(07 12 17) KORI Strategic Planning begins today

The KO Research Institute (KORI) is beginning a two-day retreat to develop a strategic plan for the New Year… KORI has received funding to conduct several major research projects from a wide range of organizations including the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to name a few… KORI staffers will met via VC with community members and other KO departments via video conference to listen, learn and share ideas… KORI research director, Brian Walmark says video conferencing creates opportunities for dialogue that help to smash down barriers created by traditional academics in the ivory tower…