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March 28, 2008
Humber College: Student From Columbia Finds a Second Home at Humber
Juliana Ramirez has been surrounded by a design environment since she was a baby. This helped her to develop a great sensibility for colours, textures, materials, and spaces. In the spring of 2007, she applied to Humber to study interior decorating in Toronto. "My mom came to Canada three years ago and is totally in love with the country. She encouraged me to apply to study in Toronto. "Ramirez applied for the Humber International Entrance Scholarship through a statement of interest in coming to Humber which, along with her resume and volunteer and work references, garnered her a full-tuition, renewable scholarship. Her family was more familiar with university education and so the scholarship was an important factor in their decision. "They felt proud of me, and more supportive that I had made a good choice," said Ramirez. Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and Humber, with 16,000 full-time students and 150 programs, including four-year bachelor's degrees, offers international students a varied college experience. "Humber international scholarships are offered to encourage potential students to consider career-focused, college education in Canada. The criteria for the scholarship is not only based on academic standing. We look for students who have demonstrated community involvement," said Michael Hatton, Vice-President, Academic. Humber also offers twelve $1,000 international entrance scholarships each year, and will offer two full international scholarships in 2008. Ramirez is finding her time at Humber to be different from her experience at university in Columbia. "The classes are smaller and the instructors are really helpful; it's easier to make friends here. And I love every subject! Everything I take here, I need to know."
Source: Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Ontario
March 28, 2008
University of Alberta: Nursing Dean Appointed
Anita Molzahn has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2008. Currently a professor of nursing and former dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Development at the University of Victoria, Molzahn is an alumna, having received her undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Alberta. Prior to moving to Victoria in 1992, she held professorial positions with the university's nursing faculty as well as a graduate research assistantship with the department of sociology. Molzahn also served as a nephrology nurse clinician and spent several years as a nursing instructor in the renal dialysis unit of the U of A Hospital. Her areas of scholarly interest involve: nephrology nursing, chronic illness, social psychology and health and illness, quality of life and organ donation/transplantation. Molzahn has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Ethel Johns Award from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and the American Nephrology Nurses Association's Nephrology Nurse Researcher Award. She was also honoured with two of the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia's awards, the Award for Distinction in Nursing and for Excellence in Nursing Administration and, in 1997, she was listed in the World Who's Who of Women.
Source: University of Alberta
March 26, 2008
Humber Journalism Students Win Prestigious Broadcast Prizes
Print and Broadcast students from Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning won two top awards last week at the prestigious annual College Media Advisors Convention in New York City. Humber won in two categories: Best Television News Show and Best Radio Public Affairs News Program. The Humber TV News: Holiday Special, written and produced by final year students, won the David L. Adams Apple Awards for best in show for a television news program. Humber's one-hour news radio show @Humber won the David L. Adams Apple Award for the second year in a row for best in show for a radio public affairs news program. The student-produced show first aired on February 27 on Humber's radio station CKHC (96.9 FM). Humber's Journalism department is part of the School of Media Studies & Information Technology. Journalism program co-ordinator Mike Karapita said winning in New York is a shining example of what Humber students can do. "We've worked very hard this past year, producing a comprehensive daily radio news program and a TV show. What's more, we expanded our TV newscast to three times a week, so this award is extra special," he said. "Great students, great teachers and great facilities make all the difference," Karapita said. Humber opened its state-of-the-art digital broadcast centre at its North Campus in the fall of 2007. The three-day conference in New York was hosted by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), and brought together students and experts from across the U.S. A leader in polytechnic education, Humber offers innovative, career-focused learning opportunities. It provides over 350 full- and part-time programs including: bachelor's degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and postgraduate programs. Humber serves 18,000 full-time and 55,000 part-time learners, as well as more than 15,000 employees in custom corporate training. Its strong partnerships with employers, as well as transfer agreements with 45 universities and colleges, help students to build a foundation for lifelong success. Over 90 per cent of Humber students find employment within six months of graduating.
Source: Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Ontario
March 25, 2008
College of the North Atlantic: Aircraft Maintenance Students Take Home Scholarships
Two students of College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology program recently received scholarships from Air Canada Jazz. First-year students Carsten Schneider and Ellie Veinotte each took home a $1,000 scholarship. Schneider, 30, received the Air Canada Jazz Scholarship based on academic merit. He was nominated by instructors from the Aircraft Maintenance program. "It feels pretty good to know that the instructors nominated me for this scholarship," says Schneider. "I worked as an Aircraft Mechanic for eight years in the German Air Force, and ended up in Goose Bay where I intend to live for the next couple of years. To get my certification to work as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Canada, I have to take this program, but I like it." Schneider says he looked into several schools before choosing CNA. "I did some research online to find out where to go to school and I listened to what friends recommended. It is a good program - the course layout is tightly packed, but we will be done within two years." Originally from Germany, Schneider is currently studying under a study permit while his permanent residence application is being processed. Meanwhile, 19 year-old Veinotte of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia says she was honored to receive the Air Canada Jazz Employment Equity Scholarship. To be eligible for the Air Canada Jazz Employment Equity Scholarship the recipient has to be a female international or aboriginal student, studying in the first year of CNA's AME program. "It feels awesome to have won the scholarship! It was a big financial help to me, and it was used to pay my tuition for the second semester of my first year. I decided to take aircraft maintenance because it''s a clean and safe environment, with well paying jobs and a high job demand. I''ve always been interested in aircrafts and mechanics, so it seemed like it would be a good career choice for me. The course is great, and love what I''m doing in school every day!"
Source: College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland
March 24, 2008
NAIT Gets Funding to Hire Six Full-Time Coaching Positions - A First for a CCAA School
NAIT Athletics has just received internal funding to have six coaching positions elevated to full-time status. This will make NAIT the only college level school in the country to have full-time coaching staff. In total, NAIT will have six full-time coaches and six part-time coaches. "We are ecstatic," says Linda Henderson, Director of NAIT Athletics and Recreation. "This will enable NAIT to be even more of a draw for top athletes. Having six full-time coaching positions on staff shows prospective student athletes NAIT is committed to its athletics programming. And once again, NAIT is taking the lead and setting a precedent by making such a huge commitment to its athletics." Sandra Murray-MacDonell, Executive Director of the Canadian College's Athletic Association (CCAA), was pleased with NAIT's commitment to athletics funding. "NAIT's ability to recognize the professionalism and dedication of its coaches is wonderful." As a founding member of the CCAA, NAIT's intercollegiate teams have established a rich tradition of student-athlete success that ranks NAIT among the finest intercollegiate programs in Canada. Because of this, NAIT is confident that its student-athletes develop life skills of teamwork, commitment, discipline, and time-management that are valued throughout their careers.
Source: NAIT, Alberta
March 21, 2008
Bishop's Students Celebrate Diversity
Bishop University's students are proud to announce the launching of the inaugural "Diversity Week", to be held the week of March 25th. The newly-formed Diversity Coalition, (including the Gender Equity Centre, Caribbean African Students' Association, Special Needs Association, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and Pride Alliance), has united a variety of the University's social advocacy and equity groups to create an awareness campaign and propose initiatives to facilitate and celebrate diversity at Bishop's. On March 28th, the Coalition will present a proposal on Fostering Diversity and Equity at Bishop's to the Executive Committee of the University's Corporation. Students will highlight the need to promote diversity on-campus - specifically as it relates to student recruitment and the 'liberal arts' mission of the institution - and request the creation of a Diversity & Equity Centre on campus. The Centre will act as a shared safe space, meeting place, and drop-in centre for all students, complete with a media resource library, computer stations, offices for student clubs and a student intern Centre coordinator.
Source: Bishop's University, Quebec
March 20, 2008
Humber College Announces Scholarships For International Students
Humber International is proud to support and recognize the academic achievements of our students through various scholarships and awards.
Full Tuition Renewable Scholarships*: Humber offers two full tuition renewable scholarships. Both of these scholarships are available for NEW international students beginning classes in September 2007. Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement and referee/reference letters. Renewal of the scholarship will be based on the student's ability to maintain a 70% GPA in each year of his/her program at Humber.
Entrance Scholarships*: Twelve (12) entrance scholarships valued at $1,000 each will also be presented to international students. The scholarships are divided throughout our three semesters; eight (8) available for September 2007, three (3) available for January 2008, and one (1) available for May 2008. Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement and referee/reference letters.
*Applications for Full Tuition Renewable and Entrance Scholarships (Non-renewable) will be included with your acceptance package.)
Bachelor's Degree Scholarships***: These academic scholarships are awarded at the time of offer based on the following high school/secondary school grade point average: 75-79.9% - $1,500 (one-time); 80-84.9% -$1,500 (renewable)**; 85-89.9% - $2,000 (renewable)**; 90% or above - $4,500 (renewable)**
**Renewable scholarships will be re-issued if the student achieves 80% or above in each year of the Bachelor's degree.
***Bachelor's Degree scholarships are available to non-transfer students only (i.e. haven't attended college or university, or studied in Humber's EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity.
Bachelor's Degree Scholarships for EAP graduates: Graduates of Humber's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with a GPA of 80% or higher in Level 8, who are applying for a Humber degree, will be eligible to receive a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1500. These scholarships are unlimited in quantity.
Source: Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, International Centre, Ontario
March 19, 2008
Cape Breton University: Outstanding Science Communicator
Dr. David McCorquodale, Professor of Biology at Cape Breton University has been awarded the 2007 Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) Science Communication Award for exemplary communication of science to the public. McCorquodale received the recognition in the scientist category. Awards are also presented to a professional communicator and a K-12 teacher. “It’s certainly nice to be recognized” says Dr. McCorquodale who delivered a keynote address at the APICS undergraduate biology conference at Memorial University of Newfoundland in early March. “Speaking gave me a chance to let dozens of keen, curious and very capable biology majors know about opportunities to talk about their passion for biology. I encourage students to do media interviews, visit schools and give talks to the public.” McCorquodale has helped both students and the public appreciate the relevance of biology, especially the natural environment. Before going to graduate school, he worked as a seasonal naturalist in Algonquin Park, ON giving talks, evening programs and leading walks. It was here that he discovered his enjoyment and developed his skills in communicating science and the natural world. Since 1990, he has been a faculty member in the biology department at Cape Breton University where he teaches environmental biology, entomology, evolution and the natural history of Cape Breton. Last year he was recognized with the CBU Alumni Excellence in Teaching Excellence Award. Rod Beresford, CBU biology graduate and now an Assistant Professor of Integrative Science at CBU, notes this award winner is a positive role model encouraging student involvement in community education and research. “Dave encourages his students to get involved in science education and stresses the importance of sharing their enthusiasm with children and the general public,” he notes. Over the past 17 years McCorquodale has frequently visited school classes, judged science fairs, was executive producer on the Discovery Channel video “Saving the Bald Eagle” and written regularly for “Nova Scotia Birds”. His reach doesn’t stop there. For the past 15 years, CBC listeners on the Island, and often regionally, tune in each month to hear Dr. McCorquodale’s voice on the “The Bird Hour ”. There, along with Dave Harris of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, listener’s questions about sightings in their backyards are answered and the value of participating in Christmas Bird Counts and other volunteer monitoring programs is promoted. Globally, McCorquodale’s ecological understanding and communications skills were transported to new environments through Canadian International Development Agency missions. In 2004, and earlier this year he visited Lusaka, Zambia where he developed and presented workshops on environmental health and worked with faculty to develop environmental science curriculum. Three years earlier he worked with faculty and students at an engineering college in Tamil Nadu, India. “Professor McCorquodale exemplifies the strength of our faculty – sharing their expertise and passion with many audiences including our students,” says Gordon MacInnis, Vice-President, Finance & Operations at CBU. “We congratulate him on this recognition from APICS.”
