Consular Corps Luncheon features international citizen diplomats

April 26, 2023

The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy hosted its annual Consular Corps Luncheon on April 26 in Cortelyou Commons. Each year, the event brings together members of the international consulate community with university staff and faculty as community partners. This year featured a conversation with international citizen diplomats Mohamed Abubakr, president of the African Middle Eastern Leadership Project; and Ilja Sichrovsky, secretary general of the Muslim-Jewish Conference. Photos by Jeff Carrion.

DePaul President Rob Manuel made opening remarks during the Consular Corps Luncheon on April 26.

Each year, the event brings together members of the international consulate community with university staff and faculty as community partners.

David Wellman, associate professor and director of The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy, makes remarks during the luncheon.

Geoffrey Wiseman, endowed chair of Applied Diplomacy in The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy, introduced citizen diplomats Mohamed Abubakr and Ilja Sichrovsky.

Ilja Sichrovsky, left, and Mohamed Abubakr, right, participate in a discussion moderated by Shailja Sharma, professor and chair of International Studies, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Global Asian Studies, and Islamic World Studies.

Mohamed Abubakr, president of the African Middle Eastern Leadership Project.

Ilja Sichrovsky, secretary general of the Muslim-Jewish Conference.

Associate Professor Lamont Black asks a question during the Consular Corps Luncheon.

Sichrovsky and Abubakr received DePaul’s Shared Coin from President Manuel at the conclusion of the event.