Upcoming & Current

UPCOMING AND CURRENT

BRITISH COLUMBIA

THE UNIVERSITY INTO THE 21ST CENTURY.
An international conference on social and technological changes.
University of Victoria, May 2-5, 1984.

This conference will consider the future role and responsibilities of universities. It will have a university - wide focus and avoid the temptation to assume that established frameworks will be appropriate in the future. For further information contact Tom Lietaer, Tomorrow's Universities, University Extension Conference Office, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 1700, Victoria, B.C. V8M 2Y2. (604) 721-8475.

ONTARIO

LEARNING FOR ACTION: DEVELOPING NEW CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADA. December 8-11, 1983,
Conference Centre, Skyline Hotel, Ottawa.

This conference is sponsored by the Human Rights Coalition (Canada) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Universal Declaration. Workshops will address the full range of human rights issues, legislation and strategies. Keynote speakers of international status will discuss human rights and social change in the 1980' as part of their world view. Fee: minimal. Contact Human Rights Coalition, Ottawa University, Fauteux Hall, 57 Copernicus, Room 368, Ottawa, K1N 6N5.

FACILITATION SKILLS FOR PRACTITIONERS. Eight Tuesdays and one Saturday, January 10 - February 28, 1984. Loretto College, 70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, Ontario.

A 30 hour skill-building course designed and conducted by Dr. Margaret Denis for educators and trainers. The program will deal with collaborative learning strategies, and structured experiences. Fee $300. $50 due with registration. Contact Sandra Budden, 262 Sheldrake Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M4P 2B6 (416) 484-9339.

THE FUTURE OF WORK AND YOU - WEA
STUDY CIRCLES

The Workers Educational Association will be holding study circles using a T.V. Ontario series as a starting point for discussion. The future of work is a T.V.O. 13 part series which will be aired starting in January 1984. The WEA study circles will be held in many communities throughout Ontario. Discussion leaders will help participants understand societal change and explore skills. Tutors needed, send resumé. Employed participants $68 or less, unemployed $16 or less. Further information from WEA, 175 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 24, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P7 (416) 924-2275.

ONTARIO LITERACY CONFERENCE is in the planning stages now for May 10-12, 1984. A conference questionnaire concerning interests, participation, etc. can be obtained by writing to Literacy Conference, 513 Baker Street, London, Ontario, N6C 1Y1.