Source: Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia
March 19, 2008
Mount Royal College Marks UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Wednesday, March 19, 2008.... A day of events to recognize the United Nations led International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is taking place across the Mount Royal College campus Thursday March 20. The UN started the annual event following the deaths of 67 black demonstrators who were killed in a South Africa township in 1960 while protesting against apartheid. The official date of the International Day is March 21 but it has been moved forward at Mount Royal this year due to it falling on Good Friday. Among the events is a talk featuring one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, James Nguen. The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan are children - and survivors - of the Second Sudanese Civil War. "Calgary is becoming a much more diverse city and Mount Royal is becoming a much more diverse campus," says Mount Royal Ombudsperson/Human Rights Officer Judy Collins. "This is a chance to celebrate that diversity by learning more about it and experiencing it." The event includes screenings of discrimination-related films and documentaries, information booths, an international food fair and guest speakers. Booths will include a wide range of campus services and groups from throughout the city, including the Calgary Multicultural Society and Amnesty International. "It's a chance to learn and understand more about a variety of cultures by tasting their food, talking with people at a booth, watching a film and taking part in question-and-answer sessions. It's really a meaningful way to celebrate this international event," says Collins. "We've made it really convenient for people to enjoy the cultural richness we have on campus." All events will be centrally located, with the booths at the West Gate, free films in the Nickle Theatre, and the International Food Fair in the Liberty Lounge.
Source: Mount Royal College, Alberta
March 18, 2008
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Over $90,000 in Scholarships for Business Students
Eighty-six students in the Faculty of Business Administration were recognized on Friday, March 14, for their outstanding accomplishments when the faculty held its annual Awards Ceremony.
Over $90,000 in university-administered funds were handed out in honour of academic achievement, volunteerism in the faculty, university and greater community, and international accomplishments.
The ceremony included five new scholarships that were awarded for the first time. At the graduate level, Lesley Ann Smith and Adam Saunders were awarded The Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited Graduate Scholarship in Business Studies. At the undergraduate level, there were four new awards handed out. Susan Hall received the Public Accountants Licensing Board Scholarship, Ashley Burke received the Dr. Lessey Sookal Scholarship, Alexandra White-Dzuro was awarded the St. John's Maple Leafs Legacy Scholarship, and Janine Brophy and Michael Harris received the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Award for Exemplary Work Terms in the Upstream Petroleum Industry. One other new award was announced, the Fagan Scholarship in the Faculty of Business Administration. This scholarship hasn't yet been awarded. The awards ceremony also honoured faculty and staff for their excellence in research, teaching and service. Dr. Peter Song received the Dean's Research Award, Dr. Manish Verma received the Dean's Teaching Award, Prof. Lynn Morrissey received the Dean's Service Award, Ms. Sherry Whelan received the Dean's Service Quality Award (staff), and Prof. Peggy Coady, director of graduate programs, received the Dean's Citizenship Award. Dr. Gary Gorman, dean of the Faculty of Business Administration is proud of the students and the growth of the Awards Ceremony. "It speaks to both the caliber of our students and our strong relationships with the community that we're able to offer so many scholarships and awards," Dr. Gorman said. "The Awards Ceremony is our opportunity to recognize our students, faculty, staff and benefactors for all of their contributions to the Faculty of Business."
Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland
March 18, 2008
Simon Fraser University: Scholarships Available to Students from India
For the first time at Simon Fraser University (SFU), students graduating from high schools in India and accepted into undergraduate programs at SFU can apply for an Outstanding SFU India Entrance Scholarship. SFU is offering three of the scholarships, worth $10,000 CDN each, to students entering undergraduate programs from India and graduating with the highest academic standings in their high schools. "We are grateful for the generosity of the Indo-Canadian donors who have made this special entrance scholarship possible," says SFU Director of Enrollment Services Mehran Kiai. "This special scholarship program complements other entrance scholarships for international students that SFU already offers. These other scholarships range in value from $2,500 to $10,000." Only students entering SFU during the Fall 2008 semester are eligible for the three special scholarships. They must submit a scholarship application by April 30, 2008 to be considered. Kiai notes that SFU's constantly growing Indian student population, which in the fall of 2007 stood at 190, is adding to the university's cultural diversity and richness. The SFU-India advisory council, which advises and supports the university on its development of strategic initiatives in India, funded the scholarships.
