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Outstanding alumni honoured at Convocation
McMaster University | November 17, 2006
Three alumni and two future alumni will be honoured for their outstanding achievements at the fall Convocation held today....[continue]

4th Annual Laurier Lecture in Canadian Studies: Graham Fraser
Wilfrid Laurier University | November 17, 2006
On September 13, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated him to be Official Languages Commissioner....[continue]

Highflying Trio with NB roots to perform newfound Chamber Music, Nov. 17
Mount Allison University | November 15, 2006
Friday, November 17 will provide a wonderful opportunity to hear rising star, pianist Julien Leblanc, performing together with violinist Isabelle Fournier, originally from Moncton, and flutist Karin Aurell, a resident of Sackville....[continue]

University of Ottawa Media Calendar November 13 to November 19, 2006
University of Ottawa | November 14, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]

More Americans than Canadians (almost half) find anti-terrorism laws intrusive – international surveillance survey finds
Queen's University | November 13, 2006
Almost half of Canadians and even more Americans say they find new laws aimed at protecting national security post 9/11 intrusive....[continue]

Public consultations on programs and services in French at the University extended until December 8
University of Ottawa | November 10, 2006
Members of the Task Force on Programs and Services in French at the University of Ottawa invite people to participate in public consultations on the following question: How can the University of Ottawa reflect its desire to play a leadership role and to enrich its contribution to the promotion and development of French culture in Ontario?...[continue]

Golden Key Honour Society holds induction ceremony
McMaster University | November 9, 2006
The McMaster Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society proudly inducted 673 new student members and five new Honourary Members at the Induction Ceremony, which was held on Friday, Nov. 3....[continue]

University of Ottawa takes on "Weighty Issues" during Frontiers in Research Lectures
University of Ottawa | November 8, 2006
Stone Age peoples carved obese female figurines. Ancient Greeks built strong and athletic looking statues....[continue]

Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor to speak on war and remembrance at event in Toronto
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 8, 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador’s lieutenant-governor will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador Dinner scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Marriott Yorkville in Toronto....[continue]

War and remembrance are focus for York film student
York University | November 6, 2006
Ryan Knight was 13 when he saw Saving Private Ryan and decided to become a filmmaker....[continue]

University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 6 - 10, 2006
University of Ottawa | November 6, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]

National columnist Chantal Hebert to speak at Brock
Brock University | October 25, 2006
Chantal Hebert, national affairs columnist for the Toronto Star, will be the guest speaker for the 2006 D. G. Willmot Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by the Faculty of Business at Brock University. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. A reception will follow the presentation....[continue]

BU School of Music Upcoming Events: November & December 2006
Brandon University | October 25, 2006
BU School of Music
BU School of Music
Upcoming Events: November & December 2006

  • BU School of Music pro series – single admission: $12.00/$8.00/$6.00
    Events whose dates appear in bold are sponsored by the School of Music....[continue]

    New book looks at society's love of retelling storiesCarmen only one of the recurring tales
    University of Toronto | October 25, 2006
    Poor Carmen. Not only does the tragic heroine of Bizet’s famously doomed opera have to die night after night in the world’s opera houses, she has to expire at the hands of her jealous lover in dozens of film adaptations, stage musicals, books and novellas by other authors who have decided to retell this story according to their own literary desires....[continue]

    UTSC student wins prestigious awardWorldly undergrad seeks out life experiences beyond the classroom
    University of Toronto | October 24, 2006
    A global perspective comes naturally to Eliza Jiang Chen, the first recipient of the prestigious Jon S. Dellandrea Award for International Students....[continue]

    SEABROOK AND THOMPSON HONOURED WITH EMERITUS DESIGNATIONS
    University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 24, 2006
    Biologist William Seabrook and historian Gillian Thompson have joined the ranks of professors emeriti at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. They received the honorary emeritus designation at fall Convocation, Oct. 19, in recognition of their distinguished careers....[continue]

    Memorial University of Newfoundland releases 2005-2006 President’s Report on DVD and web
    Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 20, 2006
    The same day as more than 500 students crossed the stage during Memorial’s fall convocation ceremonies in St. John’s, Dr. Axel Meisen officially released the 2005-2006 President’s Report and presented elements of this year’s report to those attending the ceremonies....[continue]

    UW graduates 1, 376 students, awards six honorary degrees
    University of Waterloo | October 19, 2006
    The University of Waterloo's fall convocation on Saturday will celebrate the graduation of more than 1,300 students and the granting of six honorary degrees....[continue]

    Choral Ensemble from France to visit BU for music student exchange
    Brandon University | October 19, 2006
    From October 31st to November 4th, 2006, l’Ensemble vocal de l’Université de Poitiers will be in residence on the Brandon University campus as part of a music student exchange with the Brandon University Chorale....[continue]

