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MEDIA ADVISORY: Launch of the Security and Policy Institute of Professional Development at the University of Ottawa
OTTAWA, September 8, 2014 — The University of Ottawa invites members of the media to attend the launch of the Security and Policy Institute of Professional Development. The new institute will offer a unique professional development program for decision-makers working in the public, para-public and private sectors whose responsibilities require them to pay particular attention to national and international security issues.
The courses offered by the Institute will focus on sharing knowledge and best practices to help students take more informed decisions.
In honour of the Institute’s launch, internationally renowned intelligence expert George Friedman will present the first in a series of in-depth lectures on emerging security issues given by world-leading specialists.
Serge Blais, Director of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Ottawa, will be on hand to answer questions about this new professional development program.
WHAT: Lecture and inauguration of the new Security and Policy Institute of Professional Development
WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ballroom of the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa | Map
Information for media:
Danika Gagnon
Media Relations Officer
University of Ottawa
Office: 613-562-5800 ext 2981
Cell: 613-863-7221
