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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]

Mr. Glen Gatin appointed director of Campus Manitoba
Brandon University | November 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....[continue]

UNBF'S STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND TOPS $2 MILLION
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 16, 2006
The University of New Brunswick’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) is continuing to set records. On Oct. 25, the fund topped $2 million, doubling what it started with eight years ago....[continue]

Celebrated pianist Jacques Després takes the stage, Nov. 22
Mount Allison University | November 16, 2006
The Mount Allison Performing Arts Series welcomes music enthusiasts to Brunton Auditorium (134 Main Street) on Wednesday, November 22 at 8 p.m. for a performance by acclaimed pianist Jacques Després — a concert artist who has dazzled audiences for over two decades with his sensitive, yet powerful style and sympathetic interpretations of a broad range of composers....[continue]

New Award Honours Renowned Poet P.K. Page
University of Victoria | November 16, 2006
Celebrated Canadian poet P.K. Page marks her 90th birthday later this month, but the distinguished woman of letters is the one handing out the presents....[continue]

U of T faculty win Early Researcher Awards
University of Toronto | November 15, 2006
Thirty researchers from the university and its affiliated hospitals each won the award, given by the province to researchers who are within the first five years of an independent academic career....[continue]

Gallery of Distinction honours six community leaders
McMaster University | November 9, 2006
Six outstanding citizens who have made an indelible mark on the City of Hamilton through their leadership, dedication and talent were honoured at the annual Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Awards Dinner on Nov. 8....[continue]

Legacy Awards Spotlight Alumni
University of Victoria | November 9, 2006
BC’s senior practising female lawyer, a leading climate change scientist, and the creators of innovative science publications for young people are the 2006 recipients of Distinguished Alumni Awards from the UVic Alumni Association....[continue]

New Executive Director for Foundation Western; Battle Lecture Series and Special Olympics Presentation
University of Western Ontario | November 6, 2006
Frank Pyka has been named Executive Director at Foundation Western effective January 1, 2007....[continue]

Reel Life: StFX Welcomes 2006 Women's Film Festival
St. Francis Xavier University | November 3, 2006
A series of edgy, independent films shot through a feminist lens will be showcased during the 2006 Women's Film Festival at StFX, which will run Nov.8 to10....[continue]

Romanza romances McMaster
McMaster University | October 27, 2006
Audiences are in for a treat with Romanza's beautiful classical singing. Consisting of three tenors and an accompanying instrumental trio, this ensemble specializes in well-beloved works from the operatic, choral, popular, and folk repertoire....[continue]

Brock researcher awarded 2006 Polanyi Prize for Literature
Brock University | October 27, 2006
James Allard, Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University, has been awarded the 2006 John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature....[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.
...[continue]

The dean's series features Canadian jazz greats
Brandon University | October 25, 2006
This season's second dean's series concert features an outstanding jazz quartet based in Toronto. Led by two of Canada's leading jazz musicians – saxophonist Mike Murley and pianist David Braid – this ensemble will present original compositions by the two leaders as well as by saxophonist Tara Davidson....[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]

    Unique bra eases women’s recovery from heart surgery
    University of Calgary | October 22, 2006
    A national clinical trial led by a University of Calgary researcher has found that wearing a specialized compression bra significantly reduces women’s breast pain following heart surgery....[continue]

    York University to confer two honorary degrees at fall convocation
    York University | October 20, 2006
    York University will confer honorary doctorates on two distinguished individuals during its fall 2006 convocation ceremonies, taking place on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]

    Thibaut Duverneix
    Concordia University | October 19, 2006
    Originally from France, Thibaut Duverneix began his exploration in art as a musician. Although classically trained, Thibaut quickly became interested in contemporary and electro acoustic styles....[continue]

    Women's Math Performance Affected by Theories on Sex Differences: UBC Researchers
    University of British Columbia | October 19, 2006
    [News editors: UBC provides ISDN lines for radio interviews and a TV studio with fibre optic access to facilitate double-ender interviews.]...[continue]

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

    McGill marks UN Day with new International Law Chair
    McGill University | October 18, 2006
    McGill University is pleased to announce the creation of the Hans and Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law, endowed by the generous support of Tamar Oppenheimer, OC, BA'46 (McGill), MA'53 (public international law, Columbia University), LLD'94 (McGill), who was the first Canadian woman to have been appointed Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Secretariat....[continue]

    Students learn about teamwork at first interprofessional education event
    University of Toronto | October 18, 2006
    A new way to look at health science education...[continue]

    Three Santamarians will be saluted at Saint Mary’s Fall Convocation
    St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
    Saint Mary’s University will be paying tribute to three of its own at this year’s Fall Convocation....[continue]

