PRESS CONFERENCE, OCT 24 2008
14h00 in the foyer of McDonald Hall
The Faculty of Science Deregisters Student Marc Kelly Against His Will
On Wednesday Oct 21st, the Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa deregistered student Marc Kelly, expelling him out of the semester. An email was sent to Marc Kelly by the Vice Dean Leonard Klein that read "The Faculty of Science has been asked to deregister you [...] The message is to notify you that you are no longer registered [...]"
This is the first time in the history of the University of Ottawa that the administration has deregistered a student against his will. This is a dangerous abuse of power and potentially threatens all students. The administration must not have the power to expel students without cause.
The Department of Physics Arbitrarily Rejects His Research During Closed-Door Meetings
Faculty of Science deregistered Marc Kelly because his research was deemed unacceptable by the Department of Physics. The Department of Physics disagrees with the nature and methods of his research.
The Department of Physics twice rejected his project behind closed doors. Marc was informed of the department's rejections only through official letters that state "It is common sense that [your research] has to use physics tools and physics knowledge".
Marc was never questioned nor contacted. Marc approached the Department Chair Bela Joos to get information on the Department's decision, and the Chair closed his office door in Marc's face. The Department of Physics refuses to have a dialogue.
The Faculty of Science Obstructs Marc Kelly's Research
The Project Coordinator Dr. Peter Piercy corrupted Marc's data and sabotaged his research. Dr. Piercy sent an email message to all Physics Profs discouraging them from participating in Marc's research.
Now the Dean of the Faculty of Science Dr. Andre Lalonde is barring Marc from his research lab, by withholding the keys, preventing him from accessing his research equipment.
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THE EXPULSION OF STUDENT MARC KELLY WILL BE CHALLENGED AT THE PHYSICS DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING
Oct 24 @ 14h30
McDonald Hall Lounge
This meeting is open to the public in spirit of Vision 2010.
Come support Academic Freedom.
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For further information please contact:
Marc Kelly, Physics-Mathematics Student
Email: marckelly.uottawa@gmail.com
Tel.: (613) 562-5800 ext. 6774
Denis G. Rancourt, Research Supervisor
Email: dgr@uOttawa.ca
Tel.: (613) 562-5800 ext. 6774
Fax: (613) 562-5190
Claude Lamontagne, Research Co-Supervisor
Email: clamonta@uOttawa.ca
Tel.: (613) 562-5800 ext. 4300
Fax: (613) 562-5147
Leonard Klein, Vice Dean Academic Faculty of Science
Email: lkleine@uOttawa.ca
Tel.: (613) 562-5800 ext. 6003
Fax: (613) 562-5193
Bela Joos, Chair of the Department of Physics
Email: phychair@uOttawa.ca
Tel.: (613) 562-5800 ext. 6755
Fax: (613) 562-5190
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