“Waste” heat generates savings

Two major “green” initiatives, whichare eliminating waste energy on campus, are also delivering huge savings to the University.

Bursary supports students

The recently established D. M. Hogarth Bursary honours the memory of Donald MacDonald Hogarth (1878-1950), a man who enjoyed Canadian history as a fervent digression throughout his busy life.

University’s research ranking

The University of Ottawa remains among the top Canadian universities for research funding, in spite of a slight drop in ranking this year.

Diversity of speakers reflects a complicated frontier

No more than a tiny fraction of Canadians visit any part of Canada’s vast northern extremities, yet much of our national identity is bound up with perceptions of this sweeping frontier.

Afghan leader speaks on campus

Dr. Ashraf Ghani, a key figure in rebuilding Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban, gave a public lecture at the Faculty of Law earlier this month.

Three professors nominated for Ontario’s Best Lecturer

TVO recently announced its final list of nominees for Ontario’s Best Lecturer competition.

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.

Gee-Gees show well in post-season play

In women's soccer, the Gee-Gees took home the first consolation title at the CIAU national championships, nipping Cape Breton 1-0.

Ogilvy Renault donates $500,000 to the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law has outgrown its space in Fauteux Hall. In response to this need for larger premises, Canada’s largest law faculty has developed an expansion plan.

Sprituality

Andrea Lawrence Playford-Beaudet, a second-year visual arts student, participates in a painting competition organized by the Spiritual Services Centre in the University’s Agora recently.

Two-Minute Interview - Sophie Coupal

Sophie Coupal
French Writer and Editor, Language Services

Expert in conflict resolution takes up new post on campus

Research in the United States and Canada reveals that two-thirds of university students – predominantly women – could be experiencing some type of sexual harassment during their university careers.

The Ontario Métis – Piecing together an untold history

Ask where the Métis people come from and too often the answers are “from the Red River area,” “from the Prairies” or “from Manitoba,” even among Métis themselves.