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OTTAWA, January 28, 2011  —  Below is a summary of activities taking place at the University of Ottawa from January 31 to February 6, 2011. For more information, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

January 31, 2011

Lecture: “Women Feed the World”*
Robert Fox, Director of Oxfam Canada
7 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, University Centre (85 University St.)

A lecture titled “Women Feed the World” will be given by Robert Fox. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). Tickets are available at the PIDSSA office (Desmarais Building, Room 2155) and at International House (University Centre, Room 211-E). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

February 1, 2011

Lecture: “Parliamentarians and Global Poverty: What to Do About the Aid Freeze”
Gerry Barr, Director of Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
1 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3105 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

A lecture titled “Parliamentarians and Global Poverty: What to Do About the Aid Freeze” will be given by Gerry Barr. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

Panel: “A Race Against Catastrophe: the Emerging Planetary Perspective on Disaster, Science and Citizenship”
5 p.m., University Centre, Agora (85 University St.)

A panel discussion titled “A Race Against Catastrophe: the Emerging Planetary Perspective on Disaster, Science and Citizenship” will be held to promote the work of the United Nations and the United Nations Association in Canada. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

Lecture: “Foreign Aid: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly”
Ian Smillie, author of Freedom from Want
6 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3105 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

A lecture titled “Foreign Aid: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” will be given by Ian Smillie. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

German Film Series: Pingpong (2006)
6 p.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 359 (57 Louis Pasteur St.)

As part of its German film series, the Faculty of Arts will show Pingpong, directed by Matthias Luthardt, with English subtitles. For more information, please contact Joerg Esleben at 613-562-5800, ext. 2549 or jesleben@uOttawa.ca.

February 2, 2011

Lecture : “L’état de l’environnement en Haïti”
Pascal Lehoux, Environment Specialist for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
10 a.m., University Centre, Room 206 (85 University St.)

A lecture titled “L’état de l’environnement en Haïti” will be given by Pascal Lehoux. This event, presented in French only, is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

Lecture: “Corporate Complicity in Human Rights Abuses: Recent Developments”
Honorable Justice Ian Binnie, Supreme Court of Canada and member of the International Commission of Jurists
11:30 a.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 351, (57 Louis Pasteur St.)

As part of the International Law and Social Justice Joint Speaker Series, a lecture titled “Corporate Complicity in Human Rights Abuses: Recent Developments” will be given by the Honorable Justice Ian Binnie. This event is organised by the Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa. For more information, please contact Martha Jackman at martha.jackman@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Science Related Human Rights?”
Dr. José López, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
2:30 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 083 (550 Cumberland St.)

A lecture titled “Science Related Human Rights?” will be given by José López. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

Lecture: “Importance of the Basic: Facts about Japan for the 21st Century”
Kaoru Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan to Canada
7 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 083 (550 Cumberland St.)

As part of the Ambassadors Lecture Series, a lecture will be given by Kaoru Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, titled “Importance of the Basic: Facts about Japan for the 21st Century.” This event is organized by the Department of Modern Languages and Literature of the Faculty of Arts. For more information, please contact Sheri Zhang Leimbigler at 613-720-2394 or at szhang@uOttawa.ca.

February 3, 2011

Master Class: Paul Pulford, cello
1:30 p.m., Perez Building, Freiman Hall, Room 121 (610 Cumberland St.)

A master class in cello will be given by Paul Pulford. 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: “New World and Humanitarian Medicine”
Julie LaPlante, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
4 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 083 (550 Cumberland St.)

A lecture titled “New World and Humanitarian Medicine” will be given by Julie LaPlante. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

Lecture: “Neither Culture nor Development: the Politics of Economic Interventions”
Scott Simon and Susan Spronk, professors, Faculty of Social Sciences
5:30 p.m., University Centre, Room 206 (85 University St.)

A lecture titled “Neither Culture nor Development: the Politics of Economic Interventions” will be given by Scott Simon and Susan Spronk. This event is organized by the Political, International, and Development Studies Student Association (PIDSSA). For more information, please contact Stacey Gomez at stacey.gomez@pidssa.ca.

February 4, 2011

Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute IV of VI*
Sandra Graham, mezzo-soprano, and renown worldwide for her multiple honours and awards
Christian Paquette, fourth-year Baccalaureate of Music performance student
7 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, University Centre (85 University St.)

Mozart’s opera, Magic Flute IV of VI*, directed by Sandra Graham and conducted by Christian Paquette, will be 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.

February 5, 2011

Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute V of VI*
Sandra Graham, mezzo-soprano, renown worldwide for her multiple honours and awards
Christian Paquette, fourth-year Baccalaureate of Music performance student
7 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, University Centre (85 University St.)

Mozart’s opera, Magic Flute V of VI*, directed by Sandra Graham and conducted by Christian Paquette, will be 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.

February 6, 2011

Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute VI of VI*
Sandra Graham, mezzo-soprano, renown worldwide for her multiple honours and awards
Christian Paquette, fourth-year Baccalaureate of Music performance student
2 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, University Centre (85 University St.)

Mozart’s opera, Magic Flute VI of VI*, directed by Sandra Graham and conducted by Christian Paquette, will be 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.

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

*This is a paid event