Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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' ' ' ' n behalf of tfie students, faculty and staff of Cfiicago State Uni- versity, I am pleased to take this opportunity to welcome to our campus His High ' ness Prince Ferdinand of Ysenburg and Buedingen, Her Royal High- ness Princess Elizabeth of Ysenburg and Buedingen, His Highness Prince Christian of Ysenburg and Buedingen, Countess Sophie of Arco-Zinneberg, and Baron Berend von MaydeH. Lord of Revel. We are deligNed and honored to receive these very distinguished guests from one of our strong- est oanners in the western alliance-The Federal Republic of Gemiany. 3ri98( am the Holy Roman Empire of 963 to the European Common Mci1 et ori980, The House of Ysenburg has provided strong leadership in government, religion, culture, education, the arts, and most important to them, the science of forestry and nature preservation. In keeping wHh this traoitton. our royal guests are visiting us to help promote peace and unr ' rstandlng between our two countries. I want to assure you that the stu -inls, faculty and staff of this University share your aspirattons in the international arena, because through international cooperatnn, we can HmH our misinterpretation and misunderstanding of complex events in our countries. Similarly, we can also maintain crucial relationships with coun- tries we need as economic and cultural partners. Furthermore, intemattonal cocMration helps us to buM sustained and productive ties based on ufK rstanding and some degree of trust. % ' our visit to our University is most fitting In view of the active Invc ' venlSnt of my faculty, students, and staff in promoting educational and cultural relations with the Federal RepuWte of Germany. Three West Ge man students have completed studies in business management at this University under the ausptees of our student exchange program with the Carl (Duisberg Society, in conjunction with the West German Ministry of Forgign Affairs. One of our Music Professors, Dr. Alfred Gras, serves as Conductor of the German-American Singers of Chicago who will be on a two-week concert tour of your country in July of this year. We plan to continue these efforts in the future. Again, thank you lor visiting us. Dr George E Ayers President

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(if f!SL Chicago State University ticomts from the federal puSCic of Qermany at a reception in their honor Jriday, April 22, 1988 2:00 p.m. -3:30 pm. business and O eaith Services, %gom 102 Everyone is invited Refreshments will be served

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CSU King Steven P Smith greeting the Royal family (Opposite page) Countess Sophie of Arco-Zinneberg and Baron Beren von Maydell, Lord of Revel (Top Upper right, Left to Right His Highness Prince Ferdinand, Her Royal High- ness Princess Elizabeth, His Highness Prince Christian, Countess Sophie of Arco-Zinneberg, and Baron Beren von Maydell, Lord of Revel. Across. His Highness Prince Ferdinand presenting CSU with a gift