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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]
Celebrity Concert Series presents Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble
McMaster University | November 15, 2006
The Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble will fill Convocation Hall with their rhythmic beats on Friday, Nov. 17. Their passionate, yet disciplined performance style of taiko drumming blends athleticism with artistry....[continue]
2007 Edutravel Information Night
Brock University | October 26, 2006
Opera Italia, Great Cathedrals of Europe and a Baltic Cruise - these are just some of the exotic trips that will be offered by Brock University's Edutravel program in 2007....[continue]
Playwright Judith Thompson Writes New Play, Featured in New Book
University of Guelph | October 23, 2006
University of Guelph theatre studies professor and Governor General Award-winning playwright Judith Thompson has written a new play that will be read during ArcFest (Art for Real Change Festival) Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen St. W. in Toronto....[continue]
Mount Saint Vincent University Celebrates Installation of its 10th President and Vice-Chancellor with the Sound of Music
Mount Saint Vincent University | October 22, 2006
Graduates and their guests joined with dignitaries and presidents from major Canadian universities to witness the installation of Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) 10th President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kathryn E. Laurin. The installation took place on Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Seton Academic Centre Auditorium....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching and research excellence
Brock University | October 13, 2006
Brock University will honour three faculty members for their contributions to teaching and research as part of the second ceremony of its Fall Convocation to be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m., in the Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium, located in the Walker Complex....[continue]
Revenez Lundi tours Belgium in October
McMaster University | October 2, 2006
Revenez Lundi (Come Back on Monday), a play created through a creative collaboration between McMaster School of the Arts researcher Dr. Catherine Graham, the Theatre Parminou (Québec) and the Compagnie de Campus (Belgium) opened the Festival International du Theatre Action in Belgium on Wednesday, Sept. 27....[continue]
Academic passion sparked by Parksville-Qualicum Centre classes
Malaspina University College | September 20, 2006
An unexpected global adventure in learning started with first-year English courses at Malaspina University-College’s Parksville-Qualicum Centre....[continue]
Brandon University welcomes acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to campus as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | September 13, 2006
Brandon University and the Brandon University Faculty of Arts are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the BU campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor...[continue]
Carleton U. Dean to Speak in Winnipeg About the Mystery of the Roman Catacombs
Carleton University | September 12, 2006
You’re heard of the DaVinci Code. Dr. John Osborne, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Carleton University will be in Winnipeg to talk about the mystery of the Roman Catacombs. What are they? When and how were they used? And how can we know?...[continue]
Are working conditions improving for nurses in Atlantic Canada?
Acadia University | August 31, 2006
C: 902.670.8966...[continue]
U of G Grad Cassie Campbell Retires
University of Guelph | August 31, 2006
University of Guelph graduate Cassie Campbell, captain of the history-making Canadian women’s hockey team, announced Wednesday that she is retiring....[continue]
Age no barrier to university degrees or career change at Malaspina
Malaspina University College | August 18, 2006
You’re never too old to hit the books....[continue]
Conference brings scholars from around the globe to Mount A, Aug. 18-20
Mount Allison University | August 17, 2006
Mount Allison University, in collaboration with the International Institute for Hermeneutics, is pleased to host an exciting three-day conference entitled Questioning the Absolute: New Readings of Traditional Arguments for God’s Existence....[continue]
Globalization through a cultural lens
McMaster University | August 8, 2006
On July 3, in Budapest, Hungary more than 400 international graduate students and junior faculty from 67 countries gathered at the Central European University (CEU) to open the 2006 Summer University (SUN) program. Of those students, 25 attended the CEU program specifically to study under Szeman, McMaster's former director the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition, and explore those very questions....[continue]
University of Ottawa Chancellor’s Scholarships – Continuing Success Stories and Experiences
University of Ottawa | August 1, 2006
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce the winners of the 2006-2007 Chancellor’s Scholarship....[continue]
Alumnus has a number of plans as the new leader of VANS
St. Mary's University | July 18, 2006
Chris Webb (BA ‘97) has accepted the top job with the 30 year-old non-profit services art organization....[continue]
Windsor Drama School first in Canada to host international acting workshop
University of Windsor | July 6, 2006
The University of Windsor’s School of Dramatic Art will be the host of The Michael Chekhov Association’s annual International Michael Chekhov Workshop and Festival from July 6 through 15....[continue]
Internationally acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to spend two terms at BU as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | June 15, 2006
