Taking a technical look at the tsunami

Engineering professor Murat Saatcioglu, left, walks away from a huge barge that was carried several kilometres inland by the tsunami that raced through the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, killing in excess of 300,000 people. Saatcioglu and his colleague Ioan Nistor are among the experts taking a hard look at the technical dimensions of this catastrophe.

Digitizing old and rare books

The University of Ottawa in partnership with the University of Toronto is involved in a large-scale project digitizing old and rare books.

Lawyer makes largest individual donation

Retired Ottawa lawyer Shirley Greenberg has become the University of Ottawa’s largest individual benefactor. She has contributed $3 million to endow the Shirley E. Greenberg Chair for Women and the Legal Profession, in the Common Law Section.

Steel structure is teaching tool

The Department of Civil Engineering is now the owner of a structural steel teaching aid, donated by Laplante Welding of Cornwall, a member of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC).

Antiquities museum celebrates 30-year anniversary

The Museum of Classical Antiquities at the University of Ottawa is holding a conference to celebrate its first thirty years (1975-2005).

Students hold Relay for Life walk-a-thon

On Friday, April 1, 2005, a student group at the University of Ottawa held its first Relay for Life 12 hour walk-a-thon to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. A candlelight ceremony was held as part of the event.

Rudnicki to lead Stem Cell Network

University of Ottawa professor Dr. Michael Rudnicki has been appointed the scientific director of the Stem Cell Network, succeeding founding director Dr. Ron Worton, who is retiring from the post.

The arts of spin — and the spin of arts

In a letter to the Ottawa Citizen, George Lang, dean of the Faculty of Arts, responds to reports of  “massive cuts” in his faculty.

Professor tagged for Law Commission

Professor Yves Le Bouthillier is poised to become the next president of the Law Commission of Canada. The proposed appointment was made on March 29, 2005 by justice minister Irwin Cotler.

Ontario seeks proposals for training

The Ontario government is helping internationally-trained individuals take their place in the provincial economy by soliciting training and other job skill related proposals. The request for proposals is through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Innovation spells Canada’s success

By focussing on innovation, Canada’s R&D policies have had much more success than initiatives in Europe, where national governments have concentrated on manufacturing and other strictly economic activities.

Paul Mayer: Striking a chemical equilibrium

A few years ago, professor Paul Mayer began teaching a notoriously difficult third-year quantum mechanics course, he coached students through the math basics they needed to tackle the complex subject. As a result more students stayed with the course.

GSAED’s new executive

The Graduate Students’ Association (GSAED) has elected a new executive for 2005-2006, including Soshanah Jacobs who was re-elected as president.

Ten professors make award shortlist

Eight professors from the University of Ottawa and two from Saint Paul University are among the 65 finalists for the 2005 Capital Educators’ Awards.

Barbershoppers help students

Over the past 10 years, members of the local Barbershoppers Association have provided some 180 bursaries to students in the French-language speech therapy and audiology program.

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Student wins national essay writing contest

Tina Desabrais, a master’s student in Lettres françaises, is the first-prize winner of the French essay writing contest sponsored by the Jean-Robert Gauthier fund of the Fondation franco-ontarienne. She received a $3,000 bursary as prize.