International Development Week to Take Place February 5-9
The University of Prince Edward Island is holding its 6th Annual International Development Week, February 5 - 9, 2007. This year the theme is Middle Eastern Affairs. There are activities throughout the week that culminate with a luncheon on Friday, February 9 at the Rodd Royalty Inn from noon to 2 pm.
The week begins on Monday, February 5 with a panel including Frank Zakem, Nawal Abdallah, and Mona Yammine. The panelists will discuss the theme "Migration and Connections: PEI. and Lebanon." They will discuss PEI's connections with Lebanon in light of recent and historical events as well as the panelists' own personal experiences.
On Wednesday, February 7, the Iranian movie "Children of Heaven" will be shown followed by a discussion hosted by UPEI Iranian students. On Wednesday evening, PEI Make Poverty History group is hosting a community panel entitled "Inclusion and Equity for Women Globally" at the Murphy Community Centre at 7pm. WUSC-UPEI is a member of the PEIMPH coalition. This panel includes Dr. Wimal Rankaduwa, Coordinator of the UPEI International Development Studies Program.
Finally, the International Development Scholarship Luncheon will be held on Friday, February 9. The guest speaker is Doreen Kays, noted Journalist / Writer, and she will be speaking on Middle Eastern Affairs. Doreen Kays became a well-known television correspondent in the Middle East and author of the book, "Frogs and Scorpions, Egypt, Sadat and the Media." Entertainment will be provided by UPEI international students.
Members of the public are invited to take part in all events being held this week and all are free with the exception of the Luncheon where tickets cost $30 each or $270 for a table of 10. You may also sponsor a UPEI international student to attend this event. Proceeds from the fundraising luncheon will benefit an International Student Scholarship at UPEI.
Please contact Beverly Gerg for tickets or more information about the events at 894-2842 or email her at bgerg@upei.ca or visit http://www.upei.ca/developmentweek/
