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Henssler Financial supports student athletes
By Tiffany [email protected]
The Kennesaw State Univer-sity Department of Athletics and Henssler Financial an-nounced a multi-year agreement that will provide significant financial support to KSU’s Department of Athletics and its student-athletes.
“Gene and Pat Henssler are valued friends of Kennesaw State University with a long history of helping students,” said Daniel S. Papp, president of Kennesaw State University. “Their gift today is another example of their dedication to student success and the future growth of the university.”
Under the terms of the ar-rangement, Henssler Financial will contribute $525,000 over
seven years and will support several leadership and academic initiatives within the Depart-ment of Athletics including the renaming of the OWLS Champions Initiative – “OWLS Champions Initiative presented by Henssler Financial.”
The OWLS Champions Initiative presented by Henssler Financial is an over-arching program that reflects the univer-sity’s commitment to invest in the lives of Kennesaw State Uni-versity student-athletes in such a way as to foster not only aca-demic and athletic excellence, but to impact their development mentally, socially, vocationally and even spiritually.
Kennesaw State student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom, in the community and in competition, and the
mission of the Department of Athletics is to ensure that all student-athletes continue to de-velop as champions and become true servant leaders.
“Educating our student-athletes and preparing them to graduate and acquire a vocation is the number one
priority of the Department of Athletics,” Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams said. “Having a part-ner in Henssler Financial who truly shares in this vision for all students at Kennesaw State could not have been a more perfect fit.”
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams, left, and Kennesaw State President Daniel S. Papp, right, join Gene and Pat Henssler to announce a new partnership with Henssler Financial.
Kennesaw State University (KSU) President Daniel S. Papp announced the senior admin-istrative structure that will comprise the leadership team when KSU’s consolidation with Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) is finalized in January 2015.
The announcement follows deliberation of the 47-person Expanded Consolidation Imple-mentation Committee (ECIC), conversations with presidents of several universities, and multiple discussions with senior staff in the University System of Georgia.
The senior administrative structure of the consolidated university will include six vice presidents and five additional cabinet-level positions.
The six vice presidents, all of whom will be members of the President’s Cabinet, will be Pro-vost and Vice President for Aca-demic Affairs W. Ken Harmon; Vice President for Operations Randy Hinds; a vice president for Student Affairs, following the retirement of current Vice Presi-dent for Student Success Jerome Ratchford; Vice President for Advancement and Development Michael Harders; Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing Arlethia Perry-
Johnson; and a vice president for economic development and community engagement.
Five additional cabinet-level officials will include General Counsel Flora Devine; Chief Diversity Officer Erik Malewski; Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams; a chief audit, risk, and compliance officer; and Executive Administrator/Chief of Protocol Lynda Johnson.
In addition, consolidation will lead to a reduction in the number of Academic Affairs administra-tors. The consolidated university will combine 21 positions into 13 deanships and one new vice pro-vost for International Programs, for a reduction of seven positions.
As for deans at SPSU, dean-ship offers have been extended to Rich Cole, College of Ar-chitecture and Construction Management; Han Reichgelt, College of Computing and Software Engineering; and Tom Currin, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
From KSU, deanship offers have been extended to Patty Poul-ter, College of the Arts; Kathy Schwaig, Coles College of Busi-ness; Barbara Calhoun, College of Continuing and Professional Education; Arlinda Eaton, Bag-well College of Education; Mark
Anderson, College of Science and Mathematics; Charlie Am-laner, Graduate College and Vice President for Research; Ralph Rascati, Honors College; and
Robin Dorff, College of Humani-ties and Social Sciences.
For more information on the consolidation, visit: http://www.ksuspsuconsolidation.com
Administrative structure named for consolidated Kennesaw State University
Researchand GrantsThe Alphawood Foundation has funded associate professor of anthropology Terry Powis’ research in Belize since 2011 and recently awarded him funding of $294,075 for the next three summers for the Pacbitun Regional Archaeological Project. It is a long-term research program focused on the Preclassic period (800 BC-AD 250) occupation of the ancient Maya site of Pacbitun.
Susan M.E. Smith, associate professor of biology, is the co-investigator with colleague Thomas Decoursey on a $252,518 grant from the National Institutes of Health through the Rush University Medical Center. Research is on the voltage gated proton channel (hHV1) which plays crucial roles in many cells in the human body. The researchers hope to identify the crucial parts of the proton channel molecule in order to develop drugs to regulate its function. Modulating proton channels could help white blood cells kill bacteria, enable male contraception, and prevent or treat neurodegenerative and fibrotic diseases, breast cancer, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and tissue rejection.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation funded the Resource Hub at the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE.org) last year and agreed to fund it for $600,000 for two more years. JJIE is run by KSU’s Center for Sustainable Journalism (CSJ) and serves as a user friendly, authoritative online hub for information and resources on critical juvenile justice issues.
