Nothing brings a book to life like hearing it read by the author...especially one with a strong public speaking background. But Rusty Wilson's speaking engagements are more than readings. Much of his material is drawn from the book and newspaper columns he wrote in Iraq, but he also includes stories and characters not mentioned there, and the addition of more than 250 photos and graphics makes the message more real, more immediate, and more personal than any reading. The question and answer sessions assure that audiences can get answers to their questions, and not just the information an editor or newsreader chooses.
  is based on Rusty Wilson's first hand experience while supporting American soldiers as a civilian Morale, Welfare, and Recreation staffer in Iraq. His work put him into daily contact with literally thousands of soldiers and other civilian workers. What he learned from them during his five months in Iraq, plus his own observations and insights, tell a unique story and give a sense of life in a war zone unlike any you've heard.
This talk and the accompanying visual presentation paint a picture that goes far beyond sound bytes and two minute news stories. Some of it is funny, some of it is sad, all of it is enlightening and thought provoking.
gives a non-partisan and completely original perspective on the war and the situation in Iraq.
"The title says it all; this is information you can't get anywhere else, well told and well organized. The vivid slides brought the whole topic to life. Outstanding."
Steve Robison/Coordinator of Student Activities, College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California
"Excellent presentation...crisp, professional...evenhanded, and did not devolve into partisan posturing. The use of PowerPoint was the best I have ever seen; slides were perfectly integrated. The Q&A and personal stories... added greatly to the entire presentation."
Megan Boyle/Coordinator of Student Activities, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
In addition to engagements for Celebrity Cruise Lines and many civic groups,
Rusty has spoken at numerous colleges and universities, including
| Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine |
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO |
| California State University, Channel Islands |
Ohlone College, Fremont, California |
| California State University, Northridge |
Pike's Peak Community College, Colorado |
| Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut |
California State University, East Bay Hayward |
| California State University, San Jose |
State University of New York, Stony Brook |
| Chabot College, Hayward, California |
University of California at Los Angeles |
| Chapman University, Orange, California |
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs |
| College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California |
University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO |
| Indiana University/ |
Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa |
| Perdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana |
William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa |
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How do Audiences Rate Rusty's Presentation?
With our sponsor's‚ permission, we've asked each audience for their written feedback on the talk. The combined totals or averages for each question has been compiled below. (Total number of respondents: over 1,000)
Audience Survey
Was the presentation informative? Yes 98.57% No 1.43%
Was the speaker interesting? Yes 99.29% No .71%
Did the presentation meet your expectations? Yes 85.82% No 14.18%
We'd have been concerned about this one, except for the number of respondents who wrote comments like "No" it far exceeded my expectations", and "No" I didn't have any particular expectations".
Would you recommend this presentation to others? Yes 97.79% No 2.21%
We converted responses to the following questions to a standard 4 point scale:
Excellent (A) = 4 points Good (B) = 3 points Fair (C) = 2 points Poor (D) = 1 point
How would you rate the presentation overall? Average Rating: 3.54, or A
How would you rate Rusty Wilson as a speaker? Average Rating: 3.71, or A
How would you rate the content? Average Rating: 3.43, or B+
How would you rate the visuals (slides) Average Rating: 3.61, or A
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