Georgia - Press Releases | US States
Double gold for Lakers volleyball squads
Nipissing University | November 13, 2006
The Nipissing University volleyball teams capped off an impressive weekend in OCAA tournament action by claiming gold....[continue]
SMU and Halifax Welcome World Renowned Peace Leader
St. Mary's University | November 10, 2006
Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. is a man admired by many....[continue]
Research project aims to lessen flood risks in Oxford, Nova Scotia
Acadia University | November 6, 2006
The Town of Oxford will soon have the information it needs to lessen the risk of floods in the community....[continue]
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]
U of G Ranked Among World's Top Ag Research Institutions
University of Guelph | October 16, 2006
The University of Guelph ranked seventh among universities worldwide for its impact on agricultural sciences during the past decade, a study by Science Watch reveals....[continue]
UNB HOSTS INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED AQUATIC ECOLOGIST JUDY MEYER
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 16, 2006
The Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) at the University of New Brunswick is pleased to bring internationally-renowned aquatic ecologist Judy Meyer to Saint John and Fredericton as the dynamic guest speaker for the fourth annual H.B.N. Hynes Lecture....[continue]
New vessel revolutionizes fisheries research
Simon Fraser University | September 27, 2006
Simon Fraser University’s latest marine research toolkit would have been a real bonus to NEMO, the little orphaned fish who lost his parents in the famous animation Finding NEMO....[continue]
Ethical Responsibilities to Be Examined at Animal Welfare Conference
University of Guelph | September 25, 2006
The ethical responsibilities surrounding animal welfare will be explored at the seventh annual Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Animal Welfare Forum Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lifetime Learning Centre....[continue]
11 Faculty Receive Almost $300,000.00 in NSERC Funding; Additional scholarships and research awards for Saint Mary’s students announced
St. Mary's University | September 8, 2006
Saint Mary’s University has proven yet again that it’s a leader when it comes to science research in Canada....[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]
Milner Gardens’ jazz concert strikes summer high note
Malaspina University College | August 10, 2006
Summer strikes a high note at Milner Gardens’ third annual Jazz in the Garden, a magical display of musical virtuosity held August 20 in this equally magical Qualicum Beach setting....[continue]
My research just rocks
St. Mary's University | August 3, 2006
Canada (PRAC). This funding will allow her to carry out an extensive research project, which is entitled, "Diagnesis of Cretaceous Rocks in the Sable Sub-Basin, Offshore Nova Scotia."...[continue]
Agriculture and Rural Life Focus of Conference
University College of Cape Breton | July 18, 2006
This week, agriculture and rural like will take centre stage at an Atlantic Canada conference in the heart of Cape Breton Island’s agricultural industry....[continue]
U of G Prof Publishes 'Insect Collection'
University of Guelph | July 17, 2006
A University of Guelph entomologist has published a new insect book that is so extensive, it’s being called "an insect collection between covers."...[continue]
U of G Symposium to Explore Whether Fish Perceive Pain
University of Guelph | July 6, 2006
Issues surrounding which animal species really feel pain and experience suffering will be explored at a public lecture hosted by the University of Guelph July 14 at 2 p.m. in Room 141 of the Animal Sciences and Nutrition Building. The event is free and open to the public....[continue]
Seafloor Observatory Opens Portal to the Pacific
University of Victoria | June 22, 2006
The Pacific Ocean is now just a mouse click away....[continue]
What’s coming into our ports?
Mount Allison University | June 16, 2006
What’s coming into our Canadian ports?...[continue]
Dalhousie hosts Maritime Security Conference — June 15th-17th, 2006
Dalhousie University | June 13, 2006
The Centre for Foreign Policy Studies at Dalhousie University presents the annual Maritime Security Conference from Thursday, June 15 to Saturday, June 17, to examine the role technology plays in modern security challenges....[continue]
Atlantic Agriculture Conference
University College of Cape Breton | June 9, 2006
A conference on agriculture and rural life will take place in the heart of Cape Breton Island’s agricultural industry in July....[continue]
Alison Keple receives Mal-U Alumni Horizon Award
Malaspina University College | June 5, 2006
Alison Keple, a Grade 12 science teacher with "infectious enthusiasm and a passion for teaching" is this year’s winner of Malaspina University-College’s Alumni Horizon Award....[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]
CBU Convocation 2006: More than 700 To Graduate
University College of Cape Breton | May 10, 2006
Convocation 2006 is well underway with a bevy of graduate activities that will culminate later this week....[continue]
Rendez-vous Biosciences 2006 features top-notch researchers in Moncton, May 9-11
Mount Allison University | May 2, 2006
The Rendez-vous Biosciences 2006 conference, hosted in part by Mount Allison University’s research development office will take place at the Delta Beauséjour in downtown Moncton, May 9 - 11....[continue]
Dr. Gregory Abramia, environmental scientist, to speak at Laurentian
Laurentian University of Sudbury | April 28, 2006
Dr. Gregory Abramia, Director of the International Centre for Environmental Research (ICFER), Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, will be visiting Laurentian University the week of April 25, 2006....[continue]
CBU to Celebrate Community and Environmental Health
University College of Cape Breton | April 21, 2006
Cape Breton University will celebrate community and environmental health issues locally and world-wide as Chancellor Annette Verschuren confers three honorary degrees at this year’s Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 13....[continue]
Estimating Alcohol's Benefits and Harms
University of Victoria | April 20, 2006
An international team of researchers, including those at University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of BC, is garnering global media attention for debunking the myth that moderate drinking helps prevent heart disease....[continue]
Royal Roads University President Returns to U.S.
