Volunteer work brings rewards

At the closing of the University of Ottawa United Way campaign, on December 15, 2005, the University recognized two of its outstanding volunteers when emeritus professor Marcel Leblanc and Elisabeth Clarke-Gilman jointly received the first Hubert Reiter Award.

Japanese teachers wrap up training

Why can’t Japanese high school students speak English after six years of instruction?  Hiroshi Asari can tell you why and he now plans to help combat the problem upon his return to Japan this month (December 2005).

Contribution promotes a greener future

Starting in September 2007, a new bursary will be available to students who are enrolled in programs with an environmental focus. 

Four researchers among recipients of new grants program

Four researchers at the University of Ottawa are among the first laureates of the Ontario Early Researcher Award program, formerly the Premier's Research Excellence Awards.

School of Management to host social responsibility program

Alterna Savings has donated $112,500 to the School of Management to create the Alterna Savings Social Responsibility Program.

Philosophy raises questions . . . and answers

A panel of experts discussed the role of philosophers as part of a roundtable held on the occasion of World Philosphy Day on November 17, 2005.

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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.

Trying to get the most out of proven medicines

Randomized clinical trials have become crucial to getting the most out of proven medicines and honing the effectiveness of different types of treatments, says Dr. Paul Hébert.

Powerful and Canadian

Two executives associated with the University of Ottawa, Penny Collenette and Karen Meades, have been named to the Women’s Executive Network “Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada” list.

NSERC creates $250,000 research prize

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) has created a $250,000 science and engineering research prize in honour of Canadian scientist John Polanyi, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Fortier to head NSERC

Suzanne Fortier is the new president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).

Chemistry now has six Polanyis

The University of Ottawa’s Department of Chemistry has added to its considerable number of Polanyi Prize winners, with assistant professor David Bryce now becoming the sixth to join the group.

Essay on Lionel Groulx earns award

Researcher Michel Bock has received a Governor General's Literary Award for his essay Quand la nation débordait les frontières : les minorités françaises dans la pensée de Lionel Groulx.

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Professor’s artwork represents Canada

Visual arts professor Catherine Richards is currently representing Canada in an international exhibition of electronic and digital art in Valletta, Malta.

Law student is Rhodes Scholar

A recent National Law Program graduate, Jamie Furniss is one of Canada’s 2005 Rhodes Scholars.

Tony Durst named outstanding philanthropist

Professor Tony Durst, former chair of the Department of Chemistry and former vice-dean of the Faculty of Science, was recognized as an Outstanding Individual Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) – Ottawa Chapter at its annual awards ceremony.

Alumnus awarded peacekeeping medal

Alumnus Jerry Kovacs recently received the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal from the Government of Canada. The medal recognized Kovacs’s contribution to international peace and security.

Volunteer art promoter earns kudos

Marc Drolet, a fourth-year commerce student, received a United Way Ottawa Community Builder Award in recognition of his volunteer work on behalf of the Quinlan Adult Developmental Centre.