Source dctibetan.com October 15, 2015 Capital Area Tibetan Association congratulates Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay for the prestigious Presidential Medal, the highest honor awarded by Salisbury University to an individual for leadership and forward thinking. CATA members attended the award perentation at the University, located a few hours from the Capital area, and board …
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Event Information: Click Here DHARAMSHALA: Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan people, will be bestowed the prestigious Presidential Medal by Salisbury University on 13 October. The Presidential Medal is the highest honor that the University bestows on an individual for community leadership and forward …
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