Audiology and Speech Sciences - Press Releases | Health and Medicine
Celebrating Our Children Conference Supports Parents of Children with Special Needs
Mount Saint Vincent University | November 15, 2006
Every parent wants their child to be the best they can be....[continue]
10 professors receive Early Researcher Awards
Queen's University | November 10, 2006
Ten promising young professors – working on projects ranging from how speech perception changes with aging, to new tools for assessing obesity and the growth of cartilage tissue – will receive Early Researcher Awards from the provincial government....[continue]
SMU graduate students scoop big scholarships
St. Mary's University | November 9, 2006
Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s University and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research hosted a special ceremony and reception this afternoon to recognize students who have earned scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year....[continue]
Nipissing hosting Take Back the Night March
Nipissing University | October 25, 2006
The Nipissing University Women’s Centre is holding their fourth annual Take Back the Night March on Friday, October 27....[continue]
Inaugural CBU Fall Convocation Celebration This Saturday
University College of Cape Breton | October 24, 2006
Cape Breton University will celebrate its first Fall Convocation this Saturday, October 28. The celebration takes place at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre starting at 7:00 p.m. CBU Chancellor Annette Verschuren will confer the parchments. Approximately 250 students are eligible to graduate....[continue]
UW Hagey lecturer, Seymour Hersh, to talk about U.S. policy in Middle East
University of Waterloo | October 23, 2006
Acclaimed journalist Seymour Hersh will discuss the role of the United States in the Middle East during a public lecture at the University of Waterloo next month....[continue]
LEADING HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE TO SPEAK ON HUMAN DIGNITY
University of Manitoba | October 23, 2006
Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick to speak at the Fourth Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and Justice....[continue]
Mount Saint Vincent University Celebrates Installation of its 10th President and Vice-Chancellor with the Sound of Music
Mount Saint Vincent University | October 22, 2006
Graduates and their guests joined with dignitaries and presidents from major Canadian universities to witness the installation of Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) 10th President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kathryn E. Laurin. The installation took place on Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Seton Academic Centre Auditorium....[continue]
Students learn about teamwork at first interprofessional education event
University of Toronto | October 18, 2006
A new way to look at health science education...[continue]
Introducing Media@McGill...presenting Seymour Hersh
McGill University | October 17, 2006
Reporting legend helps unveil media and communications policy centre...[continue]
Academic excellence recognized at Fall Convocation
Brock University | October 17, 2006
Brock University will recognize the recipients of the Governor General's Silver Medals at the 2006 Fall Convocation ceremony, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE CANADIAN RIVERS INSTITUTE
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 13, 2006
Officials from the University of New Brunswick Saint John joined with representatives of the federal and provincial government today to celebrate the official opening of the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI), on the UNB Saint John Campus....[continue]
UW joins Newberry Library Center for Renaissance Studies consortium
University of Waterloo | October 12, 2006
The University of Waterloo will hold a special event next week to officially announce its partnership with one of North America's leading libraries in Renaissance studies....[continue]
Office of interprofessional education to enhance interdisciplinary learning
University of Toronto | October 6, 2006
Lessons in co-operation...[continue]
Cheers to a great scholar and colleague: University hosts big retirement party for Dr. Richard Chesley
St. Mary's University | October 5, 2006
G.R. (Dick) Chesley is a professor admired by many and today the University took the time to thank him for his 17 years of service to the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's....[continue]
TRU to host political expert for free talk
Thompson Rivers University | October 2, 2006
Thompson Rivers University welcomes the public to the latest talk in the TRU President’s Lecture Series, designed to allow campus and community the opportunity to hear world-class speakers and thinkers....[continue]
UBC's 12th President Announces $8 million in Research, Teaching Funds at Installation
University of British Columbia | September 29, 2006
A $5 million research fund to honour his predecessor, a $3 million project to help researchers enhance undergraduate teaching, and the appointment of a special advisor on aboriginal affairs were today announced by Stephen Toope during his installation as the University of British Columbia’s 12th president and vice-chancellor....[continue]
SMU salutes its sports heroes
St. Mary's University | September 23, 2006
It was a sold out show and one that no one will ever forget....[continue]
SMU, IBM and RBC Set to Introduce Liberated Learning Technology to the Canadian Club
St. Mary's University | September 22, 2006
Saint Mary’s University (SMU), IBM, and the RBC Financial Group will be playing a unique role at the Canadian Club in Toronto, Ontario on Monday, September 25, 2006....[continue]
Oh What a Night: SMU Alumni Dinner a Huge Success
