Brock student receives funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Brock University - October 21, 2005
A student in Brock's Master of Science program has been named the recipient of a Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) Master's Award totaling $17,500 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
Installation Traditions and Regalia at Concordia University
Concordia University - October 21, 2005
Past Installations of the President (also called Rector or Principal at various times in our history) have followed many of the traditions that are common in Canadian and other universities. This installation includes some past traditions and some innovations....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Biography - Claude Lajeunesse Ph.D.
Concordia University - October 21, 2005
Dr. Claude Lajeunesse is President of Concordia University, a modern comprehensive university whose highest values are diversity, accessibility and excellence....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Remarks by Dr. Claude Lajeunesse, President and Vice - Chancellor, on the occasion of his installation, October 21, 2005
Concordia University - October 21, 2005
I want to thank you all for your very warm welcome....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
St. John’s Public Lectures in Philosophy — 8th series
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 21, 2005
The St. John’s Public Lectures in Philosophy series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 25, with a lecture by Dr. Mike O’Brien, Department of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland, who will speak on Imperialism and Modern Mythology....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Visiting lecturer to look at ancient Greek comedies
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 21, 2005
The Department of Classics at Memorial University is pleased to welcome Dr. Ian Storey, Trent University, for a lecture titled Dionysos’ Identity Crisis: Lost Comedies and Kratinos. Dr. Storey’s lecture will examine the evidence for significant comedy beyond the well-known 5th century B.C. comedic author Aristophanes....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Mount Allison physics researchers receive international recognition
Mount Allison University - October 21, 2005
The Mount Allison physics department is celebrating the World Year of Physics in high-energy style....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Fall Winds concert blows into town, Oct. 30
Mount Allison University - October 21, 2005
Mount Allison’s department of music will present a Fall Winds concert on Sunday, October 30 at 3 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium. Fall Winds is a chamber music group that was organized 12 years ago and is comprised of professional musicians from all three maritime provinces....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Nipissing University students leading GuluWalk
Nipissing University - October 21, 2005
A group of Nipissing University students have organized a local GuluWalk — a three-hour, 11 km trek — on Saturday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m., to show support for children in war ravaged Uganda....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
New antifreeze protein may allow longer storage of transplant organs
Queen's University - October 21, 2005
A new antifreeze protein discovered in tiny snow fleas by Queen’s University researchers may lengthen the shelf life of human organs for transplantation....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Notable Canadian filmmaker to attend Women's Film Festival
St. Francis Xavier University - October 21, 2005
The St. Francis Xavier University's Women's Studies Program presents the seventh annual Women's Film Festival over three days from Oct. 26-28, 2005....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Welcome to Canada
St. Mary's University - October 21, 2005
Saint Mary’s was the venue for the first citizenship ceremony held on a university campus in Atlantic Canada....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Study Identifies Characteristics and Contributions of Nova Scotia High Value Growth Companies
St. Mary's University - October 21, 2005
High value growth companies are major growth engines for economic development in the region and policy needs to be developed to support these organizations and the entrepreneurs who run them, according a report that has just been released by the Saint Mary’s University Business Development Centre....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Saint Mary’s Shines at Springboard Technology Showcase
St. Mary's University - October 21, 2005
Saint Mary’s University had the opportunity this week to highlight its emerging areas of research....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
UBC Researcher Seeks Solution to Largest Mass Poisoning in History
University of British Columbia - October 21, 2005
A UBC geological engineer is looking for ways to alleviate daily arsenic poisoning of up to 80 million people in Bangladesh and India....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chemtastic show at Market Mall
University of Calgary - October 21, 2005
Try your hand at growing a crystal garden and metal trees, and turn your pennies into gold. These are just two of the hands-on chemistry activities for children and adults alike at the University of Calgary’s annual Mall Chemistry Show....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Athletics, Discussions, Unity Highlight Queer Identities Week
University of Guelph - October 21, 2005
The University of Guelph’s annual Queer Identities Week begins today with a QueerAntics! kick-off party at 9 p.m. at the Grad Lounge, on the fifth floor of the University Centre....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Gwynne Dyer to Speak at U of G
University of Guelph - October 21, 2005
A world-renowned Canadian journalist, historian and military analyst will speak at the University of Guelph Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at War Memorial Hall....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
TAMAS DOBOZY TO READ AT UNB
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 21, 2005
Tamas Dobozy will read from his latest collection of short stories entitled Last Notes and Other Stories....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
BMO Bank of Montreal Donates Former Downtown Branch to UNBC
University of Northern British Columbia - October 21, 2005
BMO Bank of Montreal today announced the donation of its former Prince George branch building to the University of Northern British Columbia....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Multiple nominations in CFHSS book prizes for uOttawa faculty and the University of Ottawa Press
University of Ottawa - October 21, 2005
The University of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa Press were singularly prominent in the list of nominees for the best scholarly books in the humanities, as chosen by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
CPRC Press, faculty members nominated for book awards
University of Regina - October 21, 2005
University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada faculty received five nominations, while the U of R’s Canadian Plains Research Center (CPRC) Press received seven for the 13th annual Saskatchewan Book Awards....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
University community invited to view planetarium plans
University of Toronto - October 21, 2005
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 to view the Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) planning application for the McLaughlin Planetarium site....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Science Open House and Gem Show to be held at UW
University of Waterloo - October 21, 2005
Children and their parents can experience science and technology at the annual Science Open House at the University of Waterloo on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Orientation
UW research leads to medical breakthrough at identifying bacteria and treating infections
University of Waterloo - October 21, 2005
Pioneering work by University of Waterloo Chemistry Prof. Susan Mikkelsen and former PhD student Peter Ertl has the potential to radically improve the response time of identifying and treating infectious disease....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Province Commits $13.6 Million to Western
University of Western Ontario - October 21, 2005
Laboratory and classroom space at The University of Western Ontario is being upgraded thanks to a pledge of $13.6 million from the Government of Ontario, which promises to improve student experience and research capabilities....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
John Kearney appointed new director of information technology services
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 21, 2005
After an international competition that attracted more than 100 applications, Information Technology Services found its new director – down the hall....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
October Crisis filmmaker at York U
York University - October 21, 2005
Thirty-five years after The October Crisis, York University will mark the anniversary with a screening of Michel Brault’s powerful film about the period, Les Ordres, and a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Two York profs to lecture on TVO in quest for "Ontario’s best lecturer"
York University - October 21, 2005
Lectures by two of York’s most popular professors will air on upcoming episodes of TVO’s "Big Ideas," in the final round of a competition to find Ontario’s best lecturer.
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Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Second round of grads finish Ford’s ASSET program
British Columbia Institute of Technology - October 20, 2005
Twelve new technicians received diplomas tonight, courtesy of Ford Motor Company of Canada, sponsor of the ASSET program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
New CCOVI "Go-To-Guy" for grape and wine industry
Brock University - October 20, 2005
Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve, Director of the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hulley as Grape and Wine Industry Liaison and Communications for CCOVI....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Carleton University Chemistry Prof. Wayne Wang wins prestigious Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada
Carleton University - October 20, 2005
Canada Research Chair in Emerging Organic Materials, Dr. Wayne Wang, is this year’s winner of the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
The Crucible opens at Malaspina Theatre October 27
Malaspina University College - October 20, 2005
A powerful play that reveals how mass hysteria can overcome a society when social, political or religious foundations are challenged opens at Malaspina University-College Theatre on October 27 and runs until November 5....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Malaspina and Downtown Nanaimo Partnership win provincial award
Malaspina University College - October 20, 2005
A team effort by Malaspina University-College and the City of Nanaimo's Downtown Partnership has resulted in a prestigious provincial award....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Health research funding worth $1.2 million for researchers at Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 20, 2005
The Canadian Institute of Health Research has awarded seven health research grants worth $1.2 million to researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland in its latest round of funding....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Induction ceremony for new teachers
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 20, 2005
The latest group of education graduates at Memorial University will be officially inducted tomorrow afternoon....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Search for director of Labrador Institute continues
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 20, 2005
Memorial University is continuing its search for a person to head up the Labrador Institute....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Bringing innovations to the market: Springboard launches Interns in Innovation
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 20, 2005
Memorial University, on behalf of the Springboard Network, has received funding from the Government of Canada to help accelerate technology and knowledge transfer in Atlantic Canada. Industry Minister David L. Emerson and Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh recently announced $576,000 over three years in funding under the Intellectual Property Mobilization (IPM) Program to Springboard for its Interns in Innovation program....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Song recital scheduled for October 29
Mount Allison University - October 20, 2005
On Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, the department of music will present a collaborative recital featuring soprano Monette Gould and pianist Edmund Dawe....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What doors can we open for you?
