The University of Alberta was pleased to receive a visit from the Consul General of Portugal in Vancouver, Ms. Marta Cowling, and the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Edmonton, Mr. Aurelio Fernandes. Danielle Scott, Director of International Relations, and Prof. Ann De Leon from the Dept. of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies met to discuss opportunities related to Portuguese language and culture. Researchers at the University of Alberta have hundreds of joint publications with collaborators in Portugal.