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OTTAWA, March 18, 2011  —  Below is a summary of activities taking place at the University of Ottawa from March 21 to 26, 2011. For more information, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

March 21, 2011

Lecture: “Human Rights, the United Nations and the Response to the Libya Crisis” (International Human Rights Lecture Series)
Peggy Hicks, global advocacy director at Human Rights Watch
2 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

As part of the International Human Rights Lecture Series, Peggy Hicks, global advocacy director at Human Rights Watch, will give a lecture titled “Human Rights, the United Nations and the Response to the Libya Crisis.” This event, which will be held in English, is organized by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS), the Human Rights Research and Education Centre as well as the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. For more information, please contact the CIPS at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “The Fourth Stage of the Arab-Israel Conflict”
Alan Dowty, professor, Department of Political Science, Notre Dame University
3 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

Professor Alan Dowty of the Department of Political Science at Notre Dame University will give a lecture titled “The Fourth Stage of the Arab-Israel Conflict.” This event, organized by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS), will be held in English. For more information, please contact the CIPS at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Multiculturalism, National Identity and Inclusion: Lessons from Minority Mobilization in Ireland”
Catherine Frost, professor, Department of Political Science, McMaster University
4 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 8161 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

Professor Catherine Frost of the Department of Political Science at McMaster University will give a lecture titled “Multiculturalism, National Identity and Inclusion: Lessons from Minority Mobilization in Ireland.” This event, organized by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will be held in English. For more information, please contact the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at 613-562-5720, or socio@uOttawa.ca.

March 22, 2011

Lecture: “Montreal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities” (Human Rights and the City Lecture Series)
Jules Patenaude, coordinator of public consultation for the City of Montreal
12 p.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 550 (57 Louis-Pasteur Pvt.)

As part of the Human Rights and the City Lecture Series, Jules Patenaude, coordinator of public consultation for the City of Montreal, will give a lecture titled “Montreal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities.” The event, which will be held in French and in English, is organized by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC). For more information, please contact Ginette Chatelain at 613-562-5775 or hrrec@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Legitimating the Security Council”
Jennifer Welsh, professor of international relations, University of Oxford and co-director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict
1 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

Jennifer Welsh, professor of international relations at the University of Oxford and co-director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, will give a lecture titled “Legitimating the Security Council.” This event, organized by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS), will be held in English. For more information, please contact the CIPS at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Concert: “Celebration and Remembrance” (Music at Tabaret 2010-2011 Series)*
David Jalbert, piano; Paul Marleyn, cello; Rennie Regehr, viola; David Stewart, violin; Andrew Tunis, piano; Lawrence Vine, horn and Thomas Wiebe, cello
8 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550 Cumberland St.)

At the last concert of its Music at Tabaret 2010-2011 Series, called “Celebration and Remembrance,” the School of Music will feature members of the performance faculty and guest artists such as David Jalbert,piano; Paul Marleyn, cello; Rennie Regehr, viola; David Stewart, violin; Andrew Tunis, piano; Lawrence Vine, horn and Thomas Wiebe, cello. On the programme: Schumann – Andante for two pianos, two cellos and horn; Arensky – Quartet in A minor, op. 35 for violin, viola and two cellos; Schumann, Piano Quartet in E-flat major, op.47; and Hétu, Lied, op.29. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733, or concerts@uOttawa.ca.

March 23, 2011

Concert: University of Ottawa Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Yves Laroche
12 p.m., University Centre, Agora (85 University Pvt.)

A concert featuring the University of Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and directed by Yves Laroche, will be presented by the School of Music. The program will include a selection of jazz standards. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or concerts@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Human Rights and the Environment: A Perspective from Brazil on Vital Issues” (Human Rights and Environmental Disruption Lecture Series)
Antonio Benjamin, Justice of the High Court of Brazil
2 p.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 550 (57 Louis-Pasteur Pvt.)

As part of the Human Rights and Environmental Disruption Lecture Series, Antonio Benjamin, Justice of the High Court of Brazil, will give a lecture titled “Human Rights and the Environment: A Perspective from Brazil on Vital Issues.” This event, organised by the Human Rights and Research Education Centre, will be held in English. For more information, please contact Ginette Chatelain at 613-562-5775 or hrrec@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Le binationalisme : réflexions théoriques et pratiques à partir d’Israël/Palestine”
Alain Dieckhoff, director of research for the Centre for International Studies and Research (Paris)
3 p.m., Fauteux Hall, Room 147 (57 Louis-Pasteur Pvt.)