St. Mary's University - October 20, 2005
The Saint Mary’s University Alumni Association invites you to attend the inaugural "Opening Doors" sessions....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Orientation
Fall 2005 Honorary Degree Recipients Announced
St. Mary's University - October 20, 2005
Three outstanding individuals representing a wide field of unique endeavors will be granted Honorary Degrees by Saint Mary’s University at its Fall 2005 Convocation....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Human cloning: Biotechnology expert to speak at TWU
Trinity Western University - October 20, 2005
Since the cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1996, the "biotech century" has repeatedly pushed the ethical limits of science....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Making waves: Grad student recognized for breast cancer detectionresearch
University of Calgary - October 20, 2005
Dijana Popovich, currently in her 3rd year of PhD studies, is a 2005 recipient of the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Awards
Give cholesterol a break! U of C team discovers cholesterol performs two positive roles
University of Calgary - October 20, 2005
The October issue of the Journal of Cell Science features insights into cholesterol uncovered by a U of C team which indicate that cholesterol may not fully deserve its nasty reputation....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Kinesiology lab named in honour of generous donor
University of Calgary - October 20, 2005
Ongoing contributions towards human mobility research projects have prompted the Faculty of Kinesiology to recognize Engineered Air by naming one of the U of C’s Kinesiology labs in honour of the company’s latest gift and its long-standing support....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rebuilding from natural disasters to be discussed at tsunami "mini conference" at U of C
University of Calgary - October 20, 2005
The causes of tsunamis, earthquakes and other geologic catastrophes and how human populations can be protected from their destructive power will be explored during a one-day conference taking place at the University of Calgary on Friday, Oct. 21....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
U of G Hosts Master Classes for Choral Conductors
University of Guelph - October 20, 2005
The University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music will host its first annual choral conductors’ master classes Oct. 25 to 30....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
U of G Grads Win Prestigious International Awards
University of Guelph - October 20, 2005
Three University of Guelph graduates have been awarded 2005 J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowships to study and research abroad....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
NAMING AND DEDICATION OF WILLIAM NORRIE CENTRE
University of Manitoba - October 20, 2005
William Norrie Centre is named in honour of the university’s twelfth Chancellor, and is home to the University of Manitoba’s Inner City Social Work ACCESS Program and the University of Winnipeg’s Bachelor of Education ACCESS Program....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Security Measures, Civil Liberties Topics of UNBF Law Lecture
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 20, 2005
The controversial relationship between security measures and civil liberties will be the keynote address of the 27th annual Viscount Bennett Lecture at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Chair in Nanotechology Established in honour of UNB Chancellor
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 20, 2005
The University of New Brunswick announced today the establishment of a Chair in Nanotechnology honoring UNB Chancellor and BCE Chairman, Dr. Richard J. Currie, O.C....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBF faculty of kinesiology announces Dean’s List for 2004-05
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 20, 2005
Seventy-seven students in the faculty of kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2004-05....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
UNBF TO GRANT FIRST BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES DEGREE
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 20, 2005
Seventeen years after first enrolling at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Ms. Guthrie Hayes will receive her bachelor of integrated studies (BIS) degree during UNBF’s Convocation on Oct. 20...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
U of S Scientist Wins Prix Galien Canada Research Award
University of Saskatchewan - October 20, 2005
Lorne Babiuk, director of the University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), has been named the 2005 recipient of
the Prix Galien Canada Research Award which honors a leading researcher
judged to have made the most significant contribution to pharmaceutical
research in the country....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Awards
Flag flies at half-mast for South Asian earthquake memorial
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
Victims of the recent devastating earthquake in South Asia will be honoured Oct. 21 on the St. George campus with a memorial service and a candlelight vigil sponsored by a number of student organizations and U of T’s anti-racism and cultural diversity office....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
New invention will convert waste to active carbon
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
New U of T research will make it possible to convert waste material from oil sands into active carbon, and has the potential to greatly reduce mercury emissions....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Soprano and U of T grad Isabel Bayrakdarian to perform benefit show
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
World-renowned soprano and University of Toronto graduate Isabel Bayrakdarian (BASc 1996) will perform a benefit concert at Convocation Hall Nov. 25, 8 p.m. to raise funds towards the restoration of the century-old pipe organ in the historic building....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
"Temporary poverty" may pose health risk
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
Temporary changes in personal finances could have as much of a negative impact on your health as long-term poverty, says University of Toronto research....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Health professionals need to tailor AIDS research to ethnic communities and gender
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
The underrepresentation of women, various ethnic groups and those with low-incomes limits the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS clinical trials and can have a serious impact on the eventual success of vaccines, says Professor Peter Newman of the Faculty of Social Work and the Centre for Applied Social Research at U of T....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Genetic cause of speech defect discovered
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T), Capital Health’s Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and their international collaborators have discovered a genetic abnormality that causes a type of language impairment in children – a discovery that could lead to isolating genes important for the development of expressive language....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Balancing your life: Staff development course helps ease stress levels
University of Toronto - October 20, 2005
Those people eating, gabbing and knitting aren’t just making pretty sweaters; they’re decreasing their stress levels as part of this year’s Achieving Work/Life Balance initiative sponsored by the office of the vice-president (human resources and equity) and the achieving work/life balance committee....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
UVic Signs Contract for Neptune
University of Victoria - October 20, 2005
The University of Victoria has signed a $39 million CDN contract with Alcatel to design, manufacture and install the infrastructure for NEPTUNE Canada’s cabled ocean observatory off Vancouver Island....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Strengthening Mustang Athletics
University of Western Ontario - October 20, 2005
A financial announcement supporting Mustang Athletics at The University of Western Ontario....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
Provincial Government to Make Major Funding Announcement at Western
University of Western Ontario - October 20, 2005
Deb Matthews will announce capital funding at The University of Western Ontario....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UofW Engineering Programs Honoured with industry awards
University of Windsor - October 20, 2005
Two programs in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering will receive academic awards recognizing innovation at the Yves Landry Foundation’s sixth annual STARS Technological Education Awards Gala tonight in Toronto....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
Task Force seeks public input for real improvement
University of Windsor - October 20, 2005
The University of Windsor’s Task Force on Performance today released a discussion paper for public review that will ask for feedback on issues like the university’s relationship with the community and local businesses; satisfaction with campus buildings; and the university’s profile and reputation, to name a few....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Local artist contrasts organic and human-made forms in subseco
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 20, 2005
The Robert Langen Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibition of stoneware, entitled subseco...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
US drug prices not Canada's fault, study says
York University - October 20, 2005
Canada and other countries are not to blame for higher drug prices in the United States and are not hitching a free ride on American pharmaceutical research, according to a new study co-authored by York University professor Joel Lexchin....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Sustainability Forum celebrates 20th anniversary of sister cities Vancouver and Guangzhou, China
British Columbia Institute of Technology - October 19, 2005
Topics from green transportation to living walls to the 2010 Olympic Village will be discussed this weekend at the 2005 Sustainability Forum, hosted by the British Columbia Institute of Technology....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
The Ontario Trillium Foundation provides $624,900 to Carleton University
Carleton University - October 19, 2005
In one of its largest grants ever, the Ontario Trillium Foundation recently approved a grant of $624,900 over 30 months to Carleton University on behalf of a collaborative of three non-profit organizations: the Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program (CEDTAP), based at Carleton University; the Ontario Co-operative Association (On Co-op), and the Ontario division of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (O-CCEDNET)....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Kent Nagano and Ruth Goldbloom set to receive honorary degrees from McGill
McGill University - October 19, 2005
Famed music director and groundbreaking fundraiser will receive honorary doctorates at fall convocation...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
Nipissing University brings world music fusion project to North Bay
Nipissing University - October 19, 2005
Nipissing University is hosting a series of concerts, lectures and workshops on October 24 and 25, featuring the music of Winnipeg based world music fusion band Paris to Kyiv....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
Synergy Award honours partnership in brain research
Simon Fraser University - October 19, 2005
A 30-year university-industry relationship that continues to advance research in brain function and neurological disease treatment is being recognized with a prestigious national innovation award....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Celebrating Einstein's Work
St. Mary's University - October 19, 2005
The Department of Astronomy & Physics at Saint Mary's University is co-sponsoring (jointly with the Department of Physics at Dalhousie) a Public Lecture celebrating 2005 as the World Year of Physics - 100 years since Einstein's revolutionary scientific papers....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Big thinking on small scale solutions
University of Calgary - October 19, 2005
CMC Microsystems recently held their Annual Symposium on Thursday, October 13th in Ottawa to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by microsystems integration....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
Haskayne Ranks #25 in Worldwide Business-School Survey
University of Calgary - October 19, 2005
In a ranking announced today of the top 30 global MBA programs – from nearly 100 surveyed – the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business has received the 25th top ranking....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
'Trick or Eat' Campaign Blitz Begins
University of Guelph - October 19, 2005
When costumed University of Guelph students go door to door from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Halloween, they won’t be asking for candy for themselves — they’ll be collecting food for the Guelph Food Bank....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Anti-Nuclear Advocate to Give Public Lecture at U of G
University of Guelph - October 19, 2005
The Australian physician and activist named by the Smithsonian as one of the most influential women of the 20th century will give a free public lecture Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at War Memorial Hall....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Major aboriginal sculpture unveiled
University of Regina - October 19, 2005
A major aboriginal sculpture has been unveiled on the grounds of the University of Regina....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
U of S Announces Fall Convocation Award Recipients
University of Saskatchewan - October 19, 2005
Today, the University of Saskatchewan announced several award recipients who
will be honoured at Fall Convocation ceremonies on Saturday, October 22,
2005....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Illuminating the darkness: Lecture explores dawn of cosmos
University of Toronto - October 19, 2005
University of Toronto professor Bob Abraham will report on the search for the very first stars and galaxies that lit up the baby universe some 13 billion years ago at the final public lecture of the series Cosmic Frontiers: Celebrating a Century of Astronomy at the University of Toronto on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in Convocation Hall, 31 King's College Circle....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Western Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Canada's Only National Teaching Award: The 3M Teaching Fellowship Program
University of Western Ontario - October 19, 2005
3M Teaching Fellows, all professors at Western, will join President Paul Davenport at a reception in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Canada's top teaching award....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Rare "Newton’s Apple tree" bears fruit for first time
York University - October 19, 2005
Look out for falling apples on York’s campus: a rare descendant of Newton’s famed tree has borne fruit for the first time....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Carleton University to help train UN weapon’s inspectors
-- Carleton partners with Foreign Affairs to host training seminar in Sarnia --
Carleton University - October 18, 2005
The Canadian Centre for Treaty Compliance, located within NPSIA at Carleton University, with the support of Foreign Affairs Canada, is providing assistance in a training course for twenty-two United Nations Monitoring, Verification, and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) inspectors in Sarnia, Ontario from October 17 to 25....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Physicists in the National Capital Host Distinguished Washington University Professor
--Dr. Clifford Will to speak on "Was Einstein right?"--
Carleton University - October 18, 2005
Dr. Clifford Will, the James S. McDonnell Professor of Physics at Washington University, will be speaking about "Was Einstein Right?" on Saturday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m., when he delivers a special lecture in celebration of 2005 as the World Year of Physics....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Laurentian University to launch Faculty of Management and new programs
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 18, 2005
Laurentian University invites the media to attend a news conference on Thursday, October 20, at 3 p.m. , in the Science II Cafeteria, located in the H.J. Fraser Building on the Laurentian campus....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
McGill University cancels football season
McGill University - October 18, 2005
Following an investigation into a complaint about inappropriate behaviour during the football team's initiation activities, McGill University announced today that it is cancelling the remainder of the varsity football season, taking disciplinary action against individuals, strengthening its policies and procedures, and launching a series of educational and team-building initiatives....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
Take the law into your hands!
McGill University - October 18, 2005
McGill will be laying down the law this fall to hundreds of people in the Montreal community....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Lectures
Memorial University's fall convocation to take place on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 18, 2005
Memorial University's fall convocation will take place at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Mount Allison student finds the world’s oldest red spruce in New Brunswick
Mount Allison University - October 18, 2005
When Ben Phillips, a fourth-year environmental studies and geography major at Mount Allison University, was carrying out a research project on climate change this summer, he stumbled on something amazing along the Fundy coast....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Apparent Paradox: SFU symposium focuses on Africa in the 21st century
Simon Fraser University - October 18, 2005
The apparent paradox of Africa -- a continent experiencing a political renaissance but still suffering from violence, insecurity, hunger and disease -- is the subject of discussion at a Simon Fraser University symposium October 20-22....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
U of C gearing up for "U-Bike" program
University of Calgary - October 18, 2005
Free campus-wide bicycle program
takes recycling and sustainability to a new level...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
University and Region launch Reach! Partnership
University of Calgary - October 18, 2005
The University of Calgary and Calgary Health Region are proud to announce a partnership of community health, patient care, research, and education....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Scotland's First Minister to Visit U of G
University of Guelph - October 18, 2005
Scotland’s top political leader will visit the University of Guelph this month....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Rural Development Centre Receives $1 Million, Groundbreaking Held
University of Guelph - October 18, 2005
A new education and training centre at the Ridgetown college campus of the University of Guelph received a $1-million boost today from the Ontario government....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Macdonald Hall Turns 101, Celebration Planned
University of Guelph - October 18, 2005
Macdonald Hall, one of the oldest student residences at the University of Guelph, is celebrating its 101st anniversary. A special event is planned for Oct. 22 to mark the occasion....[continue]
Categories: Student Life
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA TO RECEIVE TWO MORE SYNERGY AWARDS
University of Manitoba - October 18, 2005
This places the University of Manitoba second in Canada with eight Synergy Awards, twice as many as its nearest prairie competitors....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBF Recognized for Second Language Excellence
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 18, 2005
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton’s role in promoting the acquisition of French as a second language among anglophones was recognized with a visit from Dyane Adam....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ENROLMENT CONTINUES TO RISE AT UNB
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 18, 2005
The University of New Brunswick offers a first-class education and an excellent student experience, and its enrolment numbers reflect this....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Brightest and Best Honoured by UNBF'S Faculty of Computer Science
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 18, 2005
There was a great deal to celebrate this month in the faculty of computer science at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
OAS Workshops on International Law at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa - October 18, 2005
The Organisation of American States celebrates Canada’s 15th anniversary as a member state by holding the OAS Workshops on International Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
CIHR awards nearly 18 million dollars to uOttawa researchers
University of Ottawa - October 18, 2005
Researchers at the University of Ottawa and its affiliate research institutions have received $17,853,758 million in operating grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
U of R connects with high school students and public
University of Regina - October 18, 2005
More than 500 high school students, parents, teachers and counselors from across the province will visit the University of Regina for a new event called UR Connected!...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
U of S Team Develops New Method to Predict Adult Height in Children
University of Saskatchewan - October 18, 2005
Have you ever wondered how tall your child is going to be?...[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Patients and experts to discuss latest in regenerative medicine
University of Toronto - October 18, 2005
A patient whose lower jaw was completely reconstructed by regenerative medicine will speak at the ChaRM 2005: Challenges in Regenerative Medicine reception on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Toronto Renaissance Hotel, One Blue Jays Way....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Lectures
"School guru" offers vision for Ontario's education system
University of Toronto - October 18, 2005
Professor Michael Fullan will discuss making large-scale reform of the Ontario education system a reality on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the U of T, 252 Bloor St. W....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
NSERC creates John C. Polanyi Award
University of Toronto - October 18, 2005
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council announced Oct. 18 the creation of the John C. Polanyi Award, a $250,000 prize that will recognize a recent outstanding advance made by a Canadian researcher or team of researchers in any field of science or engineering....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
The Right Stuff: Do You Know Someone Who Has It?
