Unity on campus

If you have strolled about on the promenade on the south side of Morriset Hall, between the library and the University Centre you probably have noticed these new wall-size photos.

Big, bold building fits surroundings

It’s going to be big and it’s going to be bold, but the University of Ottawa’s new 23,000-square-meter multidisciplinary building will be built with its surroundings in mind, and without compromising the character of the neighborhood.

All aboard for the United Way campaign

On October 5, join us for the launch of the 2005 University of Ottawa United Way Campaign. A barbecue and entertainment in front of Montpetit Hall, right across from 110 University, will mark the start of the campaign, whose theme is “The way I give.” The fun starts at noon.

Studying the victimization rate

Protection Services and the University’s sexual harassment officer, Diane Roller, will soon initiate a study about the victimization rates at the University campus with the goal of improving safety on campus.

Registration numbers increase by nearly 700

The number of students registered in direct-entry faculties increased by some 700 this fall, including 550 in first year of undergraduate programs, despite a decrease of almost 3,000 in admission requests and 2,000 in admission offers compared to last year.

Follett Corporation invests in students

Follett will contribute $500,000 to a fund to assist future student initiatives. 

New chair focusses on neurological and psychiatric disorders

Dr. Leo Renaud has been appointed the first Dr. J. David Grimes Research Chair at the University of Ottawa that will explore brain cell function to advance the understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia and depression.

(Link to news release)

Pilot project to help youth keep active

The University of Ottawa’s Research Centre for Sport in Canadian Society (RCSCS) is leading the pilot project of  “Kids in Shape.” The initiative is designed to provide increased access to sports and physical activities for francophone kids in underprivileged neighbourhoods.

Faculty introduces new Web features

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies recently added new features to its Web site.

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.

University signs agreement with Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recently signed agreement between the University of Ottawa and the Chinese Academy of Sciences — the only agreement between a Canadian university and a research institution in China — will lead to major research exchanges in the area of reproductive health.

University press to take part in festival

One of UOP’s fall titles, The Diary of Abraham Ulrikab, will be featured at a reading at the Ottawa International Writers Festival on Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Library and Archives of Canada.

Canadian universities reach out to Katrina victims

Canadian universities are reaching out to the estimated 100,000 postsecondary students studying in the American gulf coast area, who are recovering from the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, by offering admission, residence spaces, scholarships and emergency funds.

University awards three research chairs

The University of Ottawa has appointed three new chairs, each representing exceptionally diverse fields of study. There are now has 16 University Research Chairs and four Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie.

2005 Young Researcher Award goes to organic chemist

Louis Barriault, an organic chemist and professor with the University of Ottawa’s Department of Chemistry, has won the University’s 2005 Young Researcher Award

Engineer and jurist receive Order of Ontario

Tyseer Aboulnasr, former dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Justice René J. Marin are among this year’s 29 recipients of the Order of Ontario.

University wins another OPAS award

The 2005 OPAS Award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology for a university program or course has been awarded jointly to the School of Nursing and the Centre for e-Learning of the Teaching and Learning Support Service.

John Hirsch Director’s Award goes to Joël Beddows

Francophone theatre director Joël Beddows is the winner of the Ontario Arts Council’s John Hirsch Director’s Award.

Patry named to centres of excellence board

President Gilles G. Patry was appointed to the board of directors of the Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc. during the corporation’s annual general meeting in Toronto this month.