As an international establishment, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has a mission to become a leading institution in cultural interaction and scholarly research, a catalyst to the arts, and a meeting place for the world. These goals could never be achieved if not for the continuing support of the BA’s national and international community and their treasured contributions. In recognition of their extraordinary and priceless donations, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is pleased to host the fifth celebration in honor of twenty of our influential donors. The ceremony and reception will be held in the auditorium and Hilton restaurant on Sunday, November 28th, 2004, at 6:00 pm.