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Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: International Entrance Scholarships Awarded

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Humber has recently awarded two full-tuition renewable scholarships valued at $11,500 CAD each, and eight partial scholarships valued at $1,000 CAD each. Read more...

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: Grads Win in Cannes Student Filmmaking Program

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Film & Television Production grads, Katrina Bolletta and Richard Fung were the recipients of awards for their work in the Cannes Student Filmmaking Program. Read more...

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Honorary Degree Recipients Made Outstanding Contributions

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

William Blair, Brenda Patterson, Robert Schad, Albert Schnell and George Stroumboulopoulos awarded honorary degrees. Read more...

Simon Fraser University: Collaborations to Grow Between SFU and India

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

New funding that will support alliances between India and Canada in life sciences and environmental technology research and development is welcome news at Simon Fraser University. Read more...

Ashbury College: Theatre Ashbury Gets "Cappie Happy"

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Touted as "high school theatre's biggest night", the cast of the Theatre Ashbury production of Columbinus anxiously awaits the Cappies Gala scheduled for June 24th at the National Arts Centre. Read more...

University of Alberta and Tata Consultancy Services Announce Global Partnership

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Alberta's global spotlight shines brighter as it enters into a five-year partnership agreement with Tata Consultancy Services, part of the Tata Group, India's largest private company and one of the world's largest multinational conglomerates. Read more...

Seneca College of Applied Arts Technology is One of Four Colleges and Universities Nationwide Selected as an HP Technology Grant Recipient

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Seneca was selected as one of four colleges and universities in Canada to receive a 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant, which is designed to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology. Read more...

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: Work Placements Get Your Foot in the Door

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Business School at Humber requires students to complete at least 84 hours of on-the-job work placement. Read more...

Langara College: Display and Design Launches Tattoo Design Course this Fall

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

This Fall Langara College is offering an exciting new course - Design Exploration: From Typography to Tattoos. Read more...

St. Clair College: Mechatronics Students Take Gold Medal Second Year in a Row at Canada Skills Competition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

For the second year in a row Jamie Feentsra and Andrew Marcolin have won the Gold Medal in Mechatronics at the Canada Skills Competition held in Calgary May 26 – 27, 2008. Read more...

India-Canada Studies Certificate Introduced at University of the Fraser Valley

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

It seems only fitting that one of the first regions to welcome Indian immigrants to Canada should also be the first to offer a uniquely designed program of study about it. Read more...

Surrey School District: Bronze Medal and a Fourth Place Finish at Canadian Skills Competition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Surrey School District student Erin Chung represented her school, the district and the province well when she won bronze in the web design competition at the 14th annual Canadian Skills Competition in Calgary, Alberta. Read more...

Allan Rock Designated the University of Ottawa’s 29th President and Vice-Chancellor

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Allan Rock, PC, QC, LLB will become the 29th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa. His appointment is effective July 15, 2008. Read more...

Sheridan College Institute of Technology Animation Student Wins Best Animated Film Award at Toronto International Film Festival Student Showcase

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Vladimir Kooperman, a graduating student in the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation program at Sheridan, was named winner of the Best Animated Film category at the recent Student Film Showcase organized by the Toronto International Film Festival Group. Read more...

NAIT's Media Relations Team Wins Grand Gold in CASE Circle of Excellence Awards Program

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NAIT was awarded a Grand Gold in the Specific Media Relations Programs category for the 2008 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards program. Read more...

Ashbury College A Private School with a Public Purpose

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Giving back to the local and worldwide community is a primary concern for the students at Ashbury College in Ottawa. Read more...

Conestoga College Students Win National Skills Medals

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Six Conestoga entrants in the 14th Canadian Skills Competition have come home from the Calgary event with medals that testify to their technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Read more...

Cape Breton University’s Shannon School of Business Representatives Invited to Recruit in China

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Shannon School of Business (SSOB) Dean John MacKinnon and SSOB Senior Advisor Ed Grimm have been invited to participate in a recruitment mission in China at the expense of the Cambridge Institute of Science and Technology in Toronto. Read more...

