Finance and Financial Management - Press Releases | Business and Law
Lakehead University Aims to Raise $6-Million for Student Scholarships
Lakehead University | November 17, 2006
Scholarships encourage students to continue to excel, and Lakehead University is reaching out to the community to ask them to help students reach their academic goals....[continue]
UPEI Celebrates Progress on New School of Business
University of Prince Edward Island | November 17, 2006
Today the School of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island celebrated the progress made on its new state-of-the-art facility that has been under construction since early October....[continue]
Job Well Done!
St. Mary's University | November 17, 2006
The University took the time this afternoon to pay tribute to its employees, and the event was a huge success....[continue]
Outstanding alumni honoured at Convocation
McMaster University | November 17, 2006
Three alumni and two future alumni will be honoured for their outstanding achievements at the fall Convocation held today....[continue]
Donna Moody named Director of Campus Security at Brock
Brock University | November 16, 2006
Deputy Chief Donna Moody of the Niagara Regional Police Service has been named the new Director of Campus Security Services at Brock University....[continue]
UNBF'S STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND TOPS $2 MILLION
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 16, 2006
The University of New Brunswick’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) is continuing to set records. On Oct. 25, the fund topped $2 million, doubling what it started with eight years ago....[continue]
New Naval War Memorial Unveiled
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 16, 2006
Sixty years after the end of the Second World War, Newfoundland sailors who made the supreme sacrifice were honoured Thursday with a new memorial....[continue]
Law students practise access to justice
University of Windsor | November 16, 2006
Individuals with intellectual disabilities in Windsor and Essex County may make a smoother adjustment to living independently thanks to the generosity of some Faculty of Law students at the University of Windsor....[continue]
UVic Sports Greats to be Honoured
University of Victoria | November 15, 2006
The UVic Sports Hall of Fame, established in 2002 to honour contributors to the tradition of excellence in sports and recreation at the university, will induct five new members at the Legacy Awards dinner on Nov. 21 in a sold-out Victoria Conference Centre....[continue]
New fund to aid lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students
University of Toronto | November 15, 2006
Bursaries and emergency financial aid fund to be established...[continue]
Celebrating Our Children Conference Supports Parents of Children with Special Needs
Mount Saint Vincent University | November 15, 2006
Every parent wants their child to be the best they can be....[continue]
Muhammad Yunus: Together we can put an end to poverty throughout the world
St. Mary's University | November 15, 2006
Bookstore...[continue]
Zachary Douglas starts new role as MIP president
McMaster University | November 15, 2006
It's been the talk of the town for some time now....[continue]
Business students learn to think beyond borders
McMaster University | November 15, 2006
Students at the DeGroote School of Business are taught to think about the triple bottom line--how to be accountable for the financial, environmental and social aspects of every decision they make....[continue]
Brandon University's Dr. John Everitt Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to International Development
Brandon University | November 15, 2006
Dr. John Everitt, Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at Brandon University, has been named the recipient of a Distinguished Service Award by World University Service of Canada (WUSC), a leading Canadian development agency....[continue]
Building Momentum: Habitat for Humanity Awareness Day — Nov. 15
Mount Allison University | November 14, 2006
"Eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action."...[continue]
There was lots of IMPACT on the weekend
St. Mary's University | November 14, 2006
The IMPACT fund management program of the Sobey School of Business recently held its Second Annual Portfolio Management "Kick-Off" Weekend at Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
SHELL CANADA TO PUMP $400,000 INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
University of Manitoba | November 14, 2006
Student competitions, scholarships and mentoring to be part of corporate support package....[continue]
McMaster student goes on exchange to England
McMaster University | November 14, 2006
Last semester, I had the opportunity to expand my horizons in a way that I know will affect the rest of my life. I was lucky enough to go on a McMaster exchange to the University of Leeds in England....[continue]
Professor and his patients 'star' in film
University of Toronto | November 13, 2006
House Calls wins Gemini...[continue]
DeGroote conference examines market issues
McMaster University | November 13, 2006
Much of the world's economy rises and falls with the stock market. More than just traders and shares, capital markets around the globe are a complex system with many issues, challenges and opportunities....[continue]
McMaster launches radio frequency identification lab
McMaster University | November 9, 2006
Cultivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) industry in Canada is the impetus behind a new RFID research and development laboratory....[continue]
Mount Allison University announces 06-07 Bell Scholars
Mount Allison University | November 9, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Bell Scholarships, Bell Achievement Awards, and the Mary Emerancy Pickard Music Scholarship, which celebrate students who have demonstrated strong academic ability, leadership potential, commitment to volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship....[continue]
Ontario's universities introduce a new information tool for students, parents and the public
Brock University | November 9, 2006
On behalf of Ontario's 18 universities, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is pleased to introduce an enhancement to the wide array of information already available to the public....[continue]
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program
University of Saskatchewan | November 9, 2006
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program...[continue]
Gallery of Distinction honours six community leaders
McMaster University | November 9, 2006
Six outstanding citizens who have made an indelible mark on the City of Hamilton through their leadership, dedication and talent were honoured at the annual Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Awards Dinner on Nov. 8....[continue]
Do you have questions about your tuition invoice?
