(Tartu, Estonia November 10, 2011). The World Cultural Council celebrated it´s 28th Award Ceremony with the host of the University of Tartu.
Professor Geoffrey Alan Ozin, Canada Research Chair and Distinguished University received the 2011 Albert Einstein World Award of Science from Edmond H. Fischer, President of the World Cultural Council and Prof. Alar Karis, Rector of the University of Tartu and authorities of the World Cultural Council.
“It is an incredible honour to receive the WCC Albert Einstein Award for my career contributions to Nanochemistry”.
“I am deeply indebted to WCC for recognizing my pioneering contributions to the field of Nanochemistry and the true benefits and well being that my research has brought to humankind”.
Todd Siler, visual artist, writer, inventor and polymath received the 2011 “Leonardo da Vinci” World Award of Arts from Edmond H. Fischer, President of the World Cultural Council and Alar Karis, Rector of the University of Tartu and authorities of the World Cultural Council.
Countless thanks go to the Members of the Board of the World Cultural Council who were so kind to recognize my work over a lifetime, to Ron and Frayda Feldman, who have tirelessly and generously championed my artwork over three decades through their bold exhibitions at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts in New York City and I extend this deep gratitude to the Rector of the University of Tartu for allowing me to present my work to this vibrant community of inquisitive minds”.
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28th Award Ceremony World Cultural Council
World Cultural Council
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Assembly Hall of the University of Tartu
University of Tartu |
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PROGRAMME
Academic Procession enters the Assembly Hall |
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Opening address
Prof. Alar Karis
Rector
University of Tartu |
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Salutatory address
Prof. Edmond H. Fischer
President
World Cultural Council |
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Laula elu ilusaks (Make life beautiful by singing)
by Piret Rips-Lail (b. 1965)
University of Tartu Academic Female Choir
Conductor Triin Koch |
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Presentation of the “Albert Einstein” World Award of Science
to Professor Geoffrey Alan Ozin
Introduced by Prof. Peeter Burk
Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technoligy, University of Tartu |
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Acceptance speech Professor Geoffrey Alan Ozin
Winner of the 2011 “Albert Einstein” World Award of Science |
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Vahtralt valgo pilve pääle
(From a maple tree onto a white cloud)
Seto folksong, arranged by Ester Mägi (b. 1929)
University of Tartu Academic Female Choir
Conductor Triin Koch |
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Presentation of the “Leonardo da Vinci” World Award of Arts
to Dr. Todd Siler
Introduced Prof Valter Lang
Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Tartu |
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Acceptance speech Dr. Todd Sile
Winner of the 2009 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts |
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Soit imemaale (A boat ride to the land of wonder)
Traditional Estonian song, arranged by Veljo Tormis (b. 1930)
University of Tartu Academic Female Choir
Conductor Triin Koch |
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Signing of Award Winners’ Book
Presented by Dr. Jussi Nuorteva
Member of the World Cultural Council and
General Director of the National Archives of Finland |
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Kiigel kartlik (A timid girl on the swing)
Traditional Estonian song arranged by Veljo Tormis (b. 1930)
from the cycle Kiigelaulud (Swing song)
University of Tartu Academic Female Choir
Conductor Triin Koch |
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Presentation of the Special Recognitions Diplomas to Estonian Scientists and Artists
Introduced by Dr. Kristjan Haller, Vice-Rector for Research, University of Tartu |
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Prof. Toomas Asser
Prof. Jaan Einasto
Prof. emer. Kalle Kasemaa
Prof. Peeter Saari
Prof. emer. Rein Taagepera
Prof. Jüri Talvet
Conductor Vaike Uibopuu
Prof. Urmas Varblane
Prof. Richard Villems |
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Announcement of the 2012 Award Ceremony
Prof. Edmond H. Fischer
President
World Cultural Council |
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Closing Remarks
Prof. Alar Karis
Rector
University of Tartu |
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Gaudeamus |
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Academic Procession leaves the Assembly Hall |
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