A Life Lived — Sean Egan

The death of Professor Sean Egan during his attempt to reach the top of Mount Everest was greeted with sadness and shock by the University community. In paying tribute to Egan, colleagues expressed their admiration for his passion and dedication.

University of Ottawa introduces immersion program

The University of Ottawa is the first Canadian university-level institution to introduce a program that enables graduates of high-school French immersion programs and francophiles to continue or begin immersion-style studies at the undergraduate level.

Bilingualism, a courageous choice

In choosing to become bilingual, immersion students are showing courage, said John Ralston Saul who was addressing participants at the eighth annual French for the Future National Conference, at the University of Ottawa.

New position builds on Vision 2010

Professor Nicolas Georganas of the School of Information Technology and Engineering is the University’s first associate vice-president, research (external), a post that will implement some of the key directions outlined by Vision 2010.

Major appointments in research sector

Nicolas Georganas is appointed associate vice-president research (external) and Joe Irvine becomes director of Technology Transfer and Business Enterprise (TTBE).

Chairs focus on medicine and health

The University of Ottawa welcomes four new Canada Research Chairs, each of them dealing with an aspect of medicine or health policy. Three of the new posts bring to the University researchers who have been doing outstanding work at institutions outside of Canada, while the fourth establishes a position for a local investigator.

Experts discuss post-tsunami recovery

More than 60 experts on tsunami disaster research, relief and reconstruction met on April 22, 2005 for a national forum organized by the University of Ottawa with the Ocean Management Research Network and the Canadian Society for International Health.

Meridith Marks: Influencing professors and students

Dr. Meridith Marks is an example of someone who has a great deal of influence on both professors and students at the Faculty of Medicine. A physician with a clinical practice in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR), she is assistant dean, faculty affairs, and an associate professor.

New working opportunities for international students

The University welcomes the recent federal government announcement regarding international students and their employment opportunities in Canada.

Nursing: from Canada to Kabul

Capts. Edward Jordison and Mary Ann Gilchrist, both alumni of the University of Ottawa, are stationed in Camp Julien near Kabul, Afghanistan.

Survey looks at non-profit governance practices

The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development is conducting a web-based survey as part of a national study of board governance practices in the Canadian non-profit and voluntary sector.

Francophonie agency issues invitations to tender

The Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is inviting researchers to submit scientific cooperation projects whose main objective is to the advancement of less developed countries.

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When service means something special

The four recipients of the 2005 Award of Excellence for Support Staff have one thing in common: their contributions to the University far exceed their job descriptions.

France honours former dean of Civil Law

Louis Perret was granted the title of Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur by French ambassador Alain Jouanneau, on April 20, 2005.

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CSA scholarship sends student to NASA

Prateek Khatri, a biomedical science student at the University of Ottawa, is one of two Canadian university students selected by the Canadian Space Agency to attend the 2005 NASA Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program, which allows students to take part in a six-week program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Francophone foundation grants four fellowships

Four University of Ottawa graduate students are among the new recipients of a fellowship from the Fondation Baxter et Alma Ricard for the 2005-2006 academic year.

Alumni receive award from Francophone parliamentary association

Marie José Longtin (1971, Civil Law) was made Officier of the Ordre de la Pléiade, while Sylvio Morin (1981, Communications) was made Chevalier.

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Student to lead youth parliament

A University of Ottawa political science student, James Drummond, heads the planning committee for the 38th Session of the Ontario Youth Parliament (OYP), which will be held in March 2006.