September 16, 2005 Source: St. Mary's University:
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2005/16-16-16-09-2005.html Diakite Sends Out an SOS Mamadou Mana Diakite, the Regional Director of the UCS Seeds of Survival (SOS) West Africa, will be on campus later this month to give a talk, entitled, “Food Security Through Agricultural Biodiversity: The Experience of Seeds of Survival in Mali.” His talk will be held at 6:15 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in room 260, Sobey Building. This event is being sponsored by the International Development Grad Society at Saint Mary’s. Saint Mary’s is home to a dynamic International Development Studies (IDS) program and offers a unique array of courses in its undergraduate and MA programs. The program also attracts top notch students from Atlantic Canada, across Canada and around the world. Students enrolled in IDS are encouraged to participate in field missions in countries around the world. Faculty members from a number of disciplines at the University will also be encouraging their students to attend this event. Seating will be limited, and it is recommended those wishing to attend this public lecture arrive early in order to obtain a seat. 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 vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald
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Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
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