http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Topical press releases from universities across Canada.en-usWed, 29 Nov 2006webmaster@canadian-universities.netwebmaster@canadian-universities.net http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_The_end_of_history_on_tap_at_the_Ship.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - On Tuesday Nov. 28, patrons of the Ship Pub in St. John’s can engage in a discussion about the end of history when Dr. Christopher Lockett presents a lecture entitled History's Better Angels: American Exceptionalism at the End. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Report_shows_little_change_in_Saskatchewan’s_child.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate has changed very little over the past year, according to a report card released today by the Social Policy Research Unit of the University of Regina’s Faculty of Social Work. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_McCahan_elected_fellow_of_AAAS_Engineering_profess.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Professor Susan McCahan of mechanical engineering is among the 449 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to be elected a fellow of the association, an honour recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. The new fellows were announced Nov. 24 in the journal Science. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Pharmacy_professor_to_establish_program_for_intern.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - A recent federal government investment of $600,000 provides for the creation of an orientation program for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_President_Naylor_discusses_higher_education_and_th.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The President of the University of Toronto presented the following address to the Canadian Club of Toronto on Nov. 20, 2006: http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Mount_Allison’s_Brass_Choir_and_Chamber_Orchestra_.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The Mount Allison Brass Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present a varied program on Tuesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Statement_on_campus-dwelling_wildlife.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The University of Waterloo today announced it is striking a task force to examine how UW manages campus-dwelling wildlife that pose a risk. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Gwynne_Dyer_to_lecture_on_China_India_as_emerging_.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Award-winning journalist and lecturer Gwynne Dyer will explore the emerging powers of China and India on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m., School of Image Arts, 122 Bond St., Room IMA 307. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Student_centre_renamed_in_honour_of_Avie_Bennett.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The Student Services Centre at York University’s Keele campus will be renamed officially today as The Bennett Centre for Student Services, in honour of Avie Bennett, former chancellor of the University. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_We_know_what_you_look_like_now_we_just_need_to_fin.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Bookstore http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_CME_Profs_in_National_News.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The research of three University of Guelph economists is featured today in the National Post and in several other Canadian newspapers. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Athletes_of_the_week.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The following athletes were honoured for the week ending Sunday, November 19. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Carleton_University_Faculty_Win_Prestige_Fellowshi.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Nine Carleton University faculty members are the inaugural winners of the prestigious Carty Research Fellowships. These fellowships were recently established to provide seed funding to support innovative research initiatives and scholarly activities by faculty members who are within the first five years of their appointment at Carleton. Fellowships will be awarded annually. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_U_of_C_extends_global_reach_with_campus_in_Qatar.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - The University of Calgary will bring state-of-the-art nursing education to the State of Qatar beginning in August 2007. The project is the largest overseas program developed to date by a Canadian university. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Memorial_University_presents_Canada_Research_Chair.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Memorial University will hold another in its series of Canada Research Chair lectures,Deciphering the Seafloor, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior Common Room, R. Gushue Hall, Irwin’s Road. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Brock_Niagara_Penguins_receives_funding_from_Ronal.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - Brock Niagara Penguins, administered through the Centre for Healthy Development through Sport and Physical Activity (CHDSPA) at Brock University, has received $30,500 in funding from the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Grant Program. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_Choyce_memories.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - What do skunks, surfing, fog, baseball and a beloved grandmother's piano have to do with each other? These seemingly disparate topics are woven together in a funny and poignant new book from Lesley Choyce. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_24_2006_UBC_Journalism_Prof_Stephen_Ward_Snags_Best_Book_P.htmlNovember 24, 2006 - A probing look at journalism and ethics has garnered University of British Columbia Assoc. Prof. Stephen Ward this year’s award for best English-language book in the social sciences from the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_t’s_Time_to_RAK_up_some_food_for_FEED.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The Random Act of Kindness (RAK) Squad is hungry to do yet another good deed for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Carleton_University_Student_Wins_2007_Rhodes_Schol.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Michael Urban, a Masters student with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University, has just won a Rhodes Scholarship. He is the fourth known Carleton student to win this prestigious international scholarship. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Justin_Trudeau_to_be_‘white-hatted’.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Keynote speaker Justin Trudeau to be ‘white-hatted’ at Faculty of Social Work’s 40th anniversary gala http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_A_letter_to_the_Carleton_community.