uOttawa honors national leaders

The University of Ottawa recognized three exceptional individuals at the 2007 Distinguished Canadian Leadership Awards on October 30. The evening also included the presentation of the Meritas Tabaret Award, the uOttawa Alumni Association’s highest award to alumni.

Looking ahead in helmet design

Chances are that bicycle helmet may save your life if you are in a major accident, but it might not protect you from a concussion caused by a minor fall.

Recognizing staff excellence

Is there a particular person or team at the University that stands out for its contribution to service excellence?

CSL: making a difference in the community

The Community Service Learning program helps students connect the dots between their classroom experience and what happens in the workplace.

Still time to make your pledge to United Way

On November 7, the uOttawa United Way Campaign encouraged the University community to give a loonie or toonie to United Way.

Seeking stocking donors

A long-standing tradition at the University continues this year with the Christmas stocking drive for children of low-income 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.

Desmarais Building: official opening

A distinguished gathering of more than 300 people attended the official opening of the Desmarais Building on October 30.

Common Law Section celebrates milestone anniversaries

Fifty-years ago, the University of Ottawa welcomed its first class of students to its new Common Law Section.

Six new uOttawa Research Chairs

Six faculty members have been named University Research Chairs in recognition of their outstanding work in strategic research areas.

Top honours to OHRI researchers

Three members of the Ottawa Health Research Institute received prestigious awards for groundbreaking research and leadership in the fields of cancer and neuroscience.

“Just one person” makes a difference to youth-in-care

The Sens Foundation and the Max Keeping Foundation, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, presented the second annual Just One Person awards ceremony.

Two-Minute Interview - Hali Krawchuk

Hali Krawchuk is inspired by the Department of Music students – by their hard work and dedication as they strive to become musicians in a highly competitive field.

Finding your own voice in teaching

Originally from Sorel, Québec, Claude D’Amours knows his way around Ottawa, particularly the University of Ottawa.

In memoriam: Camille La Bossière

The University of Ottawa offers its condolences to the family and former colleagues of Camille La Bossière, retired professor of the Department of English.

George Lang named president of AFELSH

The University of Ottawa assumes the presidency of the Association des facultés ou établissements de lettres et sciences humaines des universités d’expression française for the next three years.