Faton Bislimi
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Faton H. Bislimi (b. February 12, 1983 in Gnjilane, Republic of Kosovo is an Albanian activist.[1]
Bislimi graduated summa cum laude from Texas Lutheran University with a B.S. in computer science and a B.A. in math, while later received his Master's in Public Administration and International Development from Harvard University.[2][3] During his studies at TLU and Harvard, Bislimi wrote for the Albanian daily Bota Sot and closely cooperated with Joseph DioGuardi of the Albanian-American Civic League as well as with other American congressmen, who have contributed to Kosovo's cause.[4]
Bislimi is the author of two books, a compilation of math problems and a series of of journalistic writings titled Në Rrugëtim me Kosovën: Tatëpjetat dhe të Përpjetat, published at Houston in 2006. Critics have valued the latter as a "manifestation of two figures in a joint harmony: one is the power of Bislimi's thought, and the other is the perspicuity of his rare writings."[5]
Faton Bislimi founded The Bislimi Group with the aim of offering better education opportunities to Kosovar students. TLU has awarded seven full scholarships for undergraduate studies in cooperation with The Bislimi Group.[6][7]
Faton Bislimi lost his bid as an independent candidate in the 2007 mayoral elections in Gnjilane.[8][9]
[edit] References
- ^ Beqir Sina: "Faton Bislimi, fenomeni shqiptar nga Gjilani i Kosoves ne Capitol Hill"
- ^ Theresa Cook: "'05 grad heads to Harvard", TLU Torch Magazine
- ^ Elida Buçpapaj: "Faton H. Bislimi, shqiptari nga Gjilani, do të studiojë në shkollën postdiplomike të qeverisjes John F. Kennedy në Universitetin e Harvardit, aty ku shkollohen liderët e ardhshëm të botës"
- ^ Beqir Sina: "Faton Bislimi, fenomeni shqiptar nga Gjilani i Kosoves ne Capitol Hill"
- ^ "Rrugëtimi i Bislimit", gazeta "Express"
- ^ Bursat, The Bislimi Group
- ^ "Alum enables other Kosovars to attend TLU", Torch Magazine
- ^ "Është hedhur shorti për radhitjen...", RTV21
- ^ Komisioni Qendror Zgjedhor - Rezultatet preliminare
