Lunchtime seminar series

"World Affairs in Historical Perspective"

A noon-hour series on the historical roots of global issues and events

sponsored by the UVic World History Caucus
and the Department of History

FALL 2002 SCHEDULE

Thursday, 24 October	BRAZIL'S ELECTIONS AND OPTIONS Margo Matwychuk (Anthropology) Clearihue A-215, 12:00-1:00
Tuesday, 29 October	REBUILDING AFGHANISTAN'S EDUCATION SYSTEM Brishkai Lund (Continuing Studies) and Bob Beckett (Colwood Rotary Club) Clearihue A-303, 12:30-1:30
Wednesday, 6 November	CANADA, THE U.S. AND THE EARLY COLD WAR IN ASIA: LESSONS FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP John Price (History) David Strong Building C-116, 12:30-1:30
Tuesday, 19 November	SADDAM HUSSEIN AND THE CONTROL OF IRAQ Martin Bunton (History) CIT 110, 12:30-1:30

Each session will be devoted to exploring one contemporary issue or crisis and the historical background to it. Each session will consist of a 25-minute presentation, followed by discussion.

The series is designed for a general audience; all members of the University and the broader community are most welcome.