Provost’s Speaker Series in Partnership with Fulbright Canada
The Provost’s Speaker Series in Partnership with Fulbright Canada features distinguished scholars, thought leaders and practitioners from a variety of fields. The events underscore ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s commitment to advancing knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Upcoming Sessions
Navigating Complexities and Shaping Communities: Integration and the Process of Belonging
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7 to 9 p.m.
Nicol Building Atrium, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University
Featuring two Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chairs, a doctoral student from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Department of Political Science and a practicing physician serving newcomers in Ottawa, this discussion will foster critical dialogue and offer fresh perspectives on the complexities of integration and their transformative impact on communities.
- Dr. Megan Berthold, hosted in School of Social Work and from the University of Connecticut;
- Dr. Aubrey Westfall, hosted in the Department of Political Science and from Wheaton College;
- Dr. Parisa Rezaiefar, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa and Physician Lead at the Ottawa Newcomers Health Centre;
- Rachel McNally, PHD student, Department of Political Science, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University;
- Dr. James Milner, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Migration and Diaspora Studies at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University, will moderate.
Registration is required:
Previous Events
Local and Global Stewardship
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7 to 9 p.m.
Richcraft Atrium, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University
Spotlighting stewardship and showcasing the work of two Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chairs alongside ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s Associate Vice President Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research and a recent ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University graduate, this forum will bridge the arts, sciences and will inspire collaborative approaches and actionable solutions for a sustainable future.
- Dr. Stefan Simon, hosted in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and from the National Museums in Berlin, Germany;
- Dr. Fernando Garcia Menendez, hosted in the Institute for Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science and from North Carolina State University;
- Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller, Associate Vice President Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research and Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University;
- Caylie Warkentin, MA Communication, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University;
- Dr. Barbara Leckie, Department of English Language and Literature at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University will moderate.