St. Mary's University | September 22, 2006
Last evening, the University hosted its annual alumni dinner at the Halifax Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, and the event was a resounding success....[continue]
UW president shares vision of Waterloo Region as knowledge capital by 2010
University of Waterloo | September 21, 2006
David Johnston, president of the University of Waterloo, today outlined 10 goals to make Waterloo Region Canada’s knowledge capital by 2010 and invited the community to develop the next 10....[continue]
Celebration lauds Kamloops program grads
Simon Fraser University | September 14, 2006
Elders from two First Nations will honor the accomplishments of SFU student Joyce Thevarge during the annual convocation ceremony at Simon Fraser University Kamloops, in partnership with the Kamloops Indian Band, on Friday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m....[continue]
Thinkers Gather at Mount Saint Vincent University for Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association Conference
Mount Saint Vincent University | September 14, 2006
Political scientists examine, influence, inform and ultimately help shape the government public policy that affects our day-to-day lives....[continue]
Science/engineering researchers receive $23.4 million
Queen's University | September 13, 2006
Professors and students at Queen's University doing research ranging from speech perception and "spintronics" to how we age, less stressful MRI scanners, preserving modern works of art, and preventng injuries at work will receive a total of $23.4 million from Science and Engineering Research Canada (NSERC)....[continue]
David Miller, Laurel Broten and June Callwood to pitch in at Outreach 2006
University of Toronto | September 6, 2006
Dignitaries to join U of T community in support of civic engagement and public service...[continue]
Breaking the mould
McMaster University | August 30, 2006
Humanities professor helps redefine undergraduate research models...[continue]
It's time to liberate the universe
St. Mary's University | August 29, 2006
Saint Mary’s University, the host institution for the Liberated Learning Consortium, has recently launched a new a project called Universal Liberated Learning....[continue]
Dr. Richard Homburg, you’ve made a world of difference in our lives
St. Mary's University | August 23, 2006
Saint Mary’s University took the time today to thank Dr. Richard Homburg for establishing the Homburg International Mobility Awards....[continue]
Researchers target Down syndrome progress
Simon Fraser University | August 21, 2006
SFU researchers working to improve the quality of life for those with Down syndrome (DS) will join international experts for the 9th World Down Syndrome Congress in Vancouver, Aug. 22-26. The meetings will focus on progress being made in DS research....[continue]
Kids need more time than adults give them, study finds
McMaster University | August 8, 2006
Further proof that children require more time comes via a study to be published today in Developmental Science asserting that the fast pace expected by adults - both parents and educators - can be beyond children's perceptual abilities....[continue]
What next? Finding the job that fits
McMaster University | July 14, 2006
Career Services aims to develop alumni job search skills...[continue]
Malaspina University-College announces new naming initiative
Malaspina University College | July 5, 2006
Corporations, businesses and individuals can purchase a piece of Malaspina University-College’s $9 million Faculty of Management Centre and name it for themselves thanks to a new initiative....[continue]
French contest crowns provincial champions
McMaster University | June 28, 2006
On June 24, over 150 people gathered to celebrate the achievements of grades 7 to 12 students from all over Ontario who had recently competed in McMaster's second annual Concours de Français (French contest)....[continue]
Eric Nagler headlines as 'green' Canada Day celebrated at UW
University of Waterloo | June 28, 2006
Renowned children's entertainer Eric Nagler will be one of the main attractions at the 22nd annual Canada Day celebrations on Saturday (July 1) staged by the University of Waterloo at Columbia Lake....[continue]
Recognition for a job more than well done
McMaster University | June 26, 2006
MUFA Faculty/Librarian Awards for Outstanding Service granted...[continue]
Environment is focus as Canada Day celebrated at UW
University of Waterloo | June 19, 2006
What's red and white and green all over? Canada Day at the University of Waterloo....[continue]
Two Trent University Professors Receive Prestigious 3M Teaching Fellowships
Trent University | June 15, 2006
Dr. Deborah Berrill, director of Trent's School of Education and Professional Learning, and Dr. Susan Wurtele, a Trent geography professor, have both been awarded prestigious 3M Teaching Fellowships, in recognition of their excellence in teaching and educational leadership at the national level....[continue]
UW's spring convocation awards student degrees, honorary degrees
University of Waterloo | June 12, 2006
The University of Waterloo will graduate nearly 4,000 students and award 11 honorary degrees during spring convocation to be held on campus from Wednesday through Saturday (June 14-17)....[continue]
Ms. Smith goes to Ottawa
University of Toronto | June 12, 2006
UTSC student Laura Smith to spend 10 months as parliamentary intern...[continue]
Concordia University’s Institute in Management and Community Development presents its summer program: Actions of Hope and Resistance
Concordia University | June 9, 2006
Concordia University’s Institute of Management and Community Development will present its 14th annual summer program, Actions of Hope and Resistance, at the Loyola Campus (7141 Sherbrooke St. West.)...[continue]