University of Victoria - October 18, 2005
Want to acknowledge the great work your colleagues or friends are doing? Then say, "I noticed," by nominating them for a Victoria’s Leadership Award....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Honours to UW researchers, alumni announced
University of Waterloo - October 18, 2005
University of Waterloo Chancellor Mike Lazaridis and Prof. Ric Holt of the School of Computer Science are among Canada's "Top 30 IT Movers and Shakers" of the past 30 years....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
$1.25 million raised for business concentration in brand communication
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 18, 2005
$1.25 million raised for business concentration in brand communication...[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
LORIS will be unavailable this weekend due to Banner upgrade
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 18, 2005
LORIS will be unavailable this weekend due to Banner upgrade...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
West Indian scholar to lecture on Jamaican dancehall culture
York University - October 18, 2005
West Indian author and literary scholar Carolyn Cooper will give the 2005 Jagan Lecture on Oct. 22. Billed as a Caribbean dialogue, her lecture is titled "Sweet and Sour Sauce: Sexual Politics in Jamaican Dancehall Culture.'...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
CIHR awards $3.78 million to York health researchers
York University - October 18, 2005
Fifteen York University researchers received some good news from Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Acadia University honours scholar athletics
Acadia University - October 17, 2005
Members of the Board of Governors, faculty, students and staff joined together at an event Friday, October 14th, during homecoming and convocation celebrations, to pay tribute to Acadia University’s Academic All-Canadians....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Acadia University to host Atlantic Canada's first Greening of Industry Conference
Acadia University - October 17, 2005
The Greening of Industry Network Conference on Global Shifts and Regional Development: Innovating for Sustainable Agriculture, Energy, and Finance will be hosted by Acadia University’s Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment October 20th to 22nd....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
Monday, Oct. 17 - The University is closed
Bishop's University - October 17, 2005
The University is closed to faculty and staff for the day
because of the flooding of the river - no classes....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
INSTALLATION OF CLAUDE LAJEUNESSE AS CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY’S PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
Concordia University - October 17, 2005
On Friday, October 21, 2005, Dr. Claude Lajeunesse will be formally installed as President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University during a ceremony steeped in tradition and witnessed by more than 800 guests. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Grey Nuns’ Mother House (access via 1190 Guy St.), and will be web cast live at www.concordia.ca....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Physics fun coming to Sydney
Dalhousie University - October 17, 2005
How does physics affect your life?...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Cobequid on Top at Reach for Dalhousie
Dalhousie University - October 17, 2005
For the second straight year, Cobequid Educational Centre has won Reach for Dalhousie, part of the 2005 Open House....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Orientation
Meteorite Impacts on Earth
Lakehead University - October 17, 2005
Meteorites and their impacts on Earth is the topic of discussion during two presentations on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Maori scholar to speak on Indigenous Peoples in New Zealand
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 17, 2005
Ms. Taima Moeke-Pickering, a Maori of the Ngati Pukeko and Tuhoe Tribes in New Zealand, will be a guest of Laurentian University's Native Human Services Program until October 23....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Announcing: New chair for Faculty of Medicine
McGill University - October 17, 2005
The prognosis is promising for McGill's Faculty of Medicine with the establishment of the Robert Kinch Chair in Women's Health....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Alberto Manguel to give a public reading from A Reading Diary
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 17, 2005
Internationally-acclaimed anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist and editor Alberto Manguel will give a reading from his book A Reading Diary on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Retirement, what a trip!
Mount Allison University - October 17, 2005
Dr. Bill Godfrey, head of the history department at Mount Allison University, is kick-starting his retirement, all the way to Asia....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Music teacher and Canadian music delegate to present Tucker Lecture, Oct. 23
Mount Allison University - October 17, 2005
Much-acclaimed music teacher, Dr. Nancy Vogan, will present the 2005 Tucker Lecture on Sunday, October 23, at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, in the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music on the Mount Allison campus. Dr. Vogan’s topic will be "Teaching Music: Singing Schools and Tunebooks."...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
Winthrop Pickard Bell: New Publications and Virtual Exhibition
Mount Allison University - October 17, 2005
Mount Allison University is very pleased to announce two new publications: Guide to the Winthrop Pickard Bell fonds and the Hazel Deinstadt Bell fonds and Bell Family: Selected Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Lady Lakers blank Knights
Nipissing University - October 17, 2005
The Nipissing University Lady Lakers volleyball team opened the OCAA season by sweeping the Niagara Knights 3-0. The men were swept 3-0....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
Laker cross country runner Kevin Beatty breaks new ground
Nipissing University - October 17, 2005
The 2005 Queen's cross country invitational was a hotly contested meet with most schools wanting a dress rehearsal on the course that will host the Ontario University Championships on October 29th....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
Was Einstein Right?
St. Francis Xavier University - October 17, 2005
After 100 years... was Einstein right? The public is invited to delve into the most celebrated scientific theory of the 20th Century....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
- Caribbean Dependency - PDF file
St. Mary's University - October 17, 2005
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Prestigious Academic Achievement for Trent Professor
Trent University - October 17, 2005
Dr. David Sheinin, a Trent University history professor, is the first ever Canadian to be voted an Académico Correspondiente (Corresponding Academic) of the Academia Nacional de la Historia de la República Argentina or the National Academy of History of the Argentine Republic....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
World-class marine science research, interactive
University College of Cape Breton - October 17, 2005
World-class marine science research, interactive facility one step closer to reality
CBU and Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc. Sign MOA...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Jim Hole named honourary Centenary 2008 co-chair
University of Alberta - October 17, 2005
Prominent Edmonton businessman and U of A alumnus, Jim Hole, will join university president Indira Samarasekera as an honourary co-chair of the University of Alberta's 100th anniversary celebrations in 2008....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Comprehensive Study Shows Evidence of Major Declines in Political Violence Worldwide
University of British Columbia - October 17, 2005
Comprehensive Three-Year Study Shows Surprising Evidence of Major Declines in Armed Conflicts, Genocides, Human Rights Abuse, Military Coups and International Crises, Worldwide....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
University of Calgary launches free campus-wide bicycle program
University of Calgary - October 17, 2005
It will soon be easier for people to get around the University of Calgary’s 213 hectare campus. On Tuesday, Oct. 18^th, the U of C is launching "U-Bike", a free campus-wide bicycle program....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Haskayne Students Hold on for Hope
University of Calgary - October 17, 2005
In honour of Cancer Awareness Month, students at the Haskayne School of Business will be participating in a Survivor-style event to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society on Wednesday, October 19....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
ASTech Award recognizes Schulich leadership
University of Calgary - October 17, 2005
Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student, Ryan Schneider, was recognized with the Leaders of Tomorrow Award at the recent ASTech Awards gala....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
Aboriginal Awareness Week Aims to Share Traditions, Build Understanding
University of Guelph - October 17, 2005
A week of activities and events, including workshops, food, a craft and book sale and a four-part staff and faculty seminar series, has been planned to celebrate Aboriginal Awareness Week at the University of Guelph Oct. 24 to 27....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Gathering to Recognize, Aid Earthquake Victims
University of Guelph - October 17, 2005
The University of Guelph’s Muslim Students Association and Pakistan Students Federation, along with the Pakistan Canada Association, will hold a prayer congregation and fund raiser Wednesday for victims of the earthquake in South Asia....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
UNB SAINT JOHN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NAMED FINALIST FOR GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 17, 2005
Dr. Anne Compton, a UNB Saint John Assistant Professor, has been named a finalist in the poetry category for the 2005 Governor General's Literary Awards for her collection Processional....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
Notice for Students About Planned CUPE Action on Tuesday, October 18
University of Northern British Columbia - October 17, 2005
The Canadian Union of Public Employees has indicated that its members in northern BC will be participating in a show of support tomorrow for the BC Teachers’ Federation....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: October 17 to 23, 2005
University of Ottawa - October 17, 2005
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
A Historic Rapprochement Between the Métis and Francophones of Western Canada at the Institut français, University of Regina
University of Regina - October 17, 2005
A Historic Rapprochement Between the Métis and Francophones of Western Canada at the Institut français, University of Regina. October 20 to 23, 2005
More than 100 francophone and Métis community participants, 40 artists and 40 academics gather to build bridges between two founding peoples of Canada....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
High school students set their sights on 'vision'
University of Waterloo - October 17, 2005
Top local area Grade 10 students are setting their sights on "vision" this week in a Waterloo Unlimited program exploring that theme in a series of on-campus workshops at the University of Waterloo....[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Conferences
Perfect season continues as Hawks defeat Lions 56-3 in football action
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 17, 2005
Sarnia’s Brian Devlin scored 20 points and added his name to the top of Laurier record books in two more categories as the #3 ranked Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the York Lions 56-3 at University Stadium....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
CCSBE conference to highlight the best in entrepreneurship
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 17, 2005
Jim Balsillie of Research In Motion will deliver opening keynote address...[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Conferences
How "Save the Whales" started: speech at York U
York University - October 17, 2005
Renowned science historian Graham Burnett will speak at York University Tuesday about how society decided to try to save the world’s whale population....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Good Job Coach
St. Mary's University - October 16, 2005
Roy Clements has been Named Coach Emeritus....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
Acadia University celebrates the official launch of the Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment and opening of the Woodland Trails
Acadia University - October 14, 2005
Acadia University today formally launched its multi-disciplinary Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Carleton University Professor to Discuss the Making of a Musical Encyclopedia on October 26 in Halifax
Carleton University - October 14, 2005
Dr. John Shepherd, Chancellor’s Professor of Music and Sociology, and Associate Dean (Research) of Graduate Studies and Research at Carleton University will discuss "The Making of a Musical Encyclopedia."...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Armand Garnet Ruffo to read from his work at Laurentian University
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 14, 2005
On Sunday October 16, at 8 p.m., in room C-309 of the Classroom Building at Laurentian University, national award-winning poet, novelist, and playwright, Armand Garnet Ruffo will read from his works and participate in a question and answer session, as part of the Humanities MA 2005-2006 Colloquium Series on "Public and Private Memory."...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
PSA: Books by the inch at Memorial
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
Memorial University’s Queen Elizabeth II Library is holding a giant book sale on Friday, Oct. 21, as part of I Love MUNdays festivities on the St. John’scampus....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Celebrate Memorial 2005
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
From a truck pull to a kitchen party to random acts of music, this year’s Celebrate Memorial event runs the gamut of activities and Dr. Lilly Walker, Memorial’s Dean of Student Affairs and Services and co-chair of the organizing committee, couldn’t be happier....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Visiting lecturer takes a closer look at suicide bombers
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
What motivates a suicide bomber? Why has the number of incidents of suicide bombing increased since the early 1980s? These are questions that Dr. Robert Brym, professor of sociology at the University of Toronto, will answer when he comes to Memorial to lecture on Suicide Bombing as Strategy and Interaction on Oct. 19, 2005....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Memorial University hosts public lecture: Was Einstein Right?
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
The average person might not know a lot about the work of Albert Einstein, the most famous scientist of the 20th century. However, in the world of physics, he has defined a discipline. In 1905, Einstein wrote four papers that revolutionized modern physics, explained Dr. Michael Morrow of Memorial’s Department of Physics....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
PSA: Memorial University hosts Was Einstein Right?
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
In 1905, the famous physicist, Albert Einstein wrote four papers that revolutionized modern physics. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein's most remarkable year of groundbreaking research, Memorial University presents, Was Einstein Right? by Dr. Clifford Will on Oct. 24....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
PSA: Sea-Hawks face the Fog Devils in Celebrity Sports Challenge
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
The St. John’s Fog Devils will be lacing up for a different kind of game next week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
PSA: Books galore: Celebrating Memorial authors
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
Readers, budding authors and poets will get a chance to hear first-hand how writers got their books published during Memorial writes…About Newfoundland and Labrador, a special book fair and exhibition taking place Thursday, Oct. 20 from 12-3:30 p.m.on the third floor of the University Centre on Memorial’s St. John’s campus...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
PSA: Celebrating Memorial’s global community
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
Want to taste some exotic food or learn about different cultures?...[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
PSA: Visiting lecturer takes a closer look at suicide bombers
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 14, 2005
What motivates a suicide bomber? Why has the number of incidents of suicide bombing increased since the early 1980s?...[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Mount Allison University receives $5-million gift
Mount Allison University - October 14, 2005
Mount Allison University has taken a giant leap forward with the announcement of a $5-million gift....[continue]
Categories: Student Life
Nipissing University students campaigning to Make Poverty History
Nipissing University - October 14, 2005
Nipissing University students are showing their support this week for the world wide campaign to eradicate poverty....[continue]
Categories: Student Life
Queen’s study finds more students failing under new high school curriculum
Queen's University - October 14, 2005
There has been a significant drop in high school graduation since the introduction of the reorganized Ontario high school curriculum in grade 9, of the 1999-2000 school year....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Federal funding bolsters health-related research at SFU
Simon Fraser University - October 14, 2005
An infusion of $3.25 million in federal funding will bolster health-related research at Simon Fraser University....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Help keep the spirit alive
St. Mary's University - October 14, 2005
A benefit concert for the Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace will take place on Thursday, October 27th, 2005 at Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
I am Canadian
St. Mary's University - October 14, 2005
Saint Mary’s is the venue for the first citizenship ceremony held on a university campus in Atlantic Canada....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Trent Collects Donations for Earthquake Relief
Trent University - October 14, 2005
The Trent University community is mobilizing to collect donations for victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Pakistan last weekend....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Christianity, kitsch and clichés
Trinity Western University - October 14, 2005
"Kitsch" may be a new word for some people, but it has existed for many years. In the contemporary world it is evident in everything from "Jesus is my homeboy" T-shirts, to the commercializing of Christmas; the sentimentality of what was once sacred and meaningful replaced by cheap reproductions...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Students Become Significant Donors to New Regional Health and Wellness Centre
University of Lethbridge - October 14, 2005
A 66 per cent ‘yes’ vote by U of L students in a recent referendum means a contribution from students of $2.5 million for the new Regional Health and Wellness Centre over 10 years....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
FINE "CRYSTAL" RESEARCHERS GATHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
University of Manitoba - October 14, 2005
Federal-funded program to get kids more interested in science and engineering....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
UNBF JOINS ST. MARY'S FIRST NATION CHILDREN FOR FITNESS WALK
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 14, 2005
Children from the Chief Harold Sappier Memorial Elementary School at St. Mary’s First Nation will participate in a one-mile walk to promote healthy lifestyle initiatives....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Psychology Research to be Discussed at Upcoming UNBF Conference
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 14, 2005
Hormone replacement therapy, harassment in the workplace, adolescents coping with stress, and retiring baby boomers, are just a few of the many topics that will be discussed at the upcoming Emerging Issues in Psychology Conference at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Conferences
President’s installation highlights fall convocation
University of Regina - October 14, 2005
The installation of Robert Hawkins as the University of Regina’s fifth president and vice-chancellor will highlight the institution’s fall convocation Sat., Oct. 15, at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
High-achieving students to be honoured
University of Regina - October 14, 2005
A physicist with an established international reputation in subatomic theory and a woman who began her pursuit of higher education after a 17-year absence from school are among the students who will receive special awards at the University of Regina’s 2005 fall convocation on Sat., Oct. 15 at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
High-achieving students to be honoured
University of Regina - October 14, 2005
A physicist with an established international reputation in subatomic theory and a woman who began her pursuit of higher education after a 17-year absence from school are among the students who will receive special awards at the University of Regina’s 2005 fall convocation on Sat., Oct. 15 at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Honorary and Earned Degree Recipients Announced at U of S
University of Saskatchewan - October 14, 2005
Today, the University of Saskatchewan announced the latest recipients of
honorary and earned degrees. They will be presented at Fall Convocation on
October 22, 2005 in Saskatoon....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Free lecture: was Einstein right?
University of Toronto - October 14, 2005
Physicist Clifford Will of Washington University will discuss how the most celebrated scientific theory of the 20th century has held up under the exacting scrutiny of planetary probes, radio telescopes and atomic clocks during a free lecture on Wed. Oct. 19 at the University of Toronto....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Paintings, Plays and Poetry is latest New Quarterly issue
University of Waterloo - October 14, 2005
The University of Waterloo's resident literary magazine, The New Quarterly, is staging an Indian Summer launch of its summer issue next Thursday (Oct. 20) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Library....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Public Still Captivated by Bill Clinton
University of Western Ontario - October 14, 2005
The Department of Communications & Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is providing the following contacts to assist those covering Bill Clinton's visit to London. Note to broadcasters: Western can arrange live broadcast interviews. Please call (519) 661-2111 ext. 85165 for more information....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Medical Students from Across the Province Converge at Western
University of Western Ontario - October 14, 2005
Nearly 500 medical students will attend the Ontario Medical Students Weekend 2005 at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Conferences
Laurier to honour two distinguished academics at convocation
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 14, 2005
McGill principal to address graduands; Nobel laureate will lecture on financial math...[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Awards
Brock extends Dr. Raymond Moriyama's term as Chancellor
Brock University - October 13, 2005
Brock University's Senate recently approved the extension of Dr. Raymond Moriyama's term as Chancellor until Dec. 31, 2006. Dr. Moriyama, whose involvement with the University goes back 30 years, is one of Canada's most recognized and respected international architects....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Lakehead University and Genesis Genomics Inc. Open New Microarray Facility
Lakehead University - October 13, 2005
Lakehead University’s Paleo DNA Laboratory and Genesis Genomics Inc. have officially opened the new Microarray Facility in the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre (NOTC)....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Fraud awareness discussion at Nipissing University
Nipissing University - October 13, 2005
Nipissing University’s Criminal Justice Student Association welcomes Detective Staff Sergeant Barry Elliott of the Ontario Provincial Police PhoneBusters for an important lecture on fraud awareness....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Lectures
International wildlife conservation presentation at Nipissing University
Nipissing University - October 13, 2005
Nipissing University’s Biology Society welcomes Dr. Justin Hines of Operation Wallacea for a presentation on international wildlife conservation....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Queen’s health researchers receive $11.6 million
Queen's University - October 13, 2005
Researchers studying pre-eclampsia in diabetic pregnancies, brain responses to injury and disease, and access to primary care for the homeless are among 38 Queen’s projects awarded a total of $3.3 million in the latest round of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Pain drives Canadian youth to seek alternative medical treatment
Queen's University - October 13, 2005
Aching backs and chronic pain are the most common reasons for Canadian adolescents to seek complementary or alternative medical treatment....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Sure, we’ll have another... award that is
St. Mary's University - October 13, 2005
The Saint Mary’s University DRAFT Team is being recognized by a leading national association for having the best alcohol awareness program in the country....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
International team’s findings on brain cannabinoids published in Science
University of Calgary - October 13, 2005
An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, has found a second cannabinoid receptor in the brain....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Update Regarding Earthquake in South Asia
University of Guelph - October 13, 2005
Some members of the University of Guelph community have been directly or indirectly affected by the devastating earthquake in South Asia....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBF Co-Hosting History Research Conference
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 13, 2005
The largest group of presenters in the seven year history of the University of New Brunswick/University of Maine International Graduate Student History Conference will showcase their research from Oct. 21 to 23....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
University of Ottawa, IBM Canada and Lenovo Canada announce $25 million agreement
University of Ottawa - October 13, 2005
IBM Canada Ltd. and Lenovo (Canada) Inc. today announced a CDN$25-million agreement with the University of Ottawa that will provide students with access to advanced technology, research and career opportunities....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Future Students Discover Engineering at the University of Ottawa’s "Go Eng Girl!" Event
University of Ottawa - October 13, 2005
On Saturday, October 15, all engineering schools and faculties in Ontario will launch the "Go Eng Girl!" program, an interactive event for girls in Grades 7 to 10 and their parents....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Journalism School Celebrates 25 Years
University of Regina - October 13, 2005
Graduates of the University of Regina School of Journalism will converge on Regina this weekend to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary and reflect on the practice of journalism....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
Regina’s first Rideshare Week October 17-21, 2005
University of Regina - October 13, 2005
The University of Regina – along with the rest of Regina’s Carpool Partners – are promoting the week of October 17-21, 2005 as Regina’s Rideshare Week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
U of S Research Suggests Marijuana Analogue Stimulates Brain Cell Growth
University of Saskatchewan - October 13, 2005
A synthetic substance similar to ones found in marijuana stimulates cell
growth in regions of the brain associated with anxiety and depression,
pointing the way for new treatments for these diseases, according to
University of Saskatchewan medical research published today in The Journal
of Clinical Investigation....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Members of U of S Community Receive Saskatchewan Order of Merit
University of Saskatchewan - October 13, 2005
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Lynda Haverstock announced the names of 12 recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit on October 11. Six recipients have strong ties to the University of Saskatchewan as alumni and several are also faculty members....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
$43 million awarded to health researchers
University of Toronto - October 13, 2005
Researchers at the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals have received over $43 million in newly announced research grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Throne speech helps create culture of innovation: president
University of Toronto - October 13, 2005
Through its Reaching Higher plan, announced in the spring, the provincial government strongly supported post-secondary education as the backbone of innovation....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Microsoft's Bill Gates visits UW today
University of Waterloo - October 13, 2005
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will meet students and faculty at the University of Waterloo today as part of a North American tour he is conducting at selected universities and colleges....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Lectures
Attracting Girls to Engineering
University of Western Ontario - October 13, 2005
Girls will have a chance to learn first hand about the excitement of an
engineering career when The Faculty of Engineering at The University of
Western Ontario presents GO ENG Girl, Saturday, October 15 from 9:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Spencer Engineering Building....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Careers
Jackman to preside over final Convocation as Chancellor
University of Windsor - October 13, 2005
Chancellor and long-time University of Windsor supporter, Frederic (Eric) Jackman, will be one of two outstanding individuals to receive honorary degrees this Saturday, October 15, during the University of Windsor’s 84th Convocation Ceremonies at the University of Windsor’s St. Denis Centre. Jackman and fellow recipient Sergio Marchionne (BComm ’79) will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to their communities and fields of endeavour....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
President’s News – September 2005
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 13, 2005
Welcome to President's News, a forum in which the President can communicate and interact with both external and internal members of the WLU community....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Kitchener law firm makes gift to Laurier’s faculty of social work
