Ambassador Williamson named Sharkey Scholar  

The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and the United Nations Association of the USA recently announced the appointment of Ambassador Richard S.Williamson as the inaugural Thomas J. and Ruth Sharkey Distinguished Visiting Scholar of United Nations Studies. In 2004, Williamson became Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the UN Commission on Human Rights. He was also the U.S. Ambassador and Alternate Representative tothe U.N. for Special Political Affairs. His early government positionsincluded serving as Ronald Reagans' Assistant to the President forI nter governmental Affairs. Williamson later became the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs at the State Department. He is a partner in the international law firm of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. Ambassador Williamson is the author of six books and over 100 articles examining a wide range of public policy issues.


As its first Sharkey Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Ambassador Williamson will participate in the intellectual life of the Whitehead School. In addition to hosting a series of international affairs lectures, his writing will appear in the Schools' Journal of Diplomacyas well as in publications of the UNA-USA. Ambassador Williamson will also take part in graduate and undergraduate classes as a guest lecturer and plans to consult with students on their research.


Its an honor to be the first Sharkey Scholar, says Ambassador Williamson. The School has an exciting environment that combines quality scholarship with opportunities for practical experience. I am delighted that 'I will have a chance to contribute to the growing community of the Whitehead School.'


Williamson Lecture Series Schedule
Ambassador Williamson hosts an exciting series of international affairs lectures. The schedule includes:


Tuesday, March 28,1:00pm                      U.S. Primacy in the World and the Role of
Arts & Science, Room107                         Multilateralism

Wednesday, March 29, 4:00pm                Post-Conflict Peace-Building
Diplomacy Room, McQuaid Hall

Date and location to be announced            Negotiating in the U.N. Security Council
Date and location to be announced            The U.N. and Human Rights