Dieter Patt, governor of the German county of Kreis Neuss, is the featured speaker at the next International Luncheon, set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Scholes Hall Roberts Room. Patt will be accompanied by his colleague, Juergen Steinmetz, since Patt steps down as governor of Kreis Neuss in October, making this Patt’s final official visit in his current capacity.
Photo: Dieter Patt
“Mr. Patt will continue working at the state level in North Rhine Westphalia, and also working to establish formal ties between the American Academy between the European Union and New Mexico. This follows a corresponding document he and Governor Bill Richardson signed in Berlin two years ago,” said Peter Pabisch, professor emeritus, German Studies, and provost’s office.
Patt’s visit, Oct. 9 to 15, recognizes his work with UNM and New Mexico in educational, cultural and economic areas. His latest and most known project has been Schloss Dyck which was developed by the Provost’s Office, OIPS, Paul Nathanson, Kathryn Padilla and Professors Christine Sauer, Melissa Bokovoy and Peter White. He plans to meet all in special meetings.
Pabisch said, “The reception on Tuesday is to welcome Dieter Patt and Juergen Steinmetz by our international group. Mr. Patt will summarize his contributions to UNM and New Mexico in a short statement – and there will be a few short talks by others. Otherwise, the meeting is really meant to encounter Dieter Patt personally once more.”
RSVP by Friday, Oct. 9 to Kathryn Padilla at, katapd@unm.edu or 277-2613.
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