Mike Whitman, professor of information security and assurance and director of the Center for Information Security Education and Herb Mattord, assistant professor of information security and assurance, run the Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, a hands-on information security defensive competition. The competition received $25,000 in sponsorships from the University of Texas at San Antonio/United States Air Force Research Laboratory; Raytheon; and INSCOM.
Assistant professor of biology Tony Golubski is working with colleagues at the University of Michigan on researching the effects of alternate adaptive behaviors on diversity and stability of large ecological communities. With a $19,786 in funding from the National Science Foundation, the researchers will construct general models of adaptive behaviors, including diet choice and predator-specific defenses, and use the models to develop algorithms that yield information about the effect of each adaptive behavior on community stability.
The Expanded Consolidation Implementation Committee announced a proposed administrative structure for the January 2015 consolidation of Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic State.
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KSU wins continuing education awardsKennesaw State’s College of Continuing and Professional Education won three
awards at the Georgia Adult Education Association’s Annual Conference, held March 9-11 in Savannah. The college was recognized for the following:
· Innovative Marketing Award: Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser· Innovative Program Award: 2014 Winter Career Training Expo· Exemplary Service Contribution Award: Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser Advisory Board Members
Barbara Calhoun, dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Education, said, “This recognition is evidence of our team’s dedication to lifelong learning, quality work and service to our community. We strive to be the leaders in continuing education, and we are humbled to be honored by an organization as important as GAEA.”
Coles College supports new Atlanta show Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business will be the
presenting sponsor of 11Alive’s new television show, Atlanta Business Chronicle BIZ. The weekly program, which debuted March 9, airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. on WXIA-TV 11Alive, and is a locally produced all-business TV show for metro Atlanta.
“We are very excited to be the presenting sponsor of Atlanta Business Chronicle BIZ,” said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College. “We are engaged with the Atlanta business community and understand how important it is for them to have access to local business news, top leaders, analysis and trends.”
Chronicle broadcast editor and award-winning journalist Crystal Edmonson serves as host, going behind the scenes with Atlanta CEOs, delivering relevant business data, and plugging in to the latest business happenings in and around metro Atlanta.
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Kennesaw State University’s Culinary and Hospitality Services has been named one of three finalists for the 2014 Operator Innovation Awards in Health and Nutrition by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). The nomination comes one year after the University was named “2013 Innovator of the Year” by the organization.
Last year, Kennesaw State received the Operator Innovation Award for Sustainability for its “Farm-to-Campus-to-Farm” program. The University went on to claim the top prize — Innovator of the Year — the first time an educational institution had been selected
to receive the prestigious industry award, besting organizations including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the U.S. Air Force.
“We are honored to be nominated for the OI awards this year, and especially proud to receive the nomination two years in a row,” said Gary Coltek, director of Culinary and Hospitality Services, which manages all food service operations at Kennesaw State. “The college and university food service sector is trending toward more traditional restaurant practice; the NRA is an excellent resource for information and is helping to raise awareness of the positive changes in campus dining.”
In naming the University’s “Farm-To-Fit” program as a finalist in this year’s competition, the NRA cited:
“This campus dining program encompasses all aspects of healthy living, starting with the nutritional improvement of food grown on campus farms by increasing their nutrient-density, to thoughtful menu creation and preparation, to programming designed to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.”
The Operator Innovation Award winners are selected by an independent panel of foodservice operator experts from across the industry. This is the third annual award program. Three finalists in five distinct categories – Marketing, Health and Nutrition, Menu Development, Sustainability and Technology – will be brought to Chicago for the 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in May.
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Gov. Nathan Deal speaks at opening of Zuckerman Museum of Art
By Robert S. [email protected]
Grand Opening festivities featuring dancers and musicians at Kennesaw State’s Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art included a special appearance by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, who helped cut the ribbon on the newest addition to the university’s arts district.
The governor noted the cultural significance surrounding the construction of the 9,200-square-foot structure.
“This is such a beautiful building here on the Kennesaw State University campus,” Deal said. “To the Zuckerman family with us here today, we say ‘Thank you for making this possible.’ Sandra and I are so glad to be here to celebrate the opening of the new Zuckerman Museum of Art.”
The governor noted that under current state budget constraints “it is very difficult to make buildings like this happen. That is why we are so appreciative of the Zuckerman’s generosity in making this happen.”