College of The Rockies Announces New Plumbing Program

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Starting in September, College of the Rockies will be adding a Foundation Plumbing program to its Trades offerings. Read more...

Humber College Places First at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Humber student, David Ghent, won gold for best Multimedia Design last week at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, presented by Skills Canada - Ontario. Read more...

University of Prince Edward Island offers new Bachelor of Integrated Studies starting in September 2008

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Beginning in September 2008, the University of Prince Edward Island will offer a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) for mature students who want to combine part-time study with full-time employment and/or family responsibilities. Read more...

Laurentian University Announces Contribution to Track and Field Renovation Project

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Laurentian University is proud to support upgrades to the Track and Field Complex on campus with an investment of $500,000. Read more...

University of Ottawa Organizes a Conference on the Varieties of French in Canada

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Ottawa will host a conference as part of a major research project funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada entitled “Modelling Change: The Paths of French.” Read more...

Cape Breton University: For the Love of all Celtic … With a Twist of Appalachian CBU to Welcome First Ever Fulbright Fellowship Recipient

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Carey has received one of the most prestigious scholarships in North America, The Fulbright Fellowship; a first for her and a first for CBU. Read more...

Fanshawe College: International Business Student Wins National Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Fanshawe International Business Management student Amani Radhaa has been named the winner of the Forum for International Trade Training's (FITT) Educational Achievement Award in a Canada-wide competition. Read more...

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: Sheridan Centre for Internationally Trained Individuals Receives Funding Support from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada visited Sheridan today to announce a funding contribution of $5.5 million to support the Centre for Internationally Trained Individuals. Read more...

Bishop’s University Signs International Student Internship Agreement

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Eastern Townships Research Centre (ERTC) and Bishop’s University continue to forge new international relationships with the signing of an important protocol between Bishop’s University and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University Seeking Homestay Accommodations and Daycare for New Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A record number of international students arriving at TRU for the summer semester is creating new demand for Homestay placements, and for family accommodations and daycare. Read more...

Laurentian University: Northern Ontario’s French-Language Educational Institutions Sign a First Partnership Agreement

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

As part of the Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury (Sudbury Francophone Book Fair), the six French-language school boards along with the francophone college and universities in Northern Ontario, have signed today a memorandum of understanding in order to collaborate more closely towards the development of the francophone population and increase the vitality of their communities. Read more...

Capilano College Instructor Receives Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

On May 7, Capilano’s Local Government Administration program coordinator captured her second honour in four years with the 2008 Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal for Excellence in Public Service in British Columbia. Read more...

Cape Breton University Acquires New High Tech Research Tool

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Cape Breton University (CBU), with assistance from the Government of Canada, is furthering its research capacity with the installation of a new high-field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer Read more...

The University of Western Ontario: Work Visa Changes Help International Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

On April 21, Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced sweeping changes to work permits for international students who graduate from eligible programs at qualifying Canadian post-secondary institutions Read more...

University of Manitoba: Honouring International Students.

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

U of M graduating international students were invited to a special reception hosted by the U of M president and the International Centre for Students. Read more...

Queen’s University Appoints New Chancellor

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

David A. Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been elected Chancellor of Queen’s University Read more...

Humber Launches 5 New Bachelor’s Degrees in Business in September

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

4-Year speacialized business degrees that give you two unique advantages Read more...

Surrey School District: Sullivan Heights’ Robot the Best ‘Puck Handler’ in B.C.

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Sullivan Heights Robotics team has fulfilled a dream of creating the top secondary school robot in the province - the team has won gold at the 2008 B.C. Skills Robotics Competition. Read more...

University of Victoria: BMO Financial Group Provides Lead Donation for UVic's First People's House

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Victoria’s plan to create a centre of cultural and academic support for Aboriginal students is one step closer to reality thanks to a gift of $550,000 from BMO Financial Group. Read more...

Malaspina University-College: Province to Establish Vancouver Island University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Malaspina University-College will become a university, to be called Vancouver Island University (VIU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today Read more...

Kwantlen University College: Province to Establish Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Kwantlen University College will become a university, to be called Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today Read more...