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - I am deeply honoured that the Board of Governors has appointed me President and Vice-Chancellor pro tempore. I am totally committed and passionate about our University and its future. I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the University is moving forward on all fronts and in accordance with the plans we have put together at the beginning of this academic year. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_U_of_G_Student_Hacky_Sack_World_Champion.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - A first year University of Guelph student is one of the top five Hacky Sack competitors in the world. Math student Jorden Moir brought two first place titles home last week from a footbag competition in Ithaca, New York. At the 2006 world championships in Frankfurt, Germany, Moir earned the first place the title for a freestyle event called the shred 30. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Quebec_as_a_Nation_London_North_Centre_By-Election.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The following experts from The University of Western Ontario are available for comment.ON QUEBEC AS A NATION WITHIN A UNITED CANADA: http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_U_of_T_law_students_work_with_World_Vision_on_chil.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - A team of seven students from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law have joined forces with World Vision to assist the international children’s organization with legal research on the implementation of a andquot;children’s ombudspersonandquot; in Canada. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Liberal_leadership_race.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The Liberal Party of Canada's leadership convention will be held in Montreal Nov. 28-Dec. 2. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Malaspina_Culinary_Arts_students_to_feed_athletes_.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Ten lucky Malaspina University-College Culinary Arts students are heading to Whitehorse, Yukon, in February to feed the more than 1,900 athletes, coaches and support staff attending the 2007 Canada Winter Games. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_St_George_Street_upgrade_nearly_finished_Final_sta.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The St. George Street construction project is nearing completion http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Why_is_the_CRTC_obsessed_with_HDTV.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is rushing to catch up with the American demand for high-definition television, even though Canadian consumers and broadcasters are lukewarm about the technology, according to two University of Calgary experts. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Operation_Red_Nose_expands….htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Operation Red Nose expands community-driven program to the Greater Sydney area to combat impaired driving during holiday season http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Brantford_campus_receives_Circle_K_charter.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Members of the community and Circle K representatives were welcomed by faculty and students at the charter ceremony held on Thursday November 23rd in Brantford. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_CBU_to_Celebrate_First_Nation_Convocation.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Cape Breton University will celebrate the success of First Nation students on Saturday, November 25 during a special Convocation in Indian Brook First Nation. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Centre, Indian Brook, combining both university and Mi’kmaq traditions. CBU President and Vice-Chancellor John Harker will confer the parchments on the 14 students http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_James_Joyce_Polar_Stick_Bridges_and_the_Future_of_.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Leading James Joyce authority Michael Groden of the Department of English will present the final 2006 Distinguished University Professorship lecture, andquot;Adventures with Ulysses,andquot; Friday, Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m. in Conron Hall, University College http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Diagnosing_and_curing_the_math_plague.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - According to Dr. Sherry Mantyka, every year hundreds of high school graduates are admitted to Memorial University with passing grades in mathematics, yet with an actual skill level far below what is required for university-level study. Since 1988, Dr. Mantyka, director of the Mathematics Learning Centre, has been studying this problem and formulating strategies to help overcome mathematical roadblocks. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Pushing_the_Boundaries_of_Possibility.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Dr. Jeffrey Pittman’s pioneering research looks at how the trend toward more environmental disclosure could impact companies’ financial standing. Linguist Dr. Yvan Rose is spearheading the development of innovative software that will make crucial data available to those working in speech disorders and language acquisition around the world. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_UNB_CELEBRATION_DINNER_A_SUCCESS.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Jessica Yeates, a third-year biochemistry student at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, spoke of the importance of student bursaries during UNB's first Celebration Dinner held earlier this month. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Singer_Zlotkin_honored_by_CIHR_Researchers_recogni.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Two of U of T’s leading health researchers were honoured by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) at its annual awards celebration Nov. 23. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_U_of_S_Crop_Development_Centre_and_FarmPure_Seeds_.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - FarmPure Seeds of Regina will invest $300,000 over five years to fund development of superior oat varieties at the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre (CDC). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_CN_Tower_struck_by_lightning_more_frequently_than_.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Professor Ali Hussein recently authored a study examining lightning strikes to the CN Tower over a 15-year period. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_Mount_Allison’s_Choral_Society_joins_UdeM_for_conc.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - The Mount Allison Choral Society, directed by Gayle h. Martin, and Choeur du Département de Musique de l’Université de Moncton, led by Monique Richard, will celebrate the coming Christmas season in a joint concert, November 25 in Moncton and November 26 in Amherst, that will feature Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de minuit pour Noël and other works. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_BU_Visual_and_Aboriginal_Arts_Department_presents_.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - Having trouble shopping for that special someone? Frustrated by the mass produced merchandise offered by the big box stores? http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_23_2006_BUs_Alison_Marshall_Bruce_Sarbit_and_student_Cryst.htmlNovember 23, 2006 - As the 25th anniversary approaches of the adoption of a key United Nations document on freedom of religion, members of the Bahá’í community of Westman are inviting people of all faiths to a Multi-Faith Devotional Gathering to reflect on the freedoms enshrined in the document at a gathering that will feature talks by Brandon University staff members Dr. Alison Marshall (Department of Religion) and Bruce Sarbit (Student Services), as well as Brandon University student Crystalena Moffat. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_U_of_S_Community_Health_Researcher_Honoured_with_C.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Today University of Saskatchewan researcher Nazeem Muhajarine will receive a Knowledge Translation Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for his leadership in turning research results into policies and programs that help Saskatchewan's children. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Living_Skies_Brass_Quintet_performance.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - The inaugural performance of the Living Skies Brass Quintet will take place Sun., Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre, Riddell Centre, University of Regina. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Open_source_software_Not_just_for_starving_student.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Open source software has come from the fringes of the information technology (IT) world to occupy a place at centre stage. What is new, and not so new, about open source software? http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Life_and_death_in_the_Aboriginal_world.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Saskatchewan Elders will share their experiences and beliefs about death and dying in the Aboriginal world through a DVD presentation on Thurs., Nov. 23 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Regina and District Food Bank’s Adult Centre for Employment and Readiness Training (425 Winnipeg St.) http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_andquotHats_offandquot_to_the_University_of_Ottawa.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - The University of Ottawa’s United Way Campaign hit an all-time high in 2006 raising $385,116. In grand fashion, the University staff members surpassed their objective of $365,000. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Nominations_Sought_for_Lincoln_Alexander_Leadershi.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Lincoln Alexander isn’t the easiest act to follow, but those who demonstrate the qualities of the longtime U of G chancellor just might end up with an award that bears his name. The University’s Centre for Studies in Leadership (CSL) is seeking nominations for the Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award, to be presented at the annual U of G leadership banquet next June. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Graham_Dennis_and_Dr_Anita_Foley_to_receive_honora.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Newspaper publisher Graham Dennis and rural physician Dr. Anita Foley will be recognized for their contributions to society with the conferring of honorary degrees from St. Francis Xavier University during fall convocation on Saturday, Dec. 9. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_UNB_EXPERTISE_GIVES_PRIVATE_SECTOR_COMPANIES_A_BOO.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Private sector companies can now receive technical assistance from experts at the University of New Brunswick thanks to a recent agreement with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_UNB_LAW_SCHOOL_PRESENTS_FRANK_MCKENNA_WITH_DISTINQ.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - At a ceremony held on Nov. 17, the faculty of law at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton honoured Frank J. McKenna with the Ilsa Greenblatt-Shore Distinguished Graduate Award. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_LETOURNEAU_NAMED_CANADAS_PREMIER_YOUNG_RESEARCHER.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Nicole Letourneau, a professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, has been named Canada’s Premier Young Researcher by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Medical_student_lands_prestigious_Rhodes_scholarsh.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Third-year medical student Travis Murdoch has been awarded an esteemed Rhodes Scholarship from Oxford University, making him the University of Alberta's 24th Rhodes Scholar and third in four years. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Lincoln_Alexander_Memoir_Recounts_a_Remarkable_Lif.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - University of Guelph Chancellor Lincoln Alexander has added to his lifetime list of extraordinary achievements by becoming an author two months shy of his 85th birthday. The former Ontario lieutenant-governor’s memoir, Go to School, You’re a Little Black Boy, was published this month by Dundurn Press. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Colonization_breeds_chronic_disease_history_and_Ab.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Aboriginal people experience higher rates of infectious and chronic disease, higher rates of poverty and unemployment, lower levels of education, lower incomes, higher rates of domestic violence and higher incarceration rates than non-Aboriginal people in Canada. Why is this so? Does Canada’s history of colonization, oppression and attempted assimilation matter? Are the issues our community faces today precipitated by past events? http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Dangerous_period_in_history_predicted_by_journalis.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Wilfrid Laurier University welcomes back acclaimed political commentator and international affairs correspondent Gwynne Dyer, who will offer his perspective on world issues on Tuesday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, John Aird Centre. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Mal-U_and_EDG_promote_careers_in_trades_and_techno.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Malaspina University-College is moving forward with an innovative project to encourage more young people to consider careers in trades or technology. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_The_power_and_relevance_of_Ojibway_sacred_stories.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Discussion series focuses on law, religion http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Gravesonte_art_Gahu_songs_African_health_strategie.