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 13, 2005
SorbaraLaw celebrates 25 years in practice with a $25,000 gift to restore historic building...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Academic excellence recognized at Fall Convocation
Brock University - October 12, 2005
Dayle Schultz, a student in the Faculty of Humanities, will be awarded the Governor General's Silver Medal at Brock University's Fall Convocation ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 15....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
Carleton University Professor Awarded $88,000 To Research Scientific Debates About the Impact of Holocaust on French Jews
Carleton University - October 12, 2005
Carleton University Professor Michael Dorland has been awarded a $88,000 grant by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to examine scientific debates about the physical and psychological effects of the Holocaust on the 3,500 French Jews who survived incarceration in Nazi concentration camps....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Carleton University Professor to Discuss the Revival of Spiritual Life in Contemporary Canada
Carleton University - October 12, 2005
Dr. Peter Emberley, Professor of Political Science and Philosophy, at Carleton University in Ottawa will be in Montreal to discuss the revival of spiritual life in contemporary Canada....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Toward a New Global Order - 2005 Killam Lectures on Tap
Dalhousie University - October 12, 2005
After a brief period following the close of the Cold War when the ‘end of history’ was predicted, war and civil conflict, economic disparity and environmental insecurity present daunting challenges to the world of the 21st century....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Leading Native dramatist to present next Gkendasswin Trail lecture
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 12, 2005
On Wednesday, October 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Drew Hayden Taylor, one of Canada's leading Native dramatist will present a public lecture on the Laurentian University campus as part of the Gkendasswin Trail (Trail of the Learned and Wise) series which is organized by Laurentian University's Native Programs and Services....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Laurentian University professor to lead national campaign to reduce smoking in First Nation and Inuit communities
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 12, 2005
Prof. Sheila Hardy, professor in Laurentian University's Native Human Services Program, was recently nominated to the position of Chair of the First Nation and Inuit Tobacco Control Strategy's (FNITCS) National Advisory Circle....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Windsor Theatre to present musical revue, Oct. 14-15
Mount Allison University - October 12, 2005
On Friday, October 14th, at 8 p.m. and again at both 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday , October 15th, Windsor Theatre will be presenting A Little Night Music — a musical revue....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
Lecture-recital will capture the feature, style, and soul of Messiaen, October 14
Mount Allison University - October 12, 2005
Pianist David Rogosin will be presenting a lecture-recital on Olivier Messiaen’s hypnotic and electrifying masterwork, Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, in Brunton Auditorium on Friday, October 14th at 8 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Conferences
Alumnus wins big award
St. Mary's University - October 12, 2005
The Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Clubs announced today that it will award the UNESCO Vietnam Medal and Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Sanjeev Chowdhury, Canadian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City...[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Trent Students Respond to Earthquake in South Asia
Trent University - October 12, 2005
Trent University students have responded to the earthquake disaster in South Asia with calls for fundraising, both immediate and long term. Red Cross donation boxes have been set-up in the Bata Library, Trent International Program (TIP) Office, and college offices where cash donations can be made directly to the South Asia Earthquake Relief Fund....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Fundraising
TWU Drama Presents: As It Is In Heaven, by Arlene Hutton
Trinity Western University - October 12, 2005
When newcomer Fanny claims to see angels in the meadow, life in the peaceful Shaker settlement of Pleasant Hill is turned upside-down. Such is the backdrop for Arlene Hutton's musical drama, As It Is In Heaven, which opens the fall theatre season at Trinity Western University....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
A Special Theatre Experience
University College of Cape Breton - October 12, 2005
A special theatre experience is coming to Whitney Pier, Cape Breton on October 28 and 29, with the staging of two-award winning one-act plays by a father and son on the same night. The plays take place at St. Alban’s Hall....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Alberta degrees becoming available at Grande Prairie Regional College
University of Alberta - October 12, 2005
In an effort to create enhanced programming for their students, the University of Alberta and Grande Prairie Regional College today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore degree completion opportunities in the areas of arts, education and commerce....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
UNBC Enrolment for Fall Semester
University of British Columbia - October 12, 2005
The University of Northern British Columbia is experiencing a decline in the number of students in degree programs this semester, compared to the same time last year....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Fine Arts receives "watershed" gift of $1.2 million: Donation will fund scholarships,professorship, studio space, special projects
University of Calgary - October 12, 2005
When John Lefebvre was a law student at the University of Calgary in the late ’70s, he used to find a welcome escape from torts and contracts in the Faculty of Fine Arts....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Two big events . . .one day of discovery!
University of Calgary - October 12, 2005
On November 17, 2005, the University of Calgary is pleased to host two great events – Grad Expo 2005 and U of C and You: An Evening for Prospective Students...[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Orientation
Scientists Receive $2.7 Million for Health Research
University of Guelph - October 12, 2005
In the largest research funding announcement from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to date, the University of Guelph received more than $2.7 million to fund seven faculty, three post-doctoral and two graduate student projects....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Documentaries Highlight U of G Film Series
University of Guelph - October 12, 2005
A free film series showcasing a variety of topical and controversial documentaries begins tonight. Hosted by the McLaughlin Library and the Central Student Association, "Docurama" opens with screenings of The Take at 7 and 9 p.m. in Room 1307 of the Thornbrough Building....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
U of G Hosts Engineering Event for Girls
University of Guelph - October 12, 2005
The University of Guelph is one of 13 Ontario universities hosting a free one-day event geared to girls in grades 7 to 10 and their parents, showcasing career opportunities in the field of engineering. Called Go ENG Girl, it runs Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 1200 of the Thornbrough Building, with sign-in beginning at 9:30 a.m. Participants must pre-register by Oct. 14 at 2 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
WORLD PREMIERE OF INSTALLATION BY RENOWNED AMERICAN MEDIA ARTIST TRANSFORMS GALLERY ONE ONE ONE
University of Manitoba - October 12, 2005
New work by Vibeke Sorensen brought to life with assistance from the Rockefeller Foundation, Intel Corporation and U of M....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBF Researcher is Helping in the Fight Against Chronic Pain
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 12, 2005
More than four million Canadians are affected by arthritis and fibromyalgia, and as our population continues to age, the prevalence of these conditions is expected to rise....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: October 12 to 16, 2005
University of Ottawa - October 12, 2005
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
University of Ottawa to announce a major partnership and contribution to the "Campaign for Canada’s university"
University of Ottawa - October 12, 2005
The University of Ottawa, IBM Canada and Lenovo will announce a major partnership, including a multimillion-dollar contribution to the university’s fundraising campaign. Representatives of all three organizations will be on hand to respond to media inquiries....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Official opening of the uOttawa Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory
University of Ottawa - October 12, 2005
The long-awaited official opening of the Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory will take place on October 14th, 2005. This exciting event will highlight the laboratory's current and future research and celebrate the significant milestones in its brief history....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
University of Ottawa rewards excellence
University of Ottawa - October 12, 2005
The University of Ottawa is to honor its 2005-2006 prestige scholarship winners at a reception taking place this week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
U of S Researchers Receive New Health Research Grants
University of Saskatchewan - October 12, 2005
Government of Canada Highlights The Recipients of 21 New Health Research Grants Worth $4.1 Million For Saskatchewan...[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Searching for other worlds and life beyond: lecture
University of Toronto - October 12, 2005
Astronomer who discovered the first multi-planet system other than our own solar system will discuss the likelihood of life in the great beyond...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Western Welcomes Premier's Commitment to Universities
University of Western Ontario - October 12, 2005
The University of Western Ontario is absolutely delighted at the government's commitment to post-secondary education, reinforced in today's Speech from the Throne....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
London Welcomes $11.6 Million in Medical Research Funding
University of Western Ontario - October 12, 2005
In an effort to encourage further innovations in health research, scientists at The University of Western Ontario and its research partners, the Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and Robarts Research Institute, will benefit from $11,610,269 million in support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
United Way chili cook-off signals start to Laurier's United Way campaign
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 12, 2005
Laurier's United Way campaign begins on Monday, October 24....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Laurier business students inspired by international competition
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 12, 2005
Her Wilfrid Laurier University team didn't win, but business student Courtney King said representing Canada at the Students in Free Enterprise World Cup championships held in Toronto last week was in itself a winning experience....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
York U to award honorary degrees to "Hurricane" Carter and Thomas Brzustowski at fall convocation
York University - October 12, 2005
York University will confer honorary degrees on justice activist and former pro boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, and leading scholar, research advocate and administrator Thomas Brzustowski, during its fall convocation ceremonies, Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005.
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Categories: Business and Law - Awards
Clear highways can lead to leap in driver stress, study says
York University - October 12, 2005
A study by York University researchers suggests that when traffic dies down, commuters’ stress levels may actually rise....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
York responds to earthquake disaster in Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India
York University - October 12, 2005
The faculty, staff and students of York University have been deeply moved by the devastation caused by Saturday’s earthquake in Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Acadia University to celebrate academic success of athletes
Acadia University - October 11, 2005
Acadia University will host a breakfast to celebrate its Academic All-Canadians on Friday, October 14th at 7:30 a.m. in Wheelock Hall....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
War Child Canada co-founders to receive honorary degrees at 2005 Brock Fall Convocation
Brock University - October 11, 2005
Brock University will confer 379 undergraduate degrees from all six faculties, 135 graduate degrees, 71 education degrees and 24 certificates at the 2005 Fall Convocation, being held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., in the Walker Complex at the west end of campus, in the Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Niagara winemaker selected for Brock Distinguished Alumni Award
Brock University - October 11, 2005
Dr. Karl Kaiser, one of Canada's pre-eminent winemakers who introduced icewine to oenophiles around the globe, is the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually by the Brock University Alumni Association....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Carleton Student Katie Cholette Wins Prestigious Award From National Gallery
Carleton University - October 11, 2005
Katie Cholette, a doctoral student in Canadian Studies at Carleton University, has won a $12,000 Research Fellowship from the National Gallery of Canada. The award encourages and supports advanced research, with emphasis on the investigation and use of the Gallery’s collections....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Pakistan Earthquake: CU Expert Available to Comment
Carleton University - October 11, 2005
Dr.Tepper is Adjunct Professor of Political Science specializing in the political government of East Asia and the study of nationalism....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Carleton University Launches 2005 United Way Campaign
Carleton University - October 11, 2005
Tickets are still available. Come show your support of Carleton University’s United Way Campaign Launch....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Fundraising
Creating Space for Art
Concordia University - October 11, 2005
Catherine Wild, Dean of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Don McLean, Dean of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University will host a special symposium Creating Space for Art, an exciting addition to arts education and research in Canada...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Dal Grants Honorary Degrees to Three Exceptional Nova Scotians
Dalhousie University - October 11, 2005
During fall convocation ceremonies, October 15th and 16th, 2005, Dalhousie University will award honorary degrees to three prominent Canadians in recognition of their significant accomplishments....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
- Paul Mathieu: Making China in China Lecture - PDF file
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design - October 11, 2005
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Laurentian University faculty negotiations Tentative agreement reached
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 11, 2005
Negotiating teams for Laurentian University and the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) are pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative settlement on a new collective agreement, with the assistance of a mediator....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
From a truck pull to a kitchen party to random acts of music, this year’s Celebrate Memorial event runs the gamut of activities and Dr. Lilly Walker, Memorial’s Dean of Student Affairs and Services and co-chair of the organizing committee, couldn’t be happier.
