Event Chronology
Several Universities have hosted the event twice or more. A tip of the hat goes out to these institutions.
- York University (2005, 2009)
- Carleton University (1996, 2008)
- McMaster University (1990, 2004)
- University of Toronto (1991, 2003)
- Windsor University (1981, 1992 and 2001)
- University of British Columbia (1980, 2000, 2010)
- McGill University (1984, 1999)
- University of Alberta (1987, 1997)
- University of Western Ontario (1986, 1994)
- University of Saskatchewan (1981, 1993)
| Year | Host | Guest Speaker | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | University of British Columbia | Opera 101 | City Tavern Club Washington, DC |
| 2009 | York University (view archived event) | Dr. Rob Bowman Grammy Award Recipient & Professor of Ethnomusicology at York University |
Hyatt Arlington Arlington, Virginia |
| 2008 | Carleton University (view archived event) | Edward Greenspon Editor-in-Chief, Globe and Mail |
National Press Club |
| 2007 | All-Canada University Association Executive Board | Deepak Malhotra (Welcome) Event Coordinator |
Smokey Glen Farm Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| 2006 | Bishop's University | Joe Clark 16th Prime Minister of Canada |
Hyatt Arlington Arlington, Virginia |
| 2005 | York University | Dr. Lorna R. Marsden (Welcome) President and Vice-Chancellor, York University and Barbara Budd Co-Host, "As it Happens", CBC Radio One |
Hyatt Arlington Arlington, Virginia |
| 2004 | McMaster University | Dr. Peter George (Special Guest) President and Vice-Chancellor, McMaster University and Dr. Sandra F. Witelson |
Hyatt Regency Bethesda Bethesda, Maryland |
| 2003 | University of Toronto | Dr. Robert J. Birgeneau President, University of Toronto |
National Press Club Washington, DC |
| 2002 | St. Mary's University | Dr. J. Colin Dodds President, St. Mary's University and Terry Kelly (Guest Performer) |
Canadian Embassy Washington, DC |
| 2001 | Windsor University | Dr. Paul Cassano Senior Vice President, Windsor University and Dr. Ross Paul President, Windsor University and David Broadfoot (Guest Performer) |
Fort McNair Officers Club Washington, DC |
| 2000 | University of British Columbia | Dr. Martha Piper President, University of British Columbia |
National Press Club Washington, DC |
| 1999 | McGill University | Dr. Bernard Shapiro Principal of McGill and Dr. Peter Brown Director , McGill School of the Environment |
Canadian Embassy Washington, DC |
| 1998 | Acadia University | Paula Cook Provost, Acadia University and Amanda Coolidge Student |
Phillip's Flagship Restaurant Washington, DC |
| 1997 | University of Alberta | Dr. Allan Tupper Associate Vice-President, Government Relations, University of Alberta |
Smokey Glen Farm Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| 1996 | Carleton University | Dr. Robin H. Farquhar President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University |
Canadian Embassy Washington, DC |
| 1995 | Queen's University | Dr. William C. Leggett (Special Guest) Principal and Vice Chancellor, Queen's University and Jeffrey Simpson Globe and Mail National Political Affairs Correspondent |
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| 1994 | University of Western Ontario | Dr. George Pedersen President, University of Western Ontario |
Holiday Inn Bethesda, Maryland |
| 1993 | University of Saskatchewan | Dr. George Ivany President, University of Saskatchewan |
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel Arlington, Virginia |
| 1992 | Windsor University | Dr. Ronald W. Ianni President, Windsor University |
Canadian Embassy Washington, DC |
| 1991 | University of Toronto | Robert Prichard President, University of Toronto |
Bethesda Naval Officers Club Maryland |
| 1990 | McMaster University | Dr. Alvin Lee President, McMaster University |
Quality Hotel/Capitol Hill Washington, DC |
| 1989 | University of Manitoba | Dr. Arnold Naimark President, University of Manitoba |
Sheraton Inn Silver Spring, Maryland |
| 1988 | Acadia University | Dr. James R.C. Perkin President, Acadia University |
Sheraton Inn Silver Spring, Maryland |
| 1987 | University of Alberta | Dr. Peter Meekson Vice-President, University of Alberta |
Bethesda Naval Officers Club Maryland |
| 1986 | University of Western Ontario | Dr. Georgw Pedersen President, University of Western Ontario |
Marriott Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| 1985 | St. Francis Xavier University | Danny Petrie television and movie director, and St. Francis Xavier University alumnus |
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| 1984 | McGill University | Dr. William Feindel Director, Montreal Neurological Institute |
Manor Country Club Rockville, Maryland |
| 1983 | Guelph University | Dr. Donald F. Forster President, Guelph University |
Manor Country Club Rockville, Maryland |
| 1982 | University of Saskatchewan | Dr. Bruce Schnell Dean of Pharmacy and Vice President-Elect, University of Saskatchewan |
Manor Country Club Rockville, Maryland |
| 1981 | Windsor University | Dr. Mervyn Franklin President, Windsor University |
Manor Country Club Rockville, Maryland |
| 1980 | University of British Columbia | Dr. Douglas T. Kenny President, University of British Columbia |
Lakewood Country Club Rockville, Maryland |
| 1979 | Dalhousie University | Dr. Henry Hicks President, Dalhousie University and Canadian Senator |
Indian Springs Country Club Silver Spring, Maryland |
| 1978 | University of Toronto and McGill University regional alumni branches | George M. Elliott Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Canadian Embassy |
Indian Springs Country Club Silver Spring, Maryland |
| 1977 | University of Toronto and McGill University regional alumni branches | Jake Warren Canadian Ambassador |
Indian Springs Country Club Silver Spring, Maryland |
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