks.

We highly encourage students at GSU to attend this event, especially considering that the 5000 available seats are free.

There are two clear reasons to attend. First off, the experiences of Giuliani, especially in the wake of 9/11, serve as a valuable look at one of the most pivotal moments of our generation. While the post-9/11 world we have grown up in has shaped our perception of the event into a political tool, there is no doubt that Giuliani’s perspective is one that should be heard. Second, students should pay attention to the leadership aspect of his presentation. Many of us are focusing on an education that will land us a solid career in the midst of America, but we should also be able to set our sights on positions of leadership and direction.