Lecture: Beyond the West: Civilizations in World Politics

Guest speaker from Cornell University Peter Katzenstein will speak on "Beyond the West: Civilizations in World Politics," presented by Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals. The event will take place in Room 3120, Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue. More information is available online.

Parliamentary Business Seminars

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group presents a Parliamentary Business Seminar on The Financial Cycle. More information is available online. 

Ferry de Kerckhove’s lecture on The Arab Spring

Former Ambassador of Canada to Egypt Ferry de Kerckhove will present a lecture entitled "The Arab Spring." The event will be held at Carleton University. More information is available online. 

Ottawa Economics Association Luncheon

Scott Clark will be a guest speaker for a pre-budget panel debate presented by the Ottawa Economics Association. The event takes place at the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. Call 613-837-9145. 

Queen’s Model Parliament 2012

Queen’s Model Parliament, one of the university’s most prestigious annual conferences is celebrating its 65th birthday. Model Parliament enhances the education experience of students while instilling both a political passion and a strong sense of civic awareness. Each year, nearly 400 students representing a wide range of academic disciplines, are granted an opportunity to apply … Read more

Lecture: Geoengineering Our Climate: Science, Ethics and Governance

The Centre for International Governance Innovation presents a lecture entitled "Geoengineering Our Climate: Science, Ethics and Governance." David Runnalls and Jason J. Blackstock of the Centre for International Governance Innovation will be guest speakers. The event will take place in the Pearson Room, Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street. Contact ablayney@cigionline.org.

Lecture: Defence Support of Humanitarian Operation: Practice before Theory

Former senior advisor in the office of the Minister of National Defence Richard Cohen will give a lecture entitled "Defence Support of Humanitarian Operation: Practice before Theory." The event will take place in Senate Room, 6th Floor, Robertson Hall, Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600. 

The Currency Museum exhibit: A la Carte

The Currency Museum is paying respect to the undeniably indispensable credit card. A La Carte is a new exhibition that explores the evolution of credit as currency. The event takes place at the Currency Museum, 245 Sparks Street. More information is available online.