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - The entire University of Toronto campus springs to life Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 as faculties and departments offer performances, lectures and displays to commemorate World AIDS Day. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Varsity_Blues_name_new_field_hockey_coach_Fraser_i.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - The Varsity Blues have appointed former national team member and Varsity Blues alumna Erin Fraser as field hockey head coach. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Malaspina-Ucluelet_research_alliance_called_andquo.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - A community-university research alliance between Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo and the District of Ucluelet was singled out as an andquot;example of the world’s best practiceandquot; at an international competition in Hangzhou, China. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_New_income-splitting_benefit_subsidizes_unpaid_wor.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Although income-splitting will sound good to many people, it will only benefit the richest and most privileged few, and, as an outright subsidy for unpaid work, it will push both men’s and women’s after-tax incomes lower according to a Queen's Law professor and top Canadian expert on income splitting. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_New_arts_graduate_course_to_build_knowledge_mobili.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - An innovative seminar at the University of Waterloo will encourage the next generation of scholars to share the andquot;fruitsandquot; of their research with the public to benefit society. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Research_projects_challenge_students_to_connect_wi.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Students in the University of Windsor’s first-year interdisciplinary course, Ways of Knowing, are completing a study of such city landmarks as the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Arena. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_DaimlerChrysler-UofW_partnership_leads_to_national.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Dr. John Mann, DaimlerChrysler Canada Director of Engineering and Regulatory Affairs and Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of Windsor Nursing Professor and AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence Coordinator, Health, Safety and Injury Prevention, will receive a prestigious award for their efforts to increase knowledge of effective child safety system use in vehicles. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Festival_of_Trees_kicks_off_this_week.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - If flying to Paris isn’t in your budget this Christmas, maybe a trip to the Malaspina University-College Foundation’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees is. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_U_of_T_panel_tackles_value_of_Canadian_citizenship.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Experts to discuss Israeli-Lebanon conflict and implications of dual citizenship http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Outstanding_faculty_and_staff_recognized_at_Memori.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Memorial University honoured the efforts of its best educators, researchers and staff members at a special ceremony today at the Fluvarium in St. John’s. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Bobcats_Athletes_of_the_Week_November_20.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Congratulations to this week's Bobcats Athletes of the Week Adam Hartman (Men's Basketball) and Becky Young (Women's Volleyball)! http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Science_Seminar_Series_presents_BU_Applied_Disaste.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Brandon University Science Seminar series will present a talk by Brandon University's Dr. Elaine Enarson, (Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies), titled Gender and Disaster: http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_22_2006_Augustana_Students_Win_Big_at_the_CFR.htmlNovember 22, 2006 - Two brothers, one currently a student at Augustana, the other an alumnus, have taken the top prize for team roping at this year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo championship. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Top_Malaspina_student_hired_by_Harmac_Pulp_Operati.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Upcoming retirements in the pulp and paper industry are creating an opportunity that Malaspina University-College Pulp and Paper Operations program grads are already taking advantage of. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Worldwide_exposure.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - When we got the call from a reporter in Tonga, we knew this story was global. You couldn’t read a newpaper, turn on a radio or watch the news on television over the past few weeks without coming across Dalhousie’s newest media stars, Boris Worm and Heike Lotze. CNN, MSNBC, BBC, the Globe and Mail - media from every corner of the world were talking about Worm’s and Lotze’s breakthrough research that finds that populations of most wild seafood face collapse by 2050 if current trends continue. In total, the story was covered in 187 media outlets (and counting). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_The_bathtub_project.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - What's a child's pool doing in the SUB? This is a question students and others may be asking themselves this week, as groups across campus unite for a very good cause. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Oilers_Community_Foundation_backs_work_on_improvin.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation today awarded the largest single grant in its history to support the work of a University of Alberta speech pathologist who is attempting to improve speech skills of children with cerebral palsy (CP) or in children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury early in life. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Carleton_University_Announces_Appointment_of_Actin.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - President and Vice-Chancellor pro tempore, Samy Mahmoud, is pleased to announce the appointment of Feridun Hamdullahpur as Acting Provost and Vice-President (Academic). The appointment was approved by the Board of Governors and takes effect immediately. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Memorial_University_to_recognize_outstanding_teach.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Media agencies are invited to send representatives to the President’s Awards ceremony which is taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_New_master’s_program_answers_oilpatch_need.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Extracting the world’s dwindling oil and gas reserves is becoming an increasingly complex, multidisciplinary enterprise. A new master’s degree program at the University of Calgary promises to produce oil and gas professionals who intimately understand those challenges and can interact more effectively to create the best solutions. