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Better Conversationswith Sasha Valgardsson
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Lecturer Biography: Sasha Valgardsson is actively pursuing a Ph.D. in Management, with a specialization in International Business, at Carleton University. Sasha’s current research projects explore issues related to multiculturality and diversity, specifically looking at the unique characteristics of enculturated biculturals and how they can contribute to organizations. Her work is driven by a desire to explore how cultural and cognitive influences may lead to fostering openness and inclusion in multicultural environments. Date: September 20, 2024 Time: 9:30am-11:30an Price: $40.00 +HST Location: Carleton University Campus Parking Info & Room Number will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
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The Art of Warwith David Walden
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| Lecturer Biography: David Walden has spent over 40 years working in the cultural sector both domestically and internationally with Archives and Library Canada, the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). He twice chaired the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in Case of Illicit Appropriation and has lectured extensively on art misappropriated during World War II and the issues surrounding the return of the Parthenon (Elgin) marbles. David has also been a member of Canadian delegations to many international meetings on a wide range of subjects such as cultural diversity, Holocaust Era assets, sustainable development and inclusive education.
Date: October 7, 2024 Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm Price: $40.00 +HST Location: Carleton University Campus Parking Info & Room Number will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
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Funerals and Celebrations of Life
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| Lecturer Biography: Dr. Nick Overduin has officiated at funerals for about 40 years. This work actually began in earnest, however, after retirement five years ago, at the conclusion of obtaining a PhD in philosophy. Dr. Overduin’s thesis dealt with issues of truth and fiction in biography and autobiography. Dr. Overduin loves officiating at funerals and meeting with the families in the days beforehand in order to plan the service. Over the past few years, leading in more than 125 funerals, throughout research and experience, a change has been noticed, the emergence of new trends in the way people want to have funerals conducted, and I have also researched the topic. Dr. Overduin will share experiences and impressions, plus mobilize class discussions on this topic, within a context of scholarly resources and other industry-based opinions. |  |
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Climate Change & Society
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| Lecturer Biography: Mike Brklacich has studied society and climate relationships for +40 years, at the University of Guelph (1980-1986), Agri-food and Agriculture Canada (1980-1992) and in Carleton’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (1992-2021). He was part of the first wave of Canadian researchers to make the case that global climate change ought to be directly linked to broader issues of social and economic transformations in the developing and industrialized world. His research, in Canada and internationally, focused on improving livelihoods in stressed rural communities. He also played a leading role in the development of international research programs on Human Security and on Food Systems, as well as assisting with the development and advancement of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change. He contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change over a 15-year period and was part of the international team that was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Prior to retiring from Carleton in January 2022, he was Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (2006-12), an Associate Dean (Graduate Programs, Research and International) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (2015-21) and a Chancellor’s Professor (2014-19). More info about Mike is available at https://carleton.ca/geography/people/brklacichmike/ |  |
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Date: Wednesday August 14, 2024 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Price: $25.00 +HST Location: Carleton University – Nicol building Parking Info & Room Number will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
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Artsy Mending
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| Lecturer Biography: Anne Warburton creates dynamic fibre art from repurposed materials and is fascinated about how creativity helps our own personal journeys. Lockdowns during Covid-19 led her to learning new ways to repair clothing and textiles through stitch, paint, and other methods, while keeping these items out of landfill, and experiencing the added benefits of how such practices are good for our well being and mental health. Anne is trained in the expressive arts therapies and learning facilitation, and spent her career in event management. She is currently working on certification as a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist. |
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Date: August 19, 2024 Time: 9:30am-11:30am Price: $40.00 +HST Location: Carleton University Parking Info & Room Number will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
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