Press Conference: January 14, 2010 in Springfield, Massachusetts.As part of the college's commitment to improving the lives of the children and families in the Greater Springfield area, American International College has partnered with the Medical Knowledge Institute to launch the Desmond Tutu Lecture Series on Public Health Awareness.
Archbishop Tutu, a member of MKI's international Board of Advisors, will be the first speaker in the series on Tuesday, April 20 at AIC.
The Medical Knowledge Institute (MKI) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to healthcare education and healthcare information as a human right (www.infomki.org).
Harold Robles, co-founder of the Medical Knowledge Institute (MKI) and the Albert Schweitzer Institute for the Humanities, said he is excited to join forces with AIC to present this important lecture series. “AIC and MKI both serve populations that are often underserved, overlooked, and underestimated, to meet their needs of education, awareness, and improved public health,” he said.
Vince M. Maniaci, president of AIC said the college is honored that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has agreed to partner with the college and Medical Knowledge Institute in presenting the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Public Health Awareness Lecture Series.
“The Archbishop's humanitarian spirit, joy of diversity, and love of youth reflects the mission of the College. His presence on campus and his life-long commitment to humanitarian efforts will serve as an inspiration to our students, as well as members of the community,” he said.
The visit by Archbishop Tutu will include a meeting with AIC students and local high school students, and a convocation in the Griswold Theatre, where the Archbishop will be awarded an honorary degree, and will deliver the first lecture of the series. There will also be a cocktail reception and dinner at the Sheraton.
Pictures: taken during the press conference in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Harold Robles, co-founder of the Medical Knowledge Institute (MKI) and the Albert Schweitzer Institute for the Humanities, said he is excited to join forces with AIC to present this important lecture series. “AIC and MKI both serve populations that are often underserved, overlooked, and underestimated, to meet their needs of education, awareness, and improved public health,” he said.
Dedicated to promoting healthcare education as a human right, Robles co-founded the MKI in 1999, along with Peter Bittel, president of Futures HealthCore of Springfield, who is also an AIC Trustee.
Vince M. Maniaci, president of AIC said the college is honored that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has agreed to partner with the college and Medical Knowledge Institute in presenting the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Public Health Awareness Lecture Series.
“The Archbishop's humanitarian spirit, joy of diversity, and love of youth reflects the mission of the College. His presence on campus and his life-long commitment to humanitarian efforts will serve as an inspiration to our students, as well as members of the community,” he said.
The visit by Archbishop Tutu will include a meeting with AIC students and local high school students, and a convocation in the Griswold Theatre, where the Archbishop will be awarded an honorary degree, and will deliver the first lecture of the series. There will also be a cocktail reception and dinner at the Sheraton.
Pictures: taken during the press conference in Springfield, Massachusetts.