Concordia University: Concordian Wins NanoQuebec’s First Nano-Academia Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Concordia University is pleased to announce that Dr. Suong Van Hoa has been awarded the inaugural Nano-Academia Award by NanoQuebec Read more...

University College of the Fraser Valley: University Status for UCFV Ushers in New Era for Fraser Valley

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Premier Campbell’s surprise announcement today that the University College of the Fraser Valley will become University of the Fraser Valley was welcomed with jubilation and relief throughout the Fraser Valley Read more...

Loyalist College: New University Agreements Lead to Expanded Opportunities

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Loyalist College is pleased to announce that new articulation agreements have been signed with Davenport University in Michigan, Trent University in Peterborough and Griffith University in Australia Read more...

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Business Students Capture Second Place Finish in International Competition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Four Memorial business students have finished in second place in the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) case competition in Coventry, United Kingdom Read more...

Trent University: $3,263,500 in Targeted Funding to Address Basic Repairs

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

New provincial funding announced for Trent University will result in improvements to on campus accessibility, increased energy efficiency and improvements to aging infrastructure Read more...

Golden Hills School Division #75: Paleontology Program Wins Prestigious Canadian Museums Association Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The awards committee, in collaboration with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Canadian College of Teachers, unanimously agreed that “the paleontology submission met all the criteria for outstanding achievement.” Read more...

Durham College KPI Survey Results Continue to Improve

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Durham College welcomed the release today of the annual provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results as another affirmation that its commitment to an outstanding post-secondary experience is resonating with students and employers Read more...

Next Major Construction Project Given Green Light at Thompson Rivers University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The next major capital construction project to expand learning resources on the campus of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops has been given the green light with the announcement today of funding approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education Read more...

Humber College: Student From Columbia Finds a Second Home at Humber

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more...

University of Alberta: Nursing Dean Appointed

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Queen’s University Acquires Novelis Property to Develop Innovative Technology Park

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Queen’s has completed an agreement with Novelis Inc. to acquire 49 acres of vacant land adjacent to the company’s research and development center in Kingston Read more...

Humber Journalism Students Win Prestigious Broadcast Prizes

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more...

The University of Manitoba and College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface Renew Affiliation Agreement

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

On March 18, 2008, the Boards of Governors of the University of Manitoba and le Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface approved a renewed affiliation agreement, effective immediately Read more...

College of the North Atlantic: Aircraft Maintenance Students Take Home Scholarships

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Two students of College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology program recently received scholarships from Air Canada Jazz. Read more...

Capilano College's ESL Program a National Winner

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Capilano's English as a Second Language program is a recent recipient of a Lyn Howes Award, presented annually by the Canada Language Council Read more...

NAIT Gets Funding to Hire Six Full-Time Coaching Positions - A First for a CCAA School

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NAIT Athletics has just received internal funding to have six coaching positions elevated to full-time status Read more...

Bishop's Students Celebrate Diversity

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Bishop University's students are proud to announce the launching of the inaugural "Diversity Week", to be held the week of March 25th Read more...

Humber College Announces Scholarships For International Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Humber International is proud to support and recognize the academic achievements of our students through various scholarships and awards. Read more...

Cape Breton University: Outstanding Science Communicator

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Mount Royal College Marks UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Over $90,000 in Scholarships for Business Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Simon Fraser University: Scholarships Available to Students from India

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Concordia University Announces the Creation of the Johnson Chair in Canadian Irish Studies

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Conestoga College: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

NAIT: A Degree With Direction

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The JR Shaw School of Business' new Bachelor of Business Administration in Enterprise Management is unique in Alberta. Read more...

The Art Institute of Vancouver Announces Development of a New Campus Location in 2009

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Lethbridge College: English Language Centre Wins National Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Lethbridge College’s English Language Centre has received a prestigious national award for commitment to, and innovation in, the programs it offers learners. Languages Canada presented the Lyn Howes Award for 2007 to Judy Hasinoff, director of the ELC at Lethbridge College, at a ceremony in Ottawa earlier this month Read more...

College of the Rockies Partners in Web-Based Science Project

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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 Read more...

Laurentian Italian Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Incontri, Laurentian University's Italian Club, is proud to announce the celebration of their 25th anniversary of being a student club on campus. Read more...

