March 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
For an Interview:
Rusty Butler
(801) 863-8994
A high level water management delegation will come to UVSC March 8-15. These five individuals from Tajikistan are coming together with key decision makers from throughout the central Utah community under the Library of Congress Open World program.
UVSC has hosted Open World delegations from Central Asia in the past and has been commended by the Library of Congress for the exceptional programs and the friendliness of the campus and community. The delegation will discuss all aspects of water in Tajikistan.
“Already there is considerable discussion over some of the country’s decisions including water usage and hydroelectric potential, which is of great concern to many neighboring countries,” said Rusty Butler, assistant vice president of international affairs. “Students are welcome to become involved in parts of the program which are of interest to them. Also, there will be opportunities for students to get to know the individuals, as well as their culture.”
The delegation is of such importance to Tajikistan that the Ambassador of the Country to the Unite Nations is also coming to UVSC, His Excellency Sirodjidin Aslov.
“We live in a globally interdependent world,” said Butler. “Our
students must be prepared for the global realities of the world we
live in. This is another opportunity.”
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