Making Something out of Nothing: Wrongfully Convicted Mothers
(Online)
with Kelly Lauzon
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Overview:While the field of wrongful convictions has benefited from an increased interest in examining the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions, the voices of wrongfully convicted individuals are significantly missing from these studies. More notably, the voice of wrongfully convicted mothers is especially absent. These are harrowing experiences where the legal system shaped their identities as mothers to produce a wrongful conviction. By looking their cases, we can appreciate the manifold consequences of a wrongful conviction.
Lecture Biography: The idea of the justice system turning on the very people it is intended to protect is terrifying, yet all too often this is a reality. After hearing about one case of wrongful conviction in undergraduate studies, Kelly Lauzon’s passion was ignited, and set on a path to examine this issue more closely. Today, Kelly is a PhD candidate and contract instructor in the department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. Kelly is also co-host and co-creator of the podcast Real Life Wrongs.
The Identification and Care of Antiques
(In-Person)
with Robert A. Priddle
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Overview: This two-hour lecture is designed for anyone with antiques who needs guidance on how to identify and care for them. We’ll explore key resources for identifying antiques, including reference books, online databases, and expert consultations. Additionally, you’ll learn best practices for handling antiques to preserve their condition, and we’ll provide practical advice on how to properly care for various types of materials. Whether you’re a collector or someone with heirlooms, this session will give you the knowledge to maintain and protect your treasures.
Lecture Biography: From Williamstown, Ontario, R.A. Priddle is a special collection librarian and historian of magic, religion, and science. He earned his Master of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Ottawa and his Master of Information from the University of Toronto concurrently in 2013. With extensive experience studying and speaking about magic across Europe and North America, Robert is delighted to return home to Canada to share his expertise in the ubiquitous but little-understood technology of magic.
