Event Details
Join us for a special evening with the United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Board of Directors, staff, the UNAGB President’s Report by Dr. Arese Carrington, and a keynote address by special guest, Dr. Adil Najam, the inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University.
Whether you’re new to UNAGB or have been involved with us for years, this is an exceptional opportunity to network with globally minded citizens, learn how UNAGB has expanded over the past year, and find out ways to get involved. For questions, email us at [email protected] or call (617) 482-4587.
Guest Speaker, Dr. Adil Najam
“Global Challenges in a World of Climate Change”
Dr. Adil Najam is the inaugural Dean of Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. An award-winning professor and author, Dr. Najam has served on the UN Committee on Development (CDP) and co-authored the Third and Fourth Assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Additionally, Dr. Najam was a member of the President of Pakistan’s Special Task Force on Human Development, served on the Presidential Commission for Higher Education in Pakistan, and was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) – one of the highest civil awards given by the President of Pakistan.
Who: All are invited to attend! UNAGB members, parents, teachers, community partners, guests, and friends are warmly welcome!
What: The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, UNAGB’s President’s Report presented by Dr. Arese Carrington, guest speaker Dr. Adil Najam, and of course – information on how to get more involved with UNAGB in the coming year
When: September 17, 2018
Annual Meeting: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Reception: 7:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Barrister’s Hall at Boston University’s School of Law (765 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215). Note: “While the address for the law building is Commonwealth Avenue, the building is set back from Comm. Ave and is behind Marsh Plaza, which borders Comm. Ave.” Click here for a map.
Cost: This is a free event, though RSVP is strongly encouraged. Donations are welcome and help UNAGB reach more students in the Greater Boston area through Model UN programming.
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