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Outstanding alumni honoured at Convocation
McMaster University | November 17, 2006
Three alumni and two future alumni will be honoured for their outstanding achievements at the fall Convocation held today....[continue]
Muhammad Yunus: Together we can put an end to poverty throughout the world
St. Mary's University | November 15, 2006
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Leadership Mount Allison’s Speaker Series welcomes Linda Duncan, Nov. 7
Mount Allison University | November 6, 2006
On Tuesday, November 7 Mount Allison University will welcome Linda Duncan as the third speaker in Leadership Mount Allison’s 2006 Certificate Program Speaker Series. Duncan will speak at 7 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium and everyone is welcome to attend....[continue]
2006 Nobel Prize Winner to Speak at SMU: Muhammad Yunus expected to draw big audience
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is a recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, will conduct a lecture at Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
Three Santamarians will be saluted at Saint Mary’s Fall Convocation
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
Saint Mary’s University will be paying tribute to three of its own at this year’s Fall Convocation....[continue]
2006 Distinguished Visitor combats violence against women
University of Windsor | October 11, 2006
The University of Windsor’s Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program has selected feminist author, activist and visionary Lee Lakeman as its 2006 Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies....[continue]
XVI International AIDS Conference: McGill delivers
McGill University | August 9, 2006
McGill University's dedicated AIDS researchers and specialists are proud to be attending and presenting at the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Aug. 13-18. Led by Conference Co-Chair and Director of the McGill AIDS Centre Dr. Mark Wainberg, McGill researchers will present findings on a range of issues crucial to the fight against AIDS, from progress toward a vaccine to the African orphans crisis....[continue]
Renowned Memorial University engineering researcher first Canadian to receive international award
Memorial University of Newfoundland | July 26, 2006
Dr. Aziz Rahman of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has been selected as the 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Richard H. Kaufmann Award recipient from the IEEE for his "contributions to analysis, design, and development of Interior Permanent Magnet Motor drives."...[continue]
Ben Heppner and Michael Schull speak at Queen's
Queen's University | May 25, 2006
Renowned community-based care developer Michael Schull and world-class tenor Ben Heppner and will speak at Queen's convocation ceremonies on May 26th at Jock Harty arena....[continue]
Ben Heppner and Michael Schull speak at Queen's
Queen's University | May 25, 2006
Renowned community-based care developer Michael Schull and world-class tenor Ben Heppner and will speak at Queen's convocation ceremonies on May 26th at Jock Harty arena....[continue]
CBU Convocation 2006: More than 700 To Graduate
University College of Cape Breton | May 10, 2006
Convocation 2006 is well underway with a bevy of graduate activities that will culminate later this week....[continue]
Bob Rae, Ben Heppner and William Hutt among Queen’s honorary degree recipients
Queen's University | May 2, 2006
A former premier, the world’s greatest tenor and a Shakespearian star are among Queen’s University’s newest graduates....[continue]
CBU Marketing Students Take Skills and Energy to the Community
University College of Cape Breton | April 11, 2006
Six community groups and organizations are benefiting from the enthusiasm and expertise of a Marketing Strategy Class at Cape Breton University....[continue]
Marie-Cleménce Paes to attend Sackville screening of her film Mahaleo, April 3
Mount Allison University | March 31, 2006
Marie-Clémence Paes will be at Mount Allison University on Monday, April 3 to attend a screening and discussion of her film Mahaleo....[continue]
Toronto poverty is highly racialized: York University census study
York University | March 9, 2006
Poverty in Toronto is highly racialized, and the economic gap between members of European and non-European ethno-racial groups has been increasing over the last 30 years, a new study reveals....[continue]
Ethnicity and obesity linked to diabetes during pregnancy
University of Toronto | February 22, 2006
Asian and South Asian women should enter pregnancy at an ideal weight to avoid complications...[continue]
CBU Students from Bangladesh Hosting Awareness…
University College of Cape Breton | February 17, 2006
A group of international CBU students from Bangladesh are hosting an awareness event and dinner on Tuesday, February 21 in recognition of "International Mother Language Day"; a day marked to bring attention to the world’s nearly 6,000 languages....[continue]
Faculty members honoured with international awards
University of Calgary | December 1, 2005
The fifth annual University of Calgary Internationalization Achievement Awards (UCIAA) were handed out at the Rozsa Centre on November 30....[continue]
DEDICATED STAFF RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY
University of Manitoba | November 23, 2005
Twenty-one staff members of the University of Manitoba have been recognized for their outstanding community involvement through Outreach Awards which will be presented tonight at a special reception....[continue]
UBC Researcher Seeks Solution to Largest Mass Poisoning in History
University of British Columbia | October 21, 2005
A UBC geological engineer is looking for ways to alleviate daily arsenic poisoning of up to 80 million people in Bangladesh and India....[continue]
Renowned Physicist Dr. Lawrence Krauss to speak at Mount A, Sept. 12
Mount Allison University | September 2, 2005
The Mount Allison physics department is starting the school year off and marking the World Year of Physics with a bang! The Wilford Jonah Lecture, featuring world-renowned physicist, Grammy nominee, and best-selling author Dr. Lawrence Krauss....[continue]
