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New Award Honours Renowned Poet P.K. Page
University of Victoria | November 16, 2006
Celebrated Canadian poet P.K. Page marks her 90th birthday later this month, but the distinguished woman of letters is the one handing out the presents....[continue]
More Americans than Canadians (almost half) find anti-terrorism laws intrusive – international surveillance survey finds
Queen's University | November 13, 2006
Almost half of Canadians and even more Americans say they find new laws aimed at protecting national security post 9/11 intrusive....[continue]
Orillia Community Gets Chance to Dialogue with Professors at Lakehead U
Lakehead University | October 24, 2006
The Orillia community is getting a chance to "meet the professors". The Lakehead University – Orillia Campus has launched the Meet the Professors Lecture Series this month. The second installation takes place this Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at Heritage Place....[continue]
Motherhood issues the focus of major York U conference
York University | October 23, 2006
The largest conference ever organized on the subject of motherhood will begin on Thursday in Toronto, with a name that reflects the size and scope of the project: "The Motherlode: A Complete Celebration of Motherhood."...[continue]
It Takes a Society: Fighting Childhood Obesity
McGill University | October 18, 2006
The undisputed pandemic of childhood obesity worldwide threatens to be the major public health problem of the new century. We have created a modern society in which the first generation of children of the new millennium could be the first since the rise of the industrial revolution to have a shorter lifespan than its predecessors....[continue]
U of G Artists Selected for International Art Show
University of Guelph | October 3, 2006
Two University of Guelph fine art professors have been selected to participate in the 27th São Paulo Art Biennial in Brazil Oct. 7 to Dec. 17. Profs. Kim Kozzi and Dai Skuse, who make up the art duo Fastwürms, share a joint appointment at U of G....[continue]
Revenez Lundi tours Belgium in October
McMaster University | October 2, 2006
Revenez Lundi (Come Back on Monday), a play created through a creative collaboration between McMaster School of the Arts researcher Dr. Catherine Graham, the Theatre Parminou (Québec) and the Compagnie de Campus (Belgium) opened the Festival International du Theatre Action in Belgium on Wednesday, Sept. 27....[continue]
Workshop examines impact of ecosystem degradation on human health
McMaster University | October 2, 2006
Every year, unsafe water, coupled with a lack of basic sanitation, kills at least 1.6 million children under the age of five years....[continue]
Bobcats Men's Volleyball to host Team Canada Alumni
Brandon University | September 28, 2006
On Sunday October 1, the Bobcat Men’s Volleyball team will continue their exhibition schedule against the Team Canada Master’s Men’s team....[continue]
Globalization through a cultural lens
McMaster University | August 8, 2006
On July 3, in Budapest, Hungary more than 400 international graduate students and junior faculty from 67 countries gathered at the Central European University (CEU) to open the 2006 Summer University (SUN) program. Of those students, 25 attended the CEU program specifically to study under Szeman, McMaster's former director the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition, and explore those very questions....[continue]
Western Students Produce Winning Short Film - Of Interest
University of Western Ontario | July 27, 2006
A group of students from Western is among six teams from around the world chosen as finalists in the Imagine Cup 2006....[continue]
I am back from Brazil
St. Mary's University | July 5, 2006
Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s, has returned back to campus after a successful week-long visit in Brazi...[continue]
U of C Department of Music announces Celebrity Series 2006/07 season
University of Calgary | June 21, 2006
The University of Calgary Department of Music unveils the following artists for Celebrity Series 2006/07....[continue]
UBC and Brazil to Reduce Poverty and Improve Urban Planning
University of British Columbia | June 21, 2006
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has made a $2.3 million contribution to a project team lead by the University of British Columbia and Brazil’s Ministry of Cities to reduce extreme poverty and improve conditions in informal urban settlements (Favelas) on the peripheries of Brazil’s metropolitan areas....[continue]
World Cup mania alive and well at U of T
University of Toronto | June 16, 2006
Venues with big screens bring out the fans...[continue]
Students’ achievements recognized at convocation
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
University of Regina students will be recognized for a variety of achievements during the University's annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre....[continue]
University of Windsor announces Spring 2006 Honorary Degree recipients
University of Windsor | June 1, 2006
The University of Windsor is conferring honorary degrees during Spring Convocation ceremonies June 9 to 11, 2006, on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities in the areas of business, law, social justice, automotive, education, community service and the environment....[continue]
Amherst Regional High School Wins SMU Computer Programming Competition
St. Mary's University | May 23, 2006
Amherst Regional High School students Mario Cruz and Cody Harris are the winners of the seventh annual Saint Mary’s Programming Competition, an event which is organized by faculty and staff in the University’s Mathematics and Computing Science Department....[continue]
Amherst Regional High School Wins SMU Computer Programming Competition
St. Mary's University | May 23, 2006
Amherst Regional High School students Mario Cruz and Cody Harris are the winners of the seventh annual Saint Mary’s Programming Competition, an event which is organized by faculty and staff in the University’s Mathematics and Computing Science Department....[continue]
