Volunteerism can change society

Volunteerism is an ideal and rewarding way to broaden one’s personal, educational and professional horizons.  It might also provide fresh momentum to bringing greater social justice and democracy to the community.

Canadian studies? Right this way

The Institute of Canadian Studies is expanding, thanks primarily to two new programs: a major and a minor, approved by the Senate last spring.

What’s the plan for democratic reform?

Matthew Mingus, who holds the first Fulbright Visiting Chair at the University, will conduct research surrounding Paul Martin’s Action Plan for Democratic Reform.

uOttawa hosts international law workshops

The Faculty of Law  will be hosting The Organization of American States (OAS): Workshops on International Law from October 22 to 26, 2005, which mark Canada’s 15th year as a member of the OAS. 

Library conducting two surveys

The Library Network is conducting two surveys this fall to gather feedback about its services and physical space.

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.

Ottawa United Way looks for impact, rather than numbers

The Ottawa United Way is going through a transition, moving away from financial support based on historical relationships and funding member agencies, to investing for impact in the community.

Alliance will promote ideas, inventions

The University of Ottawa is leading a new alliance that will help to commercialize the inventions and ideas arising from research.

Group seeks ways to help rape victims

The Ontario network of sexual assault and domestic violence centres and the Centre for Research in Women’s Health, in Toronto, have launched a two-year pilot project to identify the best way to provide counseling and testing to victims of drug-aided rapes.

Law professor nominated to Privy Council Office

Professor Errol Mendes took office on September 8, 2005. He was nominated to the Privy Council Office by Prime Minister Paul Martin.

Physical Resources earns energy kudos

The third and final phase of the Biosciences Complex, unveiled in May, has already earned a number of awards and continues to receive praise from experts, in particular for its highly efficient energy use.

Helping those who help others

Jeannine Charette devotes a lot of energy to the campus United Way Campaign because she is convinced beyond doubt of the importance of helping the destitute or simply those who need a little support along the way. 

Éléments highlights professor’s works

Visual Arts professor Alexandre Castonguay presents his first solo exhibition at the Musée d’art contemporain in Montreal.

School of Management honours alumni

Three distinguished graduates and one close friend of uOttawa’s School of Management were honoured on September 29, 2005.

Legal advisors honour Boucher; elect Prud’homme

Pierre-Yves Boucher, secretary of the University of Ottawa, received the John Hackett Memorial Award at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS), while uOttawa's legal advisor, Kathryn Prud'homme was elected president of the association.

Sudden award surprises student

Fourth-year uOttawa biochemistry student Raj Dayal received a surprise when awarded the Community Builder Award during the launch of the Ottawa United Way Campaign on September 22.

Libraries salute Alper

Howard Alper, uOttawa’s vice-president research and a professor of chemistry, is the 2005 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship from the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL).