Journalism - Press Releases | Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Journalists for Human Rights presents John Gaudi, Nov. 15
Mount Allison University | November 14, 2006
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to welcome John Gaudi to Mount Allison University....[continue]
Annual Bryden Awards celebrate York U. Alumni accomplishments
York University | November 9, 2006
Five alumni recognized for their outstanding achievements ...[continue]
Rethinking productivity: Turning the globalization debate on its head
University of Regina | November 7, 2006
Canadian journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis will screen his film, The Take, on Thurs., Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Education Auditorium at the University of Regina, followed by a lecture about the film at 8 p.m....[continue]
Laurier to graduate 879 students in fall convocation
Wilfrid Laurier University | October 27, 2006
Just under 900 students from all schools and faculties from the Waterloo and Brantford campuses of Wilfrid Laurier University will officially graduate today during the university’s fall convocation ceremony....[continue]
SHEA, Harold Thomas
St. Mary's University | October 25, 2006
SHEA, Harold Thomas - 83, Halifax, passed away October 23, 2006....[continue]
National columnist Chantal Hebert to speak at Brock
Brock University | October 25, 2006
Chantal Hebert, national affairs columnist for the Toronto Star, will be the guest speaker for the 2006 D. G. Willmot Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by the Faculty of Business at Brock University. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. A reception will follow the presentation....[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]
UW graduates 1, 376 students, awards six honorary degrees
University of Waterloo | October 19, 2006
The University of Waterloo's fall convocation on Saturday will celebrate the graduation of more than 1,300 students and the granting of six honorary degrees....[continue]
Introducing Media@McGill...presenting Seymour Hersh
McGill University | October 17, 2006
Reporting legend helps unveil media and communications policy centre...[continue]
CTV’s Lisa LaFlamme receives honorary doctor of laws degree from Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University | October 17, 2006
Wilfrid Laurier University will bestow an honorary doctor of laws degree on Lisa LaFlamme, CTV News national affairs correspondent and Kitchener-Waterloo native, during Laurier’s fall convocation ceremony on Friday, October 27, 2006....[continue]
UVic Awards 4 Honorary Degrees at Fall Convocation
University of Victoria | October 17, 2006
The University of Victoria will present four honorary degrees during fall convocation ceremonies next month. The recipients represent an eclectic mix of achievement in fields including science, Aboriginal language preservation and journalism....[continue]
BU Professor Emeritus Dr. Pandelis Halamandaris honoured by National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada
Brandon University | October 5, 2006
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) has honoured Dr. Pandelis Halamandaris, Professor Emeritus of Teacher Education at Brandon University, and Deputy Director of the University of Manitoba Centre for Hellenic Civilization, with a Community/Arts Award recognizing his outstanding achievements, contributions and community service in promoting the understanding, the traditions and the interests of Hellenic-Canadian communities, and for his leadership, courage and dedication for the promotion of multiculturalism, human rights, respect of human and cultural values, and equality among all Canadians....[continue]
University of Ottawa Media Calendar October 2 to 6, 2006
University of Ottawa | October 2, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
StFX Announces Hall of Honour Inductees 2006
St. Francis Xavier University | September 28, 2006
StFX has announced the names of the latest inductees to the university's Hall of Honour....[continue]
Nipissing University launches two new programs
Nipissing University | September 28, 2006
Nipissing University students will have two new degree programs to choose from starting in September 2007....[continue]
UN's human rights commissioner to receive honorary degree
University of Waterloo | September 25, 2006
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, is among those receiving honorary degrees at the University of Waterloo's fall convocation to be held Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]
Voices on the Rise: Afghan Women Making the News photojournalism exhibit to open at uOttawa
University of Ottawa | September 21, 2006
The University of Ottawa, in collaboration with Carleton University and the Embassy of Afghanistan, will play host to an important exhibition highlighting the story of female communicators in Afghanistan....[continue]
Sports greats to be honoured by Alumni Association at Hall of Fame ceremony
University of Windsor | September 19, 2006
The University of Windsor’s Alumni Association will recognize this year’s Sports Hall of Fame inductees with ceremonies this Saturday, September 23, 2 p.m., in Ambassador Auditorium, CAW Student Centre, on the University of Windsor campus....[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]
