CONFÉRENCE | PUBLIC LECTURE by Carlos Perez - What is Che?

CONFÉRENCE | PUBLIC LECTURE

The School of Political Studies, Territorio Libre and the Salvadorian Canadian Association of Ottawa

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Conference and Discussion

What is Che?

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Demarais Hall (DMS), room 1110

55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa

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Invited speaker: Carlos Perez, Poet / Activist

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This public lecture will be presented in English.  Translation to French will be available.  A short documentary may be presented to facilitate the discussion.
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June 14, 2010 marked the 82th birth anniversary of one of the most controversial figures in contemporary history, Ernesto Guevara, better known as Che.  His image has become ubiquitous, but the true meaning behind the icon remains unknown to most.  To his detractors, at best Che represents the non-pacific way to confront oppression and change the world order.  To others, Che is a revolutionary symbol, an inspirational example of internationalist solidarity and the epitome of the “new human”, the selfless individual of the XXI century he envisioned as the agent of genuine change.  What is the true Che?  Are Che’s deeds and vision relevant to contemporary efforts to build a new society?  This panel invites you to debate these and other important related topics.

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This public lecture is free and open to the public. It is not required to register. For further information, please contact massicot@uottawa.ca   Parking is available on campus.