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University-Embassy Partnership Development: Building Value-Added Connectivity and Impact

Co-hosted by: NAFSA Embassy Dialogue Committee, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Rwanda Embassy, and African Union 

Date: October 23, 2024 

Location: African Union Representational Mission to the United States, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 

Time: Panel 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Reception: 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

Welcome to join us in an engaging panel discussion highlighting how a partnership between higher education institutions and an embassy can make a lasting impact on global communities in areas such as education, economic development, connecting humanity across geographic and cultural boundaries, and more.

4:00 – 5:00  Introduction and opening

Opening Session

Shaz Akram
Shaz Akram
NAFSA EDC Chair and President, HerPivot

Welcome Remarks


Distinguished Panelists


Moderation

Rachel Rui
Dr. Rachel Rui
Director, Global Research, Innovation, and Partnerships, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Networking Reception

Join us for refreshments and networking opportunities!
Sponsored by NAFSA

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