Reading the media differently

In an age when the planet is bombarded by “media overload,” combining literature with journalism could provide “a clearer view of society, and put the world around us in perspective,” says Professor Daniel Castillo Durante.

Revenues to exceed $600 million in 2005-2006

The 2005-2006 University of Ottawa budget projects revenues of  $602.7 million, an increase of $50.5 million or 9.2 per cent over 2004-2005.

Volunteers wanted

Volunteers are needed to help out at Homecoming 2005 in September.

Do you support the United Way?

Are you involved in the University of Ottawa United Way Campaign? Do you think that a gift to United Way is a necessary investment in your community? Would you be willing to share your experience with the whole University community? If you have answered “yes”, you are the kind of person that the organizing committee for the 2005 University of Ottawa United Way Campaign is looking for.

“uOttawa” brand on right track survey finds

A survey about the University’s brand and reputation conducted by Ipsos Reid this spring shows that the University continues to receive favourable reviews. The survey was a follow-up to a similar exercise conducted in the fall of 2002.

Six new Canada Research Chairs for uOttawa

The University of Ottawa is proud to welcome six new Canada Research Chairs to “Canada’s university.” The appointments bring the number of chairs to 41 for the University.

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.

Canada’s first cardiovascular genetics centre opens

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opened the John and Jennifer Ruddy Canadian Cardiovascular Genetics Centre in June 2005.

Lawyer receives honorary doctorate

University professor Elizabeth Sheehy received an honorary doctorate from the Law Society of Upper Canada for her extensive work in defending women’s rights in the courts.

Brian E. Conway remembered (1927-2005)

Dr. Brian E. Conway, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry, passed away on July 9, 2005, at age 78.

Student walks 992 kms for spinal cord research

Anne Vant Erve believes in raising awareness and money for spinal cord research and in helping to improve the quality of life for those who have suffered from spinal cord injuries.

Grete Hale: Stepping down, but not out

Although Marguerite (Grete) Hale is stepping down as a member of the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors after 18 years, you won’t have to look far to find her.

Gélineau honoured by peers

Director of Sport Services, Luc Gélineau, has been named the Athletic Director of the Year (International Division) by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

$200,000 scholarship awarded to social science student

A student in the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Marie-Joie Brady, is among the 14 recipients from across Canada of a $200,000 scholarship from the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation.