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Lady Lakers golden at Humber Invitational
Nipissing University | November 6, 2006
The Nipissing University Lady Lakers volleyball team captured gold at the Humber Cup defeating the Algonquin College Thunder 2-0 (25-15, 25-19) in the finals....[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]
Mineral discovery explains Mars’ landscape
Queen's University | October 20, 2006
A Queen’s University researcher has discovered a mineral that could explain the mountainous landscape of Mars, and have implications for NASA’s next mission to the planet....[continue]
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS AND SENATOR TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES
University of Manitoba | October 2, 2006
At this year’s Fall Convocation, honorary degrees will be awarded to: Clara Hughes, Cindy Klassen and Vivienne Poy....[continue]
Nuit Blanche brings together students, staff and faculty
University of Toronto | September 25, 2006
Contemporary arts celebration slated for Sept. 30...[continue]
Business student chosen as Bootlegger rep
McMaster University | September 21, 2006
In her fourth year in the commerce program at the DeGroote School of Business, this top student is also vice-president academic of the DeGroote Commerce Society, captain of the McMaster women's rugby team, a part-time employee in the campus's new athletics complex, and a volunteer with the Hamilton Public Library....[continue]
York U students using iPod to view lectures on the go
York University | September 21, 2006
Students at York University can now study on the go with the aid of video lectures delivered via Apple’s iPod....[continue]
Pow-wow to transform lower campus
McGill University | September 18, 2006
Daylong event celebrates aboriginal culture...[continue]
University issues call for Urban Campus building partner
University of Calgary | September 14, 2006
The University of Calgary will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this month for a building partner for the $235M downtown Urban Campus, President Harvey Weingarten said today in his annual Report to Community....[continue]
Historic Lethbridge Week -- September 18 - 23
University of Lethbridge | September 12, 2006
7:00 pm St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tours7:00 pm Book discussion: George & Terry Goulet -- PublicLibrary8:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public LibraryTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 191:30 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Garry Allison -- Royal Cdn Legion, General Stewart Branch2:00 pm...[continue]
Poets On Campus series starts at Mal-U
Malaspina University College | September 7, 2006
Experience poetry the way it was meant to be – live and out loud during weekly poetry events at Malaspina University-College....[continue]
Overconfidence — too much of a good thing or not?
Mount Allison University | August 31, 2006
Could that arrogant guy in your office, with his overconfident demeanour, be on to something?...[continue]
FLCs offer first-year students sense of community
University of Toronto | August 24, 2006
Eases transition for those living off-campus...[continue]
Queen's study offers environmentally-friendly solution to oil industry needs
Queen's University | August 18, 2006
Queen's University researchers have devised a "green chemistry" solution to one of the oil industry's biggest problems - in a cost-effective way....[continue]
Education that ‘works’ offered in Nanaimo for 70 years
Malaspina University College | August 11, 2006
This fall is no different, with more than 500 students enrolled in Trades and Applied Technology courses at Malaspina University-College. Here they get a practical, hands-on, nuts and bolts education that gives them the skill to keep power in our engines, roofs over our heads, warmth in our buildings, food on our tables, and data in our computers....[continue]
Online to Success
Ryerson University | August 10, 2006
If you were to ask Hillary Sampliner a few months ago if she was feeling a little nervous about starting her first year at Ryerson, she would have said yes....[continue]
Astronaut and York alumnus Steve MacLean preparing for flight of his life
York University | August 10, 2006
Later this month, York alumnus Steve MacLean (BSc '77, PhD '83, D.Sc '93) is scheduled to fly to the International Space Station on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis. MacLean, a member of the board of the York University Alumni Association, has written a diary especially for the York alumni and campus community recounting his activities as he prepares for the launch, expected to take place on or after Aug. 27....[continue]
An extraordinary find: Mills receives a family's saga
McMaster University | July 4, 2006
One of the most intriguing new additions to Mills Library's Archives is the Crombie family fonds, a vast and varied collection of letters, illustrated diaries, official documents and pictures that chronicles a farm family's trials and tribulations from 1760 to 2002....[continue]
In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Peter Brock
