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- NEWS_POSTED_BY: Haiti Place
- NEWS_POSTED_ON: Dec 24, 2014
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- Category : General News
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Description :
In a ceremony at the residence of the Brazilian ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, Chad Bissonnette, SIS/BA ’05 was honored with the School of International Service’s highest alumnus honor, the SIS Alumnus of the Year award. Nearly 100 AU alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and donors gathered on April 10 to celebrate Bissonnette’s achievements and contributions.
- Location : Washington, DC, United States
Overview
Bissonnette, co-founder and executive director of Roots of Development, was nominated by friends, family, and colleagues. SIS received more than 30 nominations from around the world. After reading the many impressive submissions, the selection committee quickly agreed Bissonnette was more than worthy of this year’s award.
Guests gathered in one of the elegant residence rooms to listen to remarks made by SIS Dean James Goldgeier. The Dean also read congratulatory remarks from Liliana Ayalde, SIS/BA ’78, the current United States ambassador to Brazil.