Wilfrid Laurier University | November 8, 2006
2007 Winter term fees are due December 15, 2006. Students should expect to receive their first invoice for the Winter term, by the end of November 2006 (mailed to their LOCAL address on file)....[continue]
New war memorial dedicated to Second World War navy veterans
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 8, 2006
A new war memorial will be unveiled during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fisheries and Marine Institute in St. John’s, happening on Thursday, Nov. 9, at noon....[continue]
‘This little village’ at Woodsworth College
University of Toronto | November 7, 2006
Undegraduate student helps others find a sense of community and connection at U of T...[continue]
U of G to Hold Remembrance Day Service
University of Guelph | November 7, 2006
The University of Guelph will hold its annual Remembrance Day Service Nov. 10 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in War Memorial Hall....[continue]
Investment in a DeGroote MBA offers high return
McMaster University | November 7, 2006
Canadian Business MBA Guide ranks DeGroote in top three...[continue]
Queen’s Vice-Principal George Hood announces retirement
Queen's University | November 7, 2006
Vice -Principal (Advancement) George Hood is retiring from the university effective December 31, 2006, Principal Karen Hitchcock announced today....[continue]
BU Receives New $10k Endowment In Business Administration
Brandon University | November 7, 2006
In support of Brandon University’s BU & YOU Campaign, Guild Insurance Brokers Inc. has made a $5,000 donation to BU’s Business Administration program....[continue]
UW hosts UWDECA student competition and conference
University of Waterloo | November 6, 2006
The University of Waterloo will host the UW Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) fall in-house competition and conference on Saturday, attracting about 130 Ontario students interested in business, marketing, management and entrepreneurship....[continue]
Burgeonvest Securities to donate a day's commission to McMaster
McMaster University | November 6, 2006
Contribution supports Athletics & Recreation Centre and Stadium Campaign...[continue]
BUSINESS FACULTY TO RECOGNIZE AWARD WINNERS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 6, 2006
The achievements of business students, faculty, and alumni of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will be celebrated at a special event on Thursday, Nov. 9....[continue]
New Executive Director for Foundation Western; Battle Lecture Series and Special Olympics Presentation
University of Western Ontario | November 6, 2006
Frank Pyka has been named Executive Director at Foundation Western effective January 1, 2007....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | November 6, 2006
Kathleen Lahey’s (Law) opinion piece about Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s Tax Fairness Plan appears in the Toronto Star....[continue]
Open letter to McMaster's Teaching Assistants
McMaster University | October 27, 2006
The University has written an open letter outlining the Settlement Proposal it has made in its negotiations with CUPE Local 3906 representing Teaching Assistants at McMaster....[continue]
Farmers' Market Contributes Nearly $800,000 to Local Economy
University of Northern British Columbia | October 26, 2006
Research undertaken by the UNBC School of Environmental Planning indicates that the local Farmers’ Market has emerged as a major contributor to the City’s downtown, pumping $794,000 into the local economy....[continue]
