Reading Time: 3 minutes“While this is an evening of entertainment and celebration for the positives that are occurring, it’s also an opportunity for people to reflect on the things that Canada or Ottawa need to continue to work on.”— Amanda Bergmann, event organizer.
Reading Time: 5 minutesIPPSSA debate cancelled after executive raises concerns over censorship with vetted questions.
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe 2017 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) general election has 10 candidates vying for the six positions at the highest level of student governance at the U of O.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa has recently formed a three-year partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to implement a new entrepreneurship-based co-operative education program for students.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNot only is recognizing Ottawa as an officially bilingual city a nod to our French and English heritage, but officially embracing both languages is a symbolic gesture that would come at no additional costs to taxpayers and would not affect jobs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to the CSA, this U of O study provides the first complete view of surface ice velocity across the St. Elias Mountains. This is important because it also shows the effectiveness of observing glacier patterns from space.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorking with the There’s Room: Ottawa Artists Respond to the Refugee Crisis art exhibition at Gallery 101, which features multiple University of Ottawa alumni, Koebel guided participants through Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood on Feb. 20.
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe 2016 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) elections are upon us. Voting will take place Feb. 9-11, at a number of polling stations across campus, locations for which can be found on the SFUO web page. Students will also be able to simultaneously vote on referendum questions during the election period. The …
Reading Time: 2 minutesDrawing inspiration from his many hobbies including skiing, BMX, mountain biking, and surfing, the idea came naturally. He designed a product that would make filming extreme sports a whole lot easier than it had been in the past.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe festival brings together cyclists for a unique, bright night around town. Every cyclist receives a colourful bike light to put on his or her wheel. The route starts at city hall, goes down the canal, through the experimental farm, and back.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs most students are wiling away their summers with part-time jobs and extra classes, Muskoka singer-songwriter, Drew Taylor, has been working hard on releasing her first EP, The Flood which came out on July 3.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThree Ottawa natives set out to use their passion for cycling to raise $10,000 for breast can- cer research on July 20.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBob Walker, a celebrated Ottawa-raised animator who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2003, passed away from what’s thought to have been a heart attack last week in California.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo University of Ottawa law professors have been recognized by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) for their work promoting equality in the legal field.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNicole Lachance placed fourth in the 800-metre freestyle on Nov. 22 with a total time of 9:01.25 at the Stratten Divisionals. This swimming star is a fourth-year student in philosophy and women’s studies.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDancercise: free Zumba fitness on campus Photo credit: Mico Mazza The cold may seem like it’ll never go away, but students at the University of Ottawa are heating things up with a little taste of Latin flavour. The tagline for Zumba sessions on campus is “ditch the workout, join the party,” and the dance fitness …
Reading Time: 2 minutesDirector excited to show international, award-winning films on campus Photo by Mico Mazza Jith Paul is trying to use international award-winning films to fund local filmaking. Indie Koala and Treepot Media’s Kickstarter Film Festival, featuring international, award-winning short films, will present a double screening on Feb. 8. Beginning at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O student speaks about supporting those facing adversity at TEDx Photo by Marta Kierkus Paul Leduc has overcome barriers and succeeded in starting his own organization. Through the Canadian Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, he can now help support others as they face their own challenges. On Nov. 23 at 1 …
