Admiral Stuart Munsch | Leading When It Counts

NDSU’s Challey Institute and Bismarck State College invite you to join us for a conversation with Admiral Stuart Munsch on Wednesday, September 23rd. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU and BSC community and the public. The talk will begin at 5:30 p.m., at Bismarck State College, Advanced Technology Center 109, followed by an audience Q&A. All are invited to stay for a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7:00 p.m.

This event is co-sponsored by the Challey Institute and Bismarck State College.

Who is Admiral Stuart Munsch?

Admiral Stuart Munsch is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples.

He is a native of North Dakota and a 1985 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While at the U.S. Naval Academy, he was brigade commander of his class and an All-American and national champion pistol shooter. He was selected for a Rhodes Scholarship and attended Oxford University and earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Munsch is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a U.S. Supreme Court Statecraft Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI Fellow and recipient of the U.S. Navy League's Decatur Award for operational excellence.

His awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (two awards), Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (five awards) and several unit awards shared with shipmates.

How do I attend?

Admiral Stuart Munsch will speak in the Advanced Technology Center 109 at Bismarck State College. All are invited to join us for the conversation with him at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available in the O-9 lot (map).

Want to RSVP?

While RSVPs are not required, they are greatly appreciated and encouraged.

• To join us in person, RSVP here on Eventbrite.

• To join us virtually, use this Vimeo livestream link.

About the Series

The Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series hosts world thought leaders to share their ideas with the NDSU community on big questions that explore ways to improve the human condition and create economic opportunity. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Challey Institute thanks to a generous gift by the Menard Family.