The University of British Columbia Celebrate 100TH Anniversary of University Act

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

"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. Read more...

College of the North Atlantic: Sharing Resources Rebuilds Hope… and a Community

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Students of the Architectural Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology programs at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are helping New Orleans rebuild its beloved city Read more...

Loyalist College: MoCap Studio Adds New Dimension to Loyalist Animation Program

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more...

The University of Ottawa Creates the Standing Committee on Francophone Affairs and Official Languages

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Ottawa is proud to announce the creation of a new Standing Committee on Francophone Affairs and Official Languages Read more...

College of the Rockies: College celebrates International Week

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

College of the Rockies celebrated International Week (March 2-8) by hosting displays, entertainment, food and videos by community groups and COTR international students. Read more...

North Island College Pursues Advances in Web-based Science Education

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Funding received for the initial development of web-based science programs. Unique multi-agency partnership will see project move forward Read more...

Scotiabank’s $500,000 Gift to University of Alberta Advances International Learning Opportunities in Alberta and Mexico

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Scotiabank is donating $500,000 to establish The Scotiabank Mexico Corporate Social Responsibility Fund at the University of Alberta Read more...

Blue Whale Skeleton Finds Permanent Home at The University of British Columbia: Canadian first

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more...

Scholarships Support International Exchanges in British Columbia

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more...

United Strong Voice for Canada's Language Training Industry: A Strategic Move towards the Future

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A new organization with a new identity for language training in Canada Read more...

University College of the Fraser Valley to Offer new Degree Program in Physical Geography

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University College of the Fraser Valley is adding to its Bachelor of Science offerings with a new major and minor in physical geography, creating increased opportunities for students to study environmental issues, Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today. Read more...

Golden Hills School Division Approves a Christian Alternative Program for Strathmore

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Starting in September 2008, the Alberta Lutheran School Society will be partnering with the Golden Hills School Division #75 to create a new school for the Town of Strathmore and surrounding areas. Read more...

2 Outstanding Achievement Awards for Bishop's University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Bishop's is pleased to recognize its two award winners from the 17th Annual Awards Night held February 21st in the Borough of Lennoxville Read more...

LaSalle College International Scholarship Recipient

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

LaSalle College International is proud to announce the awarding of an exemption scholarship by the Ministère de lÉducation, du Loisir et du Sport to Miss Yuezhi Cheng, a third-year student in the collegial studies program in Hotel Management of LaSalle College. Read more...

University of British Columbia Involved in Five Out of 11 Funding Awards for New Centres of Excellence

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of British Columbia is an active participant in five of the 11 grants awarded by the Government of Canada for the new Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR). Read more...

Shine Ji Youn Chung Wins 2008 University of Prince Edward Island International Student Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The award is given to a full-time undergraduate international student in his or her second year. Read more...

Cape Breton University: More Renewable Scholarships

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Cape Breton University (CBU) is now offering more renewable scholarships to new students than ever before. Read more...

Dalhousie University Students Awarded for Winning Answers to the Question: How Can Homeowners Reduce Their Energy Use?

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Nova Scotia Power (NSP) has awarded six Dalhousie students a total of $4,000 in scholarships for their innovative thinking on energy conservation. Read more...

New Trades Technology Centre Opens Its Doors at University College of the Fraser Valley

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The 2.5-acre Trades and Technology Centre is part of the Canada Education Park, a collaborative initiative between local, provincial and international schools. The centre offers students a wide variety of high-quality programs, including architectural drafting, heavy duty commercial transport, automotive services, hospitality and event planning, electronics, professional cooking, carpentry, welding, joinery, and electrical work. Read more...

UBC Professor Awarded Canada's Top Teaching Prize

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of British Columbia Educational Studies Prof. Daniel Pratt has received one of the 2008 3M National Teaching Fellowships, widely recognized as Canada's most prestigious university teaching award. Read more...

Praxis International Institute Vice-President Named One of Saskatchewan's Most Influential Women

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

This year's edition, the 7th such edition, of influential women includes winners from all over Saskatchewan who are involved in a variety of industries. Among this year's list of ten women is Praxis International Institute Vice-President, Monica Kreuger. Read more...