Backgrounder: Scholarships available to students from India
The main SFU campus is in Burnaby, British Columbia, with additional campuses in downtown Vancouver and Surrey. SFU offers a diverse range of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in the following six faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Business, Science, Education and Health Sciences. Program offerings include communication, interactive arts and technology, international business, kinesiology, mechatronic systems engineering, molecular biology and biochemistry, theatre and more.Celebrating over 40 years of innovation, SFU is consistently ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities. Best known for its groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach, legendary co-operative education programs and international opportunities, SFU is a growing community of more than 25,000 students, 800 Faculty and 90,000 alumni worldwide.
Source: Simon Fraser University, British Columbia
March 17, 2008
Concordia University Announces the Creation of the Johnson Chair in Canadian Irish Studies
Concordia University is pleased to announce the creation of the Johnson Chair in Canadian Irish Studies. This was made possible by a $3 million endowment, with $2 million coming from the Quebec government through the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, chaired by Brian Gallery, and $1 million from the Concordia University Foundation, through its president Kathy Assayag. "We are extremely honored that both these foundations chose to make such a substantial donation to reinforce and expand our Irish Studies program, which has already developed into a premier program in this field," said Concordia President, Michael Di Grappa. "It is fitting too that this gift be offered today, on St. Patrick's Day." The announcement was made this afternoon at the annual St. Patrick's Society Luncheon at the Hotel Bonaventure, in the presence of Declan Kelly, Ireland's Ambassador to Canada, Quebec Premier Jean Charest and former Premier Daniel Johnson. The chair has been named the Johnson Chair in Canadian Irish Studies, in recognition of one of the most illustrious Irish-Quebec families. The Johnson family is well-known to Quebecers through their years of public service. Daniel Johnson Sr. and his two sons Daniel and Pierre Marc were all Premiers of Quebec. Concordia's Irish Studies program was launched in 2000, and now offers an average of 18 courses a year in Irish and Irish-Canadian subjects. Its prestigious Irish public lecture series has attracted more than 120 distinguished scholars and public figures, including the Nobel Poet Laureate, Seamus Heaney. The Canadian Irish Studies Foundation annually awards 20 fully-funded scholarships to worthy students.
Source: Concordia University, Quebec
March 17, 2008
Conestoga College: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding for the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program with the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Under the LINC program, Conestoga College will receive $3.2 million in funding for brand new English-language training services to help newcomers in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The funding is expected to provide more than 250 student-placements among 20 separate classes in the region. The Government of Canada is committed to helping newcomers learn English, which supports them on their journey to Canadian citizenship, said Minister Finley. Through this funding, hundreds of new immigrants in the Kitchener-Waterloo region will be able to improve their language proficiency, resulting in greater opportunities to find work. This will allow newcomers to become more productive members of this growing community. Conestoga is very pleased to work with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to deliver LINC in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, said Dr. John Tibbits, President of the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Not only will this funding directly assist the growing number of newcomers to our Region, but it will also have a significant impact on our community which relies on the skills of internationally trained immigrants for its continued economic prosperity. Settlement services are an essential part of the federal governments immigration program. Through the Canada Ontario Immigration Agreement, the Government of Canada has increased settlement funding for Ontario by a total of $920 million over five years. Under the Agreement, CIC works with the province and immigrant-serving agencies to make a real difference in the lives of immigrants. In 2006, the Government of Canada began investing an additional $1.4 billion over five years in settlement funding across the country. Newcomers to Canada can also look to the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO), which helps internationally trained individuals find the information they need to get their credentials assessed and recognized more quickly. Established in 2007, the FCRO provides information, path-finding and referral services to help internationally trained individuals use their skills in Canada. There are now 320 Service Canada centres across Canada offering in-person services to newcomers. CIC funds a number of programs that help newcomers settle, adapt and integrate into Canadian society. These programs are delivered in partnership with provinces, territories and service-providing organizations. Funding for Conestoga College is offered under the LINC program, which provides basic language training for adult newcomers. Other programs include the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program, which provides orientation, referral and para-professional counselling services, and the Host Program, which helps newcomers connect with volunteers who help them access services, establish contacts in their field of work and participate in the community.
Source: Conestoga College, Ontario
March 17, 2008
NAIT: A Degree With Direction
NAIT's new business baccalaureate is unique not only because of what students learn, but how they learn it. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Enterprise Management (BBA-EM) - launching in September 2008 - focuses on founding, managing and leading a business enterprise. According to Dr. Corey Wentzell, Dean of the JR Shaw School of Business, the goal of the degree is to, "develop business leaders who can make better, faster, more consistent business decisions". To that end, BBA-EM students will get a strong background in the foundations of business management, including supervision; skills in the utilization of the business technologies that improve analysis and decision-making; expertise in utilizing a variety of research skills; and last but certainly not least, a strong sense of the importance of social capital in business management. This acknowledgement of social responsibility in all aspects of managerial decision-making is one of the defining differences between the BBA-EM and other commonly-offered post-secondary business degrees. BBA-EM graduates will be well-versed in the "triple bottom line" - the economic, environmental and social elements that factor into responsible decisions. Another thing that sets the BBA-EM apart is its dependence on case-based learning to get the messages across. Working with case studies of real Alberta business scenarios, students will be exposed to the realities of day-to-day business operations. Such context-based learning is a hallmark of world-famous Harvard Business School. In fact, a Harvard administrator collaborated with NAIT on the design of key courses within the BBA-EM. Other renowned leaders in business education have also lent their expertise. Babson College in Massachusetts helped develop the BBA-EM's innovative, integrated social sciences courses, and experts at the Richard Ivy School of Business are working with NAIT to help faculty develop expertise using case studies and simulations. The BBA-EM offers delivery options with wide appeal, giving students maximum flexibility. Starting this September, students with no previous background in post-secondary business programs will begin Year 1, studying full-time or part-time at the NAIT main campus, or online from anywhere they choose. Others, who have already earned a business diploma or have related post-secondary experience, will be able to enter the third year of the degree. Depending on their previous course of study, additional courses may be required. Year 3 of the BBA-EM is offered entirely online, making it easy for those already in the workforce to earn this valuable degree at their own pace while continuing their employment. JR Shaw, founder and Executive Chair of Shaw Communications, and namesake of the JR Shaw School of Business at NAIT, is solidly behind this new degree. "I am impressed with the approach NAIT has taken with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Enterprise Management," says Shaw. "Graduates of this program will graduate with a strong foundation and competitive edge."
