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Five inducted into Community of Distinction
McMaster University | November 10, 2006
A champion of problem-based learning, a leader who shaped health care research, a facilitator of the new health sciences centre, a scientist of population health, and a nursing professor who took McMaster's multi-professional team-building approach abroad are being honoured by McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences....[continue]
2006 E-Gré winner to perform at Mount Allison, Oct. 28
Mount Allison University | October 26, 2006
On Saturday, October 28, Mount Allison University’s music department will host a recital by cellist David Eggert, winner of the 2006 Eckhardt Gramatté National Music Competition, and pianist Walter Delahunt. The concert will take place in Brunton Auditorium and will begin at 8 p.m....[continue]
Conference examines global nursing shortage
McMaster University | October 25, 2006
With an unprecedented shortage of nurses expected in the future, health human resource planning is critical. The questions include the reasons few internationally trained nurses and new graduates are being hired full-time, how nurses may be encouraged to remain in the workforce and how to ensure there are enough nurses in emergencies....[continue]
International conference on bullying addresses understanding and learning
Queen's University | May 18, 2006
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will serve as the official patron of a new national network to address problems of childhood bullying....[continue]
Study shows drug blocks breast cancer migration to bone
University of Toronto | March 29, 2006
Therapy could help prevent metastasis or reduce debilitating pain for cancer patients...[continue]
Internationally acclaimed French pianist Pierre Réach presents Beethoven program for BU pro series
Brandon University | February 27, 2006
After a season of varied offerings, the pro series comes to a close on Tuesday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. with an all-Beethoven recital featuring French pianist Pierre Réach....[continue]
Mainstage Dance ‘06: Annual showcase of new dance creations returns
University of Calgary | February 14, 2006
The University of Calgary Program of Dance presents its annual tradition of new choreographic creations from Thursday, March 16 through Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 8 pm in the University Theatre....[continue]
New Orleans pianist will perform in hurricane benefit concert
Wilfrid Laurier University | December 5, 2005
A Soviet-born pianist and composer who lost her home to Hurricane Katrina will perform in a benefit concert and teach a masterclass at Wilfrid Laurier University....[continue]
New Writers for a New Europe
Concordia University | November 16, 2005
As part of the Salon du livre de Montréal, Concordia University is organizing, in partnership with the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec a round table titled New Writers for a New Europe....[continue]
Biographies of the authors
Concordia University | November 16, 2005
Mercedes Abad, born in Barcelona in 1961, pursued studies in communications at the Univesidad Autónoma in her native city....[continue]
Yoko Hirota and piano music of Arnold Schoenberg to be featured in 5-Penny New Music Concerts
Laurentian University of Sudbury | November 9, 2005
This year marks the third season of the 5-Penny New Music Concerts....[continue]
Niagara winemaker selected for Brock Distinguished Alumni Award
Brock University | November 1, 2005
Dr. Karl Kaiser, one of Canada's pre-eminent winemakers who introduced icewine to oenophiles around the globe, is the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually by the Brock University Alumni Association....[continue]
UW research leads to medical breakthrough at identifying bacteria and treating infections
University of Waterloo | October 21, 2005
Pioneering work by University of Waterloo Chemistry Prof. Susan Mikkelsen and former PhD student Peter Ertl has the potential to radically improve the response time of identifying and treating infectious disease....[continue]
WORLD PREMIERE OF INSTALLATION BY RENOWNED AMERICAN MEDIA ARTIST TRANSFORMS GALLERY ONE ONE ONE
University of Manitoba | October 12, 2005
New work by Vibeke Sorensen brought to life with assistance from the Rockefeller Foundation, Intel Corporation and U of M....[continue]
Niagara winemaker selected for Brock Distinguished Alumni Award
Brock University | October 11, 2005
Dr. Karl Kaiser, one of Canada's pre-eminent winemakers who introduced icewine to oenophiles around the globe, is the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually by the Brock University Alumni Association....[continue]
UNB SPONSORING INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE WORKSHOP IN ALBERTA
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 5, 2005
The Second Language Education Centre (SLEC) at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is co-hosting a national language workshop....[continue]
New Orleans pianist to perform in rescheduled hurricane concert
Wilfrid Laurier University | February 3, 2005
Wilfrid Laurier University has rescheduled a cancelled benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina....[continue]
Hard sledding: Rookie bobsledder may push her way to Olympic podium
University of Toronto | January 31, 2005
Graduate student bound for Turin, Italy...[continue]
