International Development Week to Take Place February 5-9
The 69传媒 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 69传媒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-69传媒is a member of the PEIMPH coalition. This panel includes Dr. Wimal Rankaduwa, Coordinator of the 69传媒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 69传媒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 69传媒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