Six young Canadians receive the University of Ottawa President’s Scholarship
University of Ottawa | August 1, 2006
The University of Ottawa is proud to award its prestigious President’s Scholarship to six first-year students....[continue]
Diploma in Ag Communications Launched
University of Guelph | July 13, 2006
The University of Guelph today officially established North America’s first distance learning agricultural communications diploma program. The initial cohort of students will begin studies in September....[continue]
New Professors at King's
University of King's College | July 10, 2006
King’s is pleased to welcome three new assistant professors to the University...[continue]
2006 Alumni Award Winners
University of King's College | July 4, 2006
University of King's College Alumni Award Recipients - 2006...[continue]
Bilingual School of Public Affairs at York U
York University | June 26, 2006
Glendon College at York University will open Canada’s first bilingual School of Public Affairs, offering graduate students a high-level bilingual education that will prepare them for leadership roles in public life....[continue]
Memorial University hosts Canadian Science Writers’ Association conference this weekend
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 23, 2006
For the first time Memorial University is playing host to the Canadian Science Writers’ Association’s (CSWA) annual general meeting and conference, which begins tomorrow, Saturday, June 24, 2006....[continue]
Reporters awarded Canadian Journalism Fellowships at U of T
University of Toronto | June 23, 2006
Five journalists to spend year as senior residents of Massey College...[continue]
Science Education Focus of conference at UNBF
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | June 22, 2006
Science education is the topic of a three-day conference scheduled for the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Prize-winning month for Concordia University
Concordia University | June 21, 2006
Dozens of Concordia University professors were awarded research funding, research chairs and prizes in the month of June....[continue]
Guelph-Humber to Hold Inaugural Convocation
University of Guelph | June 13, 2006
The University of Guelph-Humber will hold its first convocation ceremony June 19, awarding 152 students both honours bachelor’s degrees from the University of Guelph and diplomas from the Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning....[continue]
New York, New York!
Mount Allison University | June 13, 2006
Mount Allison University English professor Dr. Jennifer Harris will be spending part of her summer beyond the Tantramar Marshes....[continue]
Western's Communications and Public Affairs Team Recognized
University of Western Ontario | June 12, 2006
The Department of Communications and Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is receiving international and national recognition for its work....[continue]
Humanities, Arts & Science Convocation
McMaster University | June 6, 2006
The Great Hall at Hamilton Place will see degrees conferred upon 616 students from the Faculty of Humanities and 56 students from the Arts & Science program today in a joint ceremony....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 2, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Students’ achievements recognized at convocation
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
University of Regina students will be recognized for a variety of achievements during the University's annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre....[continue]
Laurier’s student newspaper, The Cord Weekly takes two national awards
Wilfrid Laurier University | June 1, 2006
Laurier’s student newspaper, The Cord Weekly, recently won first place for "Best Campus News Story" and "Best Campus Feature Story" and took second place for "Outstanding Campus Newspaper" and "Best Campus Photography" in the Campus Newspapers Division for the prestigious Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) Awards....[continue]
Convocation will celebrate 1,694 degrees, diplomas and certificates
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
The University of Regina will present 1,694 students with degrees, diplomas and certificates at its annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina....[continue]
Memorial University to host Canadian Science Writers’ Association conference
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 1, 2006
For the first time in the 35-year history of the Canadian Science Writers’ Association (CSWA), the organization will be holding its annual meeting and conference in Newfoundland and Labrador. Memorial University is hosting the event which will be held on St John’s campus from June 24-26, 2006....[continue]
Life in the tech lane
McGill University | May 31, 2006
McGill to host global conference on how people and technology really coexist...[continue]
Cape Breton characters brought to life in new book
University College of Cape Breton | May 31, 2006
Island life, it is said, builds character....[continue]
