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Elizabeth Smart - University Common Hour Speaker

Wednesday, Apr 17 - 11:30AM to 12:45PM

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors had controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held prisoner for 9 months. Through this traumatic experience Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs and national legislation. Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which led to conviction. Elizabeth's example and life now is a daily demonstration that there really is life after a tragic event. Her speech not only tells her story, but also discusses topics such as overcoming extreme adversity and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future.

Sponsor:
Student Involvement (ASUSU)
Location:
TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom - Map it
Open To:
Students Alumni Faculty Staff Public 
Admission Info:
This will be a free event open to all campus and community however to ensure student access seating to the public may be limited. Watch the website for additional information closer to the event.
Website:
http://www.usu.edu/commonhour
Contact:
Kevin Webb
435-797-2912
Kevin.webb@usu.edu

Recurrence(s) of this event:

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