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International Women’s Day 2017
March 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
| Location: | Conference Room (2nd Floor) Residence Commons |
| Cost: | Free |
| Audience: | Anyone, Faculty, Media |
| Key Contact: | Harry Sharma |
| Contact Email: | india@carleton.ca |
| Contact Phone: | 6135202600 x7873 |
Gender and Empowerment 2.0
The Canada-India Centre and Carleton International are pleased to mark International Women’s Day 2017
What’s next for women’s empowerment?
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eaturing an opening address by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
Followed by a Panel Discussion with Minister Bains & moderated by
Dr. L. Pauline Rankin, Associate Vice-President (Research and International), Carleton University , other panelists include:
Dr. Banu Örmeci, Professor and Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health
Dr. Ormeci is an expert on water and wastewater treatment. She is the past-president and current board member of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) – Ottawa Chapter
Dr. Lorraine Dyke, Professor and Associate Dean, Sprott School of Business
Dr. Dyke oversees Carleton University’s domestic and international MBA programs. Her research focuses on the changing dynamics of the workforce and diversity issues, including attitudes towards women in management.
Dr. Gopika Solanki, Associate Professor, Political Science
Dr. Solanki’s research includes women’s rights in South Asia. Her expertise straddles the disciplines of Political Science, Legal Anthropology, Women’s Studies, and Law.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Conference Rooms (2nd Floor), Residence Commons Building
Carleton University
Everyone Welcome
Registration is optional but appreciated. To register, please click here
Refreshments will be served