Alaska - Press Releases | US States
Offshore Oil and Gas: Is Newfoundland and Labrador Getting Its Fair Share?
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 10, 2006
The economy of Newfoundland and Labrador is among the fastest growing in Canada, mainly due to its oil and gas industry....[continue]
Brandon University welcomes acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to campus as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | September 13, 2006
Brandon University and the Brandon University Faculty of Arts are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the BU campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor...[continue]
Student & Teachers to Have New Mysteries to Solve
University of Victoria | August 23, 2006
The location of a mysterious Viking settlement, the enduring question of who really was first to strike gold in the Klondike, and the identity of a mystery man washed ashore in Acadia will be the next mysteries presented to online sleuths on Canada’s popular historical mystery website....[continue]
Human Activity Threatens Stability of Food Webs, Study Finds
University of Guelph | July 20, 2006
It’s long been known that human activity is eroding biodiversity. Now a new study by University of Guelph researchers — published today in Nature — reveals that the stability of ecological food webs is also at risk....[continue]
Memorial University professor honoured for teaching excellence
Memorial University of Newfoundland | July 17, 2006
A Memorial University of Newfoundland professor known for her passion for outdoor education and recreation has just received another top award...[continue]
Creating a Window on ‘Oceans in Motion’: Academic, Science, Engineering Experts Illuminating Sea Life Conditions, Migrations
Dalhousie University | June 26, 2006
Conference experts are available Monday June 26 for advance interviews and later through the week. Please call or email to schedule a time....[continue]
Internationally acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to spend two terms at BU as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | June 15, 2006
This fall, the Brandon University Faculty of Arts welcomes internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor. Dr. Highway will be on campus for two terms, the first during the fall of 2006, and the second during the fall of 2007....[continue]
Congratulations to the Class of 2006
University of Prince Edward Island | May 13, 2006
The University of Prince Edward Island held its 37th Convocation exercises on Saturday, May 13 in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre....[continue]
Physician and expert on treatment of cold injuries gets honorary degree
University of Manitoba | March 8, 2006
The University of Manitoba has bestowed an honorary degree upon William J. Mills, Rear Admiral (Ret.), US Navy....[continue]
Best-Selling Journalist with Ties to Prince George to Speak at UNBC
University of Northern British Columbia | March 1, 2006
Hadani Ditmars, an internationally known journalist based in Canada, will be speaking at UNBC on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day....[continue]
North to Alaska
Malaspina University College | December 22, 2005
A group of 16 students in Malaspina’s Bachelor of Arts First Nations Studies program are trying to establish a field school in Alaska by February 2006....[continue]
Scientists uncover key to sharks’ deadly success
University of Calgary | October 27, 2005
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct05/shark-research.html...[continue]
Dalhousie Management professor to conduct $540,000 international research project to study the sustainability of seafood
Dalhousie University | October 25, 2005
Professor Peter Tyedmers, Assistant Professor in the School for Resource and Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University together with co-principal investigators Ulf Sonesson (SIK- The Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology) and Astrid Scholz (Ecotrust), was awarded a $540,000US grant from the Lenfest Ocean Program at the Pew Charitable Trusts....[continue]
Mount Allison’s Saxville Quartet receives national award
Mount Allison University | October 25, 2005
The Saxville Quartet, a music ensemble made up of Mount Allison music students was recently honoured with a national award for the excellence of its performance....[continue]
Aboriginal Awareness Week Aims to Share Traditions, Build Understanding
University of Guelph | October 17, 2005
A week of activities and events, including workshops, food, a craft and book sale and a four-part staff and faculty seminar series, has been planned to celebrate Aboriginal Awareness Week at the University of Guelph Oct. 24 to 27....[continue]
G8 Legacy assisting golden eagle research in K-Country
University of Calgary | October 7, 2005
U of C scientists join volunteer eagle-watchers to determine health of the golden eagle population...[continue]
Research Institute Hosts Tourism Presentation
University of British Columbia | September 29, 2005
The Community Development Institute at UNBC is hosting a presentation on local tourism development in its fall Speakers Series....[continue]
