Barbosa Inaugurate Chair in Brazilian Culture

ON APRIL 23, PATRICIO AYLWIN AZÓCAR accepted the second annual Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America from University President Rev. Edward Malloy, CSC. Chile’s first democratically elected president after military rule, Aylwin is widely regarded as one of the outstanding Latin American presidents of the 20th century. During his tenure (1990–94), he established a government that reconstructed democracy in the aftermath of the Pinochet dictatorship (1973–90). Aylwin’s selection recognizes his work to further the public good in Chile and celebrates his life of commitment to liberty and justice. Created with a gift from the Coca-Cola Company, the ND Prize carries a cash award of $10,000. An additional $10,000 goes to a Latin American charitable organization chosen by the recipient. Aylwin selected Obra Don Orione del Pequeño Cottolengo Chileno as the matching prize recipient. An expert on Chilean politics, Notre Dame Executive Vice President Rev. Timothy Scully, CSC, welcomed Aylwin and guests from throughout the hemisphere. Fellow Chilean and former Vice President of the Coca-Cola Company, Pedro Pablo Díaz, affectionately introduced Aylwin, and Kellogg Director Scott Mainwaring delivered closing remarks. u See page 14 for the Q&A with Aylwin.