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For Immediate Release:	November 30, 1998
Contact: June C. Naughton, Director, International Student Services 956-8613,

Sri Chinmoy, leader in world peace, to speak at UH Sri Chinmoy, one of the world's leading ambassadors of global peace, will be on the University of Hawai'i Manoa campus giving a lecture at noon, December 7, 1998, at the Campus Center Ballroom. His speech, Achieving World Peace, continues to spread his message that peace begins within each and everyone of us. For over three decades Sri Chinmoy has tirelessly dedicated his life to the pursuit of world peace and the fulfillment of the human spirit. During his quest for global peace he has shared moments of inspiration with countless world figures. His books, art, music, poetry and visions have touched millions of people. Besides meeting political and religious leaders, Sri Chinmoy provides services to the United Nations by sponsoring a series of programs, lectures and concerts to promote world peace and honors the contributions of UN Member States. He founded the Oneness-Home Peace Run, history's longest and largest relay run for peace, and since 1986, nearly 600 significant landmarks around the globe have been dedicated to peace as part of the Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossoms. He is also, a champion weight lifter, runner and athlete. Doris Ching, vice president for Student Affairs, will present a tribute to recognize Sri Chinmoy's presence at UH. He has previously been recognized by the University in 1993, when he received the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace Award. Sri Chinmoy has won other numerous awards, proclamations and honorary degrees for his wide variety of ways and creative activities to better human kind. In addition to the UH International Student Services, the following organizations support Sri Chinmoy's visit: Office of Student Affairs; Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace; UHM Religious Council; Office of International Affairs; Center for Student Development; Service Learning Center; Co-Curricular Activities, Programs and Services; Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity; School of Public Health; School of Medicine; Buddhist Study Center; Institute of Religion; and Atherton YMCA.

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