The 7th annual David Morrison Lecture in International Development will feature Trent alumna Alison Van Rooy ’86, deputy director of Development Policy Planning, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development.

During her lecture, Dilemmas in Changemaking: Thoughts on Planning a Life for Change, Dr.  Van Rooy examines how we choose the way that we will contribute to the world and our own communities. This illustrated talk explains why development theory matters, why we feel responsibility for the globe, what strategies we can take up to make a difference, and how to choose among the strategies on offer.

Dr. Van Rooy graduated from Trent with an Honours degree in Political Studies and Comparative Development Studies. A Rhodes Scholarship enabled her to complete a doctorate in International Relations at Oxford. After returning to Canada to work with The North-South Institute, she travelled to meet development thinkers worldwide, and wrote/edited several books on the dilemmas facing NGOs in trying to influence policymakers. Since then, she has worked at the Privy Council Office, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Canada School of Public Service, the Treasury Board Secretariat, and the newly amalgamated Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. Her talk is about evolving thinking on global change and the dilemmas we face as individuals in charting our way in that world.

This is a free event, open to the public. A reception will follow Dr. Van Rooy's talk. 

Location: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte Street,  Peterborough

For more information please contact alisonscholl@trentu.ca or visit trentu.ca/morrison

Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.