October 12, 2005 Source: St. Mary's University:
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2005/12-10-2005.html Alumnus wins big award The Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Clubs announced today that it will award the UNESCO Vietnam Medal and Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Sanjeev Chowdhury, Canadian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City. Chowdhury graduated from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Marys in 1992, and is now the youngest head of Mission to the World. On this occasion, the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Clubs recognizes Chowdhury as a UNESCO honorary member for his tireless efforts in promoting cultural relations between Vietnam and Canada. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Vice President of the UNESCO Clubs International and Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Clubs, cited Mr. Chowdhurys charity activities and love for the Vietnamese, as evidenced in his developing friendly relations between Vietnam and Canada. The UNESCO Medal and Certificate of Recognition Presentation Ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m., Thursday October 13, 2005 at the Consulate General of Canada, 235 Dong Khoi, D.1, HCMC. Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a new Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald
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