Historian relives Alaskan war

For the strategic military historian, it doesn’t get much better than hearing firsthand about a battle from an actual participant, on the spot where the action occurred. Assistant history professor Galen Perras (left) learned that lesson this fall, when he travelled with a team from the United States-based History Channel, along with U.S. Army veteran Dean Galles, to the remote Aleutian Islands.

University revises Strategic Areas of Development in Research

A working committee composed of representatives from all faculties worked hard over several months to review uOttawa’s strategic areas of development in research. Its recommendations have now been approved by the University’s Senate and Board of Governors.

Scotiabank helps establish international scholarships

It’s a deposit the University of Ottawa is happy to receive — a $750,000 donation from Scotiabank to create the Scotiabank International Scholarships.

Record amount raised for United Way

Although the 2005 University of Ottawa United Way Campaign did not meet its $358,000 goal, a record amount of $351,137 was raised for community agencies in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

Names changed

As of November 15, 2005, the Department of Sociology has been renamed the “Department of Sociology and Anthropology.” Meanwhile, the Library Network is now being called the “University of Ottawa Library.”

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.

uOttawa candidates in federal election

A number of people who have a career in Canadian politics - or have ambitions to do so - are affiliated with the University of Ottawa.

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Canadians distrust governments research shows

Research by Professor David Zussman, Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management at the University of Ottawa, shows that most Canadians distrust government and are increasingly cynical towards politicians.

A noteworthy seminar

The University of Ottawa made a signal contribution to the Entretiens du Centre Jacques Cartier, held in December 2005 in Lyon, France.

Two-Minute Interview – John Bower

John is public affairs coordinator for the uOttawa Gee-Gees. Dealing with student-athletes is the part of the job that inspires him the most.

Professor breaks ground with New York exhibit

Penny Cousineau-Levine, chair of the University’s Department of Visual Arts is co-curator of a major American photography exhibition, which features the contemporary and historical works of more than 50 established and emerging Canadian photographers.

2005 retirements

Some 80 uOttawa staff members retired in 2005.

University well represented at CAUBO

Lucie Mercier-Gauthier, associate vice-president for financial services, is the recipient of the Ken Clements Award from the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO).

Common Law dean joins NJI board

Dean Bruce Feldthusen  has been appointed as a member of the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute.