Looking to the future

University of Ottawa Day attracted more than 3,000 high school and CÉGEP students and guidance counsellors to campus on October 20th.

uOttawa under the microscope

The University’s work in the last year to improve services to students and to achieve its Vision 2010 goals have recently been evaluated in several media surveys.

Desmarais Building: top five floors to be fitted

The corner of Waller and Laurier is a hub of activity, with the construction of the Desmarais Building moving forward every day.

Improving services = enriched university experience

Imagine students accessing high-demand services through Web-based tools that offer new personalized support.

Work Climate Survey 2006

During the last week of September, all staff had  the opportunity to complete the first annual web-based confidential work climate survey.

A fall celebration of success

More than 1,300 students received their diplomas at the University of Ottawa’s 2006 fall convocation, held on October 22nd.

New program: graduate certificate in program evaluation

This fall, the first cohort into the new Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation program was welcomed by the Faculty of Education.

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.

Mentoring: a sharing of wisdom

Professors have long acted as mentors for their students.

The University Press: renewal ahead

The University of Ottawa Press (UOP) will be reinvigorated with a one million dollar boost over a five-year period.

Higginson becomes new president of cardiovascular society

An outstanding cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has been appointed to lead the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists.

University translator unveils a literary gift from Russia, with love

It started out like any one of the hundreds of translation projects that John Woodsworth has tackled over his 40-year career.

Be an Everyday Hero

Be an Everyday Hero by making a contribution to the University of Ottawa United Way Campaign.

Two-minute interview - Audrey Giles

Audrey Giles brings attention to the physical practices of Aboriginal women living in Arctic and sub-Arctic communities.

Father Lanctôt remembered

The founder of the University of Ottawa Press, Father Léopold Lanctôt passed away on Saturday, October 21 at age 95.

Matt Anthony Field Induction

The University of Ottawa recognized former Gee-Gees football coach, Matt Anthony, for his dedication to the University of Ottawa.

Piette awarded Education's Support Staff Award of Excellence

Suzanne Piette, the Faculty of Education’s administrative assistant, can be counted on to bring her professional commitment and teamwork skills to every situation.