Photography - Press Releases | Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Major Archival Photo Collection to be Showcased in Public Presentation
University of Northern British Columbia | November 17, 2006
The passion and products of one of Prince George’s most celebrated naturalists and educators will be showcased by the Northern British Columbia Archives next week, to coincide with Archives Week in BC....[continue]
Library offers glimpse into the mind of Isaac Newton
McMaster University | November 16, 2006
A rare first edition of Isaac Newton's Opticks, recently acquired as McMaster University library's two millionth book, has provided the inspiration for an imaginative interdisciplinary collaboration between the library, the Learning Technologies Resource Centre (LTRC) and instructors in the Arts and Science program....[continue]
Social Work project combines art and research
University of Toronto | November 14, 2006
Coming Together photos on display through Nov. 29...[continue]
Professor and his patients 'star' in film
University of Toronto | November 13, 2006
House Calls wins Gemini...[continue]
Five inducted into Community of Distinction
McMaster University | November 10, 2006
A champion of problem-based learning, a leader who shaped health care research, a facilitator of the new health sciences centre, a scientist of population health, and a nursing professor who took McMaster's multi-professional team-building approach abroad are being honoured by McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences....[continue]
BU Literary Speakers' Series presents multimedia poetry and art by Vancouver's Karen Moe and Catherine Owen
Brandon University | November 9, 2006
On Saturday, November 18 the Brandon University Faculty of Arts Literary Speakers' Series is proud to present a multimedia poetry/art performance titled Cusp/detritus, featuring a poetry reading Catherine Owen and images by Karen Moe....[continue]
Pratt expert to deliver Pratt Lecture at Memorial
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 8, 2006
One of the principal authorities on the writing of poet E. J. Pratt and how oral traditions influence literature will deliver Memorial University’s 2006 Pratt Lecture on Friday, Nov. 17....[continue]
2,500 Original Art Items Donated to CBU
University College of Cape Breton | November 3, 2006
$500K James Nearing and Florence Giovannetti-Nearing Dragon Lair’s Collection...[continue]
Fall Convocation 2006 Award Recipients Announced at U of S
University of Saskatchewan | October 27, 2006
Each year, the University of Saskatchewan honours those whose achievements benefit people at home, nationally and internationally. This year's award presentations will take place at Fall Convocation on Saturday, October 28, 2006....[continue]
TB-AIDS Diary photo exhibit to make Canadian debut at Ryerson
Ryerson University | October 23, 2006
Award-winning photographer Linda Troeller's TB-AIDS Diary photo exhibit will make its Canadian premiere starting Monday, Oct. 30, at Ryerson University's School of Image Arts, Third Floor Gallery (IMA 310), 122 Bond St. Media are invited to a preview Oct. 30 from 9:30 to noon....[continue]
Malaspina Media Lecture Series great place for open dialogue
Malaspina University College | October 20, 2006
The public is invited to dig into some hot topics during Malaspina University-College’s new Media Lecture Series....[continue]
Thibaut Duverneix
Concordia University | October 19, 2006
Originally from France, Thibaut Duverneix began his exploration in art as a musician. Although classically trained, Thibaut quickly became interested in contemporary and electro acoustic styles....[continue]
REMEMBERING A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE: CHORNOBYL — LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
University of Manitoba | October 19, 2006
The 14th annual J. B. Rudnyckyj Distinguished Lecture for 2006 features Dr. Yuri Scherbak, an expert on the Chornobyl tragedy and the current political landscape of Ukraine....[continue]
Owen Eric Wood
Concordia University | October 19, 2006
"Self Portrait" questions the North American ideology of individuality by bringing attention to the reality of our biological, emotional and spiritual influences of our families....[continue]
Robert Winters
Concordia University | October 19, 2006
Photographer, multimedia artist and performer...[continue]
Memorial University to hold fall convocation ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 13, 2006
Three prominent writers will be honoured during Memorial University's fall convocation ceremonies, taking place at the St. John’s Arts and Culture on Friday, Oct. 20. Over 500 students will receive degrees during the three sessions of convocation being held on that day at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m....[continue]
NEW COLLABORATIVE WEBSITE DOCUMENTS MORAVIAN PRESENCE IN COASTAL LABRADOR
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 13, 2006
A new collaborative website, The Labrador Inuit Through Moravian Eyes, documents the history of the Moravian presence in coastal Labrador....[continue]
New facility boosts biomedical research
Simon Fraser University | October 12, 2006
Mario Pinto, Vice-President, Research: vpres@sfu.ca, 604.291.4152SFU Public Affairs & Media Relations: 604.291.3210...[continue]
Where is your favourite secret space in Regina?
