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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 �Ӱ�ԭ��’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, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

Featuring two Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chairs, a doctoral student from �Ӱ�ԭ�� 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, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University;
Dr. James Milner, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Migration and Diaspora Studies at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, will moderate.

Registration is required:

Previous Events

Local and Global Stewardship

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7 to 9 p.m.
Richcraft Atrium, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

Spotlighting stewardship and showcasing the work of two Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chairs alongside �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Associate Vice President Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research and a recent �Ӱ�ԭ�� 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, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University;
Caylie Warkentin, MA Communication, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University;
Dr. Barbara Leckie, Department of English Language and Literature at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University will moderate.