KSU President Daniel S. Papp said, “The Zuckerman
is the first art museum to open in the University System of Georgia in 30 years and the first art museum in the Atlanta in more than a decade.”
Papp also acknowledged the members of the Zuckerman family attending the opening, including Zuckerman’s second wife Suzanne Siegel Zuckerman, daughters Rowann Zuckerman Gilman and Laurel Bellon, and other family members.
“We are honoring the very generous gift of Bernard A. Zuckerman and his family, in memory of his first wife, sculptor Ruth V. Zuckerman,” said Papp.
The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art unites the university’s permanent collection and galleries program, founded in 1984 by Roberta Griffin, professor emerita at KSU.
“The arts in Georgia encompass more than 17,000 businesses and 100,000 workers who provide artistic and cultural entertainment for Georgia residents and millions of tourists who visit each year,” Papp said. “The Zuckerman has just become the newest addition to this prestigious group of institutions.”
Suzanne Siegel Zuckerman, from left, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the Bernard A Zuckerman Museum of Art with President Daniel S. Papp, Georgia first lady Sandra Deal, Gov. Nathan Deal, Dean Emeritus Joseph Meeks and Executive Director of the Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books Catherine Lewis.
Visiting scholar shares insights on historic talks in South Africa
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South Africa’s shift from the legalized system of apartheid to a democracy in which all citizens could participate largely resulted from a series of secret talks between leaders Nelson Mandela and P.W. Botha, according to Neil Barnard, Ph.D. and former head of South Africa’s National Intelligence Service, who spent February as a visiting scholar with Kennesaw State’s Ph.D. program in International Conflict Management.
During his tenure, Barnard delivered five lectures covering the history of South Africa, the success of negotiations in the country’s evolution as a democracy, the role of intelligence, an examination of conflicts
around the world and an overview of Africa. Barnard also discussed his involvement in talks with the recently deceased former South African President Nelson Mandela when Kennesaw State President Daniel S. Papp introduced him at a recent meeting of the President’s Cabinet.
“When anything good and large happens in the world, Neil Barnard is there,” Papp said. “We are honored to be in the presence of someone who has played such a pivotal role in the peaceful elimination of apartheid in South Africa and the country’s move to a more democratic society.”
Starting in 1982, when Mandela was still imprisoned, then South African President P.W. Botha initiated the secret talks that Barnard said built trust sufficient to ensure
an eventual peaceful transition of power.“South Africa was on the brink of a civil
war, like Syria today, so we began these talks – more than 400 hours of one-on-one discussions in 48 meetings that occurred over almost two years,” said Barnard, who helped arranged the meetings and was present for the all of them.
Barnard, who continues to assist in peace negotiations around the world, said the process that ultimately led to Mandela’s release and his eventual election as president, as well as the dismantling of apartheid laws, can be useful in critical conflict situations today.
“The most important issue is trust,” Barnard said. “When you’re far apart, you must develop trust.”
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Kennesaw State University Chief Diversity Officer Erik Malewski bestowed the 2013-2014 Presidential Diversity Awards on seven individuals in April. The second annual event, held at the Prillaman Auditorium in KSU’s Health and Human Services Building, highlighted the University’s continued growth in its diverse population and its efforts to create a campus climate of respect and inclusiveness.
Guest speaker Beverly Guy-Sheftall, the founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center at Spelman College and adjunct professor at Emory University’s Institute for Women’s Studies, praised Kennesaw State for its progress to date on race, ethnicity and inclusion.
However, she reminded the audience that there is much more work to be done, and she called on all institutions of higher learning to increase diversity
among faculty and students.“We must believe we can eliminate
every fear or prejudice,” Guy-Sheftall said. “We have the power to change the world in which we live.”
Malewski said the winners of the Presidential Diversity Awards, which
represent important campus initiatives, reflect the principles of diversity, equity, transparency and shared governance. Award winners were:
• Jordan Cameron, IT client support professional in the Distance Learning Center, Carol J. Pope
Award for Distinction in the Disability Strategies and Resources
• Laura Davis, coordinator of Gender and Women’s Studies and associate professor of English, Outstanding Contribution Award in Gender and Work Life Issues
• Michael Sanseviro, dean of Student Success and part-time instructor of education, Teresa M. Joyce Award for Excellence in GLBTIQ Initiatives
• Flora Devine, general counsel and special assistant to the president, and Yen Rodriguez, graduate student, R.O.H. Social Justice Award in the Racial and Ethnic Dialogue (R.O.H. honors three retired faculty members, Rosa Bobia, Oral Moses, and Harold Wingfield)
• Jodie Sweat, R.C. Paul Excellence in Sustainability Award.