Malaspina University-College Student Diplomats Shine at Model United Nations Conference

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Malaspina University-College Global Studies students won Best Diplomat awards at a Model United Nations (UN) conference in Vancouver recently. Read more...

Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Donates $1 Million to Support Electronic Health Record Innovation Project at Mohawk

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Mohawk College today received a $1 million donation from a global business and information technology services provider in support of a new applied innovation project in electronic health records Read more...

Profs Called Tops by University of Windsor Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Two University of Windsor faculty members have cracked the list of top 10 finalists in TVO's Big Ideas 2008 Best Lecturer competition. Faculty of Education Professor Finney Cherian and Psychology Professor Ken Cramer were chosen from an Ontario-wide pool of 38 applicants by a panel of judges who viewed video submissions of their lectures. Read more...

CNA Gearing up Training for New Resource Development Projects

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is hosting a second Oil and Gas Stakeholder Forum and Strategy Session at the Delta St. John's Hotel on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The theme of the forum is Training for the Future. Read more...

Mount Royal Receives $5 Million Donation

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Three Calgary business leaders have made a multi-million dollar donation to Mount Royal Read more...

Malaspina Continues to Grow - New Master Planning Process Underway

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

According to Malaspina President Dr. Ralph Nilson, the institution is about to undertake a master planning process that will plan for the university-college's growth over the next five, ten, fifteen, twenty years and beyond. Read more...

Completed Bachelor Degrees: Capilano grads tackle world-class MBA programs

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The ink has barely dried on Govind Singh's bachelor of tourism degree from Capilano and already he knows that his next classroom will be found in five different cities worldwide. The 26-year-old is one of the lucky few to be accepted into the international master's in management (IMM) program at Purdue University's Krannert School of Business. Read more...

World Community Film Festival at Langara College

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Langara College and CoDevelopment Canada are pleased to present The Seventh Annual World Community Film Festival being held at Langara College from February 8 to 10, 2008. Read more...

State-of-the-art Recording Studio to Open at Humber

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Humber Recording Studio is the first in Canada designed to function as both a recording and instructional venue. Read more...

Province Provides Funding to NAIT for Campus Modernization

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Alberta government funding of $7.6 million will enable NAIT to modernize and expand its power plant facility resulting in an estimated savings on utility expenses of up to $120,000 annually. This allows NAIT to direct more money to learning in priority areas such as increasing student access and purchasing new equipment. Read more...

Humber Receives Support from McGuinty Government for Campus Renewal

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Humber will receive $5.6 million from the McGuinty government for campus renewal and to maintain its state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Read more...

University of Prince Edward Island Celebrates International Development Week February 4-8

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Prince Edward Island celebrates diversity and multiculturalism during its seventh annual International Development Week from February 4 to 8. Read more...

Western Students Lead the Way with Largest-ever Student Contribution to a Canadian University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Students at The University of Western Ontario and its affiliated university colleges are presenting their school with the largest contribution ever from a student body to a Canadian university. The pledge from Western's University Students' Council (USC), the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) and the Ivey MBA Student Association, is set to break a record by totalling more than $100 million over the next 30 years Read more...

Concordia University Alumni Lead in Global Fortune 500 Boardrooms

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Concordia University ranks first in Canada when it comes to preparing its students for business leadership, according to a world-wide ranking by the École des Mines de Paris. Read more...

Lethbridge College: Exciting New Name!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Brand. New. Vision. Three words that can be read separately or as a definitive statement: Brand new vision. Either way, it's what we're all about at Lethbridge College. Read more...

New President for Kwantlen University College

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Board of Governors at Kwantlen University College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David W. Atkinson as the incoming President of Kwantlen University College effective July 1, 2008 for a five-year term. Read more...

NAIT hires Linda Henderson as new Athletics Director

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NAIT has created a new position of Athletics Director and the person filling the newly minted role is well-known in the post-secondary world of athletics. Linda Henderson comes to NAIT from the B.C. provincial government, where she was a Sport and Recreation Consultant and Policy Analyst with the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. Read more...

