The Nobel Committee awarded its 2008 peace prize on Friday to Martti Ahtisaari, the former Finnish president who has been associated over decades with peace efforts and quiet, cautious diplomacy from Asia to Africa and Europe.
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President Ahtisaari was the recipient of a Dr. Jean Mayer Global Citizenship Award on September 22nd, 2008. He also lectured and spoke with students.