• Sgt. Jonathan Dotson, U.S.M.C., student-veteran, Excellence in Service and Leadership Award
Kennesaw State celebrates diversity with awards
Winners of the Presidential Diversity Awards are, from left, Jordan Cameron, Jodie Sweat, Jonathan Dotson, Laura Davis, Flora Devine, Yen Rodriguez, Michael Sanseviro, and Erik Malewski.
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Everything about Kennesaw State’s first International Achievement Awards ceremony on April 8 exemplified the University’s evolution as an internationally focused institution.
“This evening is a very auspicious occasion that underscores the importance of internationalization and global education at Kennesaw State,” said President Daniel S. Papp. “The presence of all of our esteemed guests from across the globe is indicative of how much we have moved forward in the international realm.”
In accepting the first Global Public Service Award on behalf of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, president of the Republic of Ghana, Hannah Tetteh, Ghana’s minister of foreign affairs, praised Kennesaw State for its leadership in the area of global education.
“It is remarkable to see what an institution of higher learning can do in providing a foundation for global understanding, peace and cooperation,” Tetteh said. “Young people need to have this type of training to understand their role in the process of creating a better world.”
President Mahama received the 2014 Global Public Service Award in recognition of his long life of government service in Ghana. During Kennesaw State’s “Year of Ghana” annual country study in 2013, Mahama became the first sitting head of state to visit the University.
In addition, awards were presented to the following
recipients: Terry Powis, associate professor of anthropology, the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement; Nell Diallo, vice president of international and corporate relations for MedShare, the Distinguished International Community Partner Award; and Yusof Safi, cultural trainer and interpreter, the Madhuri and Jagdish N.
Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Award.The International Achievement Awards are organized
by Kennesaw State’s Institute for Global Initiatives with financial support from Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth Family Foundation, for whom the awards to faculty and alumni have been named.
Awards bring Kennesaw State’s global focus full circle
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Part-time MBA ranked among top business schools in the nation
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The part-time MBA program at Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business was ranked 38th nationwide (25th among public universities) by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “Best Graduate Schools 2015.” This is the second time the College earned a top 50 ranking, moving up five spots from the 2014 list.
Kennesaw State is one of only four Georgia universities to make the list.
“We are proud to be recognized among the nation’s leading business schools,” said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College. “Our placement in the top 50 is a true
testament to the quality of our program and the success of our graduates.”
According to U.S. News, part-time business programs play a vital role for working professionals who are unable to attend business school full time. Coles College enrolls more than 350 part-time MBA students. The flexible, self-paced program offers courses in the evenings and on weekends, with minimesters in May, August and December.
“The Coles College offers rigorous and quality MBA programs that appeal to talented and motivated students seeking a balance between family needs, workplace commitments and educational demands on their time,” said Raj Veliyath, associate dean for graduate business and executive programs at the Coles College. “The
continuous improvement in our MBA program rankings reflects our commitment to providing quality business education that is highly relevant in today’s competitive global economy.”
The annual U.S. News ranking is based on five factors: average peer assessment score, average graduate exams (GMAT and GRE) scores of entering part-time MBA students, average undergraduate grade point average, work experience, and percentage of total MBA enrollment that is part time. This year, 212 graduate programs were ranked.
Coles College continues to be ranked for its MBA programs. In 2013, Coles College was ranked as the top public part-time MBA program in Georgia by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Pictured at the inaugural International Achievement Awards are, from left, Terry Powis, Nell Diallo, Madhuri Sheth, Daniel S. Papp, Jagdish Sheth, Yusof Safi, Hannah Tetteh and Lance Askildson.
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Kennesaw State student receives Fulbright fellowship
By Katherine [email protected]
A Kennesaw State University student has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Postgraduate Fellowship to the University of York in the U.K., a prestigious and competitive honor given to highly qualified students planning to pursue a master’s degree.
Zach Carter, a senior double majoring in mathematics and modern language and culture, received the award that covers tuition and a living stipend. In England, Carter will seek a master’s in fusion energy and intends to obtain a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering when he returns to the U.S. Carter resides in Woodstock, Ga., and graduated from Sequoyah High School in Cherokee County.
“Zach is a very accomplished student who has mastered a rigorous curriculum at Kennesaw,” said Mark Anderson, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State. “The highly competitive and prestigious Fulbright award is a tremendous accomplishment for Zach. This award reflects positively on Kennesaw State and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, as well as the Department of Foreign Languages.”
