Invitation to a Nobel Peace Laureate Lecture

On behalf of Fr. Antonio S. Samson S.J., President of Ateneo de Davao University, we kindly invite you to participate in the March 2008 "Bridges" event and dialogue with the following keynote speaker: Prof. David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate for Medicine and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology.

Awarded the Nobel Prize at the age of 37 for research in virology, Professor Baltimore has profoundly influenced national science policy on such issues as recombinant DNA research and the AIDS epidemic. He is an accomplished researcher, educator, administrator and public advocate for science and engineering and is considered one of the world's most influential biologists.

Professor Baltimore will speak on "The role of science in fostering global health and development" on Friday, March 28 at 2 pm at Finster Auditorium, Ateneo de Davao University on E. Jacinto Street in Davao City (further information and free seats via phone (082) 227-8771 or 221-2411, fax (082) 226-4116 or email jse@addu.edu.ph, asamsonsj@gmail.com). Admission is free.

We hope you could join Professor Baltimore's event in March 2008 or the remaining "Bridges" event in April 2008 with Nobel Peace Laureate President Prof. Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste. The detailed schedule of all "Bridges" events and further information is available on the website

www.peace-foundation.net

We thank you for your kind attention and consideration and would be delighted to personally welcome you at some of the upcoming "Bridges" events in March or April 2008.

With best regards,


JEREMY S. ELIAB
Assistant to the President
Ateneo de Davao University
Roxas Avenue, Davao City
8016 Philippines
Tel. +63 (82) 221.2411 local 8253
Fax +63 (82) 226.4116