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In Pursuit of Knowledge

Designed to acquaint you with UVic faculty and their many areas of interest, this series introduces you to a variety of topics that will intrigue you even if they are outside your usual area of interest. We invite you to join us for the following sessions.

Section C01: The Canadian Truth and Reconciliation and the Politics of Truth (October 4, 2012)
Description TBA.

Section C02: The 2012 Race to the White House: US Politics and the Media (November 1, 2012)
On November 6, 2012 many in the United States will cast their vote for President, Congressional Representative, Senator, and many other political offices. However, most attention is focused on the Presidency. Will President Barack Obama win a second term or will he be unseated by a Republican candidate? The race to the White House catches our attention due to the colorful commentary and photo opportunities that pundits, the media, and regular people respond to in the legacy media and new media. The talk will also discuss the impact of legacy and new media on the election. What is a Twitter?

Section C03: Tropical Troubles: Conservation in a Crowded World (November 29, 2012)
Biodiversity decline is one of the most serious challenges confronting humanity. The tropics hold most of the world’s biodiversity and also most of its poorest citizens. Resolving the conflict between sustaining tropical livelihoods and maintaining and enhancing conservation has been the focus of Dr. Dearden’s research program for almost 30 years. In this lavishly illustrated lecture he draws upon current research activities in countries such as Tanzania, Ghana, Thailand and India to illustrate the nature of the challenge, the importance of understanding geographical context and possible solutions.

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