Campus takes on festive air

A musical offering on December 1, followed by the holiday lights illumination ceremony, created a festive mood on campus.

Promoting physical activity is goal of PAC Project

Michelle Fortier is among the minority of Canadians who follow Health Canada's recommendations for physical activity. She has recently launched a research project “to establish an interdisciplinary primary care team to encourage physical activity.”

Online tutorial helps users find way in Library Network

A library network team, in close co-operation with the Centre for e-Learning, has produced  a new online tutorial to guide students in their research at the library.

Vision 2010 connects University to world beyond its gates

An article in the November 20^th, 2004 edition of the  Ottawa Citizen, entitled “U of O aims to be one of top five,” by Pauline Tam, highlighted one of the features of the University's strategic planning exercise. The following article by Vice-Rector, Academic, Robert Major places the Vision 2010 process in a broader context.

New Web sites offer key info to staff

Staff can more easily find reports, publications, information on University policies, as well as information about the uOttawa brand.

Gee-Gees launch apparel line

The Gee-Gees recently launched an official line of licensed apparel in partnership with adidas, Sports Service's exclusive supplier of interuniversity sports apparel, and VSP Sports, an Ottawa-based sports wholesaler.

Stylish evening raises over $16,000 for CHEO

The 6^th Annual Smiles and Styles Fashion Show for CHEO featured a four-course dinner, silent and live auctions and a highly anticipated fashion show.

Why not give the gift of music this holiday season?

Latest CD of the University of Ottawa Orchestra features works by Schubert, Elgar and Beethoven.

Language and literacy research assistantships offered

The Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network is offering up to 10 research assistantships for the 2005 summer to students who have completed their third year of undergraduate study.

‘Energy Ambassadors’ can earn recognition

Undergraduate post-secondary students in all disciplines, who have academic projects regarding energy efficiency or reduced energy use, can enter the Energy Ambassadors student competition, sponsored by the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) of Natural Resources Canada.

All systems ACANGO

Despite their common interests, the links between NGOs and universities are often tenuous. However, a conference held last summer (2004) at the University of Ottawa has laid the groundwork for an academic NGO research network.

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

Hydrogen Guy is student's alter ego

From day-to-day, you will often find Jim Evans in one of the graduate student cubicles in McDonald Hall, where he juggles complex equations in quantum mechanics as part of his PhD work in the Department of Physics. On the Web, however, you will be more likely to encounter him as Hydrogen Guy . . .

Philanthropic efforts recognized

Marc Jolicoeur is a tireless frontline volunteer for the University of Ottawa, while Marie des Anges Loyer has established a number of scholarships for uOttawa students. On November 17, 2004, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) paid tribute to them.

Online course is true masterwork

A professor and a graduate student from the Faculty of Education received an award of excellence for an online graduate course that they designed and developed.

Polanyi Prize awarded to young professor

Assistant professor of chemistry Natalie Kazumi Goto is one of four 2004 recipients of the Polanyi Prize.