U of S College of Engineering and Diefenbaker Canada Centre present public panel discussion on the Avro Arrow

Nearly 55 years after the program was cancelled on February 20, 1959, the Avro Arrow is still a heated topic of debate and an unfailing source of controversy. Join experts from the U of S as they explore the history and technology surrounding the Avro Arrow and discuss what, if any, impacts are still felt today.

Jennifer Thoma

Avro Arrow Panel Discussion: The Myths, Controversy and Beyond

Moderated by engineering alumnus Brian Korchinski, the panellists include:

Russell Isinger, Department of Political Studies, College of Arts and Science

Rick Retzlaff, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering

Don Story,Department of Political Studies, College of Arts and Science

David Sumner, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering

Media are invited to attend and participate in the question and answer session.

This panel discussion is being presented by the Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) in conjunction with the College of Engineering and the DCC's exhibit "Touch the Sky: The Story of Avro Canada".

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Location: Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building, 101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatchewan

Time: 7 - 8:00 pm

-30-


For more information, contact:

Terresa Ann DeMong

Manager, Diefenbaker Canada Centre

University of Saskatchewan

306-966-8382

C. 306-260-9566

terresa.demong@usask.ca
Share this story