Repairs for Tabaret's 100th anniversary

No, it’s not your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman . . . Charles Martin was one of the workers doing repairs on Tabaret Hall’s cupola and roof during the month of May.

Canadian icons on stage for convocation

Along with nearly 3,700 graduates receiving their diplomas at Spring Convocation on June 5, 6 and 7, the University will confer honorary doctorates to eight distinguished Canadians, who have made their marks in law, business, community organizations, music and journalism.

First doctorates awarded in population health

The University of Ottawa’s new population health doctoral program will have it's first two graduates at spring convocation: France Légaré and Dawn Stacey.

Campaign for Canada’s university forges ahead

On May 20, 2004, the University publicly launched this ambitious objective for the most important fundraising campaign ever – the Campaign for Canada’s university. One year later, more than $127 million has been raised, or 63 per cent of target.

University researchers share more than $8 million in funding

Some 270 investigators are receiving grants from  Science and Engineering Research Canada, the federal agency that supports research projects in pure and applied sciences.

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University appoints new associate vice-president, research

The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Adele Reinhartz as Associate Vice-President, Research effective July 1, 2005.

How did the French language evolve?

Why do certain words stand the test of time while others simply disappear?  What is it exactly that defines Canadian French, Québec French, Acadian French, Ontario French … and, for that matter, Parisian French?  These questions and others will form the crux of Designing Change: the Ways of the French Language, a research project led by Professor France Martineau. 

A collaborative approach to mind and body

Three University of Ottawa doctors are studying the benefits of psychologists and family doctors collaborating on patient care.

Accords reinforce medical partnerships

The Faculty of Medicine has signed formal five-year agreements that will renew and reinforce its partnership with the following institutions: The Ottawa Hospital, the Montfort Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Sisters of Charity of Ottawa Health Service, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

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

Ajax Persaud: Enhancing classroom exchanges

Professor Ajax Persaud believes fervently in the value of a setting where students feel free to criticize and express ideas without personal reprisal. And he has made believers out of many of his students, too. Their comments played a large part in Persaud becoming one of the recipients of a 2005 Excellence in Education prize.

Carole Workman chosen Woman of Distinction

Workman was recognized for her leadership role in managing the University’s budget and presiding over one of the greatest periods of restructuring and expansion on campus during her 12-year tenure.

Seniority and initiative

Among the employees honoured at the annual Founders’ Breakfast on May 11 were Ernest Lalonde and Alex Dipietro.

Three uOttawa professors win 2005 Capital Educators’ Awards

Professors Vijay Kapal , John Basso and Christine Suurtamm were among the 16 winners at the fourth annual EduGala banquet held on May 11, 2005.

Chemistry professor wins Cottrell Scholar Award

The award to Keith Fagnou entitles him to receive $100,000 U.S. to further his research and teaching. Fagnou is one of two Canadians, and one of thirteen scientists in North America, to earn the honour this year.

City of Gatineau honours Gérald-A Beaudoin

The City of Gatineau has awarded its highest distinction to Gérald-A. Beaudoin, professor emeritus and former dean of the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law.

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