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_The_U_of_Cs_research_bug_bites_five-year-olds.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - You can never be too young to be curious, as University of Calgary graduate students discovered through their research in the classroom with elementary school children. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Carleton_University_Student_Samina_Hashmi_Voted_On.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Carleton Engineering student, Samina Hashmi, was voted one of Canada’s most powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network. WXN is Canada's leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_UBC_President_Appoints_Aboriginal_Affairs_Senior_A.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - The University of British Columbia President Stephen J. Toope has appointed Prof. Richard Vedan as Senior Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_From_Canada_to_Kandahar.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - The McGill Human Rights Working Group and the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism will be presenting a discussion, andquot;From Canada to Kandahar: Afghanistan pre-and post-9/11,andquot; with Afghan-Canadian journalist and filmmaker Nelofer Pazira, star of the film Kandahar. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Food_safety.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - With the recent outbreaks of food contamination involving salmonella in chocolate and cantaloupe, E. coli bacteria in bagged spinach and botulism in carrot juice, we suggest the following sources for your reports on food safety and public health: http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Theatre_at_TWU_presents_a_student-created_romp_thr.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Why do we do the things we do at Christmas? This seems like odd question, but one that 10 Trinity Western University students have been toying with (pardon the pun) these past two months. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_TWU_students_and_Omni_TV_blitz_Langley_with_kindne.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Laura Ralph and Denise Abji laugh as they pose giddily in their festive Christmas scarves. In less than two weeks they'll join over 250 other Trinity Western University students, don bright red scarves, and head out into the Langley community to volunteer for a variety of service projects. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_McGill-India_mission_to_boost_researcher_relations.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Eighteen McGill University researchers will be visiting India from November 23 to 29 as part of the McGill Scientific Mission 2006, whose goal is to pave the way for future scientific partnerships with leading universities and institutions in such cities as Delhi and Bangalore. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Verafin_Inc_graduates_from_Genesis_Centre.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Today the Genesis Centre, Memorial University's support network for technology-based businesses, held a graduation ceremony for Verafin Inc., its 17th graduate company. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Mount_A_and_U_de_M_music_professors_team_up_Nov_25.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Classical music listeners will be treated to an exciting concert of music for clarinet, as Mount Allison professor Jana Starling teams up with Jean-Guy Boisvert of the l’Université de Moncton to present a duo recital featuring original clarinet duets from C.P.E Bach to the present. The concert will take place Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, Mount Allison University campus. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Oui_We_speak_French_at_SMU_too.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Sophie Pineau, a student at Oxford Junior High, is the prize winner of a draw organized by the Saint Mary’s Science Faculty and the Department of Chemistry during Exploration Day. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Santamarians_Win_Big_Awards_from_CBIE.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - A well known organization in Canada has recognized Saint Mary’s University’s commitment to the internationalization of education. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_SMU_Alumnus_from_The_Gambia_Knows_All_About_Instan.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Momodou Sabally, a Saint Mary’s graduate, has a new book out in stores all around the world. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_MSVU_andquotEvo-Devoandquot_Researcher_Wins_Presti.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal is Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) first winner of the important Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) University Faculty Award. A woman scientist studying in the fastest-growing field in biology, Dr. Franz-Odendaal is the newest addition to the MSVU faculty. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_NUSU_president_removed_from_office.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - On Thursday, November 16, the executive for the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) voted to remove NUSU president Kyle Marsh from office. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Recovered_Igali_returns_home.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Igali will arrive in Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. on Lufthansa flight 492 and will be available at the airport for media interviews. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Quebec_lagging_needs_new_Quiet_Revolution.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Quebec needs to develop concrete education, research and innovation goals and strategies tied to a clear timeline that will enable it to compete and prosper in the knowledge economy, Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, told an audience at the Montreal Board of Trade today. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_New_research_shows_that_helping_children_resolve_p.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - When young children argue with their siblings, they are rarely counselled to address their conflicts after the fighting is over. Rather than encouraging children to forget past disagreements, it might be better for parents to use these quarrels to help their children develop skills in conflict resolution. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Marsden_recognized_again_as_one_of_Canadas_most_po.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Dr. Lorna R. Marsden, York University President and Vice-Chancellor, has once again been honoured as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100, and specially elected as the top public sector leader. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Experts_at_Laurier’s_economic_outlook_seminar_exam.