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2006 E-Gré winner to perform at Mount Allison, Oct. 28
Mount Allison University | October 26, 2006
On Saturday, October 28, Mount Allison University’s music department will host a recital by cellist David Eggert, winner of the 2006 Eckhardt Gramatté National Music Competition, and pianist Walter Delahunt. The concert will take place in Brunton Auditorium and will begin at 8 p.m....[continue]
SHEA, Harold Thomas
St. Mary's University | October 25, 2006
SHEA, Harold Thomas - 83, Halifax, passed away October 23, 2006....[continue]
UW Hagey lecturer, Seymour Hersh, to talk about U.S. policy in Middle East
University of Waterloo | October 23, 2006
Acclaimed journalist Seymour Hersh will discuss the role of the United States in the Middle East during a public lecture at the University of Waterloo next month....[continue]
LEADING HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE TO SPEAK ON HUMAN DIGNITY
University of Manitoba | October 23, 2006
Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick to speak at the Fourth Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and Justice....[continue]
LYSE DOUCET TO BE GRANTED HONORARY DOCTOR OF LETTERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK SAINT JOHN FALL CONVOCATION
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 13, 2006
BBC Correspondent Lyse Doucet will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree during the University of New Brunswick Saint John’s Fall Convocation Ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006....[continue]
Renowned pianist and BU professor Alexander Tselyakov nominated for Western Canadian Music Award
Brandon University | October 3, 2006
Renowned pianist and Brandon University professor Alexander Tselyakov has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the Outstanding Classical Recording category for his album Alexander Tselyakov Plays Variations on the Theme of Paganini....[continue]
Donation enables exchange agreement between UW and University of Haifa
University of Waterloo | October 2, 2006
A new academic and research exchange program in computer science has been developed between the University of Waterloo in Canada and the University of Haifa in Israel, expanding study opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as research possibilities for faculty at both universities....[continue]
Mount Allison welcomes noted Israeli scholar, Oct. 2
Mount Allison University | September 29, 2006
On Monday, October 2, Mount Allison will welcome Dr. Danielle Schaub, professor of English, Canadian Studies, and Scholarly Writing at Oranium, University of Haifa, Israel to campus. Dr. Schaub will be give a public presentation entitled "Photographing Canadian Writers Reading" beginning at 12 noon in the Owens Art Gallery....[continue]
The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies
Concordia University | September 8, 2006
The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) was founded in 1986, based in the departments of History and Sociology / Anthropology at Concordia University....[continue]
Doreen Kays to Speak on "Lebanon: Why Now? What Now?" August 23
University of Prince Edward Island | August 15, 2006
The UPEI Distinguished Visitor Speaker Series continues Wednesday, August 23 with former foreign correspondent, Doreen Kays....[continue]
Planning for An Anti-War Protest
St. Thomas University | August 2, 2006
Enough is enough - we need to force our governments to take action and stop the killing of innocent Lebanese as well as Israelis....[continue]
98 per cent of Gaza’s children experience or witness war trauma - Queen’s study
Queen's University | July 31, 2006
First of its kind, study implores an end to political violence for Gaza’s "forgotten" children traumatized by chronic war....[continue]
Reaction to Violence in Lebanon
University of Western Ontario | July 17, 2006
The Department of Communications & Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is providing the following contact to assist those covering the attacks on Lebanon...[continue]
Holding a mirror up to humanity
McGill University | July 14, 2006
Statisticians who trace all matters biological to descend on McGill campus...[continue]
Open University of Israel adopts BU instructor's article for course reader
Brandon University | July 6, 2006
"A Multicultural Science Curriculum: Fact or Fantasy?" an article originally written for Educational Research Quarterly by Brandon University’s Dr. Len Zarry has recently been selected for use in a collection of articles to be provided as course material for a program at the Open University of Israel. Dr. Zarry is the Field Experience Supervisor and an Instructor for the Brandon University Program for the Education of Northern Teachers (PENT)....[continue]
York appoints pioneering psychologist as first Faculty of Health dean
York University | June 22, 2006
York’s new Faculty of Health has its first dean -- a psychologist who specializes in public health issues, behaviour change, and the use of information technology to improve public health....[continue]
SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCHERS RECEIVE $1.5 MILLION FUNDING BOOST
University of Manitoba | June 15, 2006
New studies to focus on housing for the homeless and women’s perceptions of violence risk....[continue]
DEDICATED FAIR TRADE ENTREPRENEUR TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL AWARD
University of Manitoba | June 6, 2006
