Annual Assembly - 2009
 On-line Registration for the 2009 WUSC Annual Assembly is now closed. Please check back in the fall to register for the 2010 WUSC Annual Assembly. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact aga@wusc.ca. WUSC will be hosting its 63rd Annual Assembly November 13 - 15, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street, Ottawa. Over 400 delegates will gather united by a common belief that education changes the world. The theme for 2009 will be Peace and Conflict: Effective Development in Fragile Places. Important Information about our 63rd Annual Assembly
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors. Please take a moment to see the list of our 2008 supporters by clicking here.
Theme
The theme for 2009 will be Peace and Conflict: Effective Development in Fragile Places. Our theme this year emerged in recognition of the fact that for over six decades WUSC has been working in fragile conflict and post-conflict areas, achieving sustainable results. National Research Forum Ottawa - Saturday, November 14th, 2009 as part of the 63rd WUSC Annual Assembly Convener Dr. W. Andy Knight
Professor of International Relations, University of Alberta
Director, Peace and Post Conflict Studies Certificate, University of Alberta
Governor, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The National Research Forum is made possible with support from a grant provided by the International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
 WUSC AwardsOpening Night Reception & Awards Ceremony – Friday, November 13th, 6 – 8 pm - Crowne Plaza Hotel Ottawa
Our 2009 Opening Night Reception & Awards Ceremony will kick-off the 63rd WUSC Annual Assembly!
Over 400 (registered) assembly participants and invited guests will gather to celebrate WUSC’s work.
Our venue this year is the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom at Lyon & Albert Streets in downtown Ottawa.
Our Awards Ceremony will include presentations for the WUSC Local Committee Award and the WUSC Alumni Award for outstanding dedication and commitment. As well, the Lewis Perinbam Award will be presented to an individual for grassroots achievements in improving life in developing countries and expanding awareness of those countries among the Canadian public.
Why Participate in the Annual Assembly?
The Annual Assembly is an excellent chance to meet WUSC alumni, friends, local committee and institutional members. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn more about current issues in international development through the Research Forum and keynote speaker. Finally, delegates will participate in developing WUSC’s mission and governance in the business meeting.
Who will I meet at the Annual Assembly?
Local Committee members from across the country attend the Annual Assembly. Each Committee can send one voting delegate and as many observers as they wish. Travel subsidies are available for Local Committee voting delegates from outside the Toronto / Ottawa / Montreal corridor. Institutional Members, universities and colleges from across Canada, can send one voting delegate and as many observers as they wish. Up to 25 alumni members can attend the Annual Assembly as official voting delegates. Assistance with travel costs is available for up to 15 of these delegates from outside the Montreal-Toronto-Ottawa corridor. As well, to be eligible for a travel subsidy, you must have made a financial contribution (minimum $25) to WUSC in the past 12 months. The deadline to apply for Alumni voting delegate status was August 14, 2009 and is now passed. Business Meeting
As part of the Annual Assembly, WUSC will hold a business meeting on Sunday November 15th 2009. The meeting will include the election of five regional representatives and the position of Treasurer. |
