Installation Ceremony

Allan Rock officially became the University of Ottawa’s 29th president and vice-chancellor at a traditional installation ceremony held during convocation on Sunday October 26, 2008.

The University wants your feedback on the language in which you are served

For the past 160 years, the University of Ottawa has stood out among Canadian universities for both its bilingual character and its special mandate in the promotion of Francophone communities.

Excellence in Research winner announced

An internationally respected telecommunications expert is this year’s recipient of the University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research.

Celebrating Canadian leadership

Four notable Canadian leaders recently joined company with Adrienne Clarkson, Rick Hansen, Bob Rae, Beverley McLachlin and the late Oscar Peterson, among others.

New lecture series dedicated to influential administrator

An annual lecture series now honours Howard Alper, former vice-president, research from 1997 to 2006, who guided the University into the ranks of Canada’s leading research institutions.

Accords reinforce medical partnerships

The Faculty of Medicine has signed formal five-year agreements that will renew and reinforce its partnership with the following institutions: The Ottawa Hospital, the Montfort Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Sisters of Charity of Ottawa Health Service, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Faculty of Education prizes

The Faculty of Education handed out two prizes during its annual award ceremony on October 28, in recognition of the exceptional contribution and devotion of its professors and support staff.

Education professor receives top honours in evaluation

Brad Cousins, a professor in the Faculty of Education and co-director of the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, is the 2008 recipient of the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award for theory in evaluation.

Epidemiologist receives prestigious award

Dr. John Last is the recipient of the Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service in Public Health from the American Public Health Association (APHA). 

Rock Talk Unplugged

President Allan Rock addressed students in the University’s Agora on October 24, for the first of what he hopes will be an ongoing series of informal meetings.

Not your average tour

Delightful wines and marvellous meals are just a few of the memories uOttawa alumni brought back from their inaugural tour with the Alumni Association.

Excellence by example

The University of Ottawa Excellence in Education Prizes honour exceptional educators who provide instruction of incomparable quality while conducting solid research programs.

Two-Minute Interview

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