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OTTAWA, November 19, 2010  —  Below is a summary of activities taking place at the University of Ottawa the week of November 22 to 28, 2010. For more information, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

November 22, 2010

Symposium: Neurolipidomics, 2010 Annual Meeting and Research Symposium
8:30 a.m., Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod St.)

The interdisciplinary team of researchers of the CIHR Training Program in Neurodegenerative Lipidomics will be holding its annual meeting and a research symposium with presentations about research performed by trainees and lectures by international experts in the field. To register for the event and for more information about the program, please visit website.

Lecture: Trial by Facebook: Contextual Privacy, Surveillance and the Case of Natalie Blanchard
Professor Kim Sawchuk of the Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University
11:30 a.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

As part of the Feminist Cafés, a lecture titled “Trial by Facebook: Contextual Privacy, Surveillance and the Case of Natalie Blanchard” will be given by Dr. Kim Sawchuk. This event is organized by the Institute of Women’s Studies at the Faculty of Social Science, the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC), and the Justice Studies and Research Laboratory (JSRL). For more information, please contact the Institute of Women’s Studies at 613-562-5791 or at womenst@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: Anne Hébert: écrire une vie
Marie-Andrée Lamontagne, Département de français, University of Ottawa
5:30 p.m., Morisset Hall, Room 221 (65 University Private)

A lecture titled “Anne Hébert: écrire une vie” will be given by Marie-Andrée Lamontagne. This event, to be presented in French only, is organized by the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Marcel Olscamp at 613-562-5800, ext. 1090 or at molscamp@uOttawa.ca.

November 23, 2010

Lecture: The European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy in the Making: A Practitioner’s View
Andrea Meloni, Ambassador of Italy to Canada
6 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 12110 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

As part of the Ambassadors Lecture Series, a lecture titled “The European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy in the Making: A Practitioner’s View,” will be given by Andrea Meloni, Ambassador of Italy to Canada. This event is organized by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). For more information, please contact the GSPIA at 613-562-5689 or at api@uOttawa.ca.

Ceremony: 2010 Distinguished Canadian Leadership Awards (DCLA)
6 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod St.)

The University of Ottawa presents the eighth annual Distinguished Canadian Leadership Award (DCLA). For more information, please contact the Ceremonies and Events Office at 613-562-5276 or at ceremonies@uOttawa.ca.

November 24, 2010

Lecture: Understanding the Global Financial Meltdown: What Have We Learned?
Eric Helleiner, Professor of Political Science, University of Waterloo
4 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

A lecture titled “Understanding the Global Financial Meltdown: What Have We Learned?” will be given by Professor Eric Helleiner of the University of Waterloo. This event is organized by the International Political Economy Network and Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS). For more information, please contact 613-562-5800, ext. 2664 or at cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: Commercializing Knowledge: Re-thinking Knowledge Mobilization
Professor Darcy Santor, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa
3 p.m., Lees Campus, Room C-102 (200 Lees Ave.)

A lecture titled “Commercializing Knowledge: Re-thinking Knowledge Mobilization” will be given by Dr. Darcy Santor. This event is organized by the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Social Sciences. For more information, please contact Sophie Grimard at sgrimard@uOttawa.ca.

Lectures in Medical Research: The Yin and Yang of Iron in Man, and Search for New Tools to Fight Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Alex Sheftel, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Dr. Céline Aguer, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa
6 p.m., University Centre, Alumni Auditorium (85 University Private)

Lectures titled “The Yin and Yang of Iron in Man” and “Search for New Tools to Fight Type 2 Diabetes” will be given respectively by Dr. Alex Sheftel and Dr. Céline Aguer. The second lecture will be presented in French only. This event is organized by the University of Ottawa Postdoctoral Association. For more information, please contact Leigh Anne Swayne at leigh.anne.swayne@uOttawa.ca.

Book Launch: L’altermondialisme : forums sociaux, résistances et nouvelle culture politique
Pierre Beaudet, Raphaël Canet and Sylvie Paquerot, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa
4:30 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 083 (550 Cumberland St.)

