Karttunen Professor in Helsinki

[Asko Parpola]

Dear Colleagues,

On Friday the 2nd of June 2006, the Chancellor of the University of Helsinki 
concluded the overlong process of electing my successor by appointing Dr 
Klaus Karttunen as Professor of South Asian Studies for the five year period 
1 Aug 2006 to 31 July 2011, whereafter the Faculty of Arts is expected to 
continue the post on a regular basis.

Wishing the new Professor and his students well,


Asko Parpola, Professor Emeritus
Institute for Asian and African Studies
POB 59 (Unioninkatu 38 B)
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland