Publishing - Press Releases | Arts, Humanities and Social Science
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]
2,500 Original Art Items Donated to Cape Breton University $500K James Nearing and Florence Giovannetti-Nearing Dragon Lair’s Collection
University College of Cape Breton | November 7, 2006
Cape Breton novelist, Frank Macdonald, has been nominated for the largest and most international literary prize of its kind, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award....[continue]
Brock researcher awarded 2006 Polanyi Prize for Literature
Brock University | October 27, 2006
James Allard, Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University, has been awarded the 2006 John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature....[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]
Lakehead U Named Research University of the Year - Undergraduate Category
Lakehead University | October 24, 2006
Today, Research Infosource Inc. announced that it has designated Lakehead University the "Research University of the Year" in the undergraduate category. Each year, Research Infosource publishes a special "Canada’s Innovation Leaders" supplement in the National Post and the Ottawa Citizen....[continue]
PhD candidate takes U of T to heartStudent finds passion in teaching, research and learning from mentor
University of Toronto | October 24, 2006
Nesime Askin was a fourth year physiology student on the St. George campus when a review paper she wrote for a course changed her life....[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]
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]
MacKinnon to receive honorary degree
University of Regina | October 5, 2006
The University of Regina is recognizing the distinguished life and contribution of University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon with an honorary doctorate of laws degree....[continue]
Renowned Chef Is Executive-in-Residence
University of Guelph | October 3, 2006
A taste of Louisiana is on its way to the University of Guelph this month with the arrival of John Folse, an internationally acclaimed chef who has been named executive-in-residence in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) for the fall semester....[continue]
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS AND SENATOR TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES
University of Manitoba | October 2, 2006
At this year’s Fall Convocation, honorary degrees will be awarded to: Clara Hughes, Cindy Klassen and Vivienne Poy....[continue]
BCIT opens new graphic communications facility
British Columbia Institute of Technology | September 13, 2006
Today the British Columbia Institute of Technology will cut the ribbon on a new facility housing the latest equipment for graphic communications training, officially launching BCIT’s new diploma in Graphic Communications Technology....[continue]
Senior author follows creative star to Cowichan campus
Malaspina University College | August 9, 2006
Starting this fall, the 71-year-old Mill Bay resident will take Creative Writing 120, followed by Creative Writing 100....[continue]
A Class of One
Malaspina University College | August 4, 2006
"Online courses offer unmatched flexibility," said instructor Jean Maltesen, who adapted English 067 for online delivery. "Each student is literally a class of one, able to take the course on his or her schedule."...[continue]
Memorial University professor receives the highest academic accolade in Canada
Memorial University of Newfoundland | July 19, 2006
Dr. Ronald Rompkey, a research professor in the Department of English, at Memorial University of Newfoundland has been elected a fellow in the Royal Society of Canada – considered the highest academic accolade in the country....[continue]
New Alzheimer’s drug reverses early memory impairment
Queen's University | July 11, 2006
A new drug being developed by Queen's University researchers provides hope for more effective treatment of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia....[continue]
New guide celebrates 75 years of Saskatchewan Parks
University of Regina | July 10, 2006
The most comprehensive guide to Saskatchewan’s provincial parks ever published will be launched in a short ceremony at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert Street, 7 p.m., Wed., July 12....[continue]
Professors' book explores BC Theatre
Thompson Rivers University | July 7, 2006
Ginny Ratsoy, who teaches English at Thompson Rivers University, has recently had her book, Theatre in British Columbia, published by Playwrights Canada Press, as part of its series Critical Perspectives on Canadian Theatre in English....[continue]
American literature, a Cuban writer, and workplace safety??
Mount Allison University | June 21, 2006
What do workplace safety, American literature, and Cuban author José Antonio Ramos Aguirre have in common?...[continue]
Double Research Honours for UNBF PhD Candidate
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | June 20, 2006
It was a case of publish or perish for Ben Isitt. Turns out it’s a good thing Mr. Isitt decided to publish his work....[continue]
Naïm Kattan
Concordia University | June 7, 2006
Born in 1928 in Baghdad, where he attended secondary school and studied law, Naïm Kattan received a scholarship from the French government in 1947 to continue his studies of literature at the Sorbonne....[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]
New Director of Information Resources appointed
University of Calgary | May 31, 2006
Thomas Hickerson has been appointed as the University of Calgary's new Director of Information Resources for a five-year term, effective August 1, 2006....[continue]
Endowment Puts Journalists in Front of the Class
University of Victoria | May 30, 2006
Students at the University of Victoria will be able to learn from some of Canada’s top working journalists, thanks to a $250,000 donation from one of the country’s leading publishing families....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Spring Convocation follows SFU Open House celebration
Simon Fraser University | May 24, 2006
Simon Fraser University has a lot to celebrate in June — from its 40th anniversary Open House on June 3 to spring Convocation on June 7, 8 and 9....[continue]
Spring Convocation follows SFU Open House celebration
Simon Fraser University | May 24, 2006
Simon Fraser University has a lot to celebrate in June — from its 40th anniversary Open House on June 3 to spring Convocation on June 7, 8 and 9....[continue]
Coming Soon: 10-Digit Dialling
University of Guelph | May 17, 2006
Starting June 17, 10-digit dialling comes into effect in Guelph. All local calls placed after this date, including those from on campus, will require callers to dial 10 digits — the area code followed by the phone number....[continue]
Public input invited during 49th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
University of Windsor | May 15, 2006
More than 600 scientists, educators, and policymakers involved in the study of large lakes of the world will attend the 49th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research at the University of Windsor May 22 to 26....[continue]
SMU Grad Releases Book: Lockpick Pornography getting major international attention
St. Mary's University | May 11, 2006
Joey Comeau, 25, first published Lockpick Pornography (the book is not about pornography) online to finance his final year's tuition at Saint Mary's University....[continue]
The 2006 Ontario Provincial French Language Competition
Laurentian University of Sudbury | May 8, 2006
Laurentian University’s department of French Studies and Translation will host, on its campus, the province’s leading French language students at the 2006 Ontario Provincial French Language Competition....[continue]
Alumnus Wins Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award
St. Mary's University | May 4, 2006
A Saint Mary’s alumnus has won a prestigious national award....[continue]
Memorial University awarded five Canada Research Chairs
Memorial University of Newfoundland | May 3, 2006
The health of cultured and wild marine animals, local dialects and languages and the challenges coastal communities face are just some of the areas of study that Memorial University’s newest Canada Research Chairs will be exploring....[continue]
BCIT launches new Graphic Communications Technology Program, a first in Western Canada
British Columbia Institute of Technology | May 2, 2006
The British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada’s premier polytechnic institute, has garnered key industry support for the development and launch of a new diploma in graphic communications....[continue]
MBA Student Wins Handyside Award
St. Mary's University | May 1, 2006
This morning, Saint Mary’s University and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA) officially announced the winner of this year’s Handyside Ethical and Social Award....[continue]
East and West Academic Partnership Inked
Mount Allison University | April 28, 2006
Mount Allison University’s Meighen Centre, Calgary Academy, and Foothills Academy in Calgary are pleased to announce a partnership that will develop East and West Centres of Excellence for research in the area of learning disabilities and support services for students with learning disabilities....[continue]
U of S Awarded $1 Million for Research into Biofuels and Computer Networking
University of Saskatchewan | April 28, 2006
Two University of Saskatchewan Canada Research Chairs have been awarded a total of $1 million over the next five years from the Government of Canada to further cutting-edge research into more natural and intuitive computer networking environments and creating renewable, environmentally friendly diesel fuel from vegetable oil....[continue]
