Longueuil, Quebec, February 27, 2007 โ€“ Media representatives are invited to the announcement of the winner of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the McGill University Mission STS-118 patch contest on March 2 at 10 a.m. CSA Astronaut Dave Williams will announce the winning student and unveil the patch which he will wear during the mission set for launch on June 28, 2007.

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Friday, March 2, 2007

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10:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks

10:08 a.m. Comments by Astronaut Williams

10:16 a.m. Unveiling of the patch (photo-opp)

10:17 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Comments by winning student

10:22 a.m. Comments by McGill Provost

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. End. Scrum or one-on-one interviews.

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  • Dave Williams โ€“ CSA Astronaut
  • Anthony C. Masi โ€“ Provost, McGill University
  • Winning student, Faculty of Engineering student, McGill University

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McGill University
Lorne Trottier Building โ€“ Mezzannine
3630 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B2

You will find the patch and the winnerโ€™s bio on our websiteย www.space.gc.ca at the end of the event.