News Date: Oct 21, 2008
Nearly 600 McMaster University students were left homeless over the weekend after a fire broke out at a student residence early Saturday morning. Police conclude the blaze was deliberately set. McMaster is searching for accommodation for the students as it will be a long time before they are able to move back into the residence. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in a chemical lab in one of the newest buildings at the University of Ottawa on Sunday. McMaster Daily News | Hamilton Spectator | Ottawa Citizen
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McGill distances itself from chancellor's "savages" comment
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
On Sunday, McGill University's board of governors issued a statement regarding chancellor Dick Pound's published comment that Canada was a land inhabited by "savages" 400 years ago. Pound's comment was published in La Press in August, who interviewed him in his capacity as a member of the International Olympic Committee. The board says Pound's comments are his own and do not reflect the views of the university, and McGill does not agree with his comments. The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador are calling on McGill to impose sanctions on Pound. McGill Announcement | AFNQL News Release | CanWest News Service
On Sunday, McGill University's board of governors issued a statement regarding chancellor Dick Pound's published comment that Canada was a land inhabited by "savages" 400 years ago. Pound's comment was published in La Press in August, who interviewed him in his capacity as a member of the International Olympic Committee. The board says Pound's comments are his own and do not reflect the views of the university, and McGill does not agree with his comments. The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador are calling on McGill to impose sanctions on Pound. McGill Announcement | AFNQL News Release | CanWest News Service
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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 15:11 — Shelagh Peden (not verified)
Inhibited?
Whether or not Canada was "inhibited" by savages is entirely different from whether or not it was "inhabited" by them.
Tue, 10/21/2008 - 15:18 — ken
Correction
Oops, sorry, you're right. It's now been corrected above!
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Sat, 12/27/2008 - 04:15 — işitme cihazı (not verified)
its very good...
very nice article thank you very much....
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York TAs vote to strike
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
York University teaching assistants and contract faculty have voted 86% in favour of giving their union a strike mandate. The key issues surrounding the strike vote are job security, tuition fees, workplace equity, and higher compensation for graduate students. The vote allows the union to walk off the job with 72 hours' notice should they not come to an agreement with York. Canadian Press
York University teaching assistants and contract faculty have voted 86% in favour of giving their union a strike mandate. The key issues surrounding the strike vote are job security, tuition fees, workplace equity, and higher compensation for graduate students. The vote allows the union to walk off the job with 72 hours' notice should they not come to an agreement with York. Canadian Press
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Queen's asks alumni to weigh in on Aberdeen
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
Queen's University is asking alumni for input on how to terminate the Aberdeen Street party, an unsanctioned event coinciding with the university's Homecoming. So far the principal's office has received 200 responses from alumni. One option being considered is to cancel Homecoming. Queen's is also seeking suggestions from current students, residents, and community groups. The university intends to have a final set of recommendations next month. Kingston Whig-Standard
Queen's University is asking alumni for input on how to terminate the Aberdeen Street party, an unsanctioned event coinciding with the university's Homecoming. So far the principal's office has received 200 responses from alumni. One option being considered is to cancel Homecoming. Queen's is also seeking suggestions from current students, residents, and community groups. The university intends to have a final set of recommendations next month. Kingston Whig-Standard
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UBC student named one of "Brilliant 10"
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
T. Todd Jones, a doctoral student in zoology at the University of British Columbia, has made it on Popular Science's "Brilliant 10" list, which recognizes young scientists every year. Jones was honoured for pioneering a soft rubber harness and a diet that allowed him to raise leatherback turtles in captivity for more than 2 years to study them. Brilliant 10 Class of 2008 | Canadian Press
T. Todd Jones, a doctoral student in zoology at the University of British Columbia, has made it on Popular Science's "Brilliant 10" list, which recognizes young scientists every year. Jones was honoured for pioneering a soft rubber harness and a diet that allowed him to raise leatherback turtles in captivity for more than 2 years to study them. Brilliant 10 Class of 2008 | Canadian Press
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Manitoba invests in Aboriginal adult education
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
