6:59pm

UWO
UC
Conron Hall


the place is almost at capacity... let's say 186 and counting.
students, professors, activists, USC members (including president fab dolan), concerned community folk, artists, etc. are here
A channel is here

paul davenport, presisdent of UWO is getting ready to speak

bonnie mclaughlin is opening things-- speaking on behalf of the women's caucus who is hosting the event. she's saying this forum is :

1. to share some of the ways we've been affected
2. act as community with diverse voices to come up with ideas to move forward with-- w working and playing environment respectful of everyone and safe
3. she's explaining the ground rules for the talk
4. her assurances: this will remain a constructive dialogue in keeping with Ontario Human Rights Code and UWO's codes.
5. synopsis from this meeting will be posted on women's caucus website
6. there is a police presence here
7. a space is provided to debrief the meeting with trauma counsellors on site
8. this has not been organized to target men

paul davenport will speak first...