September beckons!

Preparations for the September return to classes are well underway.

Increase in revenues of $30.6 million projected for 2006-07

Adopted last fall, the University of Ottawa ’s strategic plan, Vision 2010, will have a significant impact on this year’s budget.

University Research Chairs named

Four new University Research Chairs were named to recognize outstanding accomplishments by uOttawa professors.

New Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie

Three new Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie have just been appointed.

Team from uOttawa joins End Breast Cancer walk

The volunteer spirit is alive and well at the University of Ottawa.

101 things to do during welcome week

As autumn approaches, back-to-school preparations become a major event for many families.

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.

Unparalleled $15 million donation

Alumnus Paul G. Desmarais and his family saw their contributions to the University of Ottawa recognized recently with the naming of the “Desmarais Building”.

University of Ottawa and Maclean’s rankings

The University of Ottawa joined ten other Canadian universities in declining Maclean’s magazine’s invitation to assist in this year’s University Rankings exercise.

Homecoming 2006: Good times ahead!

Hundreds of alumni will descend upon campus from September 15th to 17th to celebrate the second annual uOttawa Homecoming.

Harassment Working Group releases report

The Harassment Working Group released its report in July.

A well-rooted university: 150 years in Sandy Hill

Few institutions in Canada and even fewer in Ottawa have occupied the same location for 150 years.

Ottawa Technology Transfer Network

A new network to share important invention, patent and technology information and best practices.

New Secretary appointed

The Board of Governors of the University of Ottawa announces the appointment of Pamela Harrod to the position of Secretary.

William Ogilvie: a chemist in the news

As a specialist in the complexities of organic chemistry, William Ogilvie could be a science student’s worst nightmare.

President Patry appointed to Ontario Research and Innovation Council

The McGuinty government has announced appointees to the Ontario Research and Innovation Council (ORIC), including President Gilles Patry.

Part-time profs at uOttawa reach agreement in principle

The University of Ottawa and the union representing its part-time professors have reached an agreement in principle.

Ed Ratushny recognized by Law Society of Upper Canada

The Law Society of Upper Canada presented an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree to uOttawa law professor Ed Ratushny.