Carter’s recognition by the Fulbright Scholarship Board, the Institute of International Education, and the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission, was partly based on his academic accomplishments and his interest in fusion energy physics. This field of study has long offered hope of a greenhouse gas-free source of energy
and power. University of York is a leading institution for this research in the U.K., and Carter is well positioned for the program due to the education he received during his years at Kennesaw State.
“I am very ecstatic about this award, and I can’t wait to begin my studies at York,” said Carter. “I’m interested in working as a researcher one day to help develop nuclear fusion, and this award is a vital step in my journey.”
Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright program has been the flagship international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Its goal is to promote and foster bilateral relationships in which citizens and governments of other countries work with the U.S. to set joint priorities and meet shared needs.
Zach Carter received a Fulbright U. S. Student Postgraduate Fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in fusion energy at the University of York in the U.K.
Coles College of Business opens executive education program
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The Michael J. Coles College of Business and Atlanta-based Tenacity, Inc., launched a new educational center designed to counsel and teach executives, client-facing managers and other stakeholders the best practices, tools and techniques of client relationship management and retention.
“This is an exciting chance for us to partner with leaders in the client-
retention field,” said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College of Business. “Client retention is key to business success, and success in business is what Coles is all about.”
The Center will be run by Coles Executive Education programs unit and will initially offer a certificate in Account Management and Client Retention, sessions for C-level executives, and other customized educational programs that can be tailored to fit a company’s individual
needs. The center’s programming will be based on Tenacity, Inc.’s Clients for Life client retention process, and will strengthen the continuing education curriculum available to the business community through Coles College.
“The Clients for Life client retention process is at work today protecting over $20 billion in services contracts in 13 countries for some of the world’s leading services management and professional services firms,” said John Gamble, founder and principal of
Tenacity. The Tenacity Center will combine
Tenacity’s 30 years of client-retention consulting experience with Coles’ top business faculty to deliver programming to a broader spectrum of companies and professional services firms. The Center will train select managers, who will then be mentored and supported in implementing these proven processes in their own organizations.
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A message of hope in the face of disaster dominated events during the “Year of Japan” Humanitarian Responses to Crisis International Conference at Kennesaw State on March 21.
Conference speakers and presenters drew on Japan’s experience in dealing with some of the worst natural disasters in modern history – most recently the 2011 earthquake and tsunami – to share lessons learned about minimizing risk and loss; providing a, humanitarian response and sustainable redevelopment after disaster strikes.
“Because of its own experience, wher-ever there is a disaster anywhere in the world, Japan has been a first responder, helping governments, civil society and victims, respond and rebuild,” said Dan Paracka, “Year of Japan” annual study and conference coordinator and director of academic initiatives for the Institute for Global Initiatives.
A special tribute during the conference also extended the message of a more hope-ful world, one free of man-made crises like
war. Three seedlings descended from a Ginkgo Biloba tree that survived the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing of Hiroshima were sym-bolically planted in decorative pots during a ceremony on the second floor balcony of Kennesaw State’s new Bernard A. Zucker-man Museum of Art. The University’s Institute for Global Initiatives and Museum of History and Holocaust Education will permanently plant the trees, which were provided by the UNITAR Green Legacy Hiroshima Project.
Representatives of Japan’s government, industry and civil society speaking at the conference demonstrated the nation’s commitment to sharing its experience with the world, even as it manages response to natural disasters within its own borders. The 2011 disasters alone caused 15,000 deaths and $300 billion in property damage in Japan. Major risk-reduction initiatives and continuous in-vestments Japan implemented since 1950 have significantly reduced the loss of lives and property resulting from floods.
Other conference presentations focused on humanitarian response to crises such as providing relief and delivering needed services compassionately. Highlights
included discussions from representatives of multinational corporations about efforts to lend corporate resources like logistics, volunteers, food and water to assist the people and government following the 2011 disasters; discussions on the role of civil
society in promoting sustainable, peaceful development and providing emergency relief through partnerships, collaborations and the pooling of resources; and first-hand accounts of relief in the aftermath of the 2011 disasters.
Kennesaw State hosts ‘Year of Japan’ conference on crisis response
Part of a “Year of Japan” conference included the planting of sprouts descended from a Gingko Biloba tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Pictured are, from left , Catherine Lewis, director of the Museum of History and Holocaust Education; Mieko Shiroma of Soka Gakkai International; Vince Williams, KSU graduate student and Peace Corps Fellow; Kazuo Sunaga, consul general of Japan in Atlanta; and Dan Paracka, director of academic initiatives for the Institute for Global Initiatives.
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