CLU-in at UOIT
Research unit will support the needs of local stakeholders working towards sustainable communities
October 28, 2010
Oshawa, ON. - Members of the media are invited to join the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and its guests for the launch celebration of the University-Community Link Unit (CLU).
More details regarding the collaborative, interdisciplinary applied research CLU would like to engage in and its efforts to help build sustainable communities and cities will be shared at the event. This can provide potential community partners with information about possible collaborations and other community members with an understanding of the importance of this work.
In addition, Dr. Jean J, Schensul, a renowned medical anthropologist with decades of experience in conducting HIV prevention and other health-related research will deliver a special presentation.
Who:
Guest speaker Dr. Jean J. Schensul, a medical anthropologist;
Dr. Nawal Ammar, dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities;
Dr. Shanti Fernando, co-director, University-Community Link Unit, UOIT; and
Dr. Clemon George, co-director, University-Community Link Unit, UOIT.
When:
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
3 to 5 p.m.
Where:
General Motors Centre
99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, ON
About Ontario Tech University
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Media contact
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
289.928.0268
melissa.levy@uoit.ca