University of Toronto | June 26, 2006
Brock was foremost scholar of pacifism...[continue]
Vivienne Poy reflects on three years as U of T Chancellor
University of Toronto | June 23, 2006
The fashion designer in Chancellor Vivienne Poy smiles when asked if she has ever considered redesigning the chancellor’s robes....[continue]
Cure Found for Huntington Disease in Mice Offers Hope for Treatment in Humans
University of British Columbia | June 16, 2006
Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) have provided ground-breaking evidence for a cure for Huntington disease in a mouse offering hope that this disease can be relieved in humans....[continue]
$700,000 Awarded to U of S for Humanities and Social Sciences Research
University of Saskatchewan | June 15, 2006
Eight new research projects at the University of Saskatchewan have been launched to study the economic well-being of immigrants to Canada, mentorship and development of nurses, historical causes of dust storms and wind erosion on the Great Plains, and much more....[continue]
Panel tackles terror, multiculturalism
University of Toronto | June 13, 2006
Diverse views, but consensus about critical thinking...[continue]
Alfred Leslie
Concordia University | June 7, 2006
Alfred Leslie is one of the surviving members of the School of New York, the post-war community of painters, poets, photographers, filmmakers, dancers and musicians that have had a lasting impact on the way we make and think about the arts....[continue]
Business students graduate
McMaster University | June 6, 2006
http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/story.cfm?id=4039...[continue]
Smiles, success, and a celebration of excellence at the University of Ottawa’s spring convocation ceremonies
University of Ottawa | June 6, 2006
This June 5-8 more than 5800 students will be called to the stage of Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to receive their University degree at uOttawa convocation....[continue]
Piers Handling to receive honorary degree
Ryerson University | June 1, 2006
Piers Handling, director of one of the most prominent film festivals in the world, will receive an honorary doctor of laws from Ryerson University Friday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E....[continue]
1, 564 students to graduate from Laurentian University
Laurentian University of Sudbury | May 29, 2006
Laurentian University will celebrate its 1,564 new graduates during Spring Convocation ceremonies, 1,253 of which will be recognized at on-campus ceremonies to be held at the Fraser Auditorium from Wednesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 3....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Smiles, success, and a celebration of excellence at the University of Ottawa’s spring convocation ceremonies
University of Ottawa | May 23, 2006
This June 5-8 more than 5800 students will be called to the stage of Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to receive their University degree at uOttawa convocation....[continue]
Smiles, success, and a celebration of excellence at the University of Ottawa’s spring convocation ceremonies
University of Ottawa | May 23, 2006
This June 5-8 more than 5800 students will be called to the stage of Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to receive their University degree at uOttawa convocation....[continue]
Too busy to work
McMaster University | May 15, 2006
One of McMaster's most senior staff members is leaving...[continue]
Haverstock, Bayda and Sawa to receive honorary degrees
University of Regina | May 10, 2006
Saskatchewan’s lieutenant-governor, the province’s chief justice, and a popular maestro will receive honorary doctoral degrees at the University of Regina's spring convocation, to be held June 5-7, 2006, at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina....[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]
CUAA Alumni Recognition Awards - Biographies
Concordia University | May 8, 2006
Lillian Vineberg is a Montreal artist whose paintings and printworks are part of corporate and private collections throughout North America....[continue]
How art shapes identity
Trinity Western University | May 4, 2006
Jeff Warren, Artistic Director, of TWU's Verge Arts Series, takes a look at art and identity, in anticipation of the upcoming Verge conference May 4 to 7....[continue]
High school students tackle environmental challenges as part of York U Science Olympics
York University | May 3, 2006
More than 1,000 high school students from 65 schools across Ontario will vie for scientific gold at York University’s Engineering & Science Olympics on Friday, May 5, 2006....[continue]
"Margie’s Closet" to offer even more than the interview day business suit
University College of Cape Breton | April 26, 2006
It is something many people take for granted when they head out to a job interview – a business suit....[continue]
Laurentian University announces honorary degree recipients for Spring 2006
Laurentian University of Sudbury | April 26, 2006
Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to eight distinguished citizens at its Spring Convocation Ceremonies, May 31 through June 3, 2006....[continue]