Dame Anita Roddick, founder of the internationally successful skin and body care retailer, The Body Shop, has been named recipient of the 2006 International Distinguished Entrepreneurial Award (IDEA)....[continue]
Summer Jazz Academy flies again at Malaspina July 5 to 11
Malaspina University College | June 1, 2006
Jazz lovers take note – the 19th annual Summer Jazz Academy will be held at Malaspina University-College's Nanaimo campus July 5 to 11....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
Annual conference of the Association for Israel Studies
University of Calgary | May 25, 2006
Former justice minister, US ambassador to give keynotes...[continue]
Annual conference of the Association for Israel Studies
University of Calgary | May 25, 2006
Former justice minister, US ambassador to give keynotes...[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]
PEACE — Esthetics of an Ethic
Concordia University | April 20, 2006
A multidisciplinary and international conference dedicated to the major issues of our society...[continue]
LA PAIX, ESTHÉTIQUES D’UNE ÉTHIQUE / PEACE : ESTHETICS OF AN ETHIC - Conference Program
Concordia University | April 20, 2006
Conference takes place APRIL 27 – 28, 2006Room H-767, Henry F. Hall Building (7th floor)1455 de Maisonneuve Bd. West...[continue]
The jazz singer: Business student Juno Award contender
University of Toronto | March 31, 2006
Sophie Milman keeps things in perspective despite gruelling touring schedule and studies...[continue]
Actor, Director, and Playwright Daniel MacIvor visits Mount Allison, March 27
Mount Allison University | March 22, 2006
Daniel MacIvor, one of Canada’s most prolific and widely produced dramatists, will read from his recent works and present an address for World Theatre Day — Monday, March 27 — at the Owens Art Gallery at 4:30 p.m....[continue]
Lakehead U DNA Expert Assists in International Bestseller
Lakehead University | March 17, 2006
An expert in molecular and paleo DNA, Dr. Carney Matheson has applied his work in Paleo-DNA to exploring ancient populations, unravelling mummies, and even investigations of the Tomb of the Shroud – a tomb containing the oldest shroud found in the Holy Land....[continue]
Turin's shrouded history
Trinity Western University | March 16, 2006
Turin, Italy's most recent fame may be due to the 2006 winter games, but its long-standing notoriety has derived, in part, from being home to one of the most scrutinized pieces of archaeology—the Shroud of Turin....[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]
Israeli and Palestinian Historical Narratives: a Symposium
Concordia University | March 15, 2006
From March 19 through March 21, Concordia University’s Peace and Conflict Resolution lecture series will host a series of events around the theme of "Israeli and Palestinian Historical Narratives"....[continue]
Bob Rae covers array of subjects including possible leadership of federal Liberals
Wilfrid Laurier University | March 9, 2006
Laurier chancellor Bob Rae gave a student audience plenty to think about Wednesday in a freewheeling lecture that ranged from the war in Iraq to softwood lumber ("we’re right and they’re wrong"), to why the former NDP leader of Ontario left that party and the possibility that he might run for leadership of the federal Liberals....[continue]
Internationally acclaimed French pianist Pierre Réach presents Beethoven program for BU pro series
Brandon University | February 27, 2006
After a season of varied offerings, the pro series comes to a close on Tuesday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. with an all-Beethoven recital featuring French pianist Pierre Réach....[continue]
Renowned biblical archaeologist to discuss roots of religious conflict
University of Calgary | February 21, 2006
Bringing an historical perspective to current controversy involving the Muslim world is the specialty of one of the world’s foremost experts on ancient Jerusalem, who is scheduled to speak in Calgary next week....[continue]
Nipissing University offering tastes of the world
Nipissing University | February 2, 2006
Tasty treats from around the world will be on offer at Nipissing University Saturday, February 4, as the university hosts its second annual international food festival....[continue]
Dr. Sami Aoun: Lecture on the Middle East, Thursday February 9 2006
Laurentian University of Sudbury | February 2, 2006
ACFAS-Sudbury and the Institut Franco-ontarien (IFO) invite you to attend a presentation by Dr. Sami Aoun, political analyst, specialist in international relations of the Near-East and Middle East and History and Political Science professor at the Université de Sherbrooke....[continue]
Meaning of Hamas Victory
University of Western Ontario | January 27, 2006
The Department of Communications & Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is providing the following contact to assist those covering the victory of the Hamas party and what it means to the Middle East....[continue]
Diaspora series opens with illustrated lecture on Asian media
Wilfrid Laurier University | January 23, 2006
A video artist and writer who made his mark tackling such controversial topics as racism and gay pornography will deliver the first of four lectures on diaspora, which generally describes people forced to live far from home due to political calamity....[continue]
Students produce journal for peace
University of Toronto | January 10, 2006
Yalla aims to reframe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...[continue]
