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Laurier student Josh Weinstein passes away
Wilfrid Laurier University | March 24, 2006
Friends are invited to share their memories of Josh with his family during visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St., S., Waterloo, Thursday from 7-9 pm and again on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm....[continue]
Dancing with the Stars Schulich Style! A Spring Gala for Seniors and Students
University of Western Ontario | March 24, 2006
Seventy-five students from The University of Western Ontario's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are pairing up with seniors for an evening of ballroom dancing, friendly conversation, and great food in an event aimed at closing the generation gap....[continue]
SFU to Confer 10 Honorary Degrees
Simon Fraser University | March 24, 2006
Simon Fraser University will confer honorary degrees on 10 distinguished individuals—including a Nobel prize winner, two international filmmakers and a local sports hero—during its 2006 spring and fall convocation ceremonies....[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]
International study shows need for smoke-free law to protect public health
University of Waterloo | March 16, 2006
A University of Waterloo researcher who participated in a major international study measuring the impact of smoking on air quality in Irish pubs around the world says the results made public today underscore the need for smoke-free laws to protect public health....[continue]
Distinguished Alumnus and Current CEO of Vision TV to Deliver Talk at Trent University
Trent University | March 15, 2006
Trent University is pleased to welcome Mr. Bill Roberts, President and CEO of VisionTV, back to his alma mater for a talk on Faith and the Media on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Champlain College Council Chambers on the Symons Campus....[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]
Toronto poverty is highly racialized: York University census study
York University | March 9, 2006
Poverty in Toronto is highly racialized, and the economic gap between members of European and non-European ethno-racial groups has been increasing over the last 30 years, a new study reveals....[continue]
Seventeenth Annual Graduate Student Conference
Lakehead University | March 8, 2006
The Faculty of Graduate Studies presents the Seventeenth Annual Graduate Student Conference from March 13 to 14....[continue]
Memorial University hosts information session in Conception Bay South
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 6, 2006
Memorial University will be hosting an information session in Conception Bay South for interested high school students, parents and guardians....[continue]
UW prof probes hydrogen fuel cells, energy diversity for cars
University of Waterloo | March 6, 2006
As the world hits peak oil production, there is keen interest in finding the next great fuel source....[continue]
Federalism, Quebec and minority francophones in Canada
University of Ottawa | March 6, 2006
Many people view federalism as a way for societies and provinces to live together while others see it as the end of Canada....[continue]
Branding our cities
McGill University | March 6, 2006
Place-branding expert Simon Anholt explains how and why to sell a city...[continue]
Presidents of international Catholic universities meet at St. Jerome's next week
University of Waterloo | March 3, 2006
Presidents and rectors from Roman Catholic universities in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia and North and South America will descend upon St. Jerome's University in Waterloo from March 6 to 10 for a week-long series of meetings....[continue]
Weekbook listing of upcoming events
University of Waterloo | March 3, 2006
Weekbook is a listing of University of Waterloo talks, conferences and events, from March 6 to 12....[continue]
Correspondence from President John Harker
University College of Cape Breton | March 3, 2006
The content that follows was written by Dr. John Harker, President, Cape Breton University and disseminated to the University Community and media upon cancellation of a debate on the recent "Cartoon Issue"....[continue]
Francophiles: The way of the future for the Fransaskois community?
