Posing new perspectives on privacy

Because of federal legislation that went into effect at the beginning of the year, University administrators are taking a careful look at how they handle private details they collect from the people who work and study here.

Interdisciplinary studies driving forward

A new doctorate program in population health – the first of its kind in Ontario – is just one of a raft of new programs being offered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies under the heading of interdisciplinary studies.

Doctoral student looking to ascend Everest

As part of research work for her thesis, doctoral student Shaunna Burke is attempting to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Filtering out the ‘oops’ factor

If you use e-mail you know how easy it is to send a message to the wrong person – or even dozens of wrong people at the same time.

Accessibility is everyone’s business

Accessibility is an issue which concerns everyone, says Yolaine Ruel, manager of the Access Service.

Learning with a disability

Mark Dumalski is among the approximately 500 students who are living with a disability or a learning difficulty on campus.

United Way Campaign ranks fourth

The University of Ottawa United Way Campaign ranks fourth among workplace campaigns according to the 2004 Book of Lists published by the Ottawa Business Journal.

Excellence in research lecture

The 2004 Excellence in Research Award winner Dr. Steve Perry will deliver a special lecture on Wednesday, April 21.

Lewis delivers Greenberg lecture

Outspoken humanitarian Stephen Lewis delivered the Shirley Greenberg Annual Lecture on March 26.

Open house at University of Ottawa Press

The University of Ottawa Press is holding an open house on Friday, April 23 as part of World Book and Copyright Day.

Rector at Smart Summit

Rector Gilles Patry will deliver the Leadership Roundtable’s keynote address at the Smart City Summit 2004.

Engineering team goes ‘underwater’

Five months ago, electrical engineering student Mike Milner set out to create something exciting and unique. The result is ARISE, the University of Ottawa’s Advanced Robotic Innovations Society in Engineering.

Faculty of Medicine loses outstanding professor

The Faculty of Medicine lost one of its best professors when Dr. André Péloquin passed away on March 7, 2004.

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EMBA students conducting business in Shanghai

The 2006 EMBA graduating class met His Excellency Mr. Shumin Lu, the Chinese Ambassador to Canada as part of their preparations for their international consulting engagement in Shanghai

Physicist works with unimaginable speed

Faster than a speeding bullet? Big deal, says theoretical physicist Thomas Brabec. That kind of speed doesn’t even register on his notion of fast.

Doctor recognized for knowledge transfer work

Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw is one of two winners of the Knowledge Translation Award given out by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

New manager of ceremonies named

Julie Cafley is the new manager of ceremonies and events within the University Relations sector.

Students win French essay contest

Three University of Ottawa students were among the winners in a French essay competition sponsored by senator Jean-Robert Gauthier.

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Student wins geotechnical competition

Geotechnical Master's candidate Kenton Power won the graduate students' public speaking competition at the 27^th Annual Student Forum held on March 2, 2004 by The Ottawa Geotechnical Group.