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Augustana professor receives Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Augustana University College | November 7, 2006
Dr. Ingrid Urberg, Associate Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, today was made an Officer of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her work in promoting the language and culture of that country....[continue]
Six York profs in the running for TVO's Best Lecturer 2007
York University | October 26, 2006
Six York professors have made the ‘top 30’ cut in TVOntario’s competition for Best Lecturer 2007.
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In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alfred LehmanLehman was brilliant researcher
University of Toronto | October 24, 2006
Professor Emeritus Alfred Lehman of mathematics and computer science died May 8 after a long struggle with diabetes. He was 74 years old....[continue]
U of G Ranked Among World's Top Ag Research Institutions
University of Guelph | October 16, 2006
The University of Guelph ranked seventh among universities worldwide for its impact on agricultural sciences during the past decade, a study by Science Watch reveals....[continue]
Brandon University Alumni Association 2006 Alumni Awards
Brandon University | October 12, 2006
The Brandon University Alumni Association (BUAA) presented its 2006 Awards at the BU Fall Homecoming Banquet on September 30, 2006....[continue]
All-star faculty performers launch 8th year of School of Music
Brandon University | September 12, 2006
Celebrating its eighth year, the Brandon University School of Music''s pro series will feature seven concerts this year....[continue]
Biography of Dr. Frank Chalk
Concordia University | September 8, 2006
Professor Frank Chalk (Ph.D., History, University of Wisconsin) is the co-author, with Prof. Kurt Jonassohn, of The History and Sociology of Genocide: Analyses and Case Studies (Yale University Press, 1990)....[continue]
Higher levels of mercury in North American fish – Queen’s study
Queen's University | August 8, 2006
According to a recent Queen’s University study, mercury levels in fish are higher in North American lakes than in African lakes despite similar natural factors that contribute to mercury contamination on both continents....[continue]
Eight York profs vie for TVO's Best Lecturer 2007
York University | July 26, 2006
Producers of "Big Ideas" have selected political science Prof. Olivier Courteaux; humanities Prof. Andrea Davis; theatre Prof. Robert Fothergill; law Prof. Allan Hutchinson; education Prof. Heather Lotherington; political science Prof. Stephen Newman; biology Prof. Mark Vicari; and law Prof. Alan Young. They are among 71 chosen from 155 eligible candidates nominated by students and alumni of 19 Ontario colleges and universities....[continue]
REAPPOINTMENT OF UNB PRESIDENT APPROVED BY BOARD AND SENATES
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | June 12, 2006
The Board of Governors, Fredericton Senate and Saint John Senate of the University of New Brunswick have voted overwhelmingly in favour of reappointing John McLaughlin, 17th president and vice-chancellor, to a second five-year term....[continue]
U of C students off to the races
University of Calgary | June 1, 2006
Formula SAE, Mini Baja and Heavy Lift teams roll out new vehicles for 2006 competitions...[continue]
U of C students racing for the starting line
University of Calgary | May 31, 2006
Call it blood, sweat and gears....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
Plummer, Huston among McGill honorary degree recipients
McGill University | May 8, 2006
Seventeen highly accomplished individuals, including acclaimed actor Christopher Plummer, author Nancy Huston, diplomat James Bartleman and civil aviation pioneer Pierre Jeanniot, will receive honorary McGill University degrees during this year's spring convocation ceremonies, May 29-June 6....[continue]
Historian to head U of T's New College
University of Toronto | May 5, 2006
Rick Halpern brings scholarly, administrative experience...[continue]
BU School Of Music appoints new Voice Professor
Brandon University | April 19, 2006
Dr. Glen Carruthers, Dean of the School of Music at Brandon University, announced the appointment this week of baritone David Playfair to the full-time teaching faculty....[continue]
University of Alberta names new vice-president of external relations
University of Alberta | April 18, 2006
Sandra Conn has been named vice-president, external relations, effective July 1, 2006....[continue]
Ashley Fellow to Lead Public Discussion on April 4
Trent University | March 31, 2006
Professor Randy Stoecker, one of Trent University's Ashley Fellows for 2005-2006, will lead a public discussion entitled "Can Universities Serve Communities? Ethical Challenges of Engagement" on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium at Gzowski College on Argyle Street....[continue]
Lakehead U’s Civil Engineering Team Places Second at Steel Bridge Competition
Lakehead University | March 9, 2006
A team of Lakehead University Civil Engineering students traveled to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, to take second place in the American Institute of Steel Construction/American Society for Civil Engineering Mid-West Regional Student Steel Bridge Competition this past weekend....[continue]
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]
In memoriam: Professor Ethel Auster
University of Toronto | September 26, 2005
Professor Ethel Auster, a well-respected and well-loved member of the Faculty of Information Studies, died unexpectedly in her sleep of a heart attack July 1. She was 63 years old....[continue]
Fall Convocation Celebrates Leaders in Health Care, the Arts and Business
University of Western Ontario | September 22, 2005
Four distinguished individuals will receive their honorary. degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 285th. Convocation this October....[continue]
Trent Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims
Trent University | September 9, 2005
Trent University, in an effort to help students affected by Hurricane Katrina, will expedite application processes for those students wishing to enroll at Trent for September 2005 and January 2006....[continue]
