2018 Heroes of Courage and Liberty - UCCS
To hear inspiring personal stories and witness incredible videos from heroes who've advocated for freedom and persevered under the most extreme circumstances, join us Saturday, September 22nd.
Featured Talks
Michael Lella will share his father’s role as a spy in northern Italy during World War II, whose story is the basis for Beneath A Scarlet Sky, a #1 Amazon Best Seller.
Dr. Doan Viet Hoat, one of the “50 World Press Freedom Heroes” of the 20th century, will share his personal story of spending 16 years in communist prisons in Vietnam before his expulsion from the country in 1998.
Dr. Isaac Chung, one of eleven children from a Chinese-Vietnamese refugee family, will share his personal story and the story of his family as told by his brother Vinh in the remarkable recent book, Where the Wind Leads.
Registration Details
This FREE event is for college students, but open to the public. FREE books and lunch will also be available. If you have any questions, contact Jason Riddle at [email protected].
Thanks to Loving Liberty, the Woodford Foundation of Colorado Springs, and the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual at UCCS for their co-sponsorship of this program.
Schedule
Registration/Sign-in (Centennial Hall 203)
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Mr. Lawrence W. Reed
Dr. Doan Viet Hoat: How To Be Free Without Freedom
Break
Mr. Michael Lella: Beneath A Scarlet Sky, My Father's Legacy
Short videos
Lunch
Mr. Lawrence W. Reed: Heroes Who Have Inspired Me
Short video
Break
Dr. Isaac Chung: My American Journey
Faculty panel Q & A with audience, moderated by Dr. Josh Dunn
Speakers
Travel Information
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO
Event Location
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Centennial Hall 203
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Parking
Parking is free on weekends so you can park in any of the lots. Lots 222 and 224 are closest to Centennial Hall Auditorium. For more details, check out the campus map.
Dress
Casual attire
