Date(s): Tuesday, October 9
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: : Abbotsford, B101

PoliTalk Roundtable Series

As the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide to his elevation as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from Sub-Saharan Africa, Kofi Annan spearheaded United Nations efforts toward the attainment of a Fairer and Peaceful World. His death on August 18, 2018 calls for an evaluation of his work as the world’s top diplomat, and a Nobel Peace Laureate.

Join UFV faculty members and Dr. Valerie Yankey-Wane from the United Nations in what promises to be a stimulating and insightful interdisciplinary conversation as they review the life and legacy of Kofi Annan.

Panelists
Dr. Valerie Yankey-Wayne (Consultant, United Nations & European Union)
Prof. Edward Akuffo
(Political Science)
Prof. Emeritus Yvon Dandurand
(Criminology)

Moderator
Prof. Robin Anderson (History)

Sponsors for this event include:
• Political Science Department
• Centre for Global Development
• College of Arts
• History Department
• Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies

For further details please contact Edward Akuffo at edward.akuffo@ufv.ca or 604-504-7441 ext. 4444