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NSSE gives Nipissing University top marks
Nipissing University | November 9, 2006
A new survey has been released and the positive results are piling up as Nipissing University has once again earned excellent marks in a survey examining student satisfaction....[continue]
It Takes a Society: Fighting Childhood Obesity
McGill University | October 18, 2006
The undisputed pandemic of childhood obesity worldwide threatens to be the major public health problem of the new century. We have created a modern society in which the first generation of children of the new millennium could be the first since the rise of the industrial revolution to have a shorter lifespan than its predecessors....[continue]
Queen’s highlighted for its top marks in national student survey
Queen's University | June 21, 2006
A special report on student assessments published by Maclean’s magazine includes Queen’s first place showing in a national student satisfaction survey in which 55 per cent of first-year student respondents rated their experience as "excellent", followed by Western at 45 per cent and Guelph at 44 per cent....[continue]
Real life adventures of an archaeologist
McMaster University | June 19, 2006
Nothing is more exciting or cool than to be able to say to people "I'm an archaeologist." Of course, the usual response is often "Oh, so you dig up dinosaurs? That's awesome!"...[continue]
Concordia University awarded Canada Research Chair in Democratic Learning in Career Education
Concordia University | April 28, 2006
Concordia University has been awarded a new Tier-2 Canada Research Chair in Democratic Learning in Career Education for Dr. Emery Hyslop-Margison in the Department of Education in the Faculty of Arts and Science....[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]
Dr. Cynthia Whissell wins 2005-2006 Teaching Excellence Award
Laurentian University of Sudbury | March 29, 2006
A long time professor in the Psychology Department has been named Laurentian University's top teacher....[continue]
LU Annual Awards Celebration Recognizes Donors and Students
Laurentian University of Sudbury | March 24, 2006
The Annual Awards Celebration, which recognizes donors for their support of Laurentian University students through the creation of bursaries and scholarships, took place in Laurentian's Fraser auditorium....[continue]
Haskayne students astonish at world case competition – rank #3
University of Calgary | February 28, 2006
A team of four undergraduate students from the Haskayne School of Business placed third at the "Olympics" of business case competitions hosted by the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California....[continue]
Laurier students invited to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
Wilfrid Laurier University | January 27, 2006
The majority of Laurier’s first-year and soon-to-graduate third- and fourth-year students will be asked next week to participate in an online study about their university experience....[continue]
North American expert talks about teaching and learning
University of Waterloo | January 11, 2006
The University of Waterloo will hold a Presidents' Colloquium on Teaching and Learning next week, featuring a leading North American expert who will offer insights into the university student experience and how educational goals can be better achieved....[continue]
NASON-CLARK RECEIVES GRANT TO TRAIN RELIGIOUS LEADERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | December 19, 2005
Clergy are often called upon to counsel parishioners in the aftermath of family violence. Now a researcher at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is providing them with support....[continue]
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AWARDED 3 CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRS
Concordia University | November 10, 2005
Concordia University has been awarded 3 new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) - one Tier-1 level chair and two Tier-2 level chairs....[continue]
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]
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]
Pianist Maureen Volk takes the stage, Sept. 29
Mount Allison University | September 26, 2005
The music department of Mount Allison University is pleased to present a guest recital by pianist Maureen Volk...[continue]
