Environmental Design - Press Releases | Science and Technology
Prof Named Head of Provincial Drinking-Water Panel
University of Guelph | October 19, 2006
A University of Guelph professor will head a panel of experts to advise the provincial government on protecting sources of drinking water and meeting needs of rural communities....[continue]
Ontario Invests $1.3 Million in U of G Research
University of Guelph | September 29, 2006
The provincial government is investing nearly $1.3 million in leading-edge research at the University of Guelph....[continue]
U of S Law College launches major expansion
University of Saskatchewan | September 5, 2006
University of Saskatchewan College of Law, the oldest university law school in Western Canada, with a long and distinguished history of excellence in teaching, research and innovation, officially launched a $16.5 million expansion at a sod-turning on campus today....[continue]
UVic's Medical Sciences Building Wins Gold
University of Victoria | August 16, 2006
The University of Victoria’s Medical Sciences Building has achieved the coveted gold crown for its top-ranking standards of environmental design and sustainability....[continue]
Acadia University announces plans for their $30 million Biology Building and Patterson Hall Redevelopment project
Acadia University | July 20, 2006
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Refreshing new space at U of C designed by students for students
University of Calgary | June 29, 2006
Take Your Place – A U of C 40th anniversary project...[continue]
Refreshing ideas in student design
University of Calgary | June 28, 2006
Take Your Place – A U of C 40th anniversary project...[continue]
Brandon University to give public presentations on rural development
Brandon University | June 23, 2006
As part of the International Comparative Rural Policy Studies (ICRPS) Summer School 2006 program being hosted by Brandon University’s Department of Rural Development and the Rural Development Institute (RDI) from June 24 to July 15, three talks examining various aspects of rural and regional development are open to the public....[continue]
Alberta Supernet has arrived in your community
University of Calgary | June 13, 2006
The Alberta SuperNet has arrived. Now is your chance to find out exactly what it is, how it works and how it will affect you and your community...[continue]
Inco Ltd. and FedNor contribute $600,000 to Laurentian's Living with Lakes Research Centre
Laurentian University of Sudbury | June 9, 2006
Laurentian University's Living with Lakes Centre received an important boost today with the announcement of a $300,000 contribution from Inco Limited, and a matching $300,000 from FedNor....[continue]
Sustainable Livelihoods, Ecosystem Health Focus of Conference
University of Guelph | May 26, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting an international conference June 4 to 7 on sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem health....[continue]
Sustainable Livelihoods, Ecosystem Health Focus of Conference
University of Guelph | May 26, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting an international conference June 4 to 7 on sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem health....[continue]
President Harvey Weingarten speaks at Calgary Chamber of Commerce on University of the Future
University of Calgary | May 9, 2006
In1966, after almost 100 years of community advocacy, an autonomous university opened in the northwest quadrant of the city of Calgary....[continue]
Plummer, Huston among McGill honorary degree recipients
McGill University | May 8, 2006
Seventeen highly accomplished individuals, including acclaimed actor Christopher Plummer, author Nancy Huston, diplomat James Bartleman and civil aviation pioneer Pierre Jeanniot, will receive honorary McGill University degrees during this year's spring convocation ceremonies, May 29-June 6....[continue]
Renowned international architects shortlisted for U of C
University of Calgary | May 2, 2006
American and European firms among those in talks...[continue]
Architects named for first projects in $1-Billion U of C expansion program
University of Calgary | April 27, 2006
Architects have been selected for two key University of Calgary projects, part of the $1-Billion capital expansion plan that began with the groundbreaking last month for the Campus Calgary Digital Library....[continue]
Giving to U of C hits record $70.5 million
University of Calgary | April 26, 2006
University buoyed by 12,000 donations in 2005/06, including gifts fromTorontonian Seymour Schulich, alumni and Oil Patch...[continue]
Take Your Place – A U of C 40th anniversary project
University of Calgary | April 12, 2006
U of C unwraps spaces designed by students for students...[continue]
Take Your Place – A U of C 40th anniversary project: Curtain to rise on first of 40 renovated student spaces
University of Calgary | April 11, 2006
Curtain to rise on first of 40 renovated student spaces...[continue]
Atom Egoyan guest-stars at spring convocation
University of Calgary | April 10, 2006
Acclaimed Canadian film-maker Atom Egoyan, former Canadian Football League Commissioner Douglas Mitchell, Calgary arts patron and community activist Mary Rozsa de Coquet and outgoing U of C Students’ Union President Bryan West are among the 16 respected and talented individuals who will be conferred with the University of Calgary’s highest honours in convocation ceremonies taking place between May 11 and June 9, 2006....[continue]
Killing wolves may not protect livestock efficiently
University of Calgary | April 5, 2006
Lethal measures to control wolf attacks on cattle and sheep are ineffective in the long-term, new study finds...[continue]
