Conflict Studies and Human Rights Week
From November 2 to November 6
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Conflict Studies and Human Rights program are pleased to invite you to the CSHR Week. Scattered throughout a whole week, we have organized a series of events that have been designed to explain the ins and outs of your program of study AND show you how to get involved and active in that field of study!
All activities have been selected to not only provide a fun way to meet professors and students, but also to give you an in-depth look at the CSHR program and show you how you can maximize all the exciting opportunities that are available to you as an Economics student.
List of Activities
Case Study - Pakistan and the Financial Crisis
Monday, October 26, room DMS3120
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, November 2, salle DMS 3105
From 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During this activity requiring two meetings, you will be informed in detail about the situation which prevails in Pakistan and the impact of the economic crisis. A discussion will be held on this situation. The professor will then ask you to work in teams to prepare a position and solution for the following meeting. Each team will have to consider a particular aspect of the situation and play a specific role.
More info and registration form on this web page
Conference - Irene Khan,
Amnesty International’s Secretary General
THE UNHEARD TRUTH: POVERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Tuesday, November 3, starting at 4:30 pm, room DMS 1202
In the run-up to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, Amnesty International called on world leaders and policy makers to shift the debate on poverty from economics to addressing the human rights problems that impoverish and keep people poor.
Amnesty International’s Secretary General Irene Khan stated: “Poverty is the world’s worst human rights crisis.
Please confirm your attendance online
Conference - Surendrini Wijeyarante
Program Officer (Peace and Conflict)
Canadian Council for International Cooperation
“Canada and Peace Processes”
Wednesday, November 4th 2009, DMS 3102
10:00 to 11:00 am
Established in 1968, CCIC monitors and analyzes federal policies on foreign affairs, aid, trade, debt and defence and communicates its findings to members and the public. The Council brings to the Canadian foreign policy-making arena the unique experience and knowledge of Canadian development practitioners and their Southern partners.
Pizza & Movie Night - Cry Freedom
Wednesday, November 4, starting at 4:30 pm, room MRT 219
On the day (Thursday 15 October) of the launch of National Schools Film Week, Amnesty International has released a new list of the '10 Best Human Rights Films Ever Made'. Top of the list - based on responses from Amnesty's Twitter followers, Facebook friends and blog readers - is the iconic film Cry Freedom.
Career Networking Event - Meet the Experts in Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Thursday, November 5, room DMS 3120
From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Do you know what you can do with your degree? Have any ideas of employers or jobs that spark your interest? Over a selection of coffee, tea and small appetizers, representatives from various Federal Departments and NGOs will be on hand to answer all your questions about working in the field of CSHR and describing the sorts of jobs you could be doing once you receive your degree!
This event is not a typical career fair; it is an informal opportunity for you to meet and mingle with prospective employers in the economics field. Upper year students, especially 4th year students, are strongly encouraged to attend this event as you will be able to acquire valuable information about your future career, and your upcoming transition from school to work begins!
Participants:
David Rudd, National Defence
Crista McInnis, Department of Foreign Affairs and International trade (Diplomacy)
Julia Drew-Watt, Department of Foreign Affairs and International trade (Commerce)
Steve Staples et Lauren Hunter, Rideau Institut
Students - Professors Happy Hour
Thursday November 5, Odell House
From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
You are invited to meet and chat with colleagues and professors on this unique and relax occasion.
"Diefenbunker" Tour and Movie
www.diefenbunker.ca
Friday, Novembre 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The bus leaves at 11:00 a.m. from 550, Cumberland
Register at room DMS 11101
Built to protect the government from nuclear attack, this once-secret bunker is now a museum and National Historic Site of Canada.
In addition to preserving and promoting Canada's Cold War history, we offer a variety of visitor programs and services. You can learn, play or shop as you discover the bunker’s secrets and relive the experience of the Cold War.