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OTTAWA, November 26, 2010  —  Below is a summary of activities taking place at the University of Ottawa from November 29 to December 5, 2010. For more information, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

November 29, 2010

Panel: Prostitution and the Criminal Code
1:30 p.m., Carleton University’s University Centre, Porter Hall (2nd floor) (1125 Colonel By Dr.)

The Joint Chair in Women’s Studies for the University of Ottawa and Carleton University will hold a panel discussion regarding the recent Supreme Court decision on prostitution and the Criminal Code. For more information, please contact Hélène Boudreault at 613-520-6644.

November 30, 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 will be given by Andrea Meloni, Ambassador of Italy to Canada, titled The European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy in the Making: A Practitioner’s View. 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.

November 30 to December 4, 2010

Play: Sainte Carmen de la Main*
8 p.m., Academic Room (135 Séraphin Marion St.)

The Department of Theatre’s Comédie des Deux Rives will present, in French only, Michel Tremblay’s play titled Sainte Carmen de la Main, directed by François Grisé. To purchase tickets and for more information, please contact Jeannine Cameron at 613-562-5761 or at theatre@uOttawa.ca.

December 1, 2010

Concert: University of Ottawa Jazz Orchestra
12 noon, University Centre, Agora (85 University Priv.)

The University of Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Yves Laroche, will perform. This concert is presented by the School of Music of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Master Class
David Bourque, Clarinet: Considered one of the finest bass clarinetists in North America
1 p.m., Perez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

A master class in clarinet will be given by David Bourque. This class is offered by the School of Music of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: Brain Development, Experience, and Preschoolers’ Theory of Mind
Professor Mark Sabbagh, Queen’s University: Specialist in child development psychology
3 p.m., Lees Campus, Room C-102 (200 Lees Ave.)

A lecture titled Brain Development, Experience, and Preschoolers’ Theory of Mind will be given by Professor Mark Sabbagh of Queen’s University. 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.

Concert: University of Ottawa Guitar Class
8 p.m., Perez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

A concert of guitar solos, duos, and ensembles, conducted by Patrick Roux and Louis Trepanier, will be offered. This concert is presented by The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

December 3, 2010

Concert: University of Ottawa Orchestra
8 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (310 Patrick St.)

The University of Ottawa Orchestra will perform with cellist Paul Marleyn and conducted by Rennie Regehr. On the agenda, Mozart’s Symphony No 38 in D major “Prague”; Aulis Sallinen’s The Nocturnal Dances of Don Juan Quixote, opus 58 for Cello and String Orchestra for Cello and String Orchestra, opus 58; and Beethoven’s Symphony no 8, opus 93. The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts presents this concert as part of the 2010-2011 Orchestra Series. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or concerts@uottawa.ca.

December 4, 2010

Master Class
Jean-Paul Sevilla, Piano: Renowned musician and Emeritus Professor of the Faculty of Music
1 p.m., Pérez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

A master class in piano will be given by Jean-Paul Sevilla. This class is offered by the School of Music of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

December 5, 2010

Concert: Music at Tabaret Concert Series - Mystery and Mastery: Bach’s Goldberg Variations*
2 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550 Cumberland St.)

Pianist David Jalbert will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations as part of the Music at Tabaret Concert Series. This concert is presented by The School of Music of the Faculty of Arts. To purchase tickets and for more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or at concerts@uOttawa.ca.

*This is a paid event

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