International Education Week Keynote: Paul Davidson '83
"When the world turns inward, Canada’s Universities reach out"
Event Details
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom Webinar - Registration required
Cost: free
Champlain College and Trent International would like to invite students, staff, and faculty of Trent and the Peterborough community to join us in conversation with this year's International Education Week (IEW) keynote speaker, Paul Davidson '83, president and CEO of Universities Canada, past executive director of World University Service of Canada (WUSC), and proud Champlain alumnus. Mr. Davidson was also the first Trent student to undertake a study abroad opportunity during his time as an undergraduate, studying at the University of Zimbabwe as part of his Trent degree.
Join us for When the world turns inward, Canada’s Universities reach out on November 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register now for this online virtual event.
Mr. Davison will offer reflections on the impact of the pandemic on international education and research. This talk will put a global perspective on the value of education and the importance of our fight for access to a university education in the face of a pandemic.
International Education Week (IEW) is a celebration of international engagement efforts and the vital impact that international experience has on preparing students for the future in a globalized world. From November 16-20, Trent University joins over 100 countries globally in celebrating international education, international students, and internationalization. Trent Study abroad website contains a full list of events that are going on at Trent for International education week.
Contact Info
Champlain College champlain@trentu.ca ; 705-748-1011 ext 7788 ; www.trentu.ca/iew-keynote