Source: NAIT, Alberta
March 10, 2008
The Art Institute of Vancouver Announces Development of a New Campus Location in 2009
The Art Institute of Vancouver is pleased to announce not only the development of a new campus location next year at the corner of Renfrew Street and East 12th Street in Vancouver, but also a highly-anticipated amalgamation of several of their current downtown and Burnaby campuses into one. The new campus will encompass an 80,000 square foot building featuring two floors of classroom space and ample parking for students, staff, and faculty. The building sits at the base of the Renfrew Skytrain station and has the capacity to accommodate expansion projects in the future. The building’s exterior features a sleek, contemporary design, which will house the young and creative minds, enrolled in The Art Institute’s media arts and design programs. The Art Institute’s West Georgia and Dunsmuir Street campuses will relocate in 2009, while the Burnaby campus will move in 2010. The relocation will not affect The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver, which will remain at its present location in downtown Vancouver. Tom Kim, President of The Art Institute of Vancouver, praises the school’s parent company Education Management Corporation (EDMC) for recognizing and rewarding The Art Institute of Vancouver with a great new facility for its students. Kim proudly points out The Art Institute of Vancouver’s success and growth in the last few years, stating “we are continuing to see the expanded reach of our reputation throughout North America and the world as we receive students seeking to join our team from every province, state, and a variety of countries from each continent. This is a true testament to our relentless effort to equip and help our students and graduates achieve excellence and employment in their respective disciplines.” The development of a new campus highlights The Art Institute of Vancouver’s commitment to learning and demonstrates the school’s continuous drive to improve their learning centres. Students, staff, and faculty can look forward to a new home in the future, as well as a reaffirmation of The Art Institute’s vision to provide a stimulating intellectual, educational, and cultural learning environment.
Source: The Art Institute of Vancouver, British Columbia
March 10, 2008
College of the Rockies Partners in Web-Based Science Project
Imagine being able to conduct university science labs from your home computer. College of the Rockies, in collaboration with North Island College, Tatlayoko Think Tank Ltd., Tatla Lake School and Thompson Rivers University, is working to develop the first semester of what will eventually be an entirely web-based Associate of Science degree program, thanks to funding from Inukshuk Wireless and BCCampus COTR has extensive experience in the adaptation of programs for alternative deliveries. TTT has the multimedia experience that will be required for this project, while Tatla Lake School has the capacity to provide physical space and bandwidth. North Island College has placed hundreds of courses into a web-based format and TRU, which has a provincial mandate for open learning, will contribute their experience in curriculum evaluation. The Remote Web-based Science Laboratory will allow students, from their home computer, to control actual lab equipment and collect real data for analysis. It is expected that a prototype will be ready for testing this summer. In the upcoming academic year (2008-2009), students enrolled in a first semester Geology course at College of the Rockies will have the opportunity to try out this new approach for themselves by participating in a pilot of this new online course. Labs will be completed using a Geology science kit along with interactive web-based activities. Students will also be able to participate in a pilot Physics course at COTR. Labs in the Physics course will use the sophisticated Remote Web-based Science Laboratory technology to manipulate lab equipment, gather experimental data, and share it with online classmates. Two entirely web-based Space Science and Astronomy courses have already been developed by North Island College. Ron Evans, an instructor at NIC, is one of the driving forces behind this project. "The greatest challenge in developing a web-based science program is the lab component." "For courses to be transferable for university credit, students must be able to actually conduct labs in real time, collecting authentic data that can then be analyzed. A simulation is not adequate. To meet this need, NIC is presently working on the prototype for the Remote Web-based Science Laboratory," Evans continued. "RSWL technology will significantly decrease some of the barriers to obtaining a science education. People who have not been able to access a formal science education because they live in remote communities or because of family or employment commitments, will now be able to do so." This project has interesting implications for traditional education, according to Evans. "Once we get this working, science labs will no longer be limited as to when and where they can be offered. RWSL technology will increase the ability of institutions to deliver science education to traditional students as it will afford greater flexibility in lab scheduling." Inukshuk Wireless's Learning Plan has provided funding for this initial phase of RWSL development. Inukshuk encourages the development of multimedia-rich learning content that will allow learners across the country to embrace online learning. BCCampus has a mandate from the provincial government to provide web-based post-secondary curriculum province wide.