    Women Make Waves
    St. Mary's University | October 16, 2006
    Participants of this weekend’s Atlantic Waves Conference at Saint Mary’s University joined together for a special photo-op in Huskies Stadium....[continue]

    Stephen Leahey: "Work hard and always give back to your community"
    St. Mary's University | October 13, 2006
    For Stephen Leahey, there is only one thing that he attributes to his success in life — Saint Mary’s University....[continue]

    Bell Canada invests $1 million in Engineering Entrepreneurship
    McMaster University | October 13, 2006
    Bell Canada today announced a $1-million investment in McMaster University's Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEEI) program over the next five years....[continue]

    Memorial University to hold fall convocation ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
    Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 13, 2006
    Three prominent writers will be honoured during Memorial University's fall convocation ceremonies, taking place at the St. John’s Arts and Culture on Friday, Oct. 20. Over 500 students will receive degrees during the three sessions of convocation being held on that day at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m....[continue]

    The Brandon University Faculty of Arts and Balazee Productions present Tomson Highway: A Reading of His Work in Cabaret form
    Brandon University | October 12, 2006
    On Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, the Brandon University Faculty of Arts and Balazee Productions will present Tomson Highway: A Reading of His Work in Cabaret Form at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall (located in the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building on the Brandon University campus – 270 18th Street, Brandon)....[continue]

    Author Lynn Coady to read at UNB Saint John
    University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | October 12, 2006
    Author Lynn Coady will read from her novel Mean Boy on Monday, October 23 at 7 pm in the Hazen Hall Lecture Theatre as part of the Lorenzo Reading Series at the University of New Brunswick Saint John....[continue]

    2006 Distinguished Visitor combats violence against women
    University of Windsor | October 11, 2006
    The University of Windsor’s Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program has selected feminist author, activist and visionary Lee Lakeman as its 2006 Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies....[continue]

    MacKinnon to receive honorary degree
    University of Regina | October 5, 2006
    The University of Regina is recognizing the distinguished life and contribution of University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon with an honorary doctorate of laws degree....[continue]

    University and community service to be recognized at 2006 Clark Awards
    University of Windsor | October 4, 2006
    A dedicated feminist who has devoted her retirement to the work of the University of Windsor’s Friends of Women’s Studies, the organizing group for the Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program, is one of five outstanding community and University of Windsor supporters who will be honoured with the 2006 Clark Award....[continue]

    Pro Series Celebrates Mozart's 250th Birthday In Style
    Brandon University | October 3, 2006
    The BU School of Music's Mozart Series marks the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth with performances of his greatest chamber works by the Jarvis Quintet....[continue]

    Queen's in the News
    Queen's University | October 2, 2006
    David Thomson (Statistics) discusses his research that uses a radio solar telescope to examine the reasons for dropped cell phone calls in the Globe and Mail....[continue]

    Student gains leadership experience in Peru
    McMaster University | October 2, 2006
    This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer in Arequipa, Peru for three months with AIESEC, the world's largest student-run organization....[continue]

    Mount Allison welcomes Roman history expert to campus — Oct. 4
    Mount Allison University | October 2, 2006
    Mount Allison University’s department of classics will host a public lecture by Dr. Michele George of the department of classics at McMaster University. Dr. George’s talk is entitled: Stantium servorum turba: Slaves at Roman Banquets and will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 4:45 p.m. in the Avard-Dixon Building, room 118....[continue]

    Sudent's determination to help homeland is met by skepticism, hostility . . . and signs of healing
    Wilfrid Laurier University | October 2, 2006
    Under a tree in a camp in northern Uganda where former child soldiers make their home, Ayiko Solomon found treasure....[continue]

    University and community service to be recognized at 2006 Clark Awards
    University of Windsor | October 2, 2006
    A dedicated feminist who has devoted her retirement to the work of the University of Windsor’s Friends of Women’s Studies, the organizing group for the Distinguished Visitor in Women’s Studies program, is one of five outstanding community and University of Windsor supporters who will be honoured with the 2006 Clark Award....[continue]

    Great Romantics Festival celebrates Golden Age of Music
    McMaster University | September 28, 2006
    More than 20 artists and speakers from several countries will take part in the 12th International Great Romantics Festival from Thursday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 7....[continue]

    Tomson Highway to host playwriting workshops and musical cabarets at Brandon University
    Brandon University | September 28, 2006
    Brandon University Stanley Knowles Distinguished Guest Professor Dr. Tomson Highway will be keeping busy this fall with a number events scheduled on the BU campus....[continue]


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