Globalization and employment equity

Viviane Ondoua Biwolé, left, a visiting scholar at the Institute of Women’s Studies, was eager to share the story of her fellow countrywoman, Marie-Rose Nguini Effa, a Cameroonian member of Parliament. Biwolé suggested the institute invite this political figure to come and present a conference about the feminist struggle in Cameroon.

New structure spells change for students

The effect of the 2003 double cohort continues to have an impact at the University of Ottawa. The most recent consequence is the implementation of a new bachelor program structure for the faculties of Arts, Social Sciences and Science, as well as the leisure studies (Health Sciences) and computer science (Engineering) programs.

A promising future for uOttawa press

The future of the University of Ottawa Press (UOP) is looking very promising according to Professor Emeritus Gilles Paquet. He chairs a management board mandated to review the UOP’s operations.

Funding promised in 2005 budget starting to flow

The University of Ottawa received much needed funding from the Ontario government through its Quality Improvement Fund. The government announced the funding at a press conference on January 26, 2006.

Initiatives translate to better programs

On January 26, 2006, the School of Translation and Interpretation officially launched the maîtrise en traduction juridique and opened its newly renovated laboratory for conference interpreting.

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Climate change and health

On January 19, 2006, Dr. Tony McMichael, director of the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University in Canberra, presented the 2006 New Thinking Lecture on Health and the Environment.

University joins forces with Canadian Parents for French

Common efforts in the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians have led to a partnership agreement between the University of Ottawa and Canadian Parents for French. 

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.

Groundbreaking initiative in notarial law

The Civil Law Section of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law has just established the first teaching clinic in notarial law in Quebec.

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Shave for a Cure a ‘razor-sharp’ success

University of Ottawa medical students raised $25,000 for pediatric cancer research in the third annual ‘Shave for a Cure’ event, smashing their $10,000 goal. The fundraising event took place at an Ottawa 67s hockey game on January 20th, 2006.

Lectures to focus on heritage

As part of Heritage Month, University of Ottawa Chief Archivist Michel Prévost will deliver a series of lectures focusing on various aspects of heritage preservation.

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High-tech numbers don’t match

Numbers from a recent Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) survey show that the Ottawa high-tech sector is back on its feet. The growing concern, however, is the lack of qualified individuals to fill positions.

Two-Minute Interview – Kéiko Hattori

Professor Hattori is chair of the Department of Earth Sciences

International research at uOttawa receives major boost

As the University of Ottawa’s first director of international research, Hamid Jorjani will be instrumental in helping the University achieve its Vision 2010 objectives, such as advancing its position among research universities in Canada and around the world.

Scholarships point to bright future in French

Three high school students from Ontario and Quebec were each awarded $20,000 scholarships from the University of Ottawa for their participation in the “French for the Future” essay contest.

Exposing memories on slides

France Séguin, a reference technician at the Morisset Library, is having her first professional photo exhibit in Shawinigan, until February 26, 2006.

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