U of C presents lecture by Zen high priest
University of Calgary | April 4, 2006
Zen high priest, professor and internationally acclaimed landscape architect, Reverend Shunmyo Masuno, will present a lecture on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce....[continue]
2006 Class of U of C Hall of Fame inductees announced
University of Calgary | April 3, 2006
A pair of athletes that have competed on the world stage and an individual who made a lasting legacy to the Athletic Department and facilities at the University of Calgary comprise the 2006 inductees in to the University of Calgary Athletic Hall of Fame....[continue]
CFI Announces Funding for U of G Researchers
University of Guelph | March 27, 2006
Seven University of Guelph researchers working on leading-edge projects ranging from a comparative epilepsy program to the study of body composition and energy metabolism, received a total of nearly $800,000 in support today from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and its new Leaders Opportunities Fund (LOF) program....[continue]
$10.6M UBC Lab to Research Global Ecological Issues
University of British Columbia | March 10, 2006
A new UBC research facility will help international decision-makers address global environmental matters such as depleting fish stocks....[continue]
Urban dance pilot puts new spring in older adults’ steps
University of Calgary | February 24, 2006
Scholarly research shows dancing is good for older adults, but the only evidence you really need are the smiles on the faces of the seniors taking part in a University of Calgary-led pilot project....[continue]
World-renowned education exhibit arrives in Calgary
University of Calgary | January 25, 2006
Beginning this month, Calgary parents, day home workers and teachers will have the opportunity to learn more about an approach to early childhood education created in a small Italian city....[continue]
World-renowned education exhibit arrives in Calgary
University of Calgary | January 24, 2006
Beginning this month, Calgary parents, day home workers and teachers will have the opportunity to learn more about an approach to early childhood education created in a small Italian city....[continue]
UBC Life Sciences Centre Wins International Award for Green Features
University of British Columbia | January 9, 2006
The UBC Life Sciences Centre (LSC) has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ®) Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council for its innovative sustainability features....[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]
Community Energy Planning Topic of Public Session
University of Guelph | November 16, 2005
The University of Guelph, Guelph Hydro, City of Guelph and other local partners are teaming up to promote the concept of community energy planning....[continue]
Fall Convocation ceremonies put achievers in spotlight
University of Calgary | November 8, 2005
All media are invited to attend the University of Calgary’s fall Convocation ceremonies on Thursday, November 10. More than 1,400 students will be eligible to receive their degrees in two separate ceremonies....[continue]
U of C rolls out the red carpet for fall convocation ceremonies
University of Calgary | October 28, 2005
All media are invited to attend the University of Calgary’s fall Convocation on Thursday, November 10, 2005. More than 1,400 students will be eligible to receive their degrees in two separate ceremonies....[continue]
SWGC: Sir Wilfred Grenfell College promotes environmental aspects of long-term care facility construction
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 28, 2005
Grenfell College is pleased that the construction of the new long-term care facility, which will be built on part of the campus property, will meet certain environmental specifications....[continue]
U of C dance students learn, teach and perform in the heart of Calgary
University of Calgary | October 27, 2005
Pilot project links U of C and YWCA by bringing students and community members together...[continue]
Students Become Significant Donors to New Regional Health and Wellness Centre
University of Lethbridge | October 14, 2005
A 66 per cent ‘yes’ vote by U of L students in a recent referendum means a contribution from students of $2.5 million for the new Regional Health and Wellness Centre over 10 years....[continue]
One of the world’s foremost experts on sustainability to lecture at U of C
University of Calgary | October 11, 2005
Professor Karl-Henrik Robert, M.D., Ph.D., an award winning cancer researcher and world renowned speaker, is scheduled to make a presentation to faculty, staff, and students at the University of Calgary....[continue]
New facility will foster the arts at UTSC
University of Toronto | October 7, 2005
Painting, sculpture, dance, drama, music and performance art have a new venue with the official opening of the Arts and Administration Building at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) today. Funding for the $20-million facility was provided by the U of T Enrolment Growth Fund and the Ontario government....[continue]
Regional Health and Wellness Centre Referendum Focuses on Student Support for New Building
University of Lethbridge | September 30, 2005
The University of Lethbridge, in partnership with the U of L Students' Union, is asking students to vote in mid-October on a referendum requesting support for the Regional Health and Wellness Centre....[continue]
Institute to Focus on Changes, Challenges in Agri-Food Industry
University of Guelph | September 29, 2005
The University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) have created a new policy institute aimed at helping the province's agri-food sector meet changing and future needs....[continue]