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Experts at Laurier’s Economic Outlook 2007 seminar, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth will provide insight into the future of our regional and national economies amid increased international competition and a high Canadian dollar. The event takes place on Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Prescription_Opioid_Abuse_More_Prevalent_Than_Hero.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - A new study conducted in seven Canadian cities reveals that prescription opioids, and not heroin, are the major form of illicit opioid use. These findings raise questions about the current focus of Canada’s drug control policy and treatment programs. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_UVic_Presents_Legacy_Awards_Tonight.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - The University of Victoria’s fifth Legacy Awards dinner is tonight (Nov. 21) at the Victoria Conference Centre. Nine individuals and one team will be honoured in three categories: Distinguished Alumni, Excellence in Teaching and the UVic Sports Hall http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_REED_project_still_making_major_finds_New_volume_o.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Even though it’s been centuries since medieval and Renaissance theatrical touring companies traversed the British kingdom, major historical records are still being unearthed today, shedding new light on this little-known period of western culture. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Caroline_Andrew_receives_an_Ontario_Francophonie_A.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Caroline Andrew, a professor with the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa, received the Ontario Francophonie Award (Francophile of the Year) from the government of Ontario during a special ceremony in Ottawa on November 20 http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_DISCUSSION_TO_FOCUS_ON_HOW_MEN_CAN_REDUCE_VIOLENCE.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - There is a growing awareness that men can play a significant role in ending violence against women. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_UNB_RESEARCHERS_STUDY_THE_WEATHER_USING_GPS.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Predicting the weather is not an exact science, but new instruments and techniques are helping meteorologists improve their forecast accuracies. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_PROFESSOR_MIRON_REZUN_LAUNCHES_SECOND_BOOK_IN_SPY_.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Miron Rezun, professor of economics and political science at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, is launching the second spy novel in the Tatya Trilogy. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Alcohol_awareness_day_at_Memorial.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Organizers of a day-long event taking place on Memorial’s St. John’s campus during National Addictions Awareness Week want to remind students about the importance of responsible drinking. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Epilepsy_Research_in_Dogs_Could_Help_Treat_Humans.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - A University of Guelph professor who is working to find ways to diagnose and treat epilepsy in dogs says a better understanding of canine epilepsy may help with treating the condition in humans. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_21_2006_Brock_partners_with_Ontario_College_of_Teachers_on.htmlNovember 21, 2006 - Most would agree that building strong communities and a strong economy requires a strong education system. Soon, local beginning teachers and seasoned educators will work together with Brock University and the Ontario College of Teachers to improve teacher practice, confidence, and knowledge necessary to create the type of classrooms where learning can thrive. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Students_andquotReach_for_Dalhousieandquot.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - andquot;I am a scholar, and proud of it. I am committed to knowledge. I came here to win, but I will leave proud, no matter what.andquot; http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Operation_Red_Nose_Team_back_to_make_Nanaimo_safer.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - As temperatures drop and fingertips tingle we are reminded that the holiday season is fast upon us; and with that comes the start of the annual Operation Red Nose campaign. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Volunteers_have_their_trees_ready_for_the_12th_ann.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Their gluey fingers will be worth it once the enthusiastic BC Hydro Power Pioneers members see their finished Christmas tree at the Malaspina University-College Foundation’s 12th annual Festival of Trees starting Nov. 24. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Public_lecture_will_explore_consequences_of_web_on.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - The author of the most comprehensive study ever undertaken on Canada's strengths in science and technology will explain how the web has impacted what people know versus what they think they know during a lecture at the University of Waterloo. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Come_to_the_Cabaret_Nov_22-25.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome, to Cabaret, au Cabaret, im Cabaret. Mount Allison’s Windsor Theatre will present Cabaret by Joe Mastertoff with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb from Wednesday, November 22 to Saturday, November 25, at 8 p.m. each night with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_HISTORIC_PARTNERSHIP_TO_FOSTER_ARCHAEOLOGICAL_RESE.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - An historic agreement will advance knowledge of the oldest inhabited village in New Brunswick, Metepenagiag. This First Nation community is located at the confluence of the Northwest and the Little Southwest Miramichi rivers in northeastern New Brunswick. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Wendy_Nielsen_and_Edmund_Dawe_to_perform_Nov_24.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - On Friday, November 24, at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, Mount Allison University’s department of music will present a recital by soprano Wendy Nielsen accompanied by pianist Edmund Dawe. The varied program will include works ranging from Mozart to the Beatles. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Harry_Arthurs_to_head_pension_reform_commission.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - University Professor Emeritus Harry Arthurs, former president of York and former dean of York's Osgoode Hall Law School, has been given yet another challenging assignment in recognition of his ability and expertise as a noted academic and labour law expert. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Strategic_alliance.