Laurier makes its mark on human movement research with recent conference
Wilfrid Laurier University | May 18, 2006
On Saturday May 13, Laurier's Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education hosted the Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference....[continue]
Conference on Children’s Rights and International Development set to take place at uOttawa
University of Ottawa | May 12, 2006
Nearly half of the two billion children in the world live in poverty. Poverty denies children their dignity, endangers their lives and limits their potential....[continue]
Making Poverty History Focus of International Symposium
University of Guelph | April 17, 2006
Leading international experts who are working to eradicate global poverty will gather at the University of Guelph April 25 and 26 for the "Making Poverty History: Doing More of What Works" symposium....[continue]
Fresh Research, Sunny Side Up – why safflower is saving lives
University of Calgary | April 17, 2006
Heart patients and diabetics have learned to love safflower thanks to the research of Mr. Andrew Baum, President and CEO of SemBioSys Inc....[continue]
Making Poverty History Focus of International Symposium
University of Guelph | April 12, 2006
Leading international experts who are working to eradicate global poverty will gather at the University of Guelph April 25 and 26 for the "Making Poverty History: Doing More of What Works" symposium....[continue]
Third NCE Network gives uOttawa global EDGE
University of Ottawa | March 28, 2006
The University of Ottawa is living on the "EDGE" – EDGE Network (Emerging, Dynamic, Global Economies) is the newest federally-funded Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) to be hosted at the university....[continue]
York University launches The Accolade Project
York University | March 20, 2006
York University and the Faculty of Fine Arts officially launched The Accolade Project buildings with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in The CIBC Lobby of the Accolade East building....[continue]
UW to host Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics competition
University of Waterloo | March 15, 2006
With participation rising by 25 per cent over last year, some of Ontario's top high school students will once again gather at the University of Waterloo next week for the Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics Competition....[continue]
Physician Faced the World's Worst Crises
University of Victoria | February 20, 2006
As a physician with Medécins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Dr. James Orbinski has helped the victims of some of the world’s worst humanitarian crises....[continue]
Trent University to Host Minister at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin on February 6
Trent University | February 2, 2006
Robert Vanderloo to Deliver Talk on Canadian-German Relations, the Foreign Service as a Career, and the Youth Mobility Agreement...[continue]
Laurier student part of international research on the experiences of female graduate students
Wilfrid Laurier University | January 10, 2006
A Laurier psychology student is among researchers from 13 universities in 10 countries studying the experiences of female graduate students in higher education....[continue]
UW to host FIRST Robotics regional competition
University of Waterloo | December 15, 2005
Some of Ontario's brightest high school students will once again converge on the University of Waterloo campus for the FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional Competition next spring....[continue]
Dalhousie Business Ethics Case Competition
Dalhousie University | November 15, 2005
Dalhousie University is pleased to announce the third annual Dalhousie Business Ethics Case Competition (DBECC), Titled: Parnaki Hydraulics: What is the ‘cost’ of business in India, Brazil and Russia?...[continue]
Student internships in human rights
Wilfrid Laurier University | November 15, 2005
The Canada Research Chair in International Human Rights (Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann, Chair holder) sponsors a summer internship in human rights....[continue]
The world comes to Brock University
Brock University | November 10, 2005
Brock University student Rachelle Demetriades knew her life had changed forever when she observed children picking through the garbage in a Peruvian slum....[continue]
Three Saint Mary's University Computer Science students kept alive a string of unmatched excellence for their school
St. Mary's University | October 25, 2005
Canada Visiting Research Chair in Brazilian Studies would like to announce an upcoming lecture"Latin American Metropolis: Poverty, Vulnerability and Social Networks"...[continue]
John Kearney appointed new director of information technology services
Wilfrid Laurier University | October 21, 2005
After an international competition that attracted more than 100 applications, Information Technology Services found its new director – down the hall....[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]
Lt. General Roméo Dallaire to speak on Canada's responsibility to humanity
St. Francis Xavier University | October 3, 2005
Canadian hero will address Coady International Institute celebration in HalifaxANTIGONISH, NS - Lt. General Roméo Dallaire will speak on "Canada's Responsibility to Humanity" when he delivers the keynote address at Coady Celebrates, the Coady International Institute's third annual fundraising dinner, on October 12th in Halifax. Dallaire is the retired Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Rwanda....[continue]
Did you know: Facts about McGill's internationally ranked music program
McGill University | September 30, 2005
The Schulich School of Music of McGill University has ushered in a new era of excellence, propelled by a new name and new building and built on a 100-year tradition of music leadership....[continue]
Laurier students get firsthand look at democratic challenges in Siberia
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 12, 2005
From Breslau to Siberia: Today, Meghan Snider will leave her small town far behind and set out for the Russian city where the last czar was murdered....[continue]
