“A Day with Levinas: Exploring Levinas’ Impact and Contribution to the 21st Century”

Presented by The Graduate Students of the Department of Theological Studies of Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

In collaboration with The Lonergan Centre for Ethical Reflection:

With Graduate Students from the Departments of Philosophy, Religion and Theological Studies 1p.m. to 5p.m. (all are welcome)

Keynote Address:
Keeping Levinas’ Thought Alive:
An Introduction to Emmanuel Levinas

by Dr. Bettina G. Bergo, Professor, Université de Montréal

7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (a public lecture)
(Followed by wine and cheese reception.)

1 p.m. Opening welcome & Background to this event, Dennis Lawrence
1.15 – 3.00 Student Forum , Moderator: Brian McDonough, Presenters: Barbara Cox, Kevin McCain, Jean Paul Zukauskas, Dennis Lawrence
3.00 – 3.20 Coffee Break
3.20 – 4.00 Address, Dr. Christine Jamieson
4.00 – 4.45 Emmanuel Levinas interviewed on TV Netherlands , DVD

Dinner Break

7.00 Introduction of Dr. Bettina Bergo , Dr. Christine Jamieson. Keynote Address: “Keeping Levinas’ Thought Alive: An Introduction to Emmanuel Levinas”, Dr. Bettina Bergo. Moderation of questions & discussion, Dennis Lawrence
8.30 Wine/cheese/cake & toast, Toast: Dr. Pamela Bright (Chair)
9.30 Conclusion

Venues:
Thursday, March 2, 2006
Samuel Bronfman Building
1590 Dr. Penfield (corner Cotes-des-Neiges)
Montréal, Québec, Canada
bus 165
metro Guy-Concordia