Source: College of the Rockies, British Columbia
March 7, 2008
Laurentian Italian Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Incontri, Laurentian University's Italian Club, is proud to announce the celebration of their 25th anniversary of being a student club on campus. Over the past 25 years, Incontri has promoted and celebrated the Italian culture at Laurentian, as well as in the City of Greater Sudbury. The club was founded in 1983 by Laurentian Alumni Vince Cundari and Gabe Floreano. In the founding years, the students strove to disseminate Italian culture at the university through monthly activities that included pizza days, pasta days, lectures and socials. Today, Incontri is the largest and most active student club at Laurentian University, and continues to hold the events that the founding members began, but have added new annual activities. Among these is the annual trip to Toronto to see an Italian Opera, "Viva Italia!" Celebration Nights, Espresso Café's and Pasta nights held at the Caruso Club. Incontri is also very generous with the funds that they raise. The Club gives back to the university and the community by awarding a student scholarship and volunteering their services to the Caruso Club Italian Festival and the Samaritan Centre Soup Kitchen. On Friday, March 14, 2008, Incontri will celebrate a special anniversary as they host their 25th Anniversary Banquet at the Caruso Club. The night will showcase the past and present, along with entertainment provided by the Caruso Club Choir and Italian-Canadian comedian and former Incontri member Sandra Battaglini. This will be followed by a dance. We invite all past and current members of Incontri as well as all members of the university and the community to join us as we celebrate our history and look forward to our future. Incontri 25th Anniversary Banquet; Friday, March 14, 2008; Dinner and Dance; Caruso Club Upper Hall; Cocktails: 6:30 p.m; Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 and are available at the SGA Office and in Room L-739 at Laurentian University, and at the Caruso Club on Haig Street.
Source: Laurentian University, Ontario
March 7, 2008
The University of British Columbia Celebrate 100TH Anniversary of University Act
Premier Gordon Campbell and UBC president Stephen Toope celebrated the centenary of the 1908 University Act that created UBC as B.C.'s first post-secondary institution today, signing a rededication of the act exactly 100 years after its original March 7, 1908 signing. "For 100 years, the University of British Columbia has played an important role in the personal growth of thousands of students, and in the growth of B.C. as a province," said Campbell. "Today we honour a century of accomplishments and milestones. At the same time, we look towards new frontiers for UBC students and faculty to explore, and to a bright future for this distinguished institution."
"We are honoured and delighted to celebrate the centenary of UBC," said Toope. "UBC's founders set us on the path we walk today, and we are daily in the debt of the provincial government for its ongoing support." Construction at UBC Vancouver began in 1914 but halted due to World War I and didn't resume until 1923, following the historic Great Trek of 1922 when 1,200 students marched from a temporary campus near 12th and Cambie to the Point Grey campus, urging the provincial government to continue building UBC. In honour of the centenary, UBC has launched a new audio tour to guide campus visitors through the university's past and present. Commissioned by the Alumni Association, it enables visitors to take self-guided cell phone tours of 15 campus landmarks, including the new Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the University Centre -- site of the 1968 Faculty Club student invasion. "UBC is one of the world's great universities, but I believe its greatest contributions have yet to be realized," Toope added. "In our first century, we have built the foundation necessary to propel a great city, a great province and a great nation into a new century of challenges and opportunities." Other upcoming centenary events include a visit by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunis, who will receive a UBC honorary degree and participate in a colloquium on corporate social responsibility; UBC Celebrate Research Week, a public showcase March 4-13 that focuses on UBC research that touches lives and communities, and the Dream Healer opera and accompanying mental health symposium.
Source: The University of British Columbia
March 7, 2008
College of the North Atlantic: Sharing Resources Rebuilds Hope… and a Community
If you had a chance to help the victims of the most destructive hurricane in recorded US history, would you? Students of the Architectural Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology programs at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are doing just that - helping New Orleans rebuild its beloved city, devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and still trying to rebound over two years later. When Jonathan Cole's Civil Engineering Technology instructor Darlene Spracklin-Reid walked into class and asked for volunteers to help rebuild New Orleans, he put his hand up. "Actually, my classmate Derek Ennis was sitting next to me and immediately put up his hand," says Jonathan, "but no one else did. But he is always the first to volunteer for anything that comes his way. Finally it clicked with me what an opportunity it was and I quickly volunteered too." This was in October 2007. Spracklin-Reid and Architectural Engineering Technology instructor Cluny Way travelled to the slowly healing New Orleans in December 2007 to assess the situation and see just what could be done in terms of rebuilding infrastructure. "We met with the Broadmoor Community Development Corporation in the heart of New Orleans… there is so much going on and they are very proactive - that's why we decided to work with them," says Spracklin-Reid. "They made it clear to us that they really needed our help and were very excited about what our students could do for them." CNA's students are providing engineering and architectural designs for several projects in the Broadmoor area. In particular, the architecture group will be working on designing buildings with pillared foundations that lift structures above the flood line - some eight-10 feet. "It is a common practice, actually, to raise their homes up on these types of foundations," explains Spracklin-Reid, "and if you want to reconstruct in New Orleans, your house must be raised above the flood line. "And their soil is clay… here in Newfoundland it would be easy to build, but clay settles more and presents different design challenges; that's what's so exciting working there under different conditions - it provides a chance for students to apply theory that they wouldn't see here." Indeed, Engineering Technology programs at CNA are presented in a Service Learning format - the method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service - what Spracklin-Reid refers to as "experiential education." The Service Learning approach is becoming increasingly popular in North American engineering schools, she says, allowing a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This bodes well for the hands-on nature of work graduates will be expected to perform in their careers.