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Nova Scotia’s restorative justice program will be the subject of a significant research project led by Dalhousie University. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_U_of_C_Olympic_Oval_hail_funding_announcement.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - U of C, Olympic Oval hail funding announcement as re-investment in the future http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Contribution_of_2_million_Honours_Memory_of_Cranbe.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Two funds totalling $2 million that will advance medical and food nutrition research at the University of British Columbia have been established in memory of one of Canada’s leading cranberry entrepreneurs. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Gift_Helps_Establish_Contemporary_Art_Lecture_Seri.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - A new annual University of Guelph lecture focused on contemporary art has been created through a generous endowment provided by Dasha Shenkman, a Canadian art collector who has lived in the United Kingdom for 40 years. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Cognos_Partners_with_University_of_Ottawa_School_o.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, and the University of Ottawa School of Management announced today a partnership to enhance business management education and research in the area of performance management. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_New_U_of_T_anti-theft_technology_getting_results_U.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - The University of Toronto Police Service (UTPS) and Toronto Police Service (TPS) have met with success with their new high-tech strategy to catch bicycle thieves in the act. Since the pilot Bike Bait program was introduced on Sept. 29, a number of charges have been laid, including four arrests in a single day. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_David_Suzuki_to_Speak_at_Annual_Ewert_Lecture.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Nationally renowned environmentalist and scientist, David Suzuki, will speak at the 3rd annual Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Dinner on January 27, 2007. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_University_of_Ottawa_concert_honours_memory_of_spe.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - The University of Ottawa is proud to present a concert dedicated to the memory of Allan Michael Miskell (November 10, 1983 – March 22, 2006), presented in collaboration with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and the Little Angels and Bone Marrow Transplant Fund. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_The_University_of_Ottawa_hosts_third_Research_Foru.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - On November 22nd, National Housing Day, leading academic researchers and the Ottawa community will come together at the University of Ottawa to present the latest research on homelessness. It is estimated that 1% of Ottawa’s population and one out of every 200 Canadians is homeless. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_U_of_S_Board_Announces_New_Dean_of_Nursing.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Lorna Butler as Dean of the College of Nursing effective July 1, 2007. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Lecturer_creates_chemical_bond_with_school_childre.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Wearing a white lab coat, latex gloves and protective goggles, fringed by a mass of curly hair, Simon Fraser University chemist Sophie Lavieri is bonding with children across Canada. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Discussion_Papers_on_Canadian_Wheat_Board_Future_A.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - To aid in the current public debate over the future of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), a research team at the University of Saskatchewan has compiled a list of CWB-related materials at www.kis.usask.ca. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_U_of_G_Receives_Major_Gift_from_BMO.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - The University of Guelph’s commitment to increasing scholarship support for graduate students received a major boost today, courtesy of a $500,000 gift from the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_UNBFS_NEW_MICRO_TURBINE_PROVIDES_UNIQUE_LEARNING_O.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - A new micro turbine at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will generate learning opportunities as well as energy. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Royal_Roads_University_Launches_Eric_Douglass_Cent.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - Royal Roads University announced today the creation of the Eric Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, the legacy of a colourful Edmonton entrepreneur who left the family farm at 13 and went on to achieve success in Alberta’s transport, construction and development sectors http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_20_2006_Nova_Scotia_House_of_Assembly_Recognizes_Kings_Eve.htmlNovember 20, 2006 - On Wednesday, November 1, 2006, Mr. Leonard Preyra, MLA for Halifax Citadel, gave notice that he intended to move for the adoption of Resolution No. 503: to recognize and commend the University of King's College's Holocaust Education Society and its organization of Holocaust Education Week, for their efforts to promote tolerance and understanding between peoples of different faiths and backgrounds in Nova Scotia. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Eleanor_Misener_Aquatic_Centre_Winter_Term_Swim_Re.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Brock University's Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre will hold its Winter Term Community Swimming Registration beginning Monday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Queens_in_the_News.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Tom Axworthy’s (Policy Studies) opinion piece about income trusts appears in the Toronto Star. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_McMaster_responds_to_elimination_of_mandatory_reti.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - In December 2006, changes to the Ontario Human Rights Code will take effect, resulting in the elimination of mandatory retirement in Ontario. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_One_family_eight_degrees_from_McMaster.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Convocation will be a family affair for the de Bruins today. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Outstanding_alumni_honoured_at_Convocation.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Three alumni and two future alumni will be honoured for their outstanding achievements at the fall Convocation held today. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Husband_and_wife_doctor_team_provide_healthy_alter.