Distinguished Canadians honored

On November 7, 2006, the University brought together more than 350 distinguished guests, including former prime minister, the Right Hon. Jean Chrétien, to celebrate the best of Canada — both the people and the symbols that our country represent

Broadening minds

What Shelley Rabinovitch finds most inspiring about teaching women’s and religious studies at the University of Ottawa is the idea that she is broadening minds.

Fall enrolment shows increase

Enrolment at the University has increased by 1,171 or 3.5 per cent since September 2005.

Staff alumni chapter unique to uOttawa

Alumni Relations is an important activity at most North American universities.

Call for Nominations: Support Staff Awards of Excellence

Recognition for a job well done goes a long way towards instilling pride in our work.

Harry Gow receives Hubert Reiter Award 2006

On November 1, Harry Gow received the 2006 Hubert Reiter Award.

Gee-Gees bring home the bronze!

The uOttawa Gee-Gees captured the bronze medal at the women’s soccer championship in Victoria.

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.

University to host the Sommet des communautés francophones et acadiennes

Canadian Francophone communities will converge on the uOttawa campus from June 1 to 3, 2007.

New Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre opens its doors

Canada’s first public hospital and research institute to be designed, built, financed and maintained by the private sector was opened on October 27th.

Alumnus Vincent Lam wins Scotiabank Giller Prize

Alumnus Vincent Lam is the 2006 winner of The Scotiabank Giller Prize.

Students profit from international mission

Three weeks, 32 students, back-to-back meetings, detailed reports, international trade — all in a foreign country.

Two-minute interview - Phyllis Dalley

Phyllis Dalley, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, has always been preoccupied with social injustice.

Nine uOttawa scientists receive Early Researcher Awards

Nine researchers at the University of Ottawa have received Ontario Early Research Awards.

Practising risk management has never been so rewarding!

Any time you’ve received a flu shot or even crossed the street, did you know you were practising risk management?

Julian Wallis wins “Best Thesis Award”

A recent MA graduate from the School of Translation and Interpretation, has won the Localisation Research Centre's  “Best Thesis Award”.

Piché named Coach of the Year

Denis Piché, head coach of the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees football team, has been named coach of the year.