Taiwan - Press Releases | World Countries
Highflying Trio with NB roots to perform newfound Chamber Music, Nov. 17
Mount Allison University | November 15, 2006
Friday, November 17 will provide a wonderful opportunity to hear rising star, pianist Julien Leblanc, performing together with violinist Isabelle Fournier, originally from Moncton, and flutist Karin Aurell, a resident of Sackville....[continue]
Dr. Megumi Masaki appointed as Artistic Director of Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
Brandon University | October 12, 2006
Brandon University School of Music Piano Professor and renowned performer Dr. Megumi Masaki has been appointed Artistic Director of the The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, effective in October 2007....[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]
Canadian Ambassador to Japan speaking at TRU conference
Thompson Rivers University | October 3, 2006
A talk entitled "The new Japanese government : New directions and implications for Canada" by Joseph Caron, Canada's Ambassador to Japan, will be a feature of the Japan Studies Association of Canada 2006 Annual Conference, to be held at Thompson Rivers University Oct. 12 to 15....[continue]
Book Launch, Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World, September 30
University of Prince Edward Island | September 25, 2006
The much anticipated book, Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World, by Hung-Min Chiang will be launched on Saturday, September 30 at Memorial Hall in the Confederation Centre of the Arts, from 7 to 9 pm....[continue]
Second annual World Rivers Day brings 100 events to BC, celebrations around the globe
British Columbia Institute of Technology | September 20, 2006
Rivers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a visit to Taiwan, but British Columbia Institute of Technology instructor Mark Angelo will make a whirlwind trip there to help celebrate the second annual World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 24....[continue]
Brandon University welcomes acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to campus as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | September 13, 2006
Brandon University and the Brandon University Faculty of Arts are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the BU campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor...[continue]
Brandon University researchers Dr. Alison Marshall and Dr. Gerald Dueck create online virtual Lingji ritual theatre
Brandon University | August 24, 2006
Brandon University researchers Dr. Alison Marshall (Department of Religion) and Dr. Gerald Dueck (Department of Computer Science) have announced the completion of a joint research project that saw them create an interactive, online virtual Lingji ritual theatre....[continue]
Afghanistan, Bosnia, Taiwan and Hong Kong teach Canada lessons on how to build democracy, Queen's studies show
Queen's University | August 21, 2006
Thomas Axworthy, Chairman of the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at Queen’s University, is calling on the Harper Government to review the lessons learned by some of the world’s newest democracies and to create The Democracy Canada Institute to promote democracy abroad....[continue]
Mount A physicists collaborate with Japanese counterparts
Mount Allison University | August 10, 2006
Mount Allison physicists have made a quantum leap…to Japan. Mount Allison University is pleased to announce the signing of an exchange agreement with Ochanomizu University, Japan...[continue]
Winning Development Clinches Award
Simon Fraser University | June 28, 2006
Another award proves once again that UniverCity is a winning place to live, work and play....[continue]
York U Hosts A World of Dance
York University | June 27, 2006
mjwarner@edu.yorku.caMary-Lou Schagena, Communications, Faculty of Fine Arts, York University416.736.2100 ext. 20421...[continue]
Internationally acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to spend two terms at BU as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | June 15, 2006
This fall, the Brandon University Faculty of Arts welcomes internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor. Dr. Highway will be on campus for two terms, the first during the fall of 2006, and the second during the fall of 2007....[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]
Well-Known Canadian pianist appointed to BU School Of Music
Brandon University | May 10, 2006
Dr. Glen Carruthers, Dean of the School of Music, Brandon University, announced this week the appointment of Canadian pianist Megumi Masaki to the full-time teaching faculty....[continue]
The Power of Play comes to Brock
Brock University | April 26, 2006
The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) will host their 32nd Annual Meeting at Brock University, from Wednesday, May 17 to Saturday, May 20....[continue]
Dalhousie Announces Spring Convocation Honorary Degree Recipients
Dalhousie University | April 25, 2006
During spring convocation ceremonies, May 23-May 31, 2006, Dalhousie University will award honorary degrees to nine prominent Canadians in recognition of their significant accomplishments....[continue]
York/Sheridan design student in Italy to represent Canada in glass design competition
York University | April 5, 2006
Nelson Cheng, a second-year student, is enjoying the ultimate martini cocktail experience....[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]
Top grief expert offers free counselling workshop to the local public
Trinity Western University | January 26, 2006
How do we recover from such magnificent tragedy like the loss experienced by the survivors of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the tsunami in Indonesia or the war in Iraq?...[continue]
'Brain Gain' Of Skilled Chinese Immigrants Not Panning Out: Study
Ryerson University | December 5, 2005
Despite having a university education, speaking fluent English and coming to Canada with a wealth of industry experience, Chinese immigrants are earning half as much as the general Canadian population - even after two decades, say university researchers....[continue]
SOLEON DAY 5: Flying, hopping and buzzing: a race on the wild side
University of Calgary | September 29, 2005
Students in the U of C's Solar Car team came to the Australian Outback forewarned about venomous spiders and snakes, but no one told them about an annoying little creature with a wing span of a few millimetres: the common bush fly....[continue]
Panasonic World Solar Challenge:Soleon sails through scrutineering,readies for time trials
University of Calgary | September 22, 2005
A finicky turn signal was the only hiccup Thursday when the University of Calgary’s solar car successfully underwent scrutineering for the 2005 Panasonic World Solar Challenge, which begins Sunday in Darwin, Australia....[continue]
Local students each garner $1,200 scholarships
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 16, 2005
Paying for their post-secondary education just got a little easier for several Memorial University of Newfoundland students. They recently received scholarships valued at $1,200 each thanks to a day on the links....[continue]
Recipients announced for the 24th annual Memorial Alumni Tribute Awards
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 13, 2005
Four outstanding alumni of Memorial University of Newfoundland will be recognized for their achievements at the 24th Annual Alumni Tribute Awards being held on Thurs., Oct. 20, 2005....[continue]
Gambling Probe Rocks NHL - Commentator Available
University of Western Ontario | February 9, 2005
Commentary reflects the perspective and scholarly interest of faculty members at The University of Western Ontario and is not an articulation of official university policy on issues being addressed....[continue]
