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Speaker Series

Soldiers to Scholars is proud to introduce our Speaker Series.  We will be bringing guest speakers to campus to speak to students, faculty, alumni and  the community.  The speakers will be authors and specialists in the field of military life and veteran affairs.

Mr. John A. Siegfried

March 28; 3:00pm

West Chester University
Main Hall 401 

Mr. John A. Sigfried, the author of a manuscript to be published later this year. His work is entitled "Six Degrees of the Bracelet: Vietnam's Continuing Grip".  The goal of this forthocoming book is to continue to make civilians aware of what our Veterans encountered in Southeast Asia.  

Matt Gallagher

December 10; 1:00pm

Phillips Autograph Library at West Chester Univeristy

 Matt Gallagher will be speaking, taking questions, and signing books. Mr. Gallagher is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has written a book entitled Kaboom: Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War. There is no admission fee and everyone is welcome. This is highly recommended read and we hope you come listen, join the discussion, and have your book signed.

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Mr. Siegfried has started a Facebook Page to generate awareness and publicize his his forthcoming work.
Facebook Link







For information about the author, the book, and how to purchase a copy check out the website
 
Kaboom 
Photo used under Creative Commons from Jeff Kubina