Mount Allison University - October 11, 2005
Mount Allison University’s campus is a buzz with scientific activity and is inviting the public to a series of Open Houses, during the National Science and Technology Week. The Open House will be held on October 17....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Orientation
StFX and local health authority strike unique agreement
St. Francis Xavier University - October 11, 2005
An exclusive agreement has been struck between St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) and the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority (GASHA) to develop new research collaborations and strengthen existing ones....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
UBC Launches World Urban Forum Program with Living the Global City Series
University of British Columbia - October 11, 2005
UBC is launching the Living the Global City -- an eight-month series combining lectures, panel discussions and community events that will explore the rapid urbanization of our globe in preparation for the coming United Nations’ World Urban Forum in June 2006....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
One of the world’s foremost experts on sustainability to lecture at U of C
University of Calgary - October 11, 2005
Professor Karl-Henrik Robert, M.D., Ph.D., an award winning cancer researcher and world renowned speaker, is scheduled to make a presentation to faculty, staff, and students at the University of Calgary....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Lectures
Student Film Goes on Tour with NFB
University of Guelph - October 11, 2005
The National Film Board of Canada has selected a documentary by six U of G students to be screened during a 10-city national tour that comes to Guelph’s Old Quebec Street Mall Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Student Life
Space Tourism Innovator to Speak at U of G
University of Guelph - October 11, 2005
The creator of the da Vinci Project, considered to be one of the leading global competitors in the emerging market of space tourism, will give a free lecture at the University of Guelph's Arboretum Centre Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
ROY ROMANOW TO BE GRANTED HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAWS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK SAINT JOHN
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 11, 2005
The Honourable Roy Romanow will receive an honorary degree of laws during UNB Saint John’s Fall Convocation Ceremony on October 21, 2005 at 4:30 pm at the Imperial Theatre. Dr. Romanow will receive his honorary degree along with 117 UNB Saint John graduates who represent 10 countries....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
HISTORY OF TERRORISM IS SUBJECT OF UNBF CONFERENCE
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 11, 2005
The 25th anniversary of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton’s Conflict Studies Conference will focus on the history of terrorism in a timely two-day event at the Wu Conference Centre....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Conferences
Government "out of step" with Canadians on foreign policy priorities: First uOttawa Ipsos-Reid Public Policy Poll
University of Ottawa - October 11, 2005
A new public opinion survey conducted by the University of Ottawa suggests that Canadians and the federal government are not seeing eye-to-eye on key foreign policy issues....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Women’s unpaid labour subsidizes food prices
University of Regina - October 11, 2005
Women are working for nothing to feed our nation, according to University of Regina professor Wendee Kubik....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Romanow to receive honorary degree
University of Regina - October 11, 2005
Former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Regina during the 2005 fall convocation at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, Sat., Oct. 15....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Awards
U of S Requests Judicial Review of Job Evaluation Decision
University of Saskatchewan - October 11, 2005
Saskatoon, SK... Today the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) initiated an
application for judicial review of the controversial arbitration decision
relating to Job Evaluation (JE)....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
PhD student boosts Laurier's doctoral scholarship success rate far above national average
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 11, 2005
Doctoral student Julie Mueller carries a calendar among her papers on which she has jotted the family's meals for the week....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Lawyer and adjudicator named new chair of board of governors
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 11, 2005
Beverly Harris to help implement strategic plan leading up to centennial anniversary...[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Binge eating is big problem, York U prof says
York University - October 11, 2005
York University professor Caroline Davis is investigating what makes us fat -- including our DNA and our decisions....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Acadia Distinguished Business Speaker Series welcomes Don Reed and George Crookshank
Acadia University - October 7, 2005
Don Reed, President of Franklin Templeton Investments and George Crookshank, CFO of Opti-Canada will be next week’s speakers at the 2005 Acadia Distinguished Business Speaker Series hosted by Acadia University’s Fred C. Manning School of Business....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law - Lectures
Acadia University to launch the Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment - Celebration to include opening of the Wooldland Trails
Acadia University - October 7, 2005
Acadia University will launch the Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment on Friday, September 14th, 12:15 p.m. in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Campus News
Acadia University and SEIU reach tentative agreement
Acadia University - October 7, 2005
Acadia University and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 902, today announced that they have reached a tentative collective agreement for the period May 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
International Science Fiction Conference at Brock
Brock University - October 7, 2005
An international conference, "The Uses of the Science Fiction Genre: An Interdisciplinary Symposium," will be held at Brock University. The conference begins the evening of Thursday, Oct. 20, and runs all day Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
Three outstanding Brock students earn recognition
Brock University - October 7, 2005
The Brock University Alumni Association has recognized three outstanding Brock students for their achievements and contributions to the University and the community....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Professors to be honoured for teaching and research excellence
Brock University - October 7, 2005
Brock University will honour two faculty members for their contributions to teaching and research as part of the Fall Convocation ceremonies to be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium, located in Brock's Walker Complex....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Carleton University Aerospace Alumnus Flying High
Brock University - October 7, 2005
Carleton alumnus Adam Rasheed is having a great year. He just got married. He just bought a new house. And he has just been nominated to the MIT Technology Review magazine’s "Top 35 Innovators Under 35"....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Dr. Donald Dennie, Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at Laurentian University, to be admitted into Thorneloe Fellowship
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 7, 2005
On Friday, October 14, 2005 , Dr. Donald Dennie, Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at Laurentian University, will become an Honorary Fellow of Thorneloe College....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Awards
Womens History Week to feature education historian
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 7, 2005
On October 17 and 18, Laurentian University will celebrate its 12 th Annual Women's History Week....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
McGill researchers honoured for excellence
McGill University - October 7, 2005
Two McGill researchers have received the 2005 Prix de la recherche of Acfas (Association francophone pour le savoir).François Ricard (Prix André-Laurendeau – Humanities) and Lawrence Mysak (Prix Michel-Jurdant – Environmental Sciences) were honoured at a gala ceremony Thursday evening....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Nipissing Nursing Professor to Speak at Fall Lecture Series
Nipissing University - October 7, 2005
Nipissing University's Dr Aroha Page has been invited to speak at the upcoming Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Bracebridge Fall Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 12th....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Objects of Bright Pride: Haida watercolour featured at auction
Simon Fraser University - October 7, 2005
Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas is known for creating what he calls Haida manga, a unique way of making First Nations oral culture contemporary....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Objects of Bright Pride: Spirit Smoke to be an auction highlight
Simon Fraser University - October 7, 2005
A panel pipe carved out of a single piece of argillite inset with abalone shell, by Haida artist Lionel Samuels, is one of more than 100 artworks to be featured at an auction called Objects of Bright Pride, featuring Northwest Coast art, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Called Spirit Smoke, the stunning work is expected to be an event highlight....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Upcoming Career Centre Events at Trent University
Trent University - October 7, 2005
(Peterborough) It's that time of year when recruiters, employers and school representatives will be on campus to promote career and academic opportunities at two different upcoming events....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Orientation
Celtic Colours Events Happening at Cape Breton
University College of Cape Breton - October 7, 2005
(Sydney, NS) – As part of this year’s Celtic Colours International Festival Workshops, Cape Breton University is hosting a Cape Breton Studies Lecture Series daily from October 11 to 14. The lectures will take place in Art Gallery II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the series is open to the community. Free admission and refreshments. This year’s series includes:...[continue]
Categories: Student Life
UBC Researchers Explain Why Females are Better Off Choosing Unattractive Mates
University of British Columbia - October 7, 2005
"Ladies choice" isn’t just a dance routine, it is also a driver of species evolution -- and two UBC researchers may have found a reason why....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
G8 Legacy assisting golden eagle research in K-Country
University of Calgary - October 7, 2005
U of C scientists join volunteer eagle-watchers to determine health of the golden eagle population...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Poverty Issues Inspire Student-Led Rally and March
University of Guelph - October 7, 2005
In an effort to raise public awareness of global poverty, trade justice and childhood poverty in Canada, students at the University of Guelph have planned a march and rally for Oct.17....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBF TO HONOUR CROWN PRINCE OF BHUTAN AND RBC EXECUTIVE
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 7, 2005
His Royal Highness Chhoetse Penlop Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the Crown Prince of Bhutan, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree while Barbara Stymiest, chief operating officer of RBC Financial Group will be named doctor of letters honoris causa....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNB LAUNCHES TWO NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 7, 2005
he University of New Brunswick is "Making a Significant Difference" and it’s letting people know. On Oct. 7, UNB launched two new marketing programs — UNB Research: The Power of Passionate Minds, and Making a Significant Difference 2005-06....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBC Pursues Participation in CIS
University of Northern British Columbia - October 7, 2005
Following a public consultation process, the University is continuing to consider its future participation in national inter-university athletic competition and the sports with which it would seek admission....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Brzustowski named first RBC Professor at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa - October 7, 2005
Tom Brzustowski (Bruss-TOFF-ski), former President of NSERC, was named the first Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Financial Group Professor in the Commercialization of Innovation thanks to a $750,000 investment from RBC Financial group....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Corporate leader Jay Hennick lends name to Hennick LLB-MBA program at uOttawa
University of Ottawa - October 7, 2005
One of the University of Ottawa’s most successful graduates has lent his name to a challenging professional program....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
New facility will foster the arts at UTSC
University of Toronto - October 7, 2005
Painting, sculpture, dance, drama, music and performance art have a new venue with the official opening of the Arts and Administration Building at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) today. Funding for the $20-million facility was provided by the U of T Enrolment Growth Fund and the Ontario government....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Japanese cherry trees to blossom on campuses
University of Toronto - October 7, 2005
Sakura, the blossoming cherry trees that are the national symbol of Japan, have taken root at the University of Toronto, thanks to a gift from the Sakura Project. A Sakura dedication ceremony to celebrate the gift of 120 trees will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC), 1265 Military Trail....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Go Eng Girl event to be held at UW on Oct. 15
University of Waterloo - October 7, 2005
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Categories: Science and Technology
Higgins lecture airs on TVOs Big Ideas Oct. 15
University of Waterloo - October 7, 2005
The TVOntario program Big Ideas has announced the broadcast dates for its Best Lecturer Competition, with Michael W. Higgins, President of St. Jerome's University, slated as the second lecturer on Oct. 15....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Social Justice advocate to be honoured as Womens Studies Distinguished Visitor
University of Windsor - October 7, 2005
The University of Windsor’s Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program will welcome this year’s Distinguished Visitor, feminist activist Akua Benjamin with a series of public events designed to allow students, faculty and community members to exchange ideas and experiences with high profile Canadian women...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
WLUs science reputation grows
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 7, 2005
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Categories: Science and Technology
Alumni Associations New Partners in Excellence Initiative
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 7, 2005
The Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association's (WLUAA) new Partners in Excellence program offers support for student initiatives....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Women in crisis have a new voice
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 7, 2005
An animal lover with a long history of helping families in crisis is the new executive director of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
WLU profs passion is saving the fishery
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 7, 2005
On every shelf, in every nook and cranny, and in every spare inch of lab space surrounding the microscopes, there are millions of fish...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
How far should we go?--The application of Islamic legal norms in Europe
Brock University - October 6, 2005
Professor Mathias Rohe, Judge of the Court of Appeal of Nuremberg and Professor Natasha Bakht, from the University of Ottawa will be speaking about "The application of Islamic legal norms in Europe: Where? How far? Who far should we go?" at Carleton University on Wednesday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m., when they deliver the Canada-Europe Lecture....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
McGuinty Government helping students kick the habit
Brock University - October 6, 2005
Leave The Pack Behind Program Builds On Proven Results ST. CATHARINES - Health Promotion Minister Jim Watson today announced the McGuinty government is expanding the fight against smoking among post-secondary students by providing $600,000 to further support the Leave The Pack Behind program....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
President of the Public Service Commission to speak at CarletonDr.Barrados to discuss Human Resource Restructuring in the Government of Canada
Brock University - October 6, 2005
Dr. Maria Barrados, President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, will be speaking about "Human Resource Restructuring in the Government of Canada" at Carleton University on Thursday, October 20, at 4:00 p.m., when she delivers a special lecture for the School of Public Policy and Administration....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Best-Selling Novelist to speak at Carleton-- Elizabeth Hay to speak as part of Creative Women speakers series --
Carleton University - October 6, 2005
Elizabeth Hay, best-selling novelist, will give a talk and reading about her work as part of the "Creative Women" Speaking Series hosted by the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women’s Studies at Carleton University on Thursday, October 13, at 2:30 p.m....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Lakehead University Announces New Board of Governors Members
Lakehead University - October 6, 2005
Lakehead University is pleased to announce the new members of the Board of Governors for 2005/2006, as elected at the Annual Meeting on September 29....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Initiative seeks to attract young women to pursue a career in engineering
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 6, 2005
In an effort to attract more young women to the engineering profession and thus meet the projected demand for engineers in the next five to ten years, a new province wide initiative, entitled GO Eng Girl, will take place in every university engineering school across the province on Saturday, October 15....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Internationally-recognized poet, typographer and cultural historian to deliver Pratt Lecture at Memorial
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 6, 2005
The 2005 Pratt Lecture will feature Robert Bringhurst, internationally-recognized poet, typographer, cultural historian, linguist and true Renaissance man with a lecture titled The Silence That Is Not Poetry and the Silence That Is....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Memorial University presents Canada Research Chair’s lecture Can New Technologies Change Life?