Royal Roads University | April 18, 2006
Dr. Skinner, a native of Georgia, has served three-and-a-half years as university president at Royal Roads....[continue]
Western Appoints New Dean of Science
University of Western Ontario | March 28, 2006
The University of Western Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wardlaw as Dean of the Faculty of Science. Wardlaw will begin his 5-year term on July 1, 2006....[continue]
End of College Strike
Laurentian University of Sudbury | March 27, 2006
Please be advised that college faculty have returned to work Monday, March 27. At Cambrian College, classes will resume on Tuesday, March 28, while at Georgian College, in Barrie, and Collège Boréal, in Sudbury, students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, March 29....[continue]
UW to host Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics competition
University of Waterloo | March 15, 2006
With participation rising by 25 per cent over last year, some of Ontario's top high school students will once again gather at the University of Waterloo next week for the Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics Competition....[continue]
Laurentian University statement on strike at Ontario colleges
Laurentian University of Sudbury | March 13, 2006
The current strike in Ontario's 24 colleges of applied arts and technology is a labour relations matter between the College Compensation and Appointments Council, acting on behalf of Ontario's colleges, and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)....[continue]
Parks, Protected Spaces Focus of Workshop
University of Guelph | March 6, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting scientists and conservation agencies from around the country March 9 and 10 to discuss the conservation of natural areas and their constituent plants and animals....[continue]
Environmental Engineering Gets Top Marks
University of Guelph | December 22, 2005
The University of Guelph’s environmental engineering program is a leader in North America, according to an Australian survey....[continue]
UW to host FIRST Robotics regional competition
University of Waterloo | December 15, 2005
Some of Ontario's brightest high school students will once again converge on the University of Waterloo campus for the FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional Competition next spring....[continue]
Comox Valley Farmer to Purchase UBC Oyster River Research Farm
University of British Columbia | December 12, 2005
The University of British Columbia today announced the sale of its Oyster River Research Farm property to Patrick Evans of Evansdale Farms in Courtenay....[continue]
U of G Researchers Develop Model to Aid in Treating Rare Disease
University of Guelph | December 7, 2005
Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a new model they hope will help in the development of treatments for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare genetic disorder affecting about one in every 50,000 people that normally kills by early adulthood....[continue]
UVic unveils world's most advanced seafloor observatory
University of Victoria | November 16, 2005
A project led by the University of Victoria is about to make oceanographic history. VENUS, the world’s most advanced, cabled seafloor observatory, will be installed next month in the waters of Saanich Inlet north of Victoria, British Columbia....[continue]
Tommie Sue Montgomery Abrahams presents Lessons from El Salvador: Peacekeeping and Peacemaking-Nov. 11
Mount Allison University | November 9, 2005
Renowned international scholar, Dr. Tommie Sue Montgomery Abrahams will be a guest lecturer at Mount Allison University on Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Owens Art Gallery....[continue]
Lieutenant Governor opens ESL conference
University of Calgary | November 2, 2005
More than 400 Alberta English as a Second Language educators will gather at the University of Calgary this weekend to address the challenges of the increasing number of immigrants drawn to Alberta from around the world....[continue]
‘Mega’ Markets Dominating Canadian Retail: Study
Ryerson University | October 27, 2005
A small number of "mega markets" is controlling the lion’s share of commercial activity across Canada, leaving other marginalized markets competing to maintain their jobs, services and population, says a research report by Ryerson University’s Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity (CSCA)....[continue]