    Daniel Bucur
    Concordia University | October 19, 2006
    We exist alongside our nightmares and fears, sometimes between reality and dream…...[continue]

    University of Ottawa Media Calendar October 16 to 20, 2006
    University of Ottawa | October 16, 2006
    Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]

    CLS and French Synchrotron SOLEIL Sign Agreement at the U of S
    University of Saskatchewan | October 12, 2006
    The Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum ofunderstanding with the new French Synchrotron SOLEIL, during a special ceremony held at the University October 5th....[continue]

    Program links art to students, teachers and community
    University of Regina | October 12, 2006
    A collaboration of art, education and technology led by University of Regina educators will give students, teachers and the Saskatchewan community greater access to the art collections of two of the province’s major galleries....[continue]

    UW joins Newberry Library Center for Renaissance Studies consortium
    University of Waterloo | October 12, 2006
    The University of Waterloo will hold a special event next week to officially announce its partnership with one of North America's leading libraries in Renaissance studies....[continue]

    SMU In the News
    St. Mary's University | October 10, 2006
    Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s, was quoted in The Halifax Chronicle Herald where he spoke about the $300,000.00 in funding from NSERC (Natural Science and Engineering Research Council) to science researchers at Saint Mary’s....[continue]

    Canada's immigrant screening successful: Queen's study
    Queen's University | October 5, 2006
    Canada attracts a higher percentage of skilled workers than the United States - a Queen's University finding that has captured the attention of U.S. immigration officials....[continue]

    Public consultations on programs and services offered in French at the University of Ottawa
    University of Ottawa | October 5, 2006
    Members of the Task Force on Programs and Services in French at the University of Ottawa invite people to participate in public consultations on the following question: How can the University of Ottawa reflect its desire to play a leadership role and to enrich its contribution to the promotion and development of French culture in Ontario?...[continue]

    University of Ottawa Media Calendar October 2 to 6, 2006
    University of Ottawa | October 2, 2006
    Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]

    University of Ottawa takes on "Weighty Issues" during Frontiers in Research Lectures
    University of Ottawa | October 2, 2006
    Stone Age peoples carved obese female figurines. Ancient Greeks built strong and athletic looking statues....[continue]

    Youth Gambling Study Undertaken at Mount Saint Vincent University
    Mount Saint Vincent University | October 2, 2006
    A team of six researchers has been awarded a 10-month grant by the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) to conduct a comprehensive, independent research study into youth gambling....[continue]

    Youth Gambling Study Undertaken at SMU
    St. Mary's University | October 2, 2006
    A professor from Saint Mary’s University is part of a team of researchers from Halifax, NS who have been awarded a 10-month grant by the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) to conduct a comprehensive, independent research study into youth gambling....[continue]

    Stephen Lewis speaks at Nipissing University
    Nipissing University | September 29, 2006
    Canada failing in foreign aid, HIV-AIDS activist says...[continue]

    UNBF to Honour Supreme Court Justice
    University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 29, 2006
    The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will honour a Supreme Court Justice at its 52nd Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 19....[continue]

    BOOK LAUNCH
    Concordia University | September 26, 2006
    On September 28th at 7 p.m. Concordia University’s Chair in Canadian Jewish Studies co-sponsors the book launch of Reading Writers Reading....[continue]

    UN's human rights commissioner to receive honorary degree
    University of Waterloo | September 25, 2006
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, is among those receiving honorary degrees at the University of Waterloo's fall convocation to be held Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]

    UNBF, UNB Saint John Host Memorial University Professor for MacNutt Lecture
    University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 25, 2006
    The topic is timely and perhaps controversial, but is sure to be an interesting subject for the W. Stewart MacNutt Memorial Lecture at both campuses of the University of New Brunswick....[continue]

    Baking Association donates towards wood-fired brick oven at Malaspina
    Malaspina University College | September 21, 2006
    A wood-fired brick oven will soon enhance the baking program at Malaspina University-College, thanks to benefactors like the Baking Association of Canada, B.C. Chapter, the Vancouver Island "Feast of Fields" and Robin Hood Flour Mills....[continue]

    Associate dean of business receives female professional of the year award
    Wilfrid Laurier University | September 18, 2006
    A lavish black tie and sari gala, a prestigious award, and the company of Prime Minister Stephen Harper – yet Dr. Mitali De, associate dean of business: academic programs and professor at Laurier School of Business and Economics (SBE), would much rather talk about her work than the recognition she received....[continue]

    The university of the bedside
    Wilfrid Laurier University | September 18, 2006
    Laurier grad Nick Ruiter has been a spiritual care coordinator for ten years now, and some find it hard to believe that he can enjoy his job as much as he does....[continue]

    York introduces its new Student Code of Conduct
    York University | September 18, 2006
    Following an extensive consultation with students, faculty and staff, York University has released its new Student Code of Conduct that aims to provide a fair, transparent, and easily understood system to deal with inappropriate student behaviour....[continue]


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