A world-renowned humanitarian and political figure will present a free public lecture at Thompson Rivers University this October.

The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, currently President of the University of Winnipeg, and chair of a number of international committees on climate change, sovereignty, security and peace, will speak on the topic, Global Citizenship: Our Responsibility to Protect against Terrorism, Disaster and Calamity.

Dr. Axworthy has long been associated with problem-solving in the realm of global politics and issues. After earning his Ph.D in political science from Princeton University in 1972, Dr. Axworthy embarked on a 27-year political career that included six different federal cabinet posts, during which time he helped to establish the International Criminal Court, the Protocol on Child Soldiers, and the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines.

In recognition of his leadership in global humanitarian issues, Dr. Axworthy has received a number of prestigious awards, including a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, the North-South Institute’s Peace Award and the Order of Canada.

He is the author of Navigating a New World: Canada’s Global Future, a book that explores how we can make the world a safer, more sustainable and humane place to live.

He will speak at the university Thursday, October 13th as part of the TRU President’s Lecture Series. His talk, scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, will be held in the Grand Hall in the TRU Campus Activity Centre.

Campus and community members wishing to attend this lecture must obtain a ticket, available free of charge beginning October 3rd at the TRU campus, at bookie’s, the Cariboo Student Society desk (TRU Campus Activity Centre), or the Student Street info desk (TRU Old Main building).

For more information, please contact Bronwen Scott by phone at 250-828-5739 or email.