Source: College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland & Labrador
March 6, 2008
Loyalist College: MoCap Studio Adds New Dimension to Loyalist Animation Program
Students in the Loyalist College Animation program are adding a new skill set to their resumes with the experience they are gaining through the use of a Motion Capture studio, known as MoCap within the animation industry. The studio is deceptively simple in design. It consists of a black background against which a subject clad in black, dotted with white Styrofoam balls, moves. Five cameras strategically placed in an arc capture the motion. The cameras recognize the movement of the balls only and simultaneously stream images to a computer on which students use 3-D animation software to create animated subjects. This cutting edge technology, widely used in the fast-paced, constantly changing gaming industry, reduces animation production time to a fraction of that required with traditional animation methods. The accuracy of the system allows for the life-like creation of characters whose movements and facial expressions match those of the actual subject. Rob Ksiadz graduated in 2007 from the New Media Production and Animation program and now works for Neezo Inc. as a Junior CGI Artist. "The appeal of Motion Capture is in the ability to record more complicated or long actions which would be either challenging or time consuming to animate traditionally. Although smaller companies don't directly use a Motion Capture studio, they do use Motion Capture data in order to cut down on production time. The more skills and practical experience students have, the more eligible they will be for a greater variety of employment opportunities. If I had focused on one component only, I would not be employed at my current company, because the expectation is that the employee will perform a variety of different production tasks."
"I think that having a MoCap Studio at the College will benefit everyone who studies in the program," said Jeremy Smith, a 2007 Animation graduate now working for a post-production company in London, England. "Even if they never use a MoCap Studio, they will understand the role that it plays in a production environment."
"We want our graduates to be able to move laterally and vertically within the industry, which makes it necessary for us to introduce them to all aspects of animation," explained Professor Geoff Davidson. "With a broad knowledge base they are excellent candidates for advancement, not limited to one small area of expertise. There are animation purists who will always use traditional animation, which is of a superior quality, but at the same time is much slower and very expensive. Industries such as video gaming have to move quickly and be competitive. Motion Capture is a huge part of their industry. Our students need to be comfortable in both worlds."
Source: Loyalist College, Ontario
March 5, 2008
College of the Rockies: College celebrates International Week
College of the Rockies celebrated International Week (March 2-8) by hosting displays, entertainment, food and videos by community groups and COTR international students. Anna Kuwata of Okinawa, Japan plays the Sanshin over the lunch break during International Week at College of the Rockies. This semester the College has 85 students from 20 countries including St. Lucia, Zambia, Chile, Bosnia, France, Slovenia, India, Uganda, Trinidad and the United Kingdom. The students are enrolled in a wide variety of programs at the College ranging from University Studies to Trades. International Coordinator Cheryl Webber commented that "the international students give staff and other students the opportunity to learn about different cultures. They add another interesting layer to our College community." Each day of International Week the Cafeteria featured different lunch specials such as German schnitzel, Japanese sushi, Mexican enchiladas and British fish and chips.
Source: College of the Rockies, British Columbia
March 5, 2008
North Island College Pursues Advances in Web-based Science Education
Funding received for the initial development of web-based science programs. Unique multi-agency partnership will see project move forward. Imagine being able to conduct university science labs from your home computer. It sounds like science fiction doesn't it? Thanks to funding from Inukshuk Wireless and BCCampus and unique partnerships with other educational agencies, a team from North Island College is seeking to make web-based science laboratories a reality. North Island College, in collaboration with College of the Rockies, Tatlayoko Think Tank Ltd., Tatla Lake School and Thompson Rivers University is working to develop the first semester of what will eventually be an entirely web-based Associate of Science degree program. This is a strong team. North Island College has placed hundreds of courses into a web-based format. On-line science lab courses are the next frontier for NIC. College of the Rockies has extensive experience in the adaptation of programs for alternative deliveries. TTT has the multimedia experience that will be required for this project, while Tatla Lake School has the capacity to provide physical space and bandwidth. TRU, which has a provincial mandate for open learning, will contribute their experience in curriculum evaluation. Two entirely web-based Space Science and Astronomy course have already been developed by North Island College. Using the Tatla Lake On-line Observatory (TLOO), students are able to connect to the telescope server via the Internet, take control of the telescope, slew it to the object of interest, image that part of the sky with the CCD camera attached to the telescope, download the image to the their home computer, study it, and incorporate the data obtained into a lab report to be handed in electronically for grading. The development team is building on what they have already learned from the implementation of these courses as they expand into other areas of science education. Ron Evans, an instructor at NIC, is one of the driving forces behind this project. "The greatest challenge in developing a web-based science program is the lab component. We've shown that it can be done in Space Science using TLOO. Now it's time to expand to other areas of science." For courses to be transferable for university credit, students must be able to actually conduct labs in real time, collecting authentic data that can then be analyzed. A simulation is not adequate. To meet this need, the team is presently working on the prototype for the Remote Web-based Science Laboratory. RWSL will allow students, from their home computer, to control actual lab equipment and collect real data for analysis. It is expected that a prototype will be ready for testing this summer. In the fall of 2008, select students enrolled in a first semester Physics course at NIC will have the opportunity to try out this new technology for themselves. Similarly, students at COTR may be able to try out RWSL in a first semester geology course. RSWL technology will significantly decrease some of the barriers to obtaining a science education. People who have not been able to access a formal science education because they live in remote communities will now be able to do so. Those whose family or employment responsibilities don't allow them to take part in traditionally scheduled science laboratory courses will have greater flexibility in scheduling, providing them with the option of obtaining a science education. "This project has interesting implications for traditional education," according to Evans. "Once we get this working, science labs will no longer be limited as to when and where they can be offered". RWSL technology will increase the ability of institutions to deliver science education to traditional students as it will afford greater flexibility in lab scheduling. Inukshuk Wireless's Learning Plan has provided funding for this initial phase of RWSL development. Inukshuk encourages the development of multimedia-rich learning content that will allow learners across the country to embrace on-line learning. BCCampus has a mandate from the Provincial government to provide web-based post-secondary curriculum province-wide.
