Elementary Education - Press Releases | Education and Teaching
Mount Allison’s RSTP releases study on Cumberland County’s Repopulation Strategy
Mount Allison University | October 23, 2006
Placing more emphasis on education within Cumberland County will help encourage young people to stay or return as well as help build understanding of different cultures to foster immigration, says a recently completed study....[continue]
Cap and Gowns Abound: Mount Saint Vincent University Graduates More Than 450 at Fall Convocations
Mount Saint Vincent University | October 22, 2006
Mount Saint Vincent University will officially confer certificates, diplomas and degrees to more than 450 graduating students....[continue]
MSVU Fall Convocation Graduates Have Unique Stories to Tell
Mount Saint Vincent University | October 20, 2006
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Public Affairs has arranged a list of Fall Convocation graduates who have special stories to tell....[continue]
St. Paul's United College holds conference on Aboriginal education in the 21st Century
University of Waterloo | October 18, 2006
A major conference on the future of Aboriginal education, featuring Ontario's lieutenant-governor, the Honourable James K. Bartleman -- first member of a First Nation to hold a vice-regal office in Ontario -- will be held at St. Paul's United College on the University of Waterloo campus Oct. 28....[continue]
Economist from India to Give Annual Hopper Lecture
University of Guelph | October 13, 2006
An economics professor and expert on rural poverty, labour markets, and migration will give the 14th annual Hopper Lecture on International Development Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in OVC’s Lifetime Learning Centre. The event is free and open to the public....[continue]
Program links art to students, teachers and community
University of Regina | October 12, 2006
A collaboration of art, education and technology led by University of Regina educators will give students, teachers and the Saskatchewan community greater access to the art collections of two of the province’s major galleries....[continue]
McMaster to host Go Eng Girl
McMaster University | October 11, 2006
Event encourages girls to study engineering...[continue]
Memorial University and IOC partner to boost cultural opportunities in Labrador West
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 10, 2006
An exciting new partnership between Memorial University of Newfoundland’s School of Music and the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) will help enhance cultural and music opportunities for school-aged students in Labrador West....[continue]
University and community service to be recognized at 2006 Clark Awards
University of Windsor | October 4, 2006
A dedicated feminist who has devoted her retirement to the work of the University of Windsor’s Friends of Women’s Studies, the organizing group for the Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program, is one of five outstanding community and University of Windsor supporters who will be honoured with the 2006 Clark Award....[continue]
McGill and Montreal Matters: All about school
McGill University | October 3, 2006
Series to highlight education policy, preventing bullying and more...[continue]
Conference Examines Latest Prevention and Treatment Techniques for Child and Teen Obesity
University of Alberta | October 2, 2006
Reducing childhood obesity is the focus of an interdisciplinary conference sponsored by the Interprofessional Continuing Education department of the University of British Columbia, in cooperation with BC Children’s Hospital, to be held Oct. 5-7 at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites at Stanley Park in Vancouver....[continue]
University and community service to be recognized at 2006 Clark Awards
University of Windsor | October 2, 2006
A dedicated feminist who has devoted her retirement to the work of the University of Windsor’s Friends of Women’s Studies, the organizing group for the Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program, is one of five outstanding community and University of Windsor supporters who will be honoured with the 2006 Clark Award....[continue]
Campus Ambassador renews lifetime of helping students
Malaspina University College | September 27, 2006
He might have been a beardless Santa, dropping by Malaspina during his off-season to give the gift of guidance to confused, first-year Malaspina University-College students....[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]
Laurier will open a faculty of education next year
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 19, 2006
With the launch of its Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University has become an even more exciting place to teach and learn....[continue]
Associate dean of business receives female professional of the year award
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 18, 2006
A lavish black tie and sari gala, a prestigious award, and the company of Prime Minister Stephen Harper – yet Dr. Mitali De, associate dean of business: academic programs and professor at Laurier School of Business and Economics (SBE), would much rather talk about her work than the recognition she received....[continue]
University of Alberta names new director of the Canadian Circumpolar Institute
University of Alberta | September 7, 2006
University of Alberta Vice-President (Research), Dr. Gary Kachanoski, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marianne Douglas as director of the Canadian Circumpolar Institute (CCI) effective 1 September 2006....[continue]
First-Time Teachers Start School Too
Mount Saint Vincent University | September 6, 2006
For the first time in over 30 years, Nova Scotian schools are experiencing a major influx of new teachers, as those hired during the last major teacher shortage in the 1970s retire....[continue]
UNBC Begins New Academic Year
University of Northern British Columbia | September 1, 2006
Classes in the 2006-07 academic year will begin on Tuesday, September 5, marking the beginning of UNBC’s 15th year of offering courses....[continue]
York welcomes Ontario Premier's announcement
York University | August 30, 2006
York University welcomes today’s announcement by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty of investment in programs to help young people become the first in their families to pursue higher education....[continue]
Belize building on books from Malaspina University-College
Malaspina University College | August 24, 2006
Dr. Larry Wolfe had just assigned a library research paper to his marketing students when one of the students spoke up....[continue]
UNBC Starts Teacher Education Program in Terrace
University of Northern British Columbia | August 23, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia will be hosting an information session in Terrace on Monday, August 28, about the University’s new Bachelor of Education program that will be offered in the Northwest starting in September, 2007....[continue]
New Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research)
University of Lethbridge | July 31, 2006
The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske as Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research). The position is effective August 1, 2006....[continue]
Interim dean appointed to Malaspina University-College Education Department
Malaspina University College | July 14, 2006
Education has always been a passion for Patrick Ross....[continue]
Campers to Explore First Nations Traditions - Of Interest
University of Western Ontario | July 6, 2006
First Nations Services and the Faculty of Science are offering Camp Giiwhisaah: People and Nature, a new camp through Sport Western....[continue]
PEI Healthy Eating Alliance Recognized with Atlantic Award
University of Prince Edward Island | July 5, 2006
The PEI Healthy Eating Alliance was recently recognized as the Atlantic region recipient of the Dietitians of Canada and Kraft Canada Speaking of Food and Healthy Living Award for the "School Healthy Eating Toolkit."...[continue]
Tech-savvy Calgary students set to beam their views on Canadian citizenship to Washington, D.C. on July 1
University of Calgary | June 29, 2006
Grade 3 and 4 students from Glendale Elementary School will celebrate Canada Day by sharing their views on what it means to be a Canadian – via a live videolink from the University of Calgary – with visitors attending the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C....[continue]
Winning Development Clinches Award
Simon Fraser University | June 28, 2006
Another award proves once again that UniverCity is a winning place to live, work and play....[continue]
JUMP to it
Mount Allison University | June 26, 2006
Mount Allison University student Sarah Dobrowolski of Porter’s Lake, NS has been crowned a national rope skipping champ, again!...[continue]
Community service learning finds favour at instructional conference
University of Toronto | June 26, 2006
Students able to gain a greater sense of civic responsiblity with course-related volunteer work...[continue]
Tech-savvy Calgary students set to beam their views on Canadian citizenship to Washington, D.C. on July 1
University of Calgary | June 23, 2006
On July1, Grade 3 and 4 students from Glendale Elementary School will celebrate Canada Day by sharing their views on what it means to be a Canadian – via a live videolink from the University of Calgary – with visitors attending the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C....[continue]
Sneak a Peek of the Fair!
University of Calgary | June 16, 2006
All media are invited to join us for a sneak preview of this year’s Campus Fair. Last year’s fair attracted over 6,000 visitors....[continue]
Atlantic Arts Trio to be featured on Chicago’s WFMT, June 26
Mount Allison University | June 16, 2006
On June 26, at 8 p.m. (CDT), Chicago’s fine arts and classical station, WFMT, will present the Atlantic Arts Trio in Live from WFMT....[continue]
CBU profs receive federal research funding
University College of Cape Breton | June 15, 2006
Four Cape Breton University faculty have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for their research, it was announced in Montreal on Thursday....[continue]
Male Teachers, Relationships and Retirement: Western Researchers Receive $3M Boost
University of Western Ontario | June 15, 2006
Western researchers working on 36 projects studying such issues as the effect of male teachers in elementary schools, relationships and retirement in Canada received nearly $3 million today from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)....[continue]
Bobcat Men’s Volleyball Firms up Coaching Staff and New Recruits
Brandon University | June 14, 2006
The Brandon University Men's Volleyball Program has secured its’ coaching staff for 2006-2007. Men’s Volleyball Coach Russ Paddock announced that Greg Beckwith, a former Neelin High School graduate, will be joining the Bobcats as an assistant coach while he pursues his Bachelor of General Studies degree....[continue]
Best future teacher award announced for TWU School of Education student
Trinity Western University | June 14, 2006
Bouncing on a large ball across the gym on the last leg of an obstacle course is no easy task on its own, but tape up the contender and pull a t-shirt over her head and it's downright daunting....[continue]
Nipissing University helps schools to bloom
Nipissing University | June 13, 2006
Nipissing University is helping to beautify North Bay through Communities in Bloom by providing flowers and plants to local elementary and secondary schools....[continue]
Largest graduating class for spring convocation
University of Alberta | June 8, 2006
More than 6,400 students will make history during spring convocation ceremonies when the University of Alberta celebrates its largest ever graduating class....[continue]
Trent Department of Athletics and Recreation Wins Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Trent University | June 6, 2006
For the fourth consecutive year, Trent University's Department of Athletics and Recreation has been awarded the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CIRA) Ontario's Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award....[continue]
