What's New
David Anderson to Speak at OAC Public Lecture
February 23, 2007
The OAC Public Lecture series continues on Wednesday, February 28, as the Honourable David Anderson, former federal environment minister and recently named director of the new Guelph Institute for the Environment, speaks on the challenges of linking science and public policy. The lecture will be held in the OVC Lifetime Learning Centre (OVC 1714), and will begin at 5:30 p.m.
First elected to Ottawa in 1968, Anderson served as a cabinet minister in both the Chrétien and Martin governments. During his years in office, Parliament passed the Species-at-Risk Act and Canada ratified the Kyoto Protocol to the Rio Convention on Climate Change.
This lecture also marks the opening of Guelph’s new environment institute, which will link critical research on water, food, health and the environment, and connect University research with policy-makers at all three levels of government.
Linking Public Policy to Science: the Challenges
Wednesday, February 28
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1714
University of Guelph
This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road. Parking is available directly adjacent to the building; there is no charge for parking after 5:00 p.m.
A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/
About the Series:
The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity. Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.
The Winter/Spring 2007 program brochure is now available on-line: http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/news/lecture.cfm
For more information:
Paula Conley
OAC Dean's Office
University of Guelph
phone: 519 824 4120 ext 56513
email: pconley@uoguelph.ca
