John F. Kennedy Memorial Library at AAU Celebrating 50th Anniversary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Library of AAU 50th year anniversary

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (U.S. Embassy-Addis Ababa)–The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library at Addis Ababa University (AAU) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with various programs.

The Library is named after the 35th President of the United States, who is remembered for his efforts to expand access to higher education, including the rapid growth of community colleges and improved college libraries.

The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa is partnering with AAU to commemorate the event, which also coincides with 100th anniversary of President Kennedy’s birth,.

Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Lucy Abbott and AAU President Professor Admasu Tsegaye opened a photo exhibition at the University on Monday as part of the commemoration.

“This library is a symbol of the ongoing partnership between the United States of America, which reaches far beyond the level of our governments, extending to business, educational institutions, and in direct relations between our people.” said Ambassador Abbott, during the opening.

The exhibition will stay open to the public until June 30, 2017.

Source: ENA
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