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CIC Nipissing: Politics at the Pub, “ Nipissing University at the United Nations: One Alumni”s Internship Experience, Summer 2015”

February 23, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

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On Tuesday February 23rd, 2016, the Nipissing Branch of the Canadian International Council (CIC) is pleased to present, Politics at the Pub, “ Nipissing University at the United Nations: One Alumni”s Internship Experience, Summer 2015” This presentation will be made by Neil Siviter, an alumni and recent graduate of the Honours Political Science Program at Nipissing University. Drawing on his 2015 summer internship at the United Nations, Neil will reflect on the UN, student internships in general, and what are advantages of this type of experience while attending universities and colleges. Students who are thinking about internships in the future are encouraged to attend. Neil’s presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

Speaker’s Biography
Neil Siviter is a recent graduate of Nipissing University’s Political Science program, and, has completed various internships with the Canadian Government, U.S. State Department, and the United Nations. At the United Nations’ New York City headquarters he worked within the Public Information division where he completed research and writing for UN publications, as well as social media materials, and a multiplicity of special events. In this experience, he also attended the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations attended by 153 Heads of State, and 4000 journalists worldwide, gaining a ground-level perspective of the organization during its most important annual event. He is currently completing graduate school applications for entry in September 2016.

Date and Time
Tuesday February 23, 2016
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Venue
Cecil’s Brewhouse & Kitchen
300 Wyld Street
North Bay, Ontario P1B 8K3

Registration
This event is free to CIC Members. For members of the general public it is $15.00 and for students $5.00. Please register with the online registration system before February 23rd, 2016. (Link below). Seating is limited.

Event Contact
John Allison | johna@nipissingu.ca | (705)474-3461

Details

Date:
February 23, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Venue