UNBC Hosts Discussion to Mark United Nations Anniversary

October 3, 2005 for immediate release
The International Studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia is hosting a roundtable discussion later this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.

This session, titled Out of the Ashes of War: The Founding of the United Nations, will feature short presentations:

Ferry de Kerckhove – Director General of the International Organizations Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada

Don Munton – professor in the UNBC International Studies program

Heather Smith – professor in the UNBC International Studies program
 
The roundtable will be held Friday October 7, from 8:30-12:30 in the UNBC Senate Chambers (1079 of the Administration Building). Following the presentations, there will be a question and answer period and then a larger group discussion. The public is welcome to attend.

The session is sponsored by Foreign Affairs Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.

Contact:
Heather Smith, International Studies professor, UNBC - 250.960.6655