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Special Lecture by Michael Ignatieff

Sherbrooke QC - 13 August, 2009

The Eastern Townships Research Centre (ETRC) and Bishop’s University cordially invites you to attend a special lecture scheduled for August 21, 2009 . This event, to be held in Centennial Theatre between 1pm and 2:30pm , will feature Michael Ignatieff, Ph.D.

Dr. Ignatieff is a prominent Canadian author,  journalist, academic, and politician.  He  was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Lakeshore in  2006.  He currently serves as the leader  of the Liberal Party of Canada.  Dr.  Ignatieff is also the winner of the Canadian Governor General’s Award (1988)  and the British Royal Society of Literature Heinemann Prize.

The lecture will be two-fold. The first part of the lecture will focus on the content of Dr. Ignatieff’s book, The Russian Album (1987). This acclaimed work explores the importance of memory and obligation to ancestry through the context of Ignatieff’s own family history. He traces his family’s plight in 19th century Russia and their subsequent exile to the Eastern Townships. Dr. Ignatieff will speak about his roots in the Eastern Townships and the significant impact that this region has had on his life. The second half of the afternoon’s lecture will include Dr. Ignatieff’s thoughts on his Canadian heritage as are featured in his recent work, True Patriot Love (2009).

The lecture will be given primarily in English, although questions in French will be welcomed during the question-answer period. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet and greet Dr. Ignatieff at the conclusion of his lecture during a small reception. The event is free of charge and all are welcome. More information can be obtained by contacting us at 819-822-9600 ext. 2647 or by email at etrc@ubishops.ca .

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