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Husband and wife doctor team – Sanjay Sharma, an ophthalmologist, and family physician Susan Sharma – have created a new website that provides accurate, timely information for patients looking for medical answers online. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_28_student_teams_set_for_two_computer_programming_.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - C: 902.670.8966 http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Mount_Saint_Vincent_Universitys_Nancy’s_Chair_in_W.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - On November 19, Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) 10th Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies, Dr. Christine Overall, will receive the 2006 Abbyann D. Lynch Medal in Bioethics from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Senator_Hugh_Segal_to_speak_at_Western_Law.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Senator Hugh Segal will present a talk at the Faculty of Law at The University of Western Ontario. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_High_school_students_get_chance_to_preview_life_at.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - High school students from across the country will have a chance to sample Canada's best student experience when The University of Western Ontario hosts Fall Preview Day tomorrow, Saturday, November 18. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Brandon_University_Student_Blogs_are_now_online.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Becoming a university student means dealing with a lot of change – a new educational system, new teachers and friends, and new choices to make around every corner! http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Lakehead_University_Aims_to_Raise_6-Million_for_St.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Scholarships encourage students to continue to excel, and Lakehead University is reaching out to the community to ask them to help students reach their academic goals. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Govt_Subsidies_Make_Ocean_Strip-mining_Economicall.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - As the United Nations resume negotiations on banning bottom-trawling, researchers at the University of British Columbia demonstrate that eliminating government subsidies to dragging fleets could significantly reduce pressure on vulnerable fishery resources and ecosystems. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Faculty_researchers_urge_protection_of_Ontarios_en.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Evolutionary biologist helps lead the charge http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Major_Archival_Photo_Collection_to_be_Showcased_in.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - The passion and products of one of Prince George’s most celebrated naturalists and educators will be showcased by the Northern British Columbia Archives next week, to coincide with Archives Week in BC. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Endowment_Fund_Established.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - An endowment fund in memory of James Alexander Doull and in tribute to his work as scholar, teacher, and philosopher has been established in the University of King’s College Library. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_4th_Annual_Laurier_Lecture_in_Canadian_Studies_Gra.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - On September 13, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated him to be Official Languages Commissioner. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_Job_Well_Done.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - The University took the time this afternoon to pay tribute to its employees, and the event was a huge success. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_UPEI_Celebrates_Progress_on_New_School_of_Business.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Today the School of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island celebrated the progress made on its new state-of-the-art facility that has been under construction since early October. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_17_2006_U_of_S-Led_Partnership_Launches_Anxiety_and_Depres.htmlNovember 17, 2006 - Research into anxiety and depression at the University of Saskatchewan receives a $780,000 boost today to develop early diagnosis tools for these debilitating conditions and develop treatments to improve the quality of life of both patients and their caregivers. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Bobcat_Bulletin_2_-_November_6_-_12_2006.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Marius led the Bobcats on the weekend to their first ever weekend sweep. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Queens_in_the_News.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Sharry Aiken (Law) discusses the issue of undocumented migrants working underground in Canada in the Toronto Star and Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo Record. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Dalhousie_University_to_Study_Restorative_Justice.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Nova Scotia’s restorative justice program will be the subject of a significant research project led by Dalhousie University. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Police_can_see_adequately_to_do_their_work_after_e.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Police officers and recruits who have undergone eye surgery can on average see adequately enough to do the work that's expected of them, a University of Waterloo optometry study has concluded. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Mr_Glen_Gatin_appointed_director_of_Campus_Manitob.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Following an extensive search, Brandon's Mr. Glen Gatin has been appointed Director of Campus Manitoba, with a start date of December 1, 2006. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Change_Liquor_Taxes_to_Reduce_Alcohol_Problems.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Taxes on reduced-alcohol beer, wines and spirits should be lowered to encourage healthier consumer choices, says a new study by the Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) at the University of Victoria. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Donna_Moody_named_Director_of_Campus_Security_at_B.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Deputy Chief Donna Moody of the Niagara Regional Police Service has been named the new Director of Campus Security Services at Brock University. http://www.canadian-universities.net/News/Press-Releases/November_16_2006_Lecturer_to_champion_the_value_of_local_dialects.htmlNovember 16, 2006 - Local dialects get a bad rap as an inferior form of a language, but Professor Alison Henry, a distinguished linguist from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, will be at Memorial University in St. John’s to give a public lecture on the importance of respecting and preserving local dialects, which she says offer valuable scientific and cultural information.