The reception, to be held at the ambassador's residence, will feature Swedish delicacies prepared by the Embassy chef. Eliasson, who has served as ambassador since Sept. 1, has also served six years as Sweden's Deputy Secretary of State, as Sweden's ambassador to the United Nations, and as the first Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations. Former University president Nils Hasselmo helped to arrange the event and will be on hand to introduce the ambassador. Others are welcome as space permits.
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