Creating a renaissance in visual arts

Penny Cousineau-Levine took over as the director of the Department of Visual Arts on July 1, 2003. She sees positive signs that the Department is about to experience a renaissance.

Canadian leaders celebrated at Canada’s university

Ottawa sees more than its fair share of award dinners, galas and high profile events. On October 28, 2003 something unique was being celebrated. The University of Ottawa held its inaugural Distinguished Canadian Leadership Awards.

University receives Canada Research Chairs in medicinal chemistry and nutrition

Two new Canada Research Chairs awarded to the University of Ottawa will focus on improving the health of Canadians.

Family day celebrates science faculty's 50th anniversary

A special family day was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Science.

Chairs help attract and retain best researchers

In addition to the Canada Research Chairs, the University of Ottawa is busy setting up its own chairs to recognize deserving faculty members and support outstanding research. 

Retired employee establishes memorial scholarship for daughter

Retired employee Adalgisa Chiappa-Draghi has established a scholarship fund in memory of her daughter, Franca, who was felled by cancer on July 25, 2001.

Math centre helps students overcome major hurdles

Housed in two different buildings and staffed by 15 consultants, the Math Help Centre

Research team takes part in network project

A University of Ottawa research team will receive a grant worth $1.25 million to take part in the LORNET project under the aegis of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.

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Book offers photographer’s take on Canadian maturity

Visual Arts Department Director Penny Cousineau-Levine recently published an eagerly awaited book on Canadian photography.

Developing medicine career paths

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

Bringing maths down to earth

Part-time professor of the year, Joseph Khoury, breathes life into linear algebra with applications from genetics to sociology.

Communications professor wins major prize

University of Ottawa Communications Professor Darin Barney has won the Aurora Prize, a $25,000 award presented by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

19 students awarded excellence scholarships

Nineteen University of Ottawa students are among the first group of recipients of an in-course excellence award from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.

Engineering student is top in Canada

Computer engineering student, Vijay Narasimhan is this year’s C.D. Howe Award recipient as the top male engineering student in Canada.