Alain Dieckhoff, director of research for the Centre for International Studies and Research (Paris), will give lecture in French titled “Le binationalisme : réflexions théoriques et pratiques à partir d’Israël/Palestine.” This event is organized by the School of Political Studies. For more information, please contact Frédéric Vairel at frederic.vairel@uOttawa.ca.

March 24, 2011

Lecture: “From Regulation of Bone Loss to Breast Cancer Prevention” (Austrian Canadian Science Talks Lecture Series)
Dr. Josef Penninger, senior scientist and scientific director at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
4 p.m., Roger Guindon Hall, Amphitheatre A (451 Smyth Rd.)

As part of the Austrian Canadian Science Talks Lecture Series, Dr. Josef Penninger, senior scientist and scientific director at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, will give a lecture titled “From Regulation of Bone Loss to Breast Cancer Prevention.” He will discuss his latest research on the prevention of osteoporosis and the development of drugs against breast cancer. This event, organized by the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine in collaboration with the Embassy of Austria in Canada, will be held in English. For more information, please contact Bettina Miller at 613-789-1444, ext. 27, or bettina.miller@bmeia.gv.at.

Lecture: “Holding War Criminals Accountable: Global Successes and Challenges” (Third Annual CIPS Graduate Student Conference)
Jayne Stoyles, executive director of the Canadian Centre for International Justice
7 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 12110 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

As part of the Third Annual CIPS Graduate Student Conference on Thursday, March 24th, and Friday, March 25th,,Jayne Stoyles, executive director of the Canadian Centre for International Justice, will give a lecture in English titled “Holding War Criminals Accountable: Global Successes and Challenges.” A reception, in French and in English, will follow. For more information, please contact the Centre for International Policy Studies at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

March 25, 2011

Discussions: “The Governance Gap: How to Address Global Challenges”(Third Annual CIPS Graduate Student Conference)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Desmarais Hall, Room 3120 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

The Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) will host the Third Annual Graduate Student Conference on Thursday, March 24th, and Friday, March 25th. Many graduate students will take part in discussions revolving around the theme being “The Governance Gap: How to Address Global Challenges.” This event will be held in French and in English. For more information, please contact the CIPs at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Inter-institutional Cooperation: On Compatibility Between Global and Regional Multilateralisms in Crisis Management”
Thierry Tardy, professor and researcher, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
12 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 3105 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

Thierry Tardy, professor and researcher at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, will give a lecture titled “Inter-institutional Cooperation: On Compatibility Between Global and Regional Multilateralisms in Crisis Management.” This event, organised by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS), will be held in English. For more information, please contact the CIPS at 613-562-5800, ext. 2664, or cepi-cips@uOttawa.ca.

Lecture: “Apparence ou réalité?”(Shirley Greenberg Annual Lecture in Women’s Studies)
Anne Claire Poirier, Québec film producer, director, screenwriter and editor
5:30 p.m., Desmarais Hall, Room 4101 (55 Laurier Ave. E.)

As part of the Shirley Greenberg Annual Lecture in Women’s Studies, Anne Claire Poirier, a Quebec film producer, director, screenwriter and editor, will give a lecture in French titled “Apparence ou réalité?” This event is hosted by the Institute of Women’s Studies. For more information, please contact the Institute at 613-562-5791 or womenst@uOttawa.ca.

Concert: University of Ottawa choirs and orchestra
Ania Hejnar, soprano; Pierre-Étienne Bergeron, baritone; Rennie Regehr, principal guest conductor
8 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (310 St. Patrick St., at Cumberland) 

The School of Music presents the year-end concert of the University of Ottawa Orchestra, under the direction of principal guest conductor Rennie Regehr and featuring the three choirs of the University, as well as soloists Ania Hejnar, soprano, and Pierre-Étienne Bergeron, baritone. On the programme: Brahms – Tragic Ouverture, op. 81, and Brahms – Ein Deutches Requiem, op. 45. For more information, please contact Hali Krawchuk at 613-562-5733 or concerts@uOttawa.ca.

March 26, 2011

Event: Earth Hour
8:30 p.m., uOttawa campus (550 Cumberland St.)

In order to reduce our carbon footprint, the Sustainable Development Office has developed a plan to reduce the campus’ energy consumption and to create a culture where staff and students are aware that even a small act such as turning off the lights can help us become more sustainable. The University of Ottawa will participate in the worldwide event Earth Hour 2011. During the 2010 event, the University reduced its electrical consumption by 12%. Let’s see what the University community can accomplished this year.For more information, please contact Marc Pandi at 613-562-5800, ext. 2691, or mpandi@uOttawa.ca.


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

*Admission charged