The Asia-Pacific Theatre Of Operations

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

October XVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

"As we enter the "Asian Century," the University Of Alberta (U Of A) strategically positions itself as a nexus between China & the West."

Source: The University Of Alberta Alumni Magazine, Larry Louie, B. Sc.

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"What's driven China's growth is it emphasis on education."

Source: Gordon Holden.

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"Chinese students are a tremendous asset to universities like the U Of A."

Source: University Of Alberta President Indira Samarasekera.

Chopsticks,

Rory

Sources: As Above.