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Mount Saint Vincent University's Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies Wins National Award Mount Saint Vincent University | November 17, 2006 On November 19, Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) 10th Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies, Dr. Christine Overall, will receive the 2006 Abbyann D. Lynch Medal in Bioethics from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)....[continue] SNO scientists win first Polanyi Award Queen's University | November 15, 2006 Scientists from the Queen’s University-led Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) are the first winners of the prestigious John C. Polanyi Award. Valued at $250,000, the new award will be presented annually by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)....[continue] 'Storytelling' African Radio Director to Visit U of G University of Guelph | November 14, 2006 The program director of the African Radio Drama Association (ARDA), which uses soap-opera-like drama as an educational tool in rural areas, will visit the University of Guelph Nov. 17....[continue] More IMing, Less MySpace May Keep Internet Kids Safer: UBC Researcher University of British Columbia | November 14, 2006 Teens who do a lot of instant messaging (IMing) may be safer from online predators than those who don’t, suggest the initial findings of a University of British Columbia study that looks at the impact of Internet use on adolescent well-being....[continue] A new theory of how much kidney function is enough Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 10, 2006 An article published today (Nov. 11) in the December issue of the journal Nuclear Medicine Communications proposes a new theory of the need for kidney function....[continue] U of G Director Appointed to the Ontario Human Rights Commission University of Guelph | November 9, 2006 Patrick Case, director of the University of Guelph's Human Rights and Equity Office, has been appointed commissioner to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)....[continue] Angels in America playwright Tony Kushner to receive honorary degree University of Toronto | November 9, 2006 Fall convocation ceremonies to be held Nov. 13-17...[continue] Sexsmith Honoured for Excellence in Teaching University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 8, 2006 Creativity, enthusiasm and compassion are just a few of the reasons why Philip Sexsmith is the recipient of the 2006 Allan P. Stuart Award for Excellence in Teaching at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue] Hamlet comes to life for visually impaired University of Toronto | November 7, 2006 Software allows blind audience to experience theatrical performance with enhanced audio broadcast...[continue] Mount Allison welcomes Jenny Munday as Crake Drama Fellow Mount Allison University | November 7, 2006 Jenny Munday has joined the faculty of Mount Allison University as the 2006-07 Crake Drama Fellow....[continue] 2,500 Original Art Items Donated to Cape Breton University $500K James Nearing and Florence Giovannetti-Nearing Dragon Lair’s Collection University College of Cape Breton | November 7, 2006 Cape Breton novelist, Frank Macdonald, has been nominated for the largest and most international literary prize of its kind, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award....[continue] Dramatic film based on research into crab asthma's devastating impact Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 6, 2006 A 20-minute dramatic film depicting the impact of asthma on snowcrab processing workers, their families and communities in this province, will be publicly screened on Friday, Nov. 10....[continue] Reel Life: StFX Welcomes 2006 Women's Film Festival St. Francis Xavier University | November 3, 2006 A series of edgy, independent films shot through a feminist lens will be showcased during the 2006 Women's Film Festival at StFX, which will run Nov.8 to10....[continue] Romanza romances McMaster McMaster University | October 27, 2006 Audiences are in for a treat with Romanza's beautiful classical singing. Consisting of three tenors and an accompanying instrumental trio, this ensemble specializes in well-beloved works from the operatic, choral, popular, and folk repertoire....[continue] New program helps student-athletes get support from home Wilfrid Laurier University | October 27, 2006 It takes more than determination and talent to build championship-winning teams. It takes the support of family, friends and hometown fans....[continue] Six York profs in the running for TVO's Best Lecturer 2007 York University | October 26, 2006 Six York professors have made the ‘top 30’ cut in TVOntario’s competition for Best Lecturer 2007. ...[continue] McGill-Cornell study: Screening, earlier treatment would substantially boost lung cancer survival McGill University | October 25, 2006 A groundbreaking international program guided by a McGill University researcher shows that proper screening followed by early treatment would dramatically reduce the number of deaths from lung cancer...[continue] EXPERTS EXPLORE PROFESSIONALISM, POLITICS AND RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 25, 2006 Cutting-edge education experts from coast to coast will offer keynote addresses at the Atlantic Educators’ Conference in Fredericton, Nov. 17 and 18. The public is welcome to attend the keynote addresses at no charge....[continue] U of G to 'Star' In New TV Series, Students Needed As Extras University of Guelph | October 24, 2006 The University of Guelph will be "starring" in a new television series that will bring film crews to campus several days a month until next spring....[continue] SMU Professors Honoured by Destination Halifax St. Mary's University | October 24, 2006 Last evening, in the Windows Restaurant at the World Trade and Convention Centre (WTCC), Destination Halifax announced the 2006 Ambassador Club Achievement Award Honorees....