Last Thursday, the Manitoba government announced it will invest nearly $1 million to support adult education and training programs for the Peguis and Fisher River First Nations. The investment is going towards Red River College, which will expand course offerings to both First Nations in the Aboriginal self-governance program, business administration, and the health-care aid program. The college will also expand its rotating introduction to trades program by allowing 16 Aboriginal students to learn 8 trades. Manitoba News Release | Winnipeg Free Press
Last Thursday, the Manitoba government announced it will invest nearly $1 million to support adult education and training programs for the Peguis and Fisher River First Nations. The investment is going towards Red River College, which will expand course offerings to both First Nations in the Aboriginal self-governance program, business administration, and the health-care aid program. The college will also expand its rotating introduction to trades program by allowing 16 Aboriginal students to learn 8 trades. Manitoba News Release | Winnipeg Free Press
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Colleges Ontario runs photography contest
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
Colleges Ontario is launching a photography contest where students are asked to submit a picture reflecting their college experience. The top 12 photos will be included in a desk calendar and exhibited at Colleges Ontario's annual conference in February. Conference attendees will vote on the favourite image, and the one with the most votes will be used as the December shot and reproduced into a holiday card. Each winner will receive an iPod touch, while the top winner will also receive a $100 iTunes gift certificate. The contest runs until December 15. You Are Here student photo contest | Fanshawe News
Colleges Ontario is launching a photography contest where students are asked to submit a picture reflecting their college experience. The top 12 photos will be included in a desk calendar and exhibited at Colleges Ontario's annual conference in February. Conference attendees will vote on the favourite image, and the one with the most votes will be used as the December shot and reproduced into a holiday card. Each winner will receive an iPod touch, while the top winner will also receive a $100 iTunes gift certificate. The contest runs until December 15. You Are Here student photo contest | Fanshawe News
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Providence College launches new website
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
Providence College and Seminary, based in Otterburne Manitoba, has unveiled a redesigned website. The homepage features 2 large graphics that direct visitors to the college and the seminary. The site includes news, upcoming events, donation information, and alumni services. The new site coincides with Providence's new brand identity and ad campaign. Providence College website
Providence College and Seminary, based in Otterburne Manitoba, has unveiled a redesigned website. The homepage features 2 large graphics that direct visitors to the college and the seminary. The site includes news, upcoming events, donation information, and alumni services. The new site coincides with Providence's new brand identity and ad campaign. Providence College website
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5 ways a university president can instigate change
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
As the world braces for social and economic challenges, universities are expected to provide solutions to problems, but the current PSE system is not aligned with the world's future, observes Martha Piper in University Affairs. So she has created a 5-step program for university presidents to instigate change. The president must accept there will be resistance to change, as well as go beyond money. To craft a vision, the president must read, listen, and engage. It's important to instill the vision through speech and follow through the plan. Finally, the president should rely on his or her own principles. University Affairs
As the world braces for social and economic challenges, universities are expected to provide solutions to problems, but the current PSE system is not aligned with the world's future, observes Martha Piper in University Affairs. So she has created a 5-step program for university presidents to instigate change. The president must accept there will be resistance to change, as well as go beyond money. To craft a vision, the president must read, listen, and engage. It's important to instill the vision through speech and follow through the plan. Finally, the president should rely on his or her own principles. University Affairs
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P2P University in the works
News Date: Oct 21, 2008
5 academics worldwide are planning an online institution called P2P University, meant to fill the gap in online-education efforts by traditional colleges. At P2P (for peer-to-peer), students will learn from one another through online social tools. Instructors will be volunteers, courses will be virtually free, and no official credit will be awarded. Proponents of P2P University say the timing is right, given the growing trend in "open teaching." They are hoping to have the university operating by February. The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription required)
5 academics worldwide are planning an online institution called P2P University, meant to fill the gap in online-education efforts by traditional colleges. At P2P (for peer-to-peer), students will learn from one another through online social tools. Instructors will be volunteers, courses will be virtually free, and no official credit will be awarded. Proponents of P2P University say the timing is right, given the growing trend in "open teaching." They are hoping to have the university operating by February. The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription required)
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