World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn - 2000-2009

Recalling Cambodia

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Ambassador Quinn was set to give a lecture at Cal State Long Beach about the horror of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. The article discusses some of the details of the Khmer Rouge and Ambassador Quinn's role in reporting it.

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From Vietnam Jungles to Feeding Hungry

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Sun, 19 Mar 2000 00:00:00 +0000

John Everly writes about Ambassador Quinn's journey before coming to the World Food Prize. The article discusses that Ambassador Quinn's time in Vietnam stirred up his desire to help end world hunger. Everly also writes about what Ambassador Quinn thinks will help feed the world.

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Ex-Diplomat Remember's Iowa's Help for Refugees

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:00:00 +0000

An article about Iowa's history in humanitarian endeavors which includes Ambassador Quinn's work with refugees. The article details Ambassador Quinn and Governor Ray's compassion on the Vietnamese boat people, fleeing for refuge in 1979.

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Kenneth Quinn gives Commencement Address at William Penn University

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Sun, 07 May 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Two articles detailing Ambassador Quinn giving the commencement address at the graduation for William Penn University in 2000. The articles give background on Ambassador Quinn and his career in the Foreign Service and the State Department.

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More Visibility Sought for World Food Prize

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Sun, 10 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Jerry Perkins writes on the visibility that Ambassador Quinn's appointment brought to the World Food Prize. The article discusses that in the 14 years before Ambassador Quinn came to the foundation, the prize had not received the kind of attention it deserved. It's mentioned that it was Ambassador Quinn's goal to gain attention for the prize which fell in line with the vision of John Ruan and Norman Borlaug.

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TCS Host Jim Glassman Speaks with Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Transcript of a conversation between Ambassador Quinn and Jim Glassman about the World Food Prize and Norman Borlaug. Ambassador Quinn gives background on the World Food Prize for the people who might not know what it is, and talks about the vision of Norman Borlaug. He also discusses the laureates and the upcoming week of events where the main topic being discussed was biotechnology.

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University of Pittsburgh GSPIA Newsletter

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Thu, 07 Dec 2000 00:00:00 +0000

A newsletter from the University of Pittsburgh highlighting the keynote address Ambassador Quinn gave at graduation. The newsletter gives details about Ambassador Quinn's career background and also awards he's received.

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Cambodian Inroads: Reflections on Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Tue, 20 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0000

In this interview, Ambassador Quinn discusses US relations with Cambodia, providing aid, the right way to influence governments, and dealing with past tragedies.

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If You've Never Served, Don't be too Quick to Judge

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Thu, 03 May 2001 00:00:00 +0000

Following news of the killing of civilians by US soldiers during the Vietnam war, Ambassador Quinn speaks on the realities of being in the front line in explanation for actions non-combat citizens may not understand.

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The Future of Food

kquinn@worldfoodprize.org (World Food Prize Ambassador Quinn) — Mon, 28 May 2001 00:00:00 +0000

An article in the Business Record reports on the changes happening at the World Food Prize and its vision for the future with a strong focus on Ambassador Quinn's leadership. The article gives background on Ambassador Quinn himself, the award, its recipients, the symposium and the Youth Institute. The article also takes a section to discuss the future, including the possibility of a new location for the foundation.

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