Mississippi State University senior communication major Rod L. Holmes of Louisville, left, interviews His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya Elkanah Odembo, during the ambassador's visit to campus Monday. The ambassador participated in a ceremonial tree planting in memory of the late Wangari Maathai, author of "Unbowed," which was MSU's selection for its Maroon Edition freshman common reading experience this year. For more photos of the ambassador's visit, see facebook.com/msstate.