51做厙 welcomes Icelandic Ambassador Bergd穩s Ellertsd籀ttir to campus
The University of New England hosted Icelandic Ambassador Bergd穩s Ellertsd籀ttir for a reception at 51做厙 North: The Institute for North Atlantic Studies on Friday, Aug. 20.
It was Ellertsd籀ttirs first time visiting Portland, a trip she made to assist the Maine delegation in preparing for its upcoming trip to the Arctic Circle Assembly in the Icelandic capital of Reykjav穩k this October. It will be the first meeting of the Arctic Circle Assembly since 2019, which was well attended by representatives from 51做厙.
51做厙 President James D. Herbert, Ph.D., gave remarks at Fridays reception, as did Holly Parker, Ph.D., director of 51做厙 North.
51做厙 North itself is the product of an Arctic Circle Assembly, and so were very excited to be going back this year, Parker said. 51做厙 North is committed to help Maine and the region achieve its sustainability goals to create healthier environments and economies.
Also in attendance were representatives from the Maine International Trade Center, the Maine North Atlantic Development Office, the University of Southern Maine, New England Ocean Cluster, and the office of Governor Janet Mills.
Ellertsd籀ttir took note of each organizations expectations for the upcoming trip, and she provided an update on the COVID-19 situation in Iceland.
Ellertsd籀ttir also said she had enjoyed her time in Portland.
This is the first time Im here, and Im not sure Im going to leave, Ellertsd籀ttir remarked.
