SCANS Memorial Lectures
Memorial Lecture Series
Originally named Special Lectures, the series was renamed in 2012 to honour the late Dr. Ken Rozee, an outstanding microbiologist, a noted university professor, historian, mentor, and friend, widely recognized for his contributions to research and teaching. A former president of SCANS, Ken was always interested in sharing his science, his love of history and his other interests with students young and old.
Memorial Lectures are SCANS way of honouring recently-deceased SCANS members.
NOTE:
- Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
- There is no charge for the lectures, but freewill donations are gratefully accepted. A donation box is available. Proceeds are used to fund future Memorial Lectures.
- Please do NOT wear scents to lectures: some SCANS members have allergies.
- CANCELLATIONS: If a Memorial Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, Cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.
Fall 2016:
Memorial Lecture - “Law & Contemporary Conflicts: Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, ISIS"
by William FenrickThursday, October 13, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Captain William Spry Community Centre, 16 Sussex St, Halifax
What is the law in contemporary conflicts? How is it developed? How is it applied?
William Fenrick is an international lawyer and author with expertise in International Law. He has written law review articles and chapters of books and has been on the editorial boards of legal journals. For ten years, he served as Senior Legal Adviser, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia – part of his extensive practical experience with the law of conflict. He taught at Dalhousie University Law School for six years and served as an expert in international working groups clarifying the law as it applies to contemporary conflict. He will share some of that experience and knowledge with us at this lecture.
Memorial Lecture - “The Inside Story of the Only Black Battalion in the Canadian Army"
by George BordenThursday, November 3, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Captain William Spry Community Centre, 16 Sussex St, Halifax
The Number 2 Construction Battalion is the only black battalion in Canadian military history. African Nova Scotians were rejected for service early in the war, but then, enlistment dropped off, About six hundred black Canadians were admitted to serve as the Number 2, a labour battalion formed in 1916, with headquarters in Pictou and men from black communities across the country.
George Borden will tell us the story – the social background, the volunteers, theatre of war, repatriation and the social stagnation that form the story of black Canadians’ struggle to fight the war. A retired captain, George is the battalion’s historian.
NOTE:
· Memorial Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
· Freewill donations are gratefully accepted. Suggested donation: $5. A donation box will be available. Proceeds will be used to support future Memorial Lectures.
· Please do NOT wear scents to lectures because some SCANS Members have allergies.
CONTACTS:
Web: www.theSCANS.ca
E-mail: info @ theSCANS.ca
Halifax office: 902-444-7588
CANCELLATIONS: If a Memorial Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, Cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.
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