[continue] Fruit fly dating game provides clues to our reproductive prowess Queen's University | October 23, 2006 Researchers have discovered that seeking out the most attractive mate may be unhealthy for any offspring....[continue] Playwright Judith Thompson Writes New Play, Featured in New Book University of Guelph | October 23, 2006 University of Guelph theatre studies professor and Governor General Award-winning playwright Judith Thompson has written a new play that will be read during ArcFest (Art for Real Change Festival) Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen St. W. in Toronto....[continue] Sharing Art, Spreading Hope Mount Allison University | October 23, 2006 Fine arts and health are coming together at Mount Allison University in support of a great cause. The department of fine arts and the Student Health Centre are pleased to present the second annual Sharing Art, Spreading Hope event on Wednesday, October 25 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Owens Art Gallery....[continue] UW bookstore hosts talk by Adrienne Clarkson University of Waterloo | October 20, 2006 The University of Waterloo bookstore will host a talk by Adrienne Clarkson, Canada's 26th Governor General, at the University of Waterloo next month....[continue] UW graduates 1, 376 students, awards six honorary degrees University of Waterloo | October 19, 2006 The University of Waterloo's fall convocation on Saturday will celebrate the graduation of more than 1,300 students and the granting of six honorary degrees....[continue] College of Management and Economics Officially Opens University of Guelph | October 17, 2006 The University of Guelph is hosting the official opening of the College of Management and Economics (CME) Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall....[continue] Prof studies language usage by health-care professionals University of Waterloo | October 16, 2006 A University of Waterloo expert in rhetoric heads a study into links between language and how health-care professionals conduct themselves in their dealings with patients and other professionals....[continue] ACTOR, DIRECTOR, PLAYWRIGHT, AND EDITOR ROBERT MOORE TO READ AT UNB SAINT JOHN University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 16, 2006 Robert Moore will launch Museum Absconditum on Friday, October 27 at 7 pm at the Study Lounge, Ward Chipman Library Building as part of the Lorenzo Reading Series at the University of New Brunswick Saint John....[continue] Breast cancer research pushes the envelope Simon Fraser University | October 16, 2006 Pioneering research in radiation therapy and cellular manipulation at Simon Fraser University is pushing the envelope in breast cancer research and could help improve patients’ quality of life....[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] Canadian Studies hosts Secwepemc storyteller Thompson Rivers University | October 12, 2006 Thompson Rivers University’s Centre for the Study of Canada will host Peter Michel, Secwepemc educator and storyteller, for a free public presentation Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 8:45-10:00 am in Room 262 of the Arts and Education Building....[continue] "Making A Difference," Oct. 13- CANCELLED Mount Allison University | October 11, 2006 On Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m. Alex Fancy, director of drama at Mount Allison and 3M Teaching Fellow, and students Ian Mullan and Natalie Gerum will present a reading from "Making a Difference" in the University Club....[continue] Keyano Signs New Agreement With the U of L for Bachelor of Fine Arts University of Lethbridge | October 5, 2006 On October 4, 2006, Keyano College signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Lethbridge that may result in Keyano’s Visual Performing Arts students gaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts without leaving the College....[continue] The Scared, the Scintillating, & the Silly: Season of… University College of Cape Breton | October 5, 2006 The Scared, the Scintillating, and the SillyCape Breton University Drama Group Season of Plays Challenges and Delights...[continue] Ottawa Life Science Innovators Honoured at OLSC Annual Achievement Awards Dinner University of Ottawa | October 4, 2006 The Ottawa Life Sciences Council’s (OLSC) 13th Annual Achievement Awards Dinner celebrates the outstanding achievements and innovations of Ottawa-area individuals, teams and companies....[continue] Stephen Lewis speaks at Nipissing University Nipissing University | September 29, 2006 Canada failing in foreign aid, HIV-AIDS activist says...[continue] McMaster Engineers Without Borders volunteer in Africa McMaster University | September 29, 2006 Two McMaster engineering students have recently unpacked their bags after completing a four-month volunteer term in Zambia and Ghana....[continue] UNBF Biomedical Research Team Participates in Revolutionary Prosthetics Program University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 28, 2006 It’s the stuff that dreams are made of. A research team at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton has the opportunity of a lifetime: to advance the state-of-the-art in prosthetics and to make a real difference in people’s lives....[continue] Brock Professor researches play opportunities in St. Catharines Brock University | September 27, 2006 Associate Professor Philip Sullivan from the Centre for Healthy Development through Sport and Physical Activity at Brock University is currently leading a research project that will summarize the quantity of play services and programs available for youth, aged 13 to 19, in three Ontario cities, including St. Catharines....[continue] UN's human rights commissioner to receive honorary degree University of Waterloo | September 25, 2006 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, is among those receiving honorary degrees at the University of Waterloo's fall convocation to be held Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]
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