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Upper Iowa University hosts U.S. dignitary Margaret Fong

DC Alumni Chapter of UIU welcomes Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade office

WASHINGTON, DC (March 14, 2006) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to welcome Margaret Fong, Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in DC to speak during UIU’s annual alumni chapter luncheon scheduled for March 19, 2006 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Upper Iowa University has an international educational center in Hong Kong and has invited Miss Fong to share her views on Hong Kong and its educational system. According to Upper Iowa University President Dr. Alan Walker, “UIU has been engaged in providing international education in Hong Kong for the last seven years and is honored to contribute to the future of higher education in the region.”

As Director-General, Miss Fong is responsible for U.S.-Hong Kong bilateral trade relations, relations with the U.S. administration and Congress, prominent think-tanks, and U.S. industries.

The luncheon will be held at the The Grill Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, and the public is welcome to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $37.00 for the general public and complimentary for Upper Iowa University alumni.

For more information, please contact Cindy Carpenter, Director of Alumni Relations at (563) 425-5388, or via email at carpenterc@uiu.edu.

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally -- at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various Online Degree Programs; at our various U.S. Centers; via Correspondence, and at our International Centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vancouver, Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited quality education, and is also proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University, its degree programs, locations, and renowned scholars, please visit us at www.uiu.edu.

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