Visionary Conversations: Apocalypse or Utopia?

The University of Manitoba has launched a new speaker series hosted by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. David T. Barnard. This is the first of the series, with the speakers addressing the theme of Apocalypse or Utopia?

Featured speakers for the event were: David Barber, Rick Holley, Karen Busby, Michael Freund, Diana Brydon and Brenda Elias.

Below is more info on the series:

Livable Cities: 21st Century Perspectives
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Robert B. Schultz Theatre, St. John's College, Fort Garry Campus
Reception in Galleria - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Panel Discussion -- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Featured speakers:
Michelle Richard - Director, Campus Planning
Ralph Stern - Dean, Faculty of Architecture
Richard Milgrom - Head and Associate Professor, Department of City Planning, Faculty of Architecture

RSVP for the October 18 event to:  government_relations@umanitoba.ca. You can also interact with the University of Manitoba on Twitter and Facebook.

Our Visionary Conversations speaker series will continue throughout the year.  Please join President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard and the university community for these themed events:

November 9 -- Our Aging Society
December 14 -- Our Changing Climate
February 15 -- Managing Our Water Resources for the Future
April 11 -- Human Rights and Gender Issues
June 13 -- The Food We Eat

http://www.umanitoba.ca/about/vc/

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