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2006 Nobel Prize Winner to Speak at SMU: Muhammad Yunus expected to draw big audience
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is a recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, will conduct a lecture at Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
UBC Research Major Contributor to World’s First Tree Genome
University of British Columbia | September 14, 2006
An international team of scientists, including seven from the University of British Columbia, has completed the world’s first physical map and sequencing of a tree genome -- and the third plant ever sequenced -- providing important insight into the future development of alternative fuels, forest health and wood quality....[continue]
BU Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies profs in high demand for their expertise
Brandon University | September 6, 2006
As the Brandon University Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies (A-DES) program is one of only a few of its kind in North America, it should come as no surprise that professors in the program are in high demand to serve as experts at conferences and other speaking engagements around North America following the Hurricane Katrina disaster of last year....[continue]
BU Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies profs in high demand for their expertise
Brandon University | May 31, 2006
As the Brandon University Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies (A-DES) program is one of only a few of its kind in North America, it should come as no surprise that professors in the program are in high demand to serve as experts at conferences and other speaking engagements around North America following the Hurricane Katrina disaster of last year....[continue]
An intelligent critique of intelligent design
McGill University | March 23, 2006
Dr. Brian Alters, Director of McGill University's Evolution Education Research Centre and respected voice in the politically charged debate over intelligent design and science education, will deliver a public lecture at McGill on Wednesday, March 29....[continue]
TWU Drama Presents: The Glass Menagerie
Trinity Western University | March 14, 2006
A classic drama from the American stage, The Glass Menagerie, will close the 2005-2006 main stage season for Trinity Western University Drama....[continue]
Canadian Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield to speak at Mount A, March 13
Mount Allison University | March 9, 2006
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield will give a special presentation at Mount Allison University on Monday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wu Centre....[continue]
U of S-Led Team Discovers Possible "Universal Strategy" to Combat Addiction
University of Saskatchewan | February 13, 2006
An international research team led by the University of Saskatchewan has discovered a signalling pathway in the brain involved in drug addiction, together with a method for blocking its action, that may point to a single treatment strategy for most addictions....[continue]
Concordia students win John Molson MBA International Case Competition
Concordia University | January 9, 2006
University wins for second time in competition’s 25-year history...[continue]
Concordia University has contacted a number of Concordia experts who will be available to assist journalists with commentary on a variety of election issues.
Concordia University | December 14, 2005
200 students will vie for business supremacy at the John Molson School of Business...[continue]
The ‘Bones Lady’ returns to Mount Allison
Mount Allison University | November 28, 2005
Students in the anthropology department at Mount Allison University are fortunate to have Professor Moira McLaughlin, a forensic anthropologist return to teach Introduction to Forensic Anthropology in January 2006....[continue]
SWGC: Theatre Program’s season kicks off with Picnic
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 26, 2005
The Theatre Program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College is proud to announce its first production of the year: the Pulitzer Prize winning play by American Playwright William Inge, Picnic....[continue]
Midnight Sun Solar Race Car Team receives certificate for the Guinness World Record
University of Waterloo | October 5, 2005
The Midnight Sun Solar Race Car Team at the University of Waterloo received the official certificate this week ratifying the team for the Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by a solar-powered vehicle....[continue]
'Curse of Nakedness' Inspires One of America's Best Comics
University of Guelph | February 3, 2005
A comic strip based on unique research by a University of Guelph professor has been selected for inclusion in a collection of the finest comics in North America....[continue]
