The 2013 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will conclude with president and CEO of Wal-Mart Bill Simon at Harding University, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium.

Simon is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of Wal-Mart U.S., leading 1.3 million associates and approximately 3,900 stores. He and his team are focused on executing Wal-Mart’s core business model — lowering costs in order to offer customers lower prices — and fulfilling the company’s mission of saving people money so they can live better.

This lecture is co-sponsored by the Young America’s Foundation. Open seating — no ticket necessary. For more information, contact the American Studies Institute at 501-279-4497.

Harding is the largest private university in Arkansas with more than 6,815 students and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information visit www.harding.edu.