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Toshu Fukami Library
The
University of Cambodia has renamed its library the Toshu Fukami
Library, in recognition of
H.E. Dr. Toshu Fukami’s contributions to
both the University of Cambodia and the nation. A special ceremony
was held on April 30, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. outside the Toshu Fukami
Library at the University of Cambodia, #145 Preah Norodom Blvd.
The ceremony took place during a break from the First Annual
National Conference on “Cambodia’s Higher Education Today: Enhancing
Quality and Building Partnerships”.
Dr. Toshu
Fukami has been Chancellor at the University of Cambodia since June of
2003. He is well-known as both a successful entrepreneur and a
dedicated philanthropist.Thus, Dr. Fukami helped to establish a
24-hour emergency hospital in Cambodia. He is leader of the World
Mate Organization, as well as the founder and President of the
International Foundation of Arts and Culture. His philanthropic work
in Cambodia earned Dr. Fukami an honorary decoration by His Majesty
King Norodom Sihanouk.
Dr. Fukami is CEO of B.C.
Consulting and operates several overseas companies. Dr. Fukami is
also an artist and an advocate for the Arts, and is a professor and
guest lecturer at numerous universities.
The
Toshu Fukami Library is considered to be one of the best libraries
in Cambodia, with a collection of over 50,000 books, periodicals,
magazines, and newspapers. The library is open to students, faculty,
and the general public from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week
(except holidays). The Toshu Fukami Library is a great place for
reading, conducting research, and doing homework.
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