October 3, 2005 for immediate release

The International Studies program at the University of Northern BritishColumbia is hosting a roundtable discussion later this week to mark the60th anniversary of the United Nations.

This session, titled Out of the Ashes of War: The Founding of the United Nations, will feature short presentations:

Ferry de Kerckhove – Director General of the International Organizations Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada

Don Munton – professor in the UNBC International Studies program

Heather Smith – professor in the UNBC International Studies program
 
The roundtable will be held Friday October 7, from 8:30-12:30 in theUNBC Senate Chambers (1079 of the Administration Building). Followingthe presentations, there will be a question and answer period and thena larger group discussion. The public is welcome to attend.

The session is sponsored by Foreign Affairs Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.

Contact:

Heather Smith, International Studies professor, UNBC - 250.960.6655