The holiday season is upon us

The holiday season is upon us with students, faculty, staff and their families enjoying the many festivities on campus.

Honouring a committed and determined francophile

Professor Caroline Andrew received the Ontario Francophonie Award during a special ceremony in Ottawa.

An over-the-top campaign

The University of Ottawa 2006 United Way Campaign surpassed its $365,000 goal.

Cognos partners with School of Management

Cognos, the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, recently committed more than $1 million in financial and gift-in-kind support to the University.

Goldcorp Chair in Economic Geology

Goldcorp Inc, the world’s premier gold mining company, recently pledged a gift of $1.5 million to the University of Ottawa as an endowment for a Chair in Economic Geology.

Promoting democracy in Niger

“Making Niger our Business” is an innovative project conceived as a means of raising awareness about the food crisis and the growth potential of Niger.

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.

Capturing teens’ imagination

Imagine is Canada’s only university magazine written specifically with a multidisciplinary focus for 13- to 17-year-olds.

Are you SAD?

Are you feeling more tired these days or is your energy lacking? Do you have difficulty concentrating? Do you crave sweets and starchy foods? You might be suffering from seasonal affective disorder.

McRae elected to International Law Commission

Professor Donald McRae becomes the third Canadian ever elected to the International Law Commission.

Roland Paris wins major international award

Roland Paris, associate professor of public and international affairs, has been named the winner of the 2007 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order.

Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research’s grand opening

Renowned philanthropists Eric and Vizma Sprott officially opened the Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research.