JMC alums Mike Fraser and David Washburn were the speakers at this year’s Global Alumni Lecture on Nov. 15. The annual lecture series was part of International Education Week.
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| David Washburn, left, and Mike Fraser shared their international experiences during the Global Alumni Lecture.
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Fraser, a 1982 journalism graduate, is a pioneer in sustainability and energy management. He is the vice president of sustainability development at Schneider Electric.
Fraser’s 30-year career includes leadership roles in a variety of industries. He is an author and frequent speaker at sustainability industry events.
Washburn, 1995 advertising graduate and a 1996 master’s in mass communications recipient, is the vice president of operations at FLW and serves as president of the MSU Alumni Association Board of Governors.
Prior to joining FLW, he was a communications specialist for Ralston Purina in St. Louis and had internships with the St. Louis Rams and Fleishman-Hillard International Communications.
Both men recounted how their education at Murray State helped prepare them to work on an international scale.
The lecture series began in 2006 as a way to reconnect distinguished alumni with current students, faculty and the community.