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 6, 2005
Can New Technologies Change Life?...[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Lectures
Internationally-recognized poet, typographer and cultural historian to deliver Pratt Lecture at Memorial
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 6, 2005
The 2005 Pratt Lecture will feature Robert Bringhurst, internationally-recognized poet, typographer, cultural historian, linguist and true Renaissance man with a lecture titled The Silence That Is Not Poetry and the Silence That Is....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
UN ranks Queen’s contraception awareness program among the world’s top five
Queen's University - October 6, 2005
A popular web site on contraception and sexual health spearheaded by Queen’s University researchers is ranked among the world’s five top e-health sites in a new United Nations competition....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Geographic profiling creator to receive award for controversy
Simon Fraser University - October 6, 2005
Former Vancouver police officer and SFU alumnus Kim Rossmo is this year's recipient of SFU's Nora and Ted Sterling Prize for Controversy. Rossmo became internationally known a decade ago when, as a graduate student at SFU, he developed geographic profiling, a computerized investigative method that links geographic information and criminals....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Dynamic presentation on local war hero
St. Francis Xavier University - October 6, 2005
Margaret Macdonald - first woman to hold rank of major in British Empire
ANTIGONISH, NS --- The life and times of Major Margaret C. Macdonald, R.R.C. will be brought to life during a inspiring public lecture at St. Francis Xavier University's Immaculata Hall on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:30 pm....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Roy Clements to be Named Coach Emeritus
St. Mary's University - October 6, 2005
On Sunday, October 16, 2005 Roy Clements will be named Coach Emeritus for Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
The Mysteries of Mine Howe: Iron Age Religion and Metalworking in Orkney, Scotland
St. Mary's University - October 6, 2005
Special Lecture by Dr. Jane Downes, Head of Department of Archaeology, Orkney College, UHI Millennium Institute, Scotland....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
UBC Students Build Space Elevator for NASA Competition
University of British Columbia - October 6, 2005
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Categories: Science and Technology
Self-help groups creating a ‘silent revolution’ in India
University of Calgary - October 6, 2005
Women enact change through the creation of half a million self-help groups...[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
U of C to break ground on Campus Calgary Digital Library
University of Calgary - October 6, 2005
Project a 40th anniversary gift to community...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Award-Winning Poet and Essayist Is Newest Writer-in-Residence
University of Guelph - October 6, 2005
Roo Borson, a Governor General Award-winning poet and essayist, has been named writer-in-residence for fall 2005 at the University of Guelph. Borson, who is also a member of the collaborative performance group "Pain Not Bread," will give a reading from her most recent book Short Journey Upriver Toward Oishida Oct. 17 in the George Luscombe Theatre at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR TO READ AT UNB SAINT JOHN
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 6, 2005
Internationally acclaimed author Alberto Manguel – novelist, essayist, editor, translator, and anthologist - will read from A Reading Diary: A Year of Favourite Books on Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 pm at the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre. This is the third event in the Lorenzo Reading Series at the University of New Brunswick Saint John....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Roch Carrier to speak at the 2005 uOttawa Charles R. Bronfman Lecture in Canadian Studies
University of Ottawa - October 6, 2005
This year the University of Ottawa will welcome Roch Carrier as he delivers a speech entitled: "Je vous parlerai de culture. S'il vous plaît, ne vous sauvez pas tous…" Carrier will talk about the role of culture in Canadian society....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
University of Saskatchewan Students Get a Back to School Gift from TD Bank Financial Group
University of Saskatchewan - October 6, 2005
The University of Saskatchewan received a gift of $350,000 today from TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG) for its Thinking the World of Our Future campaign. The donation will fund the creation of the Aboriginal Graduate Scholarship and the TD Bank Financial Group Bursary in Science....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
TVO's Best Lecturer competition heats up
University of Toronto - October 6, 2005
As the TVO website says, "The race tightens." The competition to find Ontario’s best university lecturer is now down to 10 finalists, and two of them -- University Professor Michael Collins of civil engineering and Megumi Harada, a post-doctoral fellow in mathematics -- are from U of T....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
UVic Helps to Found Six New Companies
University of Victoria - October 6, 2005
The University of Victoria’s technology transfer office is celebrating the launch of six new spin-off companies....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Deputy Governor of Bank of Canada Targets Inflation
University of Western Ontario - October 6, 2005
WHAT: "Inflation Targeting - More Than Just a Target." Tiff Macklem, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, since December 2004, will be at The University of Western Ontario tomorrow to address this issue....[continue]
Categories: Business and Law
Nobel winner to lecture as part of World Year of Physics
University of Windsor - October 6, 2005
he University of Windsor continues to celebrate World Year of Physics 2005 with a visit from Nobel Prize winning physicist Anthony J. Leggett October 13 and 14, as part of its Faculty of Science Seminar Series....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Subtle cues can shape womens attitudes toward math: study
York University - October 6, 2005
A new study by a York University professor has found that female university students can be negatively impacted by gender stereotypes in as little as a fraction of a second.
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Categories: Science and Technology
Acadia University to host Atlantic Canada's first Greening of Industry Network Conference
Acadia University - October 5, 2005
The Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment at Acadia University will host the first Greening of Industry Network (GIN) Conference in Atlantic Canada, October 20-22....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
Outstanding Nova Scotia couple to receive honorary degrees from Acadia University
Acadia University - October 5, 2005
On Saturday, October 15, approximately 150 Acadia University students will receive degrees from the faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Science, and Professional Studies at Fall Convocation....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Awards
Jane Doe to Deliver Annual Florence Bird Lecture-- The story of Jane Doe: the politics of rape --
Carleton University - October 5, 2005
Notable writer, teacher and activist, "Jane Doe", will give a first person account of "The story of Jane Doe: the politics of rape" at Carleton University on Thursday, October 27, at 3:30 p.m., when she delivers the annual Florence Bird Lecture....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Experts in Experiential Education Named Editors of Professional Journal
Lakehead University - October 5, 2005
Four Lakehead University faculty members have been named editors of the Journal of Experiential Education by the Association for Experiential Education (AEE)....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Public forum on social innovation to be broadcast on Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly channel
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 5, 2005
Memorial University’s public forum, A Dialogue on Social Innovation: Regional Approaches to Governance in Health, Education, Municipal Government and Economic Development, hosted by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development, will be broadcast on the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly Channel....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Studies at SFU and in China to open new career doors
Simon Fraser University - October 5, 2005
SFU computing science students Cynthia Lee and Christopher Doege are settling into their first year of studies on campus, but they won't get too comfortable. That's because their next two years of study will mean frequenting foreign lecture halls and computing labs - across the globe in China....[continue]
Categories: Student Life
Science and Technology Week 2005 kicks into high gear
University of Calgary - October 5, 2005
Media are invited to join Victor Doerksen, Minister of Alberta Innovation and Science, and Dr. Harvey Weingarten, President of the University of Calgary, to kick off Science and Technology Week 2005 at the University of Calgary. Students from Calgary, Canmore and Crossfield schools will join them to launch the week’s events and introduce students featured in 2006 Imagine Your Future calendar....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Prepare for 10-Digit Dialling
University of Guelph - October 5, 2005
In June 2006, people living in several regions of Ontario and Quebec, including those in communities served by area code 519, will be asked to dial 10 digits — the area code followed by the phone number — for all local calls....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
HYNES LECTURE FEATURES RENOWNED AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 5, 2005
A seminar series gaining popularity at the University of New Brunswick will bring in another heavyweight for the third annual H.B.N. Hynes Lecture in Fredericton and Saint John....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
UNB SPONSORING INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE WORKSHOP IN ALBERTA
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 5, 2005
The Second Language Education Centre (SLEC) at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is co-hosting a national language workshop....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
SANDRA IRVING SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO THREE STUDENTS AT UNB SAINT JOHN
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 5, 2005
UNB Saint John students Lisa Pearl Bouthillier, Kiiza Andrew Odwedo and Jane Sears have each received a Sandra Irving scholarship in the amount of $5,000 towards their studies in political science....[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Awards
Head of Northern Medical Program Meets with Fort St. John Doctors
University of Northern British Columbia - October 5, 2005
Dr. David Snadden, the Associate Vice-President of Medicine at UNBC and the leader of the Northern Medical Program, along with Dr Galt Wilson, Clerkship Director for the program, will be visiting with Fort St. John physicians tomorrow to discuss the possibility of developing core clinical training for third-year medical students based around the clinical facilities in the Northeast....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Residents of the Northwest Asked to Provide Input on UNBC Academic Programming
University of Northern British Columbia - October 5, 2005
The University of Northern British Columbia will be holding public sessions in Terrace, Prince Rupert, and New Aiyansh to gather input from local residents on UNBC’s academic programming and priorities for the future....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Three uOttawa experts were recognized at the Ottawa Life Sciences Council Annual Achievement Awards
University of Ottawa - October 5, 2005
These awards celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to Ottawa's emerging life sciences sector. Since their creation in 1994, 69 remarkable individuals and organizations have been honored by their peers, 22 of which were related with the University of Ottawa....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Awards
Community initiative moves forward as Accelerator Centre appointment announced
University of Waterloo - October 5, 2005
An executive director has been named for the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park's Accelerator Centre that is designed to encourage the growth of high-tech firms and act as a catalyst for the creation of new products and services....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
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]
Categories: Science and Technology
CBC and Hockey Back to Normal?
