Public Relations - 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]
UNBF'S STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND TOPS $2 MILLION
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 16, 2006
The University of New Brunswick’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) is continuing to set records. On Oct. 25, the fund topped $2 million, doubling what it started with eight years ago....[continue]
Malaspina University-College student studies tongue-eating parasite
Malaspina University College | November 14, 2006
A passion for parasites led Malaspina University-College Biology student Aya Murakami all the way to Ireland....[continue]
Forest Policy Expert to Speak at UNBC
University of Northern British Columbia | November 14, 2006
One of North America’s leading experts in sustainable forest policy will be speaking at UNBC later this week as the keynote speaker in the annual Doug Little Memorial Lecture....[continue]
DAVID MACLEAN TO CHAIR MODEL FOREST NETWORK
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 10, 2006
David MacLean, dean of forestry and environmental management at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, has been elected chair of the Canadian Model Forest Network. His one-year term begins immediately....[continue]
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program
University of Saskatchewan | November 9, 2006
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program...[continue]
Public Invited to International Education Week Activities at UNBF
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 9, 2006
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is hosting a series of activities to commemorate International Education Week, Nov. 13-17....[continue]
Impact of Farmers' Markets Pegged at $118.5 Million
University of Northern British Columbia | November 9, 2006
Research conducted at the University of Northern British Columbia has indicated that BC's farmers' markets have a signficant economic impact on the province, over and above their value to community-building and local food production....[continue]
Sexsmith Honoured for Excellence in Teaching
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 8, 2006
Creativity, enthusiasm and compassion are just a few of the reasons why Philip Sexsmith is the recipient of the 2006 Allan P. Stuart Award for Excellence in Teaching at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Students launch exciting new careers through ABE
Malaspina University College | November 8, 2006
Malaspina University-College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program is helping Mike Bates and Laura Painter launch exciting new careers....[continue]
UNBF Computer Science Students Collect $230,000 in Scholarships
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 8, 2006
The achievements of students and professors in the faculty of computer science at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton were recognized at banquet last month....[continue]
Malaspina’s Welding Program marks 50th Anniversary
Malaspina University College | November 7, 2006
Like all trades, welding is not what it was 50 years ago when the Vocational Training School (VTS) began offering it in Nanaimo....[continue]
UNBC Celebrates Academic Achievers
University of Northern British Columbia | November 7, 2006
Nearly 50 of the top Grade 12 students from central BC will be participating in an Academic Achievers event at UNBC tomorrow, which is being held to reward them for their academic achievements to date....[continue]
Great chefs start at Malaspina’s Culinary Arts program
Malaspina University College | November 7, 2006
Chefs are like the superb food they prepare: it takes knowledge, time and seasoning to make them great....[continue]
UNBC Leads Research on Local Air Quality
University of Northern British Columbia | November 7, 2006
UNBC researchers are currently conducting a variety of studies that will provide Prince George with the best information yet on how to improve the City’s air quality....[continue]
UNB PLACES THIRD AT APICS PROGRAMMING COMPETITION
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 7, 2006
The UNB Fredericton Reds computer programming team placed third at the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) programming competition held last month at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia....[continue]
BUSINESS FACULTY TO RECOGNIZE AWARD WINNERS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 6, 2006
The achievements of business students, faculty, and alumni of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will be celebrated at a special event on Thursday, Nov. 9....[continue]
U of G Recognizes 2005 Campus Authors
University of Guelph | October 26, 2006
The University of Guelph will pay tribute to its 2005 faculty, staff and student authors with an inaugural Campus Authors event Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Florence Partridge Room on the third floor of the McLaughlin Library. The event is free and open to the public....[continue]
Farmers' Market Contributes Nearly $800,000 to Local Economy
University of Northern British Columbia | October 26, 2006
Research undertaken by the UNBC School of Environmental Planning indicates that the local Farmers’ Market has emerged as a major contributor to the City’s downtown, pumping $794,000 into the local economy....[continue]
Northern Communities Aim to Make Themselves Attractive to Future Nurses
University of Northern British Columbia | October 24, 2006
Four northern BC communities have been participating in a project that is intended to make the communities more welcoming to Nursing students who are participating in clinical placements....[continue]
