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Ambassador Valtassaari ( c ),
accompanied by Finlandia Univ. Pres. Bob Ubbelohde ( r ), arrives at
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His Excellency (L), along with
President Ubbelohde, is introduced to Michigan Technological
University (MTU) President Glenn Mroz ( R ), (who had conducted MTU
Commencements earlier in the day). |
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It is a unique opportunity for
the two University Presidents to discuss common ideas &
opportunities, with a major Finnish representative. |
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Inside the Heritage Hall, the
Ambassador meets with Hancock City Council members, Administrators,
& spouses, to discuss items of common interest (Hancock's Sister
City is Porvoo, Finland). |
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Dr. Ubbelohde and Amb.
Valtassaari pose with Hancock City representatives (Hancock
co-sponsored the Reception)..
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In a new era of cooperation and
enterprise, MTU President Glenn Mroz and his wife Gail (l), pose
with Amb. Valtassaari ( c ), , and Finlandia President, Robert
Ubbelohde. |
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MTU President Mroz watches as
Amb. Valtassaari meets Smart Zone Director Alan West. |
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Hancock City Manager
Glenn Anderson (L), Dr. Glenn & Mrs. Gail Mroz (MTU); Ambassador
Valtassaari; and ( R ) Smart Zone Director Alan West, socialize, and
discuss common concerns and ideas..
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A great opportunity to visit,
enjoy great food, and meet the Finnish Ambassador, put on by
Finlandia University's fine staff. |
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Sunday, May 1st , Graduation
Day. The large crowd at Paavo Nurmi Center stands, as the Graduate
candidates take their places, and the Rev. Peter Gundersen,
Finlandia Chaplain, gives the Invocation. |
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The Candidates for degrees are
presented to the Administration..
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Finlandia President, Dr. Robert
Ubbelohde, delivers the Welcoming Address and Remarks. |
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The main speaker, Finland's
Ambassador to the U.S. , His Excellence Jukka Valtassaari, speaks to
the graduate candidates. |
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Finlandia University granted
two Honorary Doctorate Degrees in 2005, the first to the Reverend
Antti A. Lepisto (President of the ELCA Suomi Special Interest
Conference)..
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The second Honorary Doctorate
was bestowed upon His Excellency Ambassador Jukka Valtassaari (L).
He accompanied the President of Finland in the 2003 visit to
Hancock, and in addition, has had one of his sons receive a Masters
in Chemical Engineering from MTU.. (The son now works for Nokia
Corp). The City of Hancock wishes the Best for all of our area
University Graduates. KUDOS. |
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