One of the ways MUDEC students gain an insight into politics, business, and the military in Luxembourg is through guest lectures at the Château. The lecture series started in the beginning of September and continued throughout the semester.
The first lecture was given by Casey Mace, who was appointed the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S Embassy in Luxembourg in January 2019. Mace delivered a talk on his career and the different assignments he had in his 20 years while working for the U.S. Department of State. After the lecture, students were able to attend a dinner with Mace to talk about seeking career opportunities in foreign service.
Yuriko Backes, the Marshal of the Court, gave the second lecture. Her role is to represent Grand Duke Henri and his family, organizing their events and supervising relations between the government and the Grand Ducal Court. Backes’s presentation was on Luxembourg’s political system (a constitutional monarchy), the royal family and the history of the royal family.
The third lecture was given by General Steve Thull. General Thull assumed the position of the Chief of Staff of the Luxembourg Army in September 2020. His presentation focused on his role in the NATO IFOR Bosnia and Herzegovina operation in 1997 and the EUFOR Chad and Central African Republic operation in 2008. General Thull also talked a little about the Luxembourg Army.
On Wednesday, the final lecture was given by Eugene Prim. Prim discussed his role as General Director of the Solistes Européeens, Luxembourg, an orchestra that performs at the Philharmonie concert hall in Luxembourg City. Students were able to learn a little about the business side of the music industry.
All four speakers’ presentations helped students understand more about Luxembourg and the way its society functions.
