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Marcus Trenton, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍødouble-major in Mathematics and Computer Science, will travel to Namibia for the month of May and into June to research how different cultures approach and learn from websites. "I'm astounded that I'm going to Africa. I always pictured Computer Science would let me explore the world from my living room. Now, I'm going to Namibia to connect with students there. I'll be...

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will confer four honorary degrees at two convocations on Saturday, May 12. The honorary graduates will be Paul Giannelia, Donna Jane Campbell, Richard Homburg, and Kay MacPhee. Richard Homburg will deliver convocation address in the morning and Kay MacPhee will deliver the afternoon address. "ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøConvocations offer a wonderful opportunity to recognize...

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøSenate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching, through the Faculty Development Office, is pleased to announce that Dr. Etienne Coo of the Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, has been chosen as the 2007 recipient of the Janet Pottie Murray Award for Educational Leadership. The purpose of this award, created by English professor Dr. Shannon Murray to honour her...

Fifty-five of the country's most outstanding young musicians will congregate at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø this weekend to begin four days of intensive rehearsals for their Maritime tour as members of the 2007 National Youth Band of Canada. Their first concert takes place at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on Tuesday, May 1, beginning at 7:30pm. The National Youth Band of Canada...

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøStudents Big Winners in Provincial Budget: Tuition to Fall by 10 per cent. Tuition will fall by 10 per cent at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø as a result of the April 10, 2007 provincial budget. "Yesterday's budget means that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøundergraduate students and their families will benefit from tuition costs that are $1,200 below the average for Maritime universities," says ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøPresident...

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies and Research Day takes place on Thursday, March 22. Graduate students in Biology and Chemistry will present their research on a range of topics including the effects of cranberry extracts on inflammatory enzymes, corn borer larval infestation in potatoes, a possible animal model of schizophrenia, and the ecology of the sharp-tailed grouse in Prince Edward...

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill celebrate Co-operative Education Week March 19and#150;23 as part of a national celebration for all post-secondary institutions in Canada. The goal is to let high school and university students know that they can travel the province, the country, and the world through co-op programs. Since 1996, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøstudents have completed more than 1,000 work placements locally, nationally, and...

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is in search of future leaders, and it's prepared to give generously to find them. The university has announced the "Leaders of Tomorrow" scholarships, $2,000 entrance scholarships for students who have proven through their work in school and community that they have leadership skills and potential. It's a new approach to scholarships for the university,...

Today, March 8, is International Women's Day and no day could be more fitting to pay tribute to Doris Anderson, the powerful, inspirational, and warm-hearted woman who served as the Chancellor of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from 1992 to 1996. Members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøcommunity were deeply saddened to learn that Ms Anderson had passed away on March 2 in Toronto at the age of 85. "I have...