An extraordinary group of public figures from the worlds of politics, business, education and sports will receive honorary doctorates during the University of Ottawa’s 2006 Spring Convocation, on June 5, 6, 7, and 8. They will be joined by 4,000 proud graduates, who will also receive their degrees at that time.
What kind of activities should be allowed on the portion of King Edward Avenue that crosses the main campus? What plans does the University have for the eastern part of the campus bordered by Henderson Street? How should development in this area be harmonized taking into account both the needs of the University and the legitimate interests of Sandy Hill residents?
The University of Ottawa’s Computing Help Centre (CHC) is the first and only operation at a Canadian university to be certified as a centre of excellence by a business research group at Purdue University.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa and its affiliate research institutions have received $23,172,241 in operating grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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.
Le Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) est devenu le premier hôpital communautaire rural d’enseignement affilié à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa, en vertu d’un accord de partenariat ratifié le 19 mai dernier.
Shirley Westeinde and Dr. Peter Walker were honoured with the Partners in Research “Biomedical Science Ambassador Award,” on May 9, 2006, for their respective and unique contributions to health research in Canada.
University of Ottawa graduate Jean-François Carrey reached the top of Mount Everest on May 18, 2006. At age 24, Carrey became the youngest Canadian to accomplish this feat.
The University of Ottawa must commit to the “second generation of internationalization policies,” says Gilles Breton, the new associate vice-president (international) and director of the University’s International Office.
Women’s historical experiences with the law, sexual harassment of working women, racial discrimination in Canadian legal history — these are all research topics that have helped make Constance Backhouse, an internationally recognized voice.
The University of Ottawa’s Excellence in Education Prizes recognize educators of exceptional quality, who provide outstanding teaching while maintaining a solid research program.
Whether in Canada or around the world, Nancy Edwards has been instrumental in moving forward community health issues. Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli highlighted her contribution by declaring May 10, 2006 “Nancy Edwards Day” in Ottawa, as part of National Nursing Week.
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