New Columbia Global Center in Paris Launches with Public Health Focus
Columbia University launched its newest global presence, the Columbia Global Centers | Europe, in Paris with events hosted by Columbia President Lee Bollinger and Mailman School Dean Linda Fried.
The events attracted more than 200 alumni as well as scholars, business leaders, and political figures including Princess Zahra Aga Khan; His Excellency Zaid al-Rifai, former Prime Minister of Jordan, and his wife, Mona al-Rifai; and Consuelo Remmert.
The Mailman School will take the lead on the Center’s research and academic programming. The launch reflected that focus with a panel discussion on global public health challenges.
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