Professor Pierre Beaudet will launch his book titled L’altermondialisme : forums sociaux, résistances et nouvelle culture politique. This event, presented in French only, is organized by the School of International Development and Global Studies (SIDGS). For more information, please contact the Faculty of Social Sciences at 613-562-5709 o rat scsocsc@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: A Look at the Review Conference of the International Criminal Court Statute
Professor John Currie, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
Sébastien Jodoin, Fellow, International and Training Programmes
11:30 a.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 351 (57 Louis-Pasteur St.)

A lecture titled “A look at the Review Conference of the International Criminal Court Statute” will be given by John Currie and Sébastien Jodoin. This event is organized by the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law. For more information, please contact Penelope Simons at penelope.simons@uOttawa.ca.

Reception: Alumni Reception in Quebec City
5 p.m., Pamphile-Lemay Building, Door 30 (1035, des Parlementaires St.)

The University of Ottawa Alumni Association will hold a reception at the Bibliothèque de l’Assemblée Nationale for alumni of the University. To register online, please complete the registration form. For more information please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 1-800-465-1888 or at events@uOttawa.ca.

November 25, 2010

Book Launch and Lecture: Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike
Charlotte Gray, author
Dr. Tim Cook, military historian and author
11 a.m., Desmarais Building, Room 12102 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

Charlotte Gray will combine a lecture with the launch of her book titled Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike, followed . This event is organized by the Department of History of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Keshen at 613-562-5800, ext. 1287 or keshen@uOttawa.ca.

Concert: New Composers
8 p.m., Pérez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a concert by new composers. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: À rebours de la postmodernité
Herménégilde Chiasson, author, painter and former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
1 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 317 (550 Cumberland St.)

A lecture titled “À rebours de la postmodernité” will be given by Herménégilde Chiasson. This event, to be presented in French only, is organized by the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Patrick Imbert at 613-562-5800, ext. 1092, or at pimbert@uOttawa.ca.

November 26, 2010

Lecture: Cross-Cultural Evaluation: Making Sense of Theory and Practice
Jill Anne Chouinard, University of Ottawa
12 noon, Room 105 (30 Stewart St.)

A lecture titled “Cross-Cultural Evaluation: Making Sense of Theory and Practice” will be given by Jill Anne Chouinard. This event is organized by the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Service (CRECS). For more information, please contact David Vincent at dvincent@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: La fabrique des identités religieuses dans des sociétés de haute modernité
Dr. Danièle Hervieu-Léger, sociologist
4 p.m., Simard Hall, Room 125 (165 Waller St.)

A lecture titled La fabrique des identités religieuses dans des sociétés de haute modernité will be given by Danièle Hervieu-Léger. This event is organized by the Department of Sociology and Anthopology. For more information, please contact Morgan Hunter at info@religionanddiversity.ca.

Concert: University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble
8 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550 Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a concert by University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble, directed by Daniel Gress. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

November 27, 2010

Master Class: James Campbell, woodwind
10 a.m., Pérez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a master class with James Campbell. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Master Class: Chamber Music Coaching with James Campbell
2 p.m., Pérez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a master class in chamber music coaching with James Campbell and the Astral Artist Mentorship Program. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Fourth-Year Recital: Christian Paquette, flute
8 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550, Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a fourth-year recital by Christian Paquette. The program will include Bach’s Sonate no. 6 in E majeur; Daniel Mehdizadeh’s Flute Sonata; Theobald Boehm’s Grande Polonaise in A majeur, op.16; and César Franck’s Violon Sonata en la majeur with Frédéric Lacroix, piano. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

November 28, 2010

Concert: University of Ottawa Choir
3 p.m., Notre Dame Basilica (385 Sussex Dr.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a concert by the University of Ottawa Choir, directed by Michel Guimont. The program will include Duruflé’s Requiem; Tavener’s Schumann’s Kreisleriana, op. 16; and Rzewski’s Four North American Ballads. For Song for Athene; and pieces by Whitacre, Lauridsen, Daley, Sander and Lang. For more information, please contact Dominique Lapointe at 613-567-2849 or at dominique.lapointe@sympatico.ca.

Masters Recital: Matthew Rowsell, trombone
8 p.m., Pérez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121, (610 Cumberland St.)

The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts will present a masters recital with Matthew Rowsell. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

For more information about upcoming sporting events, please contact Jacinthe Néron at 613-562-5800, ext. 2113 or visit www.gee-gees.ca.