University of Ottawa Media Calendar November 13 to November 19, 2006

November 14, 2006

Source: University of Ottawa
http://www.media.uottawa.ca/mediaroom/news_details-e.php?nid=1017

OTTAWA, November 14, 2006 — Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week. To learn more about what’s happening, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

November 15

Weighty Issues: The 9th Annual uOttawa Frontiers in Research LecturesBegins at 1:30 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa)The University of Ottawa is pleased to host the 9th annual Frontiers in Research Lectures. The title of this year's program is "Weighty Issues." As a research-intensive university in a broad range of disciplines, the University of Ottawa has invited four internationally renowned researchers to present the latest developments in their research. This year, two films on anorexia and obesity in English and French complement the lectures.For more event details please consult:http://www.research.uottawa.ca/frontiers/index-e.php.For more information please contact Sophie Nadeau at 613-562-5800 ext. 3137 or snadeau@uOttawa.ca.

November 18

Gee-Gees Football – Mitchell Bowl3:30 p.m., Frank Clair Stadium, Lansdowne Park (1015 Bank Street, Ottawa)For the first time since 1997, the Gee-Gees will play in a national semi-final game, the Mitchell Bowl, this weekend. The Gee-Gees face off against Canada West Universities Athletic Association champions, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The winner will advance to the Vanier Cup on November 25 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The 2006 Mitchell Bowl will be broadcast live across Canada in on the Score Television Network and RDS.For more details please consult: http://www.geegees.uottawa.ca/news/VConten.asp?lang=EN&articleid=316.For more information please contact John Bower at 613-562-5800 ext. 4338 or jbower@uOttawa.ca.

November 19

Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program – a lecture by Professor Rebecca Margolis4 p.m., Tabaret Hall, Rotunda (550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa)The University of Ottawa’s Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program Professor Rebecca Margolis will discuss Canadian Yiddish culture and more in an important lecture entitled "Shtetls in the Classroom." Margolis has published extensively on Yiddish and Canadian Yiddish Studies. She is a member and founder of the Jewish Canadian Research Group at the University of Ottawa.Members of the public wishing to attend should RSVP by November 16, 2006: ceremonies@uottawa.caor 613-562-5276.For more information please contact Sophie Nadeau at 613-562-5800 ext. 3137 or snadeau@uOttawa.ca.