Artistic talent on display

Numerous teams of students displayed their artistic talent on October 3 in the annual Walk of Arts contest, organized by Community Life Service.

Teaching by example

When Sharon Cook analyzes what makes a good teacher, she thinks about one of her mentors.

Actor and philanthropist take centre stage at convocation

Before students finally reach graduation day, they’ve probably climbed many academic mountains.

Two leaders in building community and media relations

Two media-savvy professors were honored with the President’s Award for Service to the University through Media and Community Relations.

King Edward development receives Excellence in Planning Award

The long-term development of the land tract between Henderson Street and King Edward Avenue has been a hot topic between the University community and its Sandy Hill neighbours.

Take Our Kids to Work Day

You might see a few younger faces in the University’s offices and buildings on November 7.

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.

Dr. Marc Ruel honored for his work to restore the failing heart

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons honored Dr. Marc Ruel for research excellence.

Science as a family affair

If science represents a never-ending quest to explore and improve our understanding of the world around us, then the University’s Faculty of Science is, likewise, an ambitious work in progress.

Communication professor wins book prize

Professor Mark Lowes of the Department of Communication will receive the 2007 Urban Communication Jane Jacobs Award.

United Way Campaign kick-off

The uOttawa United Way Campaign kicked off on October 9.

Two Minute Interview - Danielle Bennett

Nothing ticks off Danielle Bennett more than seeing someone just casually tossing trash on the sidewalk.

The All-Star, Pierre C. Bélanger

“Don’t tell anyone,” says Pierre C. Bélanger with a wry smile, “but I’m an athlete at heart.”

Support Staff Retirees Association

The 2007-2008 administrative council for the Support Staff Retirees Association of the University of Ottawa was recently announced.

Improving gender equity

Dr. Nahid Azad received the AFMC-May Cohen Gender Equity Award 2007 from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada.

Nominations invited: Distinguished University Professor 2007-2008

Senior scholars of the University may be appointed to the rank of Distinguished University Professor.