University of Western Ontario - October 5, 2005
The following contacts at The University of Western Ontario can provide further comment on the future of the CBC and on the start of the National Hockey League season....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
TTC shows preferred subway route at open house on Thursday, Oct. 6
York University - October 5, 2005
The preferred alignment for a subway extension between Downsview Station and a York Region Transit gateway north of Steeles Avenue will be on display at an Open House at York University on Thursday, October 6, 2005....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
The science of crime: forensic science program to host 7th annual seminar
British Columbia Institute of Technology - October 4, 2005
BCIT’s Forensic Science Technology Program will host its 7th annual day-long seminar this Saturday, October 8, at the Burnaby Campus. The topic: Crime and Science 2005 – Terrorism and Mass Disasters....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology - Conferences
The race tightens in the search for a different kind of idol-- Three Carleton professors need your support to become the Best Lecturer--
Carleton University - October 4, 2005
Carleton’s three finalists to become the "Best Lecturer" are on the home stretch of their journey which started over a year ago....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Carleton B.I.T. Student Eric Chan Wins Macromedia Innovation Award
Carleton University - October 4, 2005
Eric Chan remembers the first time he scanned one of his drawings onto the computer and coloured it in using Photoshop 3.0. "I remember thinking to myself ‘that’s banana's!" he says....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Prominent Harvard Professor to speak at Carleton-- Robert Rotberg to speak on Failed States in a Time of Terror --
Carleton University - October 4, 2005
Dr. Rotberg, Director of the Program on Intrastate Conflict and Conflict Resolution at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, will give aThought provoking lecture on failed states in a time of terror....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Carleton University to host debate on political hot potato-- Would Proportional Representation be Good for Canada? --
Carleton University - October 4, 2005
Steven Davis, Director of Carleton’s Centre for Values and Ethics, will be hosting a public debate entitled "Would proportional representation be good for Canada?" on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Theatre in Southam Hall....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Carleton University To Open New Learning Commons for Students on October 6
Carleton University - October 4, 2005
Carleton University Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Alan Harrison is delighted to announce the grand opening of Ottawa’s first Learning Commons located in Carleton’s MacOdrum Library on Thursday, October 6, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in the Library....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
- ECI Appoints New Continuing Faculty - Fact Sheet - PDF file
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design - October 4, 2005
Categories: Campus News
- ECI Appoints New Continuing Faculty - PDF file
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design - October 4, 2005
Categories: Campus News
Laurentians Denis Mayer to lead Canadian Virtual University
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 4, 2005
Mr. Denis Mayer, Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs at Laurentian University, was named the new President and Chair of the Board of Directors of Canadian Virtual University-Université virtuelle canadienne (CVU-UVC). He replaces founding president Dr. Dominique Abrioux, also former President of Athabasca University....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Performance of first-year students improving at Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 4, 2005
A new report indicates that first-year students at Memorial University of Newfoundland are achieving better grades....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Memorial-based study is the first to systematically mark the onset of childhood amnesia
Memorial University of Newfoundland - October 4, 2005
A new Memorial-based study is the first to systematically mark the onset of "childhood amnesia" in children rather than adults....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Cinderella lives happily ever after in Ballet Jörgen Performance, Oct. 16
Mount Allison University - October 4, 2005
The Mount Allison Performing Arts Series welcomes everyone to Convocation Hall on Sunday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. for a magical performance of Cinderella presented by Ballet Jörgen Canada, a Toronto-based company recognized internationally for its choreographic originality and artistic excellence....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Canadian Music Centre to hold fall concert, Oct. 15
Mount Allison University - October 4, 2005
On Saturday October 15, the Atlantic Region of the Canadian Music Centre (CMC) will host its annual fall fund raising concert....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
HRM, Metro Universities Sign MOU
St. Mary's University - October 4, 2005
Halifax Regional Municipality and metro's six universities pledged to partner today in meeting future challenges of mutual interest facing the community....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Student crashes electrons and positrons at Stanford University
St. Mary's University - October 4, 2005
A student enrolled in the Astronomy and Physics program at Saint Mary’s University had the unique opportunity to share her research with other leading scientists from around the world at California’s Stanford University....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Profs click with students
St. Mary's University - October 4, 2005
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Categories: Science and Technology
COVILL FAMILY DONATES $350,000 TO ESTABLISH ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
University of New Brunswick - Saint John - October 4, 2005
The Covill Family of Hacketts Cove, N.S., has donated $350,000 to the University of New Brunswick to establish a scholarship in memory of Ronald Covill. Ron, a 1969 UNB graduate in civil engineering, died in 1992....[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Awards
U of S Researcher Receives Over $3 Million to Study Genomics of Cold Tolerance in Cereal Crops
University of Saskatchewan - October 4, 2005
The Government of Canada, through Genome Canada, will contribute more than $3 million toward a $6-million genomics research project at the University of Saskatchewan, announced Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Academia meets industry in unique DaimlerChrysler partnership
University of Windsor - October 4, 2005
The University of Windsor will celebrate the launch of a unique partnership with industry Thursday, October 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the grand opening of Tessonics Inc, 1983 Ambassador Drive....[continue]
Categories: Science and Technology
Carleton University Presents ‘Go Eng Girl’--Event to Mentor Future Female Engineers--
Carleton University - October 3, 2005
Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are hosting a special event entitled Go Eng Girl to inspire girls, grades 7-10, about a career in the exciting field of engineering....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Gacaca: Living Together Again in Rwanda?
Concordia University - October 3, 2005
On Thursday, October 6, Concordia’s Peace and Conflict Resolution lecture series will present the film, Gacaca: Living Together Again in Rwanda?, directed by Anne Aghion....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Lectures
Sociology Professor Wins Canadian Law and Society Association Award
Lakehead University - October 3, 2005
A Sociology professor has won an award for a research paper written on memory and the legal system....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Expert Alert: Breast Cancer Month
McGill University - October 3, 2005
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women; this year more than 21,000 will develop breast cancer....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Sackville Public Library celebrates 21 years, Oct.12
Mount Allison University - October 3, 2005
The Sackville Public Library is celebrating its 21st birthday this year, and to mark the occasion the Library Board is giving a party....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Lt. General Roméo Dallaire to speak on Canada's responsibility to humanity
St. Francis Xavier University - October 3, 2005
Canadian hero will address Coady International Institute celebration in Halifax
ANTIGONISH, NS - Lt. General Roméo Dallaire will speak on "Canada's Responsibility to Humanity" when he delivers the keynote address at Coady Celebrates, the Coady International Institute's third annual fundraising dinner, on October 12th in Halifax. Dallaire is the retired Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Rwanda....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Lectures
Sobey PhD Students Shine at 2005 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference
St. Mary's University - October 3, 2005
A number of students enrolled in the PhD program in Management in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University demonstrated their academic talents at this year’s Atlantic Schools Business Conference that was held in Halifax, NS this past weekend....[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Awards
Canada’s First Library Robot Serves Phase One of Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
University of British Columbia - October 3, 2005
Canada’s first and North America’s largest library robot is a key feature in the first phase of the $68 million Irving K. Barber Learning Centre opening today at the University of British Columbia....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
AHFMR honours 20 year University of Calgary researchers
University of Calgary - October 3, 2005
The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Researcher (AHFMR) is honouring two researchers at the University of Calgary who have received Heritage funding for 20
years....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
New Centre Will Be Hub For Cross-Cultural Studies at U of G
University of Guelph - October 3, 2005
Every year, universities across the country welcome students from other nations who have chosen to study in Canada. Why they choose this country and how they feel once they're here are among the key questions psychology professor Saba Safdar will examine at the new Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, which opened today at the University of Guelph....[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Orientation
Fall Convocation October 15
University of Lethbridge - October 3, 2005
People who have made a difference in space and on the ground in world conflicts will be honoured with more than 300 graduands at the 2005 University of Lethbridge Fall Convocation ceremony, which takes place Saturday, October 15 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the University Gymnasium....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
UNBC Hosts Discussion to Mark United Nations Anniversary
University of Northern British Columbia - October 3, 2005
The International Studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia is hosting a roundtable discussion later this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the United Nations....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Conferences
Dr. Howard Alper winner of the 2005 Carl award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship
University of Ottawa - October 3, 2005
Dr. Alper received this year’s award in recognition of his outstanding leadership as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), formerly the Canadian National Site Licensing Project (CNSLP)....[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine - Awards
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: October 3 to 9, 2005
University of Ottawa - October 3, 2005
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
New generation learning how to talk Bach
University of Toronto - October 3, 2005
With the overwhelming popularity of hip hop, rap and electronic music on the airwaves these days, it would be easy to think the music of Johannes Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) would be like a foreign language for many university students....[continue]
Categories: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Rebuilding Medical Systems in Sri Lanka
University of Western Ontario - October 3, 2005
Physicians from tsunami-affected Sri Lanka are at The University of Western Ontario this week looking for help in rebuilding their medical system, which was severely damaged by the tsunami that ravaged south-east Asia last December...[continue]
Categories: Health and Medicine
Teachers Wall of Fame Recognizes Local Heroes
University of Western Ontario - October 3, 2005
WHAT: In an inaugural ceremony on World Teachers' Day, two London teachers who have given a lifetime of commitment to students and to the teaching profession, will be inducted into the Teachers' Wall of Fame....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Fall 2005 Ceremony
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 3, 2005
The Wilfrid Laurier University Fall 2005 Convocation Ceremony:...[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Laurier alumnus named as PricewaterhouseCoopers first ever National Volunteer of the Year
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 3, 2005
Adam Barnard (BBA '04) honoured with $10,000 award...[continue]
Categories: Student Life - Awards
Photos of tragedy raise moral questions, York U prof says
York University - October 3, 2005
Photojournalism enables us to bear witness to tragedy, but may also violate the dignity of the people it portrays and promote stereotypes of them, York University professor Fuyuki Kurasawa says....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Laurentian University focused on reaching a settlement with LUFASeptember
Laurentian University of Sudbury - October 2, 2005
On September 29, Laurentian University presented a reasonable and responsible offer to the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA)....[continue]
Categories: Campus News
Hawks Dominate Battle of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University - October 1, 2005
The Golden Hawks offense turned in an impressive 513 yards of total offense as they won this year’s edition of the Battle of Waterloo, 49-4....[continue]
Categories: Campus News - Sports
