DECEMBER 14, 2005

Foster Named to UNESCO U.S. National Commission

Grand Junction, CO - Mesa State College president Tim Foster has been appointed to the recently re-established U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The U.S. National Commission will function as a federal advisory committee, providing expert advice to the U.S. Government on matters relating to UNESCO, including worldwide humanitarian development. It will also function as a liaison with organizations, institutions and individuals interested in the work of UNESCO.

"UNESCO has an ambitious goal, 'to build peace in the minds of men,'" said Foster. "I consider it quite an honor to serve the U.S. Department of State and U.N. in this capacity and to use my experience in education to further this goal."

Foster is one of 13 state and local government representatives appointed by Secretary of State Colin Powell. The National Commission also includes 50 non-governmental agencies, nine federal government officials and 15 at-large members.

For more information, contact the Publicity Coordinator at 970.248.1371. Additional information on the U.S. National Commission is also available at www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/.

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