University of Regina | October 10, 2006
Maybe your favourite Regina space is included in the new book from the CPRC Press: Regina’s Secret Spaces: Love and Lore of Local Geography....[continue]
Sharing the university experience
Malaspina University College | October 6, 2006
Pamela and Sofia Walker always joked about ending up at the same school, but they never thought it would happen....[continue]
U of T students, alumni and faculty talk trash
University of Toronto | October 6, 2006
Festival highlights one of city’s key issues...[continue]
U of G Artists Selected for International Art Show
University of Guelph | October 3, 2006
Two University of Guelph fine art professors have been selected to participate in the 27th São Paulo Art Biennial in Brazil Oct. 7 to Dec. 17. Profs. Kim Kozzi and Dai Skuse, who make up the art duo Fastwürms, share a joint appointment at U of G....[continue]
Bigger, bolder, better: The new McMaster Times
McMaster University | September 29, 2006
By now you should have received the fall edition of the Times either at home or here on campus....[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]
A Pocket Companion to the Owens Art Gallery: A little guide for kids by kids, to be launched Sept. 30
Mount Allison University | September 28, 2006
On Saturday, September 30 the Owens Art Gallery will launch A Pocket Companion to the Owens Art Gallery: A little guide for kids by kids....[continue]
Performances will celebrate African and other cultures: York U
York University | September 27, 2006
The strings of a West African kora will mingle with the sound of a saxophone at York University this weekend during the first annual Humanity in Harmony performance collaboration....[continue]
U of G Profs Featured in National Newspaper
University of Guelph | September 26, 2006
Two University of Guelph professors were featured today in articles in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
University of Windsor researcher provides "sound evidence" of Ivory-Billed Woodpecker's existence
University of Windsor | September 26, 2006
University of Windsor Biology professor Dan Mennill and his team of researchers are part of an international group that has just published evidence of the existence of the elusive Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, a magnificent bird thought to have become extinct half a century ago....[continue]
Museum of Art to host panel discussion
McMaster University | September 22, 2006
The McMaster Museum of Art will host a panel discussion on The Life and Death of Identity Politics in Canadian Art on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m....[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]
Duke University Prof to Visit U of G, Share Interdisciplinary Teaching Expertise
University of Guelph | September 21, 2006
The University of Guelph's 2006 Distinguished Visiting Teaching Professor is Cathy Davidson, a professor at Duke University and an award-winning author....[continue]
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers unique personal and professional development classes this fall
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 19, 2006
Middle-Eastern belly dancing, the ABCs of Wine, Communicating with Difficult People and the Taste, History and Mystique of Single-malt Scotch are just a few of the unique classes being offered this fall by Memorial University of Newfoundland thanks to an exciting lineup co-ordinated by its Division of Lifelong Learning....[continue]
Public Forum on Dawson College tragedy
University of Waterloo | September 18, 2006
The University of Waterloo is organizing a public forum to help students, staff and faculty better understand the roots of violence in society, following the tragedy that recently struck Dawson College in Montreal....[continue]
U of G, Cuisine Canada Name Top Culinary Authors
University of Guelph | September 17, 2006
The University of Guelph and Cuisine Canada recognized the range and expertise of Canadian cookbook authors, publishers and food culture by hosting and sponsoring the ninth annual Canadian Culinary Book Contest in Winnipeg Saturday....[continue]
Ideas behind Illustration earn $1,000 award for Malaspina Graphic Arts student
Malaspina University College | September 14, 2006
It was the quality of his ideas combined with technical excellence that earned Malaspina University-College Applied Arts - Graphics student Scott Booth the annual $1,000 Copeland Communications Award....[continue]
UNBC Professor Hosts Photography Exhibition on Campus
University of Northern British Columbia | September 13, 2006
Stunning black and white photographs of western Newfoundland are being exhibited by UNBC professor Michael Rutherford from September 18 to November 3....[continue]
Ryerson alumni star at TIFF
Ryerson University | September 12, 2006
Four Ryerson alumni are being featured at the 31st annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)....[continue]
Camille Zakharia: Division Lines
St. Mary's University | September 11, 2006
While the world’s attention is focused anxiously on Lebanon, Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery launches its fall season with a major solo exhibition by a Lebanese-Canadian artist who has a long association with Halifax....[continue]
Art Gallery Director Gets Noticed in Major Art Magazine
St. Mary's University | September 8, 2006
The writing of Saint Mary's University Art Gallery Director/Curator, Robin Metcalfe, has received favourable notice in the distinguished Canadian art magazine, BorderCrossings....[continue]
a studio: fine arts faculty exhibition, Sept. 15
Mount Allison University | September 7, 2006
The Owens Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a studio, a new exhibition of recent works by the faculty of the fine arts department, Mount Allison University....[continue]