This fall, the Brandon University Faculty of Arts welcomes internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor. Dr. Highway will be on campus for two terms, the first during the fall of 2006, and the second during the fall of 2007....[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]
U of S Aboriginal/Newcomer Research Highlighted at National Scholars' Congress
University of Saskatchewan | May 29, 2006
University of Saskatchewan faculty and students will be among 8,000 scholars speaking and presenting papers at York University May 27 to June 3 at the 2006 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest conference of its kind in North America....[continue]
Sustainable Livelihoods, Ecosystem Health Focus of Conference
University of Guelph | May 26, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting an international conference June 4 to 7 on sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem health....[continue]
Sustainable Livelihoods, Ecosystem Health Focus of Conference
University of Guelph | May 26, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting an international conference June 4 to 7 on sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem health....[continue]
Now there is one hot prof
St. Mary's University | May 25, 2006
Wendell Eisener (L), a Lieutenant with the Italy Cross (Lunenburg County, NS) Fire Department, prepares to attack a garage fire on the Hirtle Road in Middlewood late yesterday afternoon....[continue]
Now there is one hot prof
St. Mary's University | May 25, 2006
Wendell Eisener (L), a Lieutenant with the Italy Cross (Lunenburg County, NS) Fire Department, prepares to attack a garage fire on the Hirtle Road in Middlewood late yesterday afternoon....[continue]
Academic Deans, Director for Leadership Mount Allison appointments announced
Mount Allison University | May 24, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to announce the appointments of two new Academic Deans, Dr. Hans vanderLeest as Dean of Arts and Dr. Jeff Ollerhead as Dean of Science as well as a new director for Leadership Mount Allison, Dean of Students Rev. John Perkin....[continue]
Academic Deans, Director for Leadership Mount Allison appointments announced
Mount Allison University | May 24, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to announce the appointments of two new Academic Deans, Dr. Hans vanderLeest as Dean of Arts and Dr. Jeff Ollerhead as Dean of Science as well as a new director for Leadership Mount Allison, Dean of Students Rev. John Perkin....[continue]
International conference on bullying addresses understanding and learning
Queen's University | May 18, 2006
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will serve as the official patron of a new national network to address problems of childhood bullying....[continue]
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: May 17 to 22, 2006
University of Ottawa | May 17, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
Mount A’s "Lunch and Learn" series hits a musical note in Moncton, May 11
Mount Allison University | May 3, 2006
Mount Allison University will be hosting a lunch-time concert featuring former music faculty members James and Penelope Mark with Danise Ferguson, cellist and current Mount Allison music professor on Thursday, May 11 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in the Empress Theatre (in the Capitol Theatre), 811 Main Street, Moncton. Tickets are $20 and will include a soup and sandwich lunch with a beverage....[continue]
Goodman Institute of Investment Management at Concordia University Recognized for Excellence
Concordia University | April 26, 2006
Concordia University is proud to announce the Goodman Institute of Investment Management at the John Molson School of Business(JMSB) has been named the first school in Canada and one of the first in the world, to become a Program Partner of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute....[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]
The Power of Play comes to Brock
Brock University | April 26, 2006
The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) will host their 32nd Annual Meeting at Brock University, from Wednesday, May 17 to Saturday, May 20....[continue]
Memorial University announces one more honorary degree
Memorial University of Newfoundland | April 12, 2006
Another name has been added to the list of luminaries receiving honorary degrees from Memorial during spring convocation in St. John's....[continue]
Faculty of Arts Announces Exchange Programs with Universities of Athens, Bologna, and Malta
University of Prince Edward Island | April 10, 2006
Between January 2007 and May 2008, nine students from the Faculty of Arts at UPEI will have the opportunity to study for a semester each at universities in Italy, Greece and Malta....[continue]
Italy Uncorked!
Memorial University of Newfoundland | April 6, 2006
The St. John's Memorial University Alumni Chapter presents its fifth Annual Wine-Tasting Evening....[continue]
Killing wolves may not protect livestock efficiently
University of Calgary | April 5, 2006
Lethal measures to control wolf attacks on cattle and sheep are ineffective in the long-term, new study finds...[continue]
York/Sheridan design student in Italy to represent Canada in glass design competition
York University | April 5, 2006
Nelson Cheng, a second-year student, is enjoying the ultimate martini cocktail experience....[continue]
UNB SAINT JOHN PROFESSOR TO BE AWARDED DISTINCTION OF CHEVALIER IN THE ORDER OF THE PALMES ACADéMIQUES OF FRANCE
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | March 22, 2006
Dr. Thierry Chopin, Professor of Marine Biology at UNB Saint John, was inducted as Chevalier in the Order of the Palmes Académiques by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research of France....[continue]
Italian moral and political philosopher Antonio Negri to speak at Brock
Brock University | March 21, 2006
Antonio Negri, noted post-Marxist scholar best-known for his co-authorship of Empire, will speak at Brock on Monday, April 10, at 8 p.m., in the David S. Howes Theatre....[continue]
