Chapman University Honors Colin Powell and George Argyros

Ambassador George Argyros with Mrs. Argyros, and Colin Powell (credit: Rachel Portele)

ORANGE, Calif. — Chapman University honored General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) at the Global Citizen Gala on the Chapman campus in Orange on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Before the event Powell received the university’s highest honor for a statesman/world leader, the Global Citizen Medal, and will give the event’s keynote address: “Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust and Values.”

Preceding the gala, Chapman held a reception and dedication ceremony for the new Ambassador George L. Argyros Global Citizens Plaza. The circular plaza, located just west of the university’s recently opened Zee Allred Aquatics Center, includes a fountain centered by a large rotating stainless-steel sphere representing the globe, surrounded by the flags of many nations.

Proceeds from the gala were directed to the Chapman Scholarship Fund to assist deserving students to attend Chapman during these challenging economic times.