Gamble on avant-garde software pays off

The Teaching and Learning Support Service was looking for an upgrade on its video editing systems when Apple Computers Inc. came calling last summer with a never-before-used system.

United Way Campaign nearing goal

The residence choir under the direction of Susie Grynol offered a mini-concert for the touchdown of the 2004 United Way Campaign on campus.

Lectures to look at how we learn and remember

With the advent of sophisticated brain imaging tools, as well as new developments in established methods, our conceptions of the underlying mechanisms of the mind are evolving at an astonishing pace. The latest research in neurobiology, learning and cognition will be the centre of the 2004 Frontiers in Research Lectures on November 17.

UN Deputy Secretary General opens School of Political Studies

In front of high-powered audience, Louise Fréchette addressed some of the criticisms levelled against the United Nations.

CPU moves out

New address: 120 University, Room 106. New phone: 562-5333

A long-lasting friendship

The '40s often evoke sad images of a nation torn apart and over-burdened by the Second World War. But for a handful of young boys resident at the University of Ottawa, these years awake some of the finest memories of their lives.

Post-secondary education underestimated, Rae says

The former premier, who is charged with a review of the financing and structure of Ontario's post-secondary education system, made the comment during a public meeting held at the University of Ottawa in October 2004.

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Decrypting Canada's dual legal system

Law professors Aline Grenon and Louise Bélanger-Hardy have received a $160,000 grant from Justice Canada to produce a comparative treatise of Canada's common law and civil law systems.

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CFI funds five projects on campus

The researchers who have received grants are Colin Rennie, Rees Kassen, Marko Kryworuchko, Martin Pelchat and Christian Vaillancourt.

Groundbreaking for new medicine facilities

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

Professor believes in ‘shared experience’

Pierre Sabourin, recipient of the 2004 Part-Time Professor of the Year award, will discuss his philosophy of teaching in a public lecture on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.

“The Camera Man's Revenge: The Cinema of Schooling”

Professor Judith Robertson, who has received the 2004 Award for Excellence in Teaching, will give a public lecture on Thursday, November 18, 2004.

Nursing professor earns high praise for research work

Nancy Edwards has received the 2004 Award for Excellence in Nursing Research from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN).

EMBA rated as ‘world class’ by Financial Times

The uOttawa EMBA received top marks in Canada for the career progress of its graduates, the calibre of its faculty, and the international component of its curriculum.

Student ‘best buddies’ earn award

The outstanding volunteer work of two University of Ottawa students was recognized with a United Way-Centraide Ottawa Community Builder Award (CBA) on October 23.

Walker earns kudos from female execs

Dr. Peter Walker, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, has been awarded the Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (SELAM) Award for Excellence.

Casting a new light on evolution

Why are there so many species in the world?  Even Charles Darwin had difficulty answering that question. Now University of Ottawa researcher Rees Kassen has taken a step towards solving the mystery.

New operations director at CNFS

Joanne Paradis, who took up her new position on October 12, will be working closely with faculties and services as well as with various outside partners to further access to health training in French.

School of Management hires marketing expert

Alain Doucet has joined the School of Management as director of marketing and development.

Kudos for Alumni Association president

Business On The Go magazine, a Bell mobility project led by uOttawa's Alumni Association president, Greg MacDonald received an honourable mention at the 2004 PR News' Awards.