AKDN: McMaster and AKU Sign MOU for Expanded Partnership

Please also see: Speech by President Dr. Peter George

Toronto, Canada, November 22, 2008 – McMaster University and the Aga Khan University (AKU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to address commonly shared objectives in the health sciences, sciences, the social sciences, humanities and business.

Click for high-resolution. President George of McMaster University and President Rasul of the Aga Khan University signing the Memorandum of Understanding in Toronto, as His Highness the Aga Khan and Minister Oda look on. Photo credit Gary Otte/AKDN

The Memorandum was signed in Toronto by McMaster University President Dr. Peter George and President Firoz Rasul of the Aga Khan University, in the presence of Canada’s Minister of International Cooperation, The Honourable Beverly J. Oda and His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. His Highness the Aga Khan is the Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and Chancellor of AKU.

Click for high-resolution. His Highness the Aga Khan and The Honourable Bev Oda, Minister of International Cooperation at the signing ceremony. Photo credit Gary Otte/AKDN

Complete at the source: http://www.akdn.org/press_release.asp?ID=694

Earlier related: New Agreement to Strengthen Links between McMaster and Aga Khan Universities

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