News Release

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October 24, 2005

Conscientious Objector to Give Lecture at Boise State

The Boise State University Cultural Center and the Idaho Peace Coalition will sponsor a presentation by conscientious objector Aidan Delgado at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. The event is free.

Delgado was a Florida college student when he joined the Army Reserves on Sept. 11, 2001. After enlisting he began to study Buddhism, which gave him a new perspective on the war on terrorism. He went to Iraq in 2003, and within months he turned in his rifle and declared himself a conscientious objector. It took more than a year for Delgado to gain objector status. During his time in Iraq he spent six months running the notorious Abu Ghraib prison. Since his honorable discharge, he has spoken around the country about his experiences.

Delgado will give a presentation about his service, and a question-and-answer period will follow. For more information, call the Cultural Center at (208) 426-5950.

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Contact: Ro Parker, Cultural Center, (208) 426-4317, rparker1@boisestate.edu 

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu 
 

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005