The University of Ottawa has lost one of its founders and strongest pillars, Father Roger Guindon, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Our entire university community mourns the loss of this passionate and devoted man who led
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600 million. That’s how many jobs need to be created worldwide over the next 15 years just to maintain current employment rates. 200 million people are unemployed now or have jobs that provide a subsistence living at best. The persistent
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When I got Pierre-Olivier Cyr on the other end of the phone, I have to admit I was expecting a much more commanding voice, more showbizzy. When we think of hypnotists, we think of show-biz types on stage doing magic,
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The Co-operative Education Programs photo contest, held each year for students participating in a CO-OP placement, is an opportunity for students to showcase their experiences and a chance to win a $500 prize. For uOttawa student Elisabeth Giffin, the contest
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Possibly as early as the year 2000 (some argue even earlier), the international development and security community, academia, NGOs, multilateral policy makers, neighbouring countries, super-powers and global media have been flooded with analysis and advice on how to stabilize the
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United in action, sharing one desire. This was the founding principle that brought together Ottawa Francophones to create the États généraux de la francophonie d’Ottawa, an initiative by residents who care about and are committed to ensuring the future of
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A ceremony marking Remembrance Day took place on November 9 at the University of Ottawa to honour the men and women who have served Canada in both war and peace. Wearing red, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, university chancellor, opened
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A multi-disciplinary team of experts from the faculties of Engineering and Medicine and the Telfer School of Management is looking at how to design new ways to securely handle personal health information using cloud-based applications that will change the way
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At this year’s Reception in Celebration of Excellence in Research and Education, two professors were recognized as Chairs in University Teaching — a first for the University of Ottawa. The president himself congratulated the chairholders, Jacqueline Carnegie and C. Scott
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Not that long ago, the main social activity in a teen’s life comprised of face-to-face communication (yes I can appreciate how old I sound in writing this). For today’s teen, the primary mode of communication is texting—in fact, close to
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