Athabasca - Press Releases | Canadian Cities
Laurier researchers assemble holistic picture of history and future of climate change
Wilfrid Laurier University | November 15, 2006
Award-winning Laurier researchers are looking at Canada’s northern ecosystems from both a human and natural science approach – providing a holistic picture of the history and the future of climate change....[continue]
Joy Romero Named Chair of Athabasca University Governing Council
Athabasca University | October 13, 2006
Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard announced yesterday that Joy Romero, P. Eng., will be the next Chair of the Athabasca University Governing Council....[continue]
Three AU Master’s Students Win SSHRC Scholarships
Athabasca University | September 22, 2006
Three Athabasca University master’s students have been awarded 2006 scholarships by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada....[continue]
University issues call for Urban Campus building partner
University of Calgary | September 14, 2006
The University of Calgary will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this month for a building partner for the $235M downtown Urban Campus, President Harvey Weingarten said today in his annual Report to Community....[continue]
Age no barrier to university degrees or career change at Malaspina
Malaspina University College | August 18, 2006
You’re never too old to hit the books....[continue]
SSHRC grant awarded to Athabasca University for PM study
Athabasca University | June 27, 2006
Dr. Kam Jugdev, Associate Professor of Project Management and Strategy at Athabasca University’s Centre for Innovative Management, has been awarded a three-year Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) grant for a study entitled, "Project Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage."...[continue]
Canada Research Chair in distance education renewed at Athabasca
Athabasca University | June 22, 2006
Award to be presented at AU Convocation...[continue]
New Award Recognizes Exemplary Service
Athabasca University | June 5, 2006
Athabasca University has announced the first inductees into its newly inaugurated Order of Athabasca University, an award recognizing exemplary service to the University or society....[continue]
New Award Recognizes Exemplary Service
Athabasca University | June 5, 2006
Athabasca University has announced the first inductees into its newly inaugurated Order of Athabasca University, an award recognizing exemplary service to the University or society....[continue]
Lakehead U’s 42nd Convocation Saturday, May 27
Lakehead University | May 25, 2006
Approximately 2,000 students will be graduating from Lakehead University for the 2005-2006 academic year....[continue]
Lakehead U’s 42nd Convocation Saturday, May 27
Lakehead University | May 25, 2006
Approximately 2,000 students will be graduating from Lakehead University for the 2005-2006 academic year....[continue]
Homulos to be honoured for bringing Canadian culture online
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A man who has spent his career bringing people and resources together on the Internet will be one of the honorary degree recipients at Athabasca University’s Convocation on Saturday, June 10, 2006....[continue]
Astronaut Garneau to receive honorary degree
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A Canadian pioneer of outer space will be one of the honorary degree recipients at Athabasca University’s 2006 Convocation....[continue]
Astronaut Garneau to receive honorary degree
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A Canadian pioneer of outer space will be one of the honorary degree recipients at Athabasca University’s 2006 Convocation....[continue]
First Nations educator to be honoured at Athabasca University
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A woman who has spent her life building communities of cultural knowledge will be honoured at Athabasca University’s 2006 Convocation....[continue]
First Nations educator to be honoured at Athabasca University
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A woman who has spent her life building communities of cultural knowledge will be honoured at Athabasca University’s 2006 Convocation....[continue]
Homulos to be honoured for bringing Canadian culture online
Athabasca University | May 23, 2006
A man who has spent his career bringing people and resources together on the Internet will be one of the honorary degree recipients at Athabasca University’s Convocation on Saturday, June 10, 2006....[continue]
Maria Campbell receives Distinguished Canadian Award
University of Regina | May 16, 2006
Playwright, novelist, and elder Maria Campbell is the recipient of the 22nd Annual Distinguished Canadian Award, presented by the Seniors University Group and the Seniors Education Centre of the University of Regina....[continue]
President Harvey Weingarten speaks at Calgary Chamber of Commerce on University of the Future
University of Calgary | May 9, 2006
In1966, after almost 100 years of community advocacy, an autonomous university opened in the northwest quadrant of the city of Calgary....[continue]
The Other Home City
Augustana University College | April 27, 2006
Approximately three hundred people attended the Augustana Faculty first annual Spring Soiree on Wednesday evening....[continue]
Athabasca University in British Columbia
Athabasca University | April 20, 2006
A New Public University for BC...[continue]
New U of C digital library will link Albertans to global knowledge
University of Calgary | March 31, 2006
As the University of Calgary celebrates its 40th anniversary, work begins on a new, leading-edge facility that will position the university as a national leader in digitized library resources....[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]
Laurentians Denis Mayer to lead Canadian Virtual University
Laurentian University of Sudbury | October 4, 2005
Mr. Denis Mayer, Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs at Laurentian University, was named the new President and Chair of the Board of Directors of Canadian Virtual University-Université virtuelle canadienne (CVU-UVC). He replaces founding president Dr. Dominique Abrioux, also former President of Athabasca University....[continue]
