101 Week to see changes this September
This year’s 101 Week will see a number of changes, both in the events themselves as well as the training provided to guides for the week.
In memoriam: Mauril Bélanger
Ottawa-Vanier Liberal member of parliament, Mauril Bélanger, passed away on Aug. 16 at the age of 61, after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bélanger attended the University of Ottawa in the 1970s, serving as the 1977-79 president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO).
SFUO finances under scrutiny at recent BOA meeting
The most recent Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of Administration (BOA) meeting focused on the SFUO’s financial situation for the 2016-17 year.
BOA meeting centres on SFUO budget, comptroller general’s report
The latest Board of Administration (BOA) meeting was held on Aug. 16, and saw discussion on 101 Week updates, the budget for the year, along with a report by the comptroller general.
Bachelor’s degree leads to better incomes, says U of O study
For those worried that four years studying sociology will get you nowhere, think again—a new U of O study says that graduates from post-secondary institutions are earning high wages after all.
Playing with style and creating conversation in Different Every Time
For University of Ottawa visual arts alumna Shelby Dawn Smith, her latest exhibit Different Every Time was all about challenging herself as an artist and creating pieces which reflected her personal growth.
Giving students a good academic environment
U of O environmental standards rank second in Canada
The UI Green Metric World University Ranking recently placed the University of Ottawa at centre-stage among high-ranking institutions across the globe, nami...
Documentary film captures unique story of refugee migration
Directed and written by Antonio Agugliaro, Gabriele del Grande, and Khaled Soliman al Nassiry, On the Bride’s Side tells the story of five refugees who travel to Sweden from Syria in search of a new beginning. The film will be screened at the ByTowne Cinema on Jan. 28 by One World Film Festival (OWFF) and One World Arts, followed by a discussion on the war in Syria and refugee support.
Holiday food and drink guide
With these recipes in hand, you should be set for your next big holiday shindig.
Point/Counter-point: Should only transgender actors play transgender characters?
Transgender actors can connect more with the roles
Solely transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender characters because they’ll be able to give a more authentic performance and produce better con...