Come Celebrate International Development Week
February 4th-8th 2008
Posted:Tuesday 15th January 2008 14:11 (Updated: Tuesday 15th January 2008 14:13)
Come Celebrate International Development Week, February 4th -8th. All activities & presentations except the Fundraising Luncheon, are free of charge. Students, staff, faculty, and the public are welcome to attend. For information on activities and luncheon tickets, contact Beverly Gerg at (902) 894-2842 or bgerg@upei.ca (before February 1). A list of scheduled events can be found by clicking 'Read More' at the bottom right of this news listing...
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
• 1:30 pm – Robertson Library Room 211
CHILDREN OF HEAVEN
Iranian movie followed by a discussion hosted by University 100, Education, and Psychology students.
• 4:00 pm – KC Irving Room 104
CHILDREN OF HEAVEN
Iranian movie followed by a discussion hosted by University 100, Education, and Psychology students.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
• 12:30 – 3 pm – McMillan Hall, Student Centre
STUDENT SYMPOSIUM ON GLOBAL CHANGE
Keynote speech by Nigel Fisher, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada. Students discuss global issues affecting children and possibilities for youth action.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
• 10:00 am – Atlantic Veterinary College Lecture Hall C
DIANA YOUDELL – SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL AFGHANISTAN TASK FORCE
Ms. Youdell will be discussing development programs in conflict areas. Her speech will be followed by a question and answer period.
FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON for the
UPEI INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• 12 noon – Rodd Royalty Inn, Charlottetown
Guest speaker: Nigel Fisher, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada
Tickets: $30 each or $270 for a table of 10.