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Augustana professor receives Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Augustana University College | November 7, 2006
Dr. Ingrid Urberg, Associate Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, today was made an Officer of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her work in promoting the language and culture of that country....[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]
Cheers to a great scholar and colleague: University hosts big retirement party for Dr. Richard Chesley
St. Mary's University | October 5, 2006
G.R. (Dick) Chesley is a professor admired by many and today the University took the time to thank him for his 17 years of service to the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's....[continue]
UNB's Faculty of Nursing Welcomes New Dean
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 18, 2006
The faculty of nursing at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton has a new dean. Janice Thompson began her five-year term as dean on Aug. 1....[continue]
TRU appoints VP, Open Learning
Thompson Rivers University | August 14, 2006
Thompson Rivers University has appointed an executive with broad education and business experience as its first Vice-President, Open Learning....[continue]
BU School Of Music appoints new Voice Professor
Brandon University | April 19, 2006
Dr. Glen Carruthers, Dean of the School of Music at Brandon University, announced the appointment this week of baritone David Playfair to the full-time teaching faculty....[continue]
Canada Games effort nets international award for U of R
University of Regina | March 31, 2006
The University of Regina scored a coup in Dallas this week, becoming the first Canadian institution to win the Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award from the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors – International (ACCED-I)....[continue]
Markin-Flanagan Programme celebrates life and writings of late author Frederick Busch
University of Calgary | March 9, 2006
The University of Calgary’s Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme celebrates the life and work of Frederick Busch, one of America’s most prolific writers, with a free public reading on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at 7:30 pm at the Rozsa Centre, Husky Oil Great Hall, University of Calgary....[continue]
Markin-Flanagan Distinguised Writers Programme brings one of America's greatest writers, Frederick Busch, to Calgary
University of Calgary | February 15, 2006
The University of Calgary’s Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme in the Faculty of Humanities brings American author Frederick Busch to Calgary as the 2006 Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Visiting Writer from March 28 – March 31, 2006....[continue]
Internationally Acclaimed Author Margot Livesey Visits UNBF
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 2, 2005
Margot Livesey will be reading from her new novel Banishing Verona on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall, at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Key Focus of London Symposium
University of Western Ontario | September 14, 2005
With cardiovascular disease on the rise as the No. 1 cause of premature death in Canada, researchers at a symposium here this week are sharpening their focus on obesity and the metabolic syndrome, the constellation of reversible symptoms that greatly increase the risk of diabetes, heart attack and stroke....[continue]
Varsity Blues football looking good for 2005 - Home opener slated for Sept. 3
University of Toronto | September 2, 2005
Varsity Blues head football coach Steve Howlett is looking forward to an exciting season with a young team that hails from across Canada and south of the border....[continue]
