University of Ottawa event calendar – March 11 - 15, 2024

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Here are highlights of the events taking place at the University of Ottawa from March 11 to 15 , 2024:

Weaponizing Evidence: Tobacco Control in International Law
WHEN: Monday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Fauteux Hall, Room FTX135 and virtually.
A seminar-webinar and discussion featuring Margherita Melillo, David Sweanor, and Patrick Fafard. (In English)


Book Launch: Fiscal Federalism in Canada: Analysis, Evaluation, and Prescription
WHEN: Monday, March 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Social Sciences Building, Room 4004; in-person.
Fiscal federalism is at the heart of the governance of the Canadian federation. This roundtable features contributors to this brand-new interdisciplinary book, which considers all aspects of fiscal federalism in the country. (In English and French)

Assessing the PRC’s Assimilation Policies in Tibet
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Social Sciences Building, Room 4007; in-person.
Keynote speaker: Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights; and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Panelists include Dr. Namgyal Choedup – Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Office of Tibet in North America. (In English)

Why use novels as part of hockey practices and science classes?
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual.
Have you ever seen 6th graders walking around with their field hockey sticks under one arm and their novels under the other? At this conference, we demonstrate how our strategies also support learning in all subjects. (In French)

One great love story. Two masterful books. An unforgettable evening.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Library and Archives Canada; in-person.
The Honourable Serge Joyal, along with the Honourable Michel Bastarache and journalist Antoine Trépanier, present memoirs and short stories. Presented by the University of Ottawa Press.

Two Great Canadians, Two Journalists and Biographers : Parallel Journeys in Two Languages
WHEN: Wednesday, March 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Library and Archives Canada; in-person.
Renowned journalist Julie Van Dusen meets with the Honourable Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin, the Honourable Michel Bastarache, journalists Antoine Trépanier and Fred Langan. Presented by the University of Ottawa Press.

Conference by poet Nadine Ltaif
WHEN: Thursday, March 14 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hamelin Hall, Room MHN509; in-person
To mark the Mois de la francophonie, the Département de français is pleased to invite you to a conference by poet Nadine Ltaif, entitled "Chant des creatures. (In French)


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