University of Ottawa Archives

Faculty of social sciences hosts Indigenous-led seminar on First Nations control of First Nations education

Zoë Mason

2021/10/11, 12:00 am

The school in Kitigan Zibi has been in operation since 1980 and awarding high school diplomas since 1985.

Sandy Hill residents calling for permanent end to Panda Game after violent Oct. 2 street party

Zoë Mason

2021/10/10, 7:48 pm

“What I actually found on Russell Ave was closer to a small riot,” said first-year student Greg Coleman.

U of O places 230th in 2022 QS World University Rankings

Bridget Coady

2021/10/04, 5:14 pm

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its 2022 ranking of universities with the University of Ottawa in the 230th spot. The positioning is 49 positions above the university’s 2021 rankings of 279.

Proposed class proceeding alleges University of Ottawa failed to take appropriate steps on complaints about disgraced physician Vincent Nadon’s sexual abuses in or about 1995

Charley Dutil & Zoë Mason

2021/10/03, 11:13 pm

The grounds of the motion for the proposed class proceeding allege, “[t]he University of Ottawa received at least two complaints in or about 1995 by former patients of Nadon, regarding his inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. The University of Ottawa failed to take appropriate steps to prevent the improper conduct from occurring again, including requiring the dismissal of Nadon from the UOHS.”

Police investigating incidents of criminal behaviour that took place in Sandy Hill on Saturday night

Charley Dutil

2021/10/03, 1:52 pm

“These behaviours are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Investigators have been assigned to identify anyone who committed crimes. The OPS will also work with the University of Ottawa and Carleton University staff where students from those were involved in these behaviours,” wrote OPS in a press release.

First-year U of O students required to complete academic integrity training

Erin Peter

2021/09/22, 4:58 pm

Since the shift to virtual classes, cases of academic fraud have increased due to proctoring limitations for tests and exams, and increased use of the internet for all academic activities.

Technical difficulties, lack of practice leading to online students feeling left behind in hybrid courses

Salma El hajj

2021/09/22, 4:47 pm

In theory, professors are supposed to plan and adapt their courses to make sure students who are in both learning spheres get the same level of attention and education. Nevertheless, this has not always been the case and the university has taken its fair share of flak from both students and professors.

An update on the walk-in clinic at 100 Marie-Curie: what remains and where to find services

Salma el Hajj

2021/09/12, 10:16 pm

On Aug. 30, the ByWard family health clinic, formerly known as the Marie-Curie Clinic, announced significant changes to its services.

The future of Nostalgica: Will the beloved grad student café be back?

Desiree Nikfardjam

2021/09/12, 9:13 pm

While a reopening date remains to be set, students can rest assured that Nostalgica’s closure is not permanent.

Ottawa Heart Institute working to raise awareness for women’s heart health with Jump In For Women’s Health campaign

Zoë Mason

2021/09/12, 7:00 pm

Many women are not aware of just how prevalent — and deadly — cardiovascular diseases are. According to Dr. Coutinho, heart disease and cardiovascular disease kill five times more women than breast cancer and twice as many women as all cancers combined globally each year.

Students move into residences amidst Delta variant concerns

Shailee Shah

2021/09/08, 12:23 am

COVID-19 safety measures have been implemented during the move-in process and in residences.

Bringing U of O’s artists back to the classroom

Zoë Mason

2021/09/05, 11:06 am

The particular demands of the practical arts complicate the already-complex process of reinstating in-person learning at the U of O

‘This is a huge win for students’: University scraps proposed out-of-province tuition hike

Charley Dutil

2021/05/31, 8:51 pm

The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors announced on Monday afternoon that it has cancelled plans to increase tuition by three per cent for out-of-province students. This follows a report on Sunday from the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) that the hike, which was first announced in the BOG’s embargoed documents sent to media and members on Friday, had been scrapped.

University explains decision to not appoint students to Committee on Academic Freedom

Charley Dutil

2021/05/28, 5:08 pm

“Membership has been focused on faculty members since the issues to be looked at have direct impacts on the work being conducted by our professors and researchers,” wrote U of O manager of media relations, Isabelle Mailloux-Pulkinghorn in an email to the Fulcrum.

‘Left in the dark’: U of O graduates frustrated with university’s mishandling of Spring 2021 convocation ceremonies

Aly Murphy

2021/05/22, 3:55 pm

“They’ve known about the virtual format since we first registered for graduation months ago. There’s no reason they couldn’t have let us know sooner what was going on,” said Rachel Van Lanen, an imminent graduate of the U of O’s theatre program.

Compulsory vaccination not a ‘dominant hypothesis’ but being explored by Council of Ontario Universities says Frémont

Charley Dutil

2021/05/20, 6:19 pm

“We are still in the preliminary phases but clearly it raises many legal issues and legal challenges. It doesn’t look as if it is a dominant hypothesis right now, but the conversation is going on and the studies are being conducted,” said the U of O’s president.

A chat with U of O alum Stéphane Jobin, Canada’s new Ambassador to Ethiopia

Rika Mpogazi

2021/04/19, 3:21 pm

Stéphane Jobin was named Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and permanent observer to the African Union on Feb. 16.

Frémont announces new committee amidst heavily mediatized controversy surrounding academic freedom at U of O

Bridget Coady & Charley Dutil

2021/04/04, 7:07 pm

In an email to students on Tuesday, Frémont pointed to the court of public opinion as the reasoning behind the creation of the committee.

A look at the race for the UOSU Board of Governors: Question and answer with Keziah Oduro

Leyla Abdolell

2021/03/24, 12:28 am

With the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) general election quickly approaching on March 24-27, here’s a look at the candidates running in the Board of Governors election.

Campus Vibez holds virtual Student Life Awards with special twist for winners

Paige Holland

2021/03/22, 4:21 pm

Campus Vibez for the U of O held their second Student Life Awards online. The 2020 SLA’s were cancelled due to the pandemic and 2021 marks the first live awards that recognize student and volunteer excellence.