45th annual Stratton Dinner
Swiss/American Intercultural Achievement Prize and Award Dinner
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May 20, 2011
from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Where | 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston |
| Contact Name | Larry Grob |
| Contact Phone | 617-720-0900 |
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Boston based Friends of Switzerland (FOSI) will be holding its 45th annual Stratton Dinner on May 20, at the Harvard Club of Boston. This gathering will feature the awarding of this year's prize to Josef H. von Rickenbach, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of PAREXEL, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider with headquarters in New England. The dinner and awards ceremonies will be preceded by a chamber concert organized by long time FOSI member and noted musician and professor Roman Totenberg.
The Julius Adams Stratton Prize and Fellowship
The Julius Adams Stratton Prize has been awarded since 1966, with the initial honor going to Julius Adams Stratton, then President of M.I.T., for "his exemplary and lasting definition of humanistic conduct in the perplexing world of science." Since then, the prize has been presented to such preeminent individuals as composer Randall Thompson, economist John Kenneth Balbraith, scientist and artist Freddy Homburger, Ambassadors Faith Whittlesey and Alfred Defago, medical device industry leader and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss, and many more who have contributed to Swiss-American cultural relations.
Each year's prize winner is invited to nominate a candidate who will receive a Stratton Fellowship. These grants, underwritten by FOSI, contribute to the educational and cross-cultural endeavors of young Swiss or Americans...students, political scientists, writers, researchers, musicians, and others.
The Friends of Switzerland
FOSI, as it is familiarly known, fosters friendship, interest, and understanding between the people of the United States and Switzerland. Members include Americans who formerly studied, lived, or traveled in Switzerland, Swiss nationals living in the U.S., and people who are otherwise interested in Switzerland's unique multicultural democracy, it's arts, culture, or business, and its magnificent geography. FOSI hosts a monthly 'Stamtisch' luncheon, each highlighting an interesting topic and speaker. You can find additional information on FOSI and its activities at the web site: www.friendsofswitzerland.org
Event Specifics
The Stratton Awards Dinner is a black tie optional event, and all are welcome. Pleae inquire or RSVP by May 16th, by calling 617-720-0900. We would be delighted to have you join us.
45th Annual Stratton Awards Dinner
May 20, 2011
Reception at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at 8:00 p.m.
At the Harvard Club of Boston
374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (parking in rear)
Tickets $85.00 per person
Please RSVP by May 16th
May 20, 2011
Reception at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at 8:00 p.m.
At the Harvard Club of Boston
374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (parking in rear)
Tickets $85.00 per person
Please RSVP by May 16th
