uOttawa’s reputation is key focus of campaign

Rector Gilles Patry adds closing comments at the Ottawa launch of the Campaign for Canada's university on May 20. The ambitious $200-million campaign is just starting its public phase but it has already passed the halfway point of its objective.

Teaching conferences promote diversity

Issues being broached in the teaching field range from well-known challenges like handling large class situations to more specialized discussions such as how to help adult aboriginal students get the most out of their education.

Trading workspaces at Physical Resources

The Physical Resources Service has found innovative ways to tackle its space problem, creating a path breaking model of workplace layout. The University community is invited to see the transformation firsthand at an open doors event on Thursday, June 17, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Physical Resources, 141 Louis Pasteur.

Convocation may be a bit of a breather

For Rector Gilles Patry, the 2004 Convocation won’t be just an opportunity to welcome over 5,600 graduates to the alumni family, it will be a chance to catch his breath.

Media room serves up latest news

The new uOttawa Media Room (www.media.uOttawa.ca) is designed to be relevant, fast, and timely and to offer up-to-the-minute information about Canada's university.

Rector's award: call for nominations

For the second year, the University of Ottawa will present the Rector's Award for service to the University through media and community relations. Staff are invited to submit nominations for the award.

University takes part in Doors Open Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is inviting the public to visit the School of Information Technology and Engineering on June 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of the third annual Doors Open Ottawa.

Students to visit battlefields

Three uOttawa students are among a group of 16 who will tour European battlefields where Canadian troops were deployed during the two world wars.

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Alumni association holds annual general meeting

The meeting will be held on Friday, June 4, 2004  at 6 p.m.

Scientist gets $2 million for work on cancer-killing viruses

Dr. John Bell's work on oncolytic viruses is inspiring tremendous hope in the fight against cancer.

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

Staff pays homage to vice-rector Workman

Carole Workman, vice-rector of resources, received a minute-long standing ovation from 1,200 support staff at the 2004 Founders’ Breakfast on May 4.

Audiology and speech-language pathology program celebrates 10 years

The French-only program was established in 1993 to respond to the needs of Francophones in Eastern and Northern Ontario.

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Two winners of Trillium prizes

Professor Serge Denis and researcher Angèle Bassolé-Ouadréogo have each won a French-language Trillium award, respectively, for non-fiction and poetry.

Staff moves in international co-operation

Abdo Ghié and Sylvie Lee-Malric, both graduates of the University of Ottawa, have recently taken up new positions within the institution.

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Alumnus becomes Comptroller General

Alumnus Charles-Antoine St-Jean is the new Comptroller General for Canada, effective June 1, 2004.

Nine students will be regulars on CPAC

Three student teams from the School of Political Studies will appear on a regular CPAC show as commentators on the 2004 federal election campaign.

(Article in French only)