Source: North Island College, British Columbia
March 3, 2008
Scotiabank’s $500,000 Gift to University of Alberta Advances International Learning Opportunities in Alberta and Mexico
Scotiabank is donating $500,000 to establish The Scotiabank Mexico Corporate Social Responsibility Fund at the University of Alberta. Endowed awards will support and enhance the teaching and research experience of undergraduate and graduate students - both inbound from, and outbound to, Mexico - in the university's Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. All four departments within the Faculty of ALES have an academic focus on economic, social and environmental impacts: Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science; Renewable Resources; Rural Economy and Human Ecology. "This opportunity is a terrific fit for Scotiabank as it enables us to provide students with greater access to learning and research opportunities at the U of A and in Mexico while supporting Scotiabank's commitment to corporate social responsibility," said Scotiabank President and CEO Rick Waugh. "As Canada's most international bank, with a significant presence in Mexico, we recognize the profound implications of living in an increasingly interconnected world. We have seen first hand the tremendous benefit that comes with the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices," added Mr. Waugh. U of A President Indira Samarasekera said Scotiabank's gift aligns perfectly with the university's international engagement strategy. "Mexico is a country of strategic interest to Canada with many natural linkages. This donation will contribute to the many university initiatives underway and to those in development. On behalf of the university, I thank Scotiabank for their foresight in establishing this important fund."
Source: University of Alberta
March 3, 2008
Blue Whale Skeleton Finds Permanent Home at The University of British Columbia: Canadian first
The skeleton of a blue whale that washed up on Prince Edward Island 20 years ago will have a permanent home at The University of British Columbia's new Beaty Biodiversity Museum. The Museum, scheduled to open in late 2009, will be the first attraction in Canada to exhibit the skeleton of the largest animal ever to have lived - bigger than any dinosaur. The UBC exhibit will be one of only five in North America. At 25 metres long, the blue whale skeleton will be showcased in a glass atrium facing Main Mall, at the heart of the university. The exhibit will be the centrepiece of an educational outreach program and collection of more than two million specimens of mammals, fish, shells, fossils, insects, birds and plants. "Visitors will be awed by the blue whale's size," says Wayne Maddison, Museum Director and UBC Professor of Botany and Zoology. "More importantly, the whale will help us tell the story of biodiversity to the public - how the earth's species are interconnected ecologically and genetically." Blue whales inhabit both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. UBC's specimen beached and died near the town of Tignish, PEI. The Canadian Museum of Nature arranged for its remains to be buried on provincially owned land near Nail Pond, 11 miles away. The Canadian Museum of Nature and the Government of PEI are supporting UBC's efforts to exhume and display the national treasure. "Through the collaboration of two provinces and world-class museums, Canadians from coast to coast will have an opportunity to fully appreciate this magnificent animal," says Andrew Trites, a researcher at the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre and Director of UBC's Marine Mammal Unit. Trites is leading the exhumation and preparation of the skeleton. Trites conducted a preliminary dig last December with help of volunteers from the University of PEI. His team, including master skeleton articulator Michael deRoos, will exhume the skeleton this May and transport it across Canada to UBC, where it will be prepared for display. The Museum plans to launch a naming competition this spring. The Museum will be the first public institution in Canada to focus exclusively on biodiversity research and education. Skeletons of a killer whale, a minke whale, and a Steller sea lion, part of the Museum's Cowan Vertebrate Collection, are currently on display at UBC's Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory, next door to the Museum site. The skeletons were salvaged by Trites and deRoos, and articulated by deRoos.
Source: The University of British Columbia
March 3, 2008
Scholarships Support International Exchanges in British Columbia
B.C. is promoting the international exchange of knowledge and culture through a new scholarship that will support international students attending public post-secondary institutions in B.C., Minister of Advanced Education Murray Coell announced today. "These new scholarships will bring academic excellence to B.C. and help us forge even stronger social, educational and economic ties with the countries and people of the Asia-Pacific, and around the globe," said Coell. "Bringing students from other countries to study in our province helps our students become global citizens and brings experience that will contribute to B.C.'s competitiveness and productivity." The One World International Scholarships for study in B.C. will be funded from a portion of the returns on a $13 million endowment fund established by the Province for international education in 2006. Up to $100,000 will be awarded annually to foreign students from a designated country, to pursue post-secondary education in B.C. For the next two school years, these scholarships will be available to students from China. The government of China has already established a similar program to host B.C. students. Depending on the amount of revenue generated by the endowment fund, up to 10 scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded annually to help international students study in B.C. The international scholarships endowment fund also supports three scholarship programs that help students from B.C. study abroad. "This is another significant step forward that will enhance the educational exchange and cooperation between China and the province of British Columbia," said B.C. education consul from the People's Republic of China Jianhui Xia. "On behalf of the potential Chinese recipients of this scholarship, I would like to thank the B.C. government and the Victoria Foundation for offering these opportunities." In partnership with the Victoria Foundation, the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society manages the endowment and awards the scholarships based on eligibility criteria and an application process. "The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society is pleased to manage this international scholarship program, made possible through an endowment from the provincial government," said society board chair Mike Apsey. "These scholarships are another example of where the Society is able to make a province-wide impact by supporting post-secondary education."
Source: Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia
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