Irish Ambassador to Canada to speak at UPEI, April 11
The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to host the Irish Ambassador to Canada, Dr. Ray Bassett, to our campus this month. President Abd-El-Aziz and Dean of Arts Kujundzic invite the entire community to a public lecture by His Excellency called:
The Northern Ireland Peace Process, up close
Monday April 11, 2016 at 12 noon
Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building
A question and answer period and post-lecture reception will follow the talk.
Ambassador Bassett was closely involved with the negotiation of the Good Friday Accord. An experienced diplomat, he has held various positions in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and over the course of his career has worked on major files such as Anglo-Irish relations, equality, and human rights and discrimination issues.
All are welcome! Céad míle fáilte!