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Contact: Chuck Hart, Center for Canadian-American Studies, (360) 650-3728, chuck.hart@wwu.edu

BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University’s Center for Canadian-American Studies, in participation with multiple on-campus offices and departments, presents Canada Week through Feb. 12.

The week will bring Canadian culture, politics and history to Western’s campus through lectures and artistic expression. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Noon-1 p.m..: “Tracing the Acadian Borders,” public lecture, Christina Keppie, WWU assistant professor of Modern and Classical Languages; sponsored by the WWU Center for International Studies. College Hall 131.

 7-8 p.m.: “The Legacy of the Olympic Games: Vancouver 2010,” public lecture, Ralph Vernacchia, WWU professor of Physical Education, Health and Recreation and director of the Center for Performance Excellence. Arntzen Hall 100.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.: “Peering Over the Backyard Fence: Observing the U.S. from Canada,” public lecture, Barbara Yaffe, The Vancouver Sun. Fraser 4.

Thursday, Feb. 11

10-11:50 a.m.: “Canada: A Historical Survey,” part of the Canada in the Curriculum lecture series, Stephen Blank, Ross Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations. Old Main 482.

2-3:50 p.m.: “Environmental Management Seminar,” part of the Canada in the Curriculum lecture series, Stephen Blank, Ross Professor of Canada-U.S. Business and Economic Relations. Environmental Studies 413.

7-9 p.m.: “A Taste of Canada” open house. Come enjoy poutine, crepes and other Canadian favorites; sponsored by Club Canada. Canada House.

Friday, Feb. 12

5:30-10 p.m.: “Vancouver 2010 opening Ceremony, live on CTV. Watch the Winter Olympic Games begin live and on a projection screen at WWU. Food and beverages provided. Viking Union 565.

For more information on Canada Week, please contact Chuck Hart at (360) 650-3728 or chuck.hart@wwu.edu.

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