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"Public Awareness Week on Achieving Universal Public Education"

On Tuesday and Thursday, several NGOs will also be on campus informing students of the specific ways they can help increase access to education in Africa. A book drive to benefit Africa will take place all week. As part of the project, the International Education Office will display materials all over the campus and construct a website containing information on the need for universal primary education in sub-Saharan Africa.

Vanier students will find out how they can become involved in the global problem of universal access to primary education and be able volunteer to travel to Africa next summer to teach in rural areas of Malawi and study the problem first-hand.

Location:
Vanier College Auditorium.
821 avenue Sainte-Croix
Saint-Laurent, QC H4L 3X6.

Contact:
Marguerite Corriveau
E-mail: marguerite.corriveau@vaniercollege.qc.ca
www.vaniercollege.qc.ca

"Meet the Net Generation: Using the Web for Social Change"

TakingITGlobal is an international organization, led by youth and empowered by technology. Mai Ngo, of TakingITGlobal, will speak about how young people are using technology today to become inspired, informed, and involved citizens in Canadian society.

A live online chat with youth across Canada (entitled Youth Speak democracy) will take place in conjunction with RadioNoon, as an example of how dialogue can be ignited using the internet. Also, young leaders from around the world will be called in to share their thoughts on the power of technology as a tool for change. So don't miss out on this interactive event that will bring you the voices of youth from Canada and abroad.

When: Monday, October 27, during RadioNoon. Listen here.

Contact:
Kimia Ghomeshi
E-mail: kimia@takingitglobal.org
www.takingitglobal.org/