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Inspiring Keynote Speakers During International Development Week

Join us for International Development Week featuring renowned guest speakers! On Monday, Feb. 2, Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International, will discuss "60 Years of Universal Human Rights: Time to Move from Promise to Reality" at 7:30 PM in Alumni Auditorium. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Maude Barlow will address "Thirst for Justice: Defending the Right to Water for All." Wednesday, Feb. 4, hear from Lloyd Axworthy at the National Gallery. Other events include discussions on India's socio-economic evolution and residential schools' impact on Aboriginal wellness. Free entry for many events!

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Inspiring Keynote Speakers During International Development Week

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  1. TODAY (Feb 2, 2009) We have a guest speaker… Ms. Chantal Blouin

  2. But first…. • This week is International Development Week • www.sdi-idw.uottawa.ca • Any event featuring an expert speaker or expert panel is eligible for your 1-page summaries • Key events highlighted on class website

  3. Keynote speakers • Monday Feb 2 (tonight!) • Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International • “60 years of universal human rights: time to move from promise to reality” • 7:30 pm • Alumni Auditorium (inside University Centre) • No charge

  4. Tuesday Feb 3, 2009 • Maude Barlow • UN Senior Advisor on Water Issues • “Thirst for Justice: Defending the Right to Water for All” • 7:30pm • Alumni Auditorium • No charge

  5. Wednesday Feb 4, 2009 • Lloyd Axworthy • Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Resources • 7:30pm • National Gallery of Canada • $10 for students • Tickets available at UC 204 and www.alumboutique.ca

  6. Thursday Feb 4, 2009 • S. Gavai • High Commissioner of India • “The Political and Socio-Economic Evolution of India: Myths and Realities” • 7:30pm • Alumni Auditorium • No charge

  7. Friday Feb 5, 2009 • Alexandre Trudeau • Journalist, son of Pierre Trudeau • 7:30pm • Alumni Auditorium • $10, tickets available at UCU318

  8. Thursday Feb 4, 2009 • “Residential Schools and their Effect on Aboriginal Wellness” • UC Terminus • 2:30-4:00pm • No charge

  9. Regarding Your Policy Papers • Hope you’ve started working on them! • Easiest way to do it: • Find a policy being used, suggested or endorsed by a group or government • Describe the current situation, using examples and indicators • Discuss strengths and weaknesses • Suggest a way to make it better • Show how things will change, use indicators and examples

  10. Remember… • Cite cite cite!!!! • Anyone can describe the situation • Anyone can quote someone else’s opinions • What makes your paper stand out is your creativity in suggesting realistic ways to make things better • Feel free to bug Arif

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