TROY, Ala. – A leading authority on newly emerging economies in South America will visit Troy University March 12-17 to lecture to students and meet with faculty.

Professor Manuel Murrieta Vasquez of Ecuador will speak on issues surrounding “Ecua-American” relations, as well as other topics, during his visit to the University’s Troy Campus. In addition to his expertise in South American economies, Professor Murrieta is also a leading authority on the branding trends of his native country.

“There are three important items in the public agenda about Ecuadorian-American relations: TLC (Tratado De Libre Comercio), which is a free trade agreement; the military base in Manta, which is rented by the American Government; and OXI, a petroleum company,” said Murrieta.

According to Associate Professor of Art and Design, Mel Shanks, Mr. Murrieta will lecture students in various disciplines and a colloquium is being planned for interested faculty members.

For more information please contact Professor Mel Shanks at 670-5737 or email for additional information to mshansks@troy.edu.

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