Underground theatre highlighted at festival
undercurrents festival to offer “pay what you can” deal for students From Feb. 7–17, undercurrents festival, part of Ottawa Fringe Fest, will present... Read more.
Ready, Set, Woah 3.0
Around this time last year, I had submitted my exchange request to the National University of Ireland, Galway, and was impatiently waiting to find out if I... Read more.
University to host panel on Heritage Minutes
Canadian history videos discussed for historical, communication values The University of Ottawa is hosting a roundtable event on Jan. 30 at Morisset Library... Read more.
Policy professor writes book on history of Canada Council
Monica Gattinger looks at historic achievements, future goals of arts organizations A policy professor at the University of Ottawa has recently written a... Read more.
U of O opera ensemble performing The Marriage of Figaro
Comedic Mozart opera set for end of January The original ‘sitcom’ is up for viewing Jan. 25–27 as the University of Ottawa School of Music opera... Read more.
U of O to participate in “Cyber-Gaeltacht,” support Irish heritage
Trasna na dTonnta seeks to connect Gaelic speakers across the world The University of Ottawa’s Celtic studies program is taking part in a global online... Read more.
The hip new trend (or not): cosagach
Scotland joins the coziness trend, but might miss the mark Move over hygge, there’s a new cozy lifestyle in town: cosagach. A number of lifestyle... Read more.
UOMTS presents Legally Blonde
Cast met with standing ovation on opening night On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the University of Ottawa’s Musical Theatre Society (UOMTS) opened their first show of... Read more.
Faculty of Arts introduces new entrepreneurship initiative
Option combines business, start-up courses with humanities This year, the University of Ottawa will be offering a new interdisciplinary program for students... Read more.
The Dead Centuries launch debut album, redefine metal
Band talks new directions in metal, growing Ottawa music scene Ottawa isn’t well-known for its music scene, which is what makes the rise of The Dead... Read more.
New arts makerspace brings tech closer to artists
Space provides opportunity for artists to create with new technology University of Ottawa students in the Faculty of Arts now have access to new cutting-edge... Read more.
It’s lit in the library: The Home That Was Our Country ● Alia Malek
A new memoir by Alia Malek traces the history of one matriarchal family through the long and complicated history of Syria in the twentieth century, as the... Read more.
Ottawa theatres find innovative ways to grow audience
GCTC, U of O’s department of theatre aim for increased visibility Starting in their 2018 season, the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) will be turning... Read more.
The Fulcrum’s Ottawa holiday shopping guide
For your hippie roommate: Ward 14 Consignment Bar (139 Preston St.) Ward 14 is a Hintonburg mainstay. Although technically a bar, it maintains a unique... Read more.
Transient exhibition examines art in the modern epoch
U of O student exhibit puts art at the center of a scientific debate The University of Ottawa’s department of visual arts hosted an art exhibition on Dec.... Read more.
Paradigm[e] Gallery hosting for-sale art show
Opening night features music, food, opportunities to support U of O student-artists A night of live music, hors d’oeuvres, and fine art for sale awaits in... Read more.
Sociology and Anthropology Students Association hosts gala
Event aims to demonstrate connection between fine art and social sciences The Sociology and Anthropology Students Association (SASA) hosted an evening gala... Read more.
New exhibit creates art through climate science
U of O students explore relationship between earth and humankind in Transient On Dec. 1, students at the University of Ottawa will host an exhibition that... Read more.
Ready Set Woah: A Gee-Gee’s Guide to Ireland (Part 2)
Living in a new country makes it easy to get caught up in their domestic dreams and ambitions, which are often different from those of your home country.... Read more.
Joel Thomas Hynes wins Governor-General’s Literary Award
Hynes talks new book, writing process, isolation from writing community Newfoundland writer Joel Thomas Hynes is taking home the prestigious... Read more.
Campus Creations: THE CHILD OF SILENCE
I am the child of silence I am the child of 1759 I am the child of suffering I am the child of the Plains of Abraham Bleeding In death I am... Read more.
U of O student explores technology, trauma in new art exhibit
Painting Now explores the relationship between tech and art Atticus Gordon, a third-year bachelor of fine Arts student at the University of Ottawa, is... Read more.
It’s lit in the library: Waiting for First Light ● Roméo Dallaire
Roméo Dallaire should be a well-known name to many students, especially those in the social sciences. He was the force commander of the United Nations... Read more.
U of O hosts video game tournament for Ottawa 2017
Ottawa 2017 sponsored event to support local tech sector On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the south wall of the University Centre at the University of Ottawa was lit up... Read more.
U of O prof sheds light on Irish historical fiction
Sile Concannon discusses lack of women representation, focus on masculinity in novels On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Síle Concannon, a professor of Irish language at... Read more.