Mongolian author to read at Malaspina University-College
Malaspina University College | October 24, 2006
Mongolian author, chieftain, shaman and poet Galsan Tschinag is visiting Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus for a free reading from his latest book, The Blue Sky....[continue]
Research Infosource Rewards U of L With Increase in Ranking
University of Lethbridge | October 24, 2006
The University of Lethbridge is the only Alberta University in a recent ‘Top-three’ national ranking of research institutions....[continue]
Husky Energy Enables Advanced Health Research in the North
University of Northern British Columbia | October 23, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia will be engaged in cutting-edge research on diabetes in children and the effects of environmental contaminants on health thanks to a donation from Husky Energy....[continue]
Cap and Gowns Abound: Mount Saint Vincent University Graduates More Than 450 at Fall Convocations
Mount Saint Vincent University | October 22, 2006
Mount Saint Vincent University will officially confer certificates, diplomas and degrees to more than 450 graduating students....[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]
New University courses to include Northwest Coast First Nations carving
Malaspina University College | October 19, 2006
Spanish, religion, criminology and Northwest Coast First Nations Carving courses will spice up an already extensive selection of university-level courses being offered at Malaspina University-College’s Cowichan campus in spring 2007....[continue]
Malaspina University-College Theatre opens Fall season with Twelfth Night
Malaspina University College | October 19, 2006
Mistaken identities, comic entanglements, love and unforgettable characters await theatre enthusiasts at Malaspina University-College Theatre’s fall production of Twelfth Night this November....[continue]
Installation Ceremony Planned for New UNBC President
University of Northern British Columbia | October 19, 2006
Dr. Don Cozzetto will be officially installed as UNBC’s fourth president during an official installation ceremony on Saturday, October 28....[continue]
Malaspina’s new Faller Training program gets corporate backing
Malaspina University College | October 18, 2006
Malaspina University-College’s new Faller Training program, offered in partnership with the BC Forest Safety Council, has received full industry backing with a list of generous donations....[continue]
Malaspina enhances trades training programs
Malaspina University College | October 18, 2006
Malaspina University-College is enhancing popular trades training programs to make graduates more employable....[continue]
Malaspina collaborates on development of early childhood education for Indonesia
Malaspina University College | October 18, 2006
Educators half-a-world away are helping enhance learning for young Indonesian children, thanks to a collaborative project between Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo and Widya Mandala Catholic University in Surabaya, Indonesia....[continue]
Renovations Begin at New Terrace Campus
University of Northern British Columbia | October 18, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia has selected two companies from the Northwest region to undertake renovations at its new Terrace campus building....[continue]
Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre to Host Public Lecture Oct. 25
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 16, 2006
Identifying, assessing and treating male perpetrators and abused women is the topic of a lecture hosted by the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton on Wednesday, Oct. 25....[continue]
BC Government Invests in World Class Forest Research Centre
University of Northern British Columbia | October 16, 2006
UNBC is a key player in one of the world’s most advanced forest research laboratories. EvaluTree is a partnership involving UNBC, UVic, and the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada (PAPRICAN), which is based in Vancouver....[continue]
Psychology Research to be Discussed at Upcoming UNBF Conference
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 16, 2006
These statements of frustration often end adolescent/parent conversations, especially if the topic is sex....[continue]
VP of Marketing at Sportsdirect will speak at SMU
St. Mary's University | October 13, 2006
At the height of the dot-com boom, Paul Lavers, a 23-year old Saint Mary’s University student founded SportsDirect with friend, Joe MacDonald....[continue]
Education gamble pays off with new career in pulp and paper industry
Malaspina University College | October 13, 2006
From Cuba, to Panama, to Nanaimo, the Fiandor family has steadily overcome challenges to build a better life....[continue]
2005/2006 Community Report
University of Lethbridge | October 13, 2006
What will happen if our freshwater supply runs dry? How can we stay active and healthy as we age? What would the future hold if history is forgotten?...[continue]
UNBF to Recognize Outsanding Kinesiology Students
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 12, 2006
The faculty of kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will hold a special reception in honour of its recent graduates, outstanding students, and student athletes on Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]
New Memorial Scholarships share parents' support for post-secondary education
Malaspina University College | October 12, 2006
Sydney and Thelma Mansbridge encouraged all three of their children into post-secondary education and on to successful careers. Now those children are sharing their parents’ support with others, by endowing two memorial scholarships at Malaspina University-College....[continue]