University of Regina | March 3, 2006
The Paris Peace Conference of 1919 produced peace settlements which have been criticized ever since. Did the decisions made in 1919 lead to the Second World War?...[continue]
Baritone James Levesque takes audiences on musical trip from Paris to England
University of Calgary | March 2, 2006
The Mountain View Connection celebrates Robert Schumann, as well as Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré , and Gerald Finzi with a concert of their music on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the Eckhardt-Gramatté Recital Hall of the Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary....[continue]
Memorial University information session in Conception Bay South cancelled
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 2, 2006
The Memorial University information session, originally scheduled to take place at All Saints Parish Hall (419 Conception Bay Highway) on Thursday, March 2, at 7 p.m....[continue]
Memorial University hosts information session in Conception Bay South
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 1, 2006
Memorial University will be hosting an information session in Conception Bay South for interested high school students, parents and guardians....[continue]
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College invites you to Discover the Internet
Memorial University of Newfoundland | February 28, 2006
The Division of Community Education and College Relations is gearing up for its brand new lecture series Discover the Internet , taking place March 15-April 5....[continue]
International students work harder, score lower: York U study
York University | February 28, 2006
A new study by a York University professor is challenging the stereotype of the introverted and studious international student -- at least in part....[continue]
Presidents of International Catholic Universities Convene at St. Jerome’s
St. Jerome's University | February 27, 2006
Presidents and rectors from Roman Catholic universities in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia and North and South America will descend upon St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo for a week-long series of meetings from March 6th to 10th....[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]
Contrasting impressions of Impressionism
University of Regina | February 27, 2006
Impressionism is one of the most popular and influential movements in the history of art. Iconic scenes of ballerinas and lily ponds currently grace everything from tote bags and T-shirts to computer screensavers and wallpaper for mobile phones....[continue]
Trent University to Host Indigenous Dance Performances
Trent University | February 27, 2006
Raven Spirit Dance, in partnership with Indigenous Performance Initiatives and in association with the Native Studies Department at Trent University and Peterborough New Dance, is proud to present two great works, Evening in Paris and Iskwew, for four nights beginning March 1 at 8:00 p.m. in Nozhem, the First Peoples Performance Space in Gzowski College at Trent University....[continue]
School of Music Upcoming Events: March & April 2006
Brandon University | February 23, 2006
Upcoming Events...[continue]
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH TWO UNIVERSITIES IN FRANCE
Concordia University | February 21, 2006
Concordia now has eight bilateral agreements in France...[continue]
Word Silo: U of C English Department hosts audience-interactive series
University of Calgary | February 17, 2006
Six-guns, Zsa Zsa Gabor, loser poets, and an investigatory team right out of the TV series CSI may seem an unlikely combination....[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]
Traumatic memories can be separated from others
McGill University | February 14, 2006
A McGill University researcher renowned for his work on the retrieval and neutralizing of traumatic memories has now concluded that the most harrowing images retained by the brain can be separated from more benign memories associated with an experience....[continue]
Emerado pro series concert features faculty from three Manitoba universities
Brandon University | February 14, 2006
On Tuesday, February 21st at 8:00 p.m., the Brandon University School of Music pro series continues with a performance by Emerado at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall (In the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building)....[continue]
Dr. Claude Lajeunesse's Speech : Engaged in Innovation and Agent of Social Change - as delivered
Concordia University | February 2, 2006
Je vous remercie de m’offrir cette prestigieuse tribune. C’est avec un grand plaisir que j’ai accepté l’honneur de vous adresser la parole ce matin....[continue]
Recruitment information sessions cancelled
Memorial University of Newfoundland | February 2, 2006
Due to the weather, the Office of Student Recruitment at Memorial University will be canceling information sessions scheduled for this evening at Carbonear Collegiate, and All Saints Parish Hall, CBS....[continue]
Lakehead U History Professor Goes to Korea on Fellowship
Lakehead University | January 27, 2006
A Lakehead University History professor has been awarded a Junior Fellowship at the Academy of Korean Studies....[continue]
Fridays in the Gallery — Kick-start your weekend with Art!
Memorial University of Newfoundland | January 25, 2006
The Grenfell College Art Gallery is pleased to announce a new initiative called "Fridays in the Gallery – Kick-start your weekend with Art!"...[continue]
Measuring Up expands to reflect student experience
University of Toronto | January 12, 2006
More performance indicators planned...[continue]
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College presents Hear me, children-yet-to-be-born (2004)
Memorial University of Newfoundland | January 10, 2006
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College art Gallery is proud to present Hear me, children-yet-to-be-born, a new experimental video by Paris-based artist Sandy Amerio, whose work questions the formal characterization of the documentary, fiction and art practice....[continue]
Mount A student one of 20 Canadians selected for 2006 International Seminar in Botswana
Mount Allison University | January 9, 2006
Alison Forshner, a fourth-year honours anthropology student at Mount Allison University, has been selected as one of 20 students in Canada to participate in the 2006 International Seminar in Botswana, Africa this summer....[continue]
NASON-CLARK RECEIVES GRANT TO TRAIN RELIGIOUS LEADERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | December 19, 2005
Clergy are often called upon to counsel parishioners in the aftermath of family violence. Now a researcher at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is providing them with support....[continue]