TRU Student One of Canada's Top Grad Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Amber Greenall, who began grad studies this past fall as a member of Thompson Rivers University's first Master of Science in Environmental Sciences program, has received a very prestigious award from Canada's premier sciences and engineering granting agency. Read more...

University of Alberta Officially Opens Enterprise Square Downtown Campus

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Enterprise Square, the University of Alberta's downtown centre of teaching, learning, research and innovation, officially opened today, breathing new life into a quiet block of downtown. A partnership between the university and all three orders of government, Enterprise Square is a vibrant hub that provides the opportunity for diverse collaboration and economic development. Read more...

College of the North Atlantic and Cisco Systems Collaborate: Partners Prepare Students for Information Technology and Engineering Technology Careers

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Cisco Systems Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Read more...

University of Manitoba: "SMART" Classroom Opens with Boost from JRI

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Thanks to a $280,000 gift from James Richardson International, agricultural and food science students will benefit from a 21st century learning environment in a newly renovated "smart classroom." Read more...

Cape Breton University Takes Ownership of Nursing Degree

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Cape Breton University's dream of offering its own Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) program is now a reality. Prospective nursing students entering the program will enter a 100 per cent CBU run program in the 2008-09 academic year. Read more...

Kwantlen University College Faculty Member Elected President of Ghana Canada Association of B.C.

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Kwantlen University College Sociology faculty member, Dr. Charles Quist-Adade was elected president of the Ghana Canada Association of British Columbia (GCABC) at the Executive Plaza in Burnaby. Read more...

Conestoga College Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $25,000 in entrance and academic achievement scholarships provided by a number of College and community donors. Read more...

Trent University: Top Research University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Trent University has proved its reputation as one of the best undergraduate research universities in Canada. In the recent Research InfoSource survey, Trent University has been ranked #2 Nationally among Primarily Undergraduate Universities 2007. Read more...

Happy New Year, and Happy 100th, University of Alberta!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

It's 2008 and, with the turning of the calendar, the University of Alberta turns 100. It promises to be an extraordinary and exciting year of birthday celebrations. Read more...

Surrey School District: Surrey Board of Education Elects New Board Chair

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Trustee Reni Masi has been acclaimed the new chair of the Surrey Board of Education at the regular public board meeting on December 13. Read more...

Surrey School District: District Employee Named Educator of the Year

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Principal of the district’s Career Education program, Vicki Munn, has been recognized for her leadership to the Vancouver construction industry. The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has named Munn Educator of the Year at their annual Awards of Excellence ceremony. Read more...

Luther College Presents the Toronto Consort’s Musical Extravaganza, “The da Vinci Codex”

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

At 8:00 pm on 5 February 2008 at Knox-Metropolitan United Church, Luther College is pleased to present a performance of “The da Vinci Codex” by the celebrated Toronto Consort, Canada’s foremost early music ensemble. Read more...

Voice Media Group Announces $25,000 In Scholarship Funding To Sheridan College

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Voice Media Group (publishers of the Weekly Voice and Awaaz) recently announced a $25,000 pledge to Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning to create a scholarship fund to benefit South Asian students attending Sheridan. Read more...

Langara College: Students are Jumping into Langara's Short-Term English and Langara English for Academic Purposes Programs

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Langara is full. The STEP (Short-Term English Program) and LEAP (Langara English for Academic Purposes) Programs, with their integrated curricula combining English language skills and academic skills necessary for PSE success, are clearly popular with the students. Read more...

University of Manitoba: Husky Energy Gives Exchange Program a Boost

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Twice as many medical students at the University of Manitoba will learn in a global community thanks to a $1 million donation from Husky Energy. Read more...

Capilano College’s ESL Program Wins National Nomination for Outstanding Performance

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Capilano’s English as a Second Language program has been nominated for the 2007 Lyn Howes Award, presented annually by the Canada Language Council. Read more...

SAIT: Funding Awarded to Three Local Initiatives to Enhance Technology Commercialization

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

University Technologies International (UTI), Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) and SAIT Polytechnic announced today they have awarded three grants, totaling $120,000, for new initiatives which support technology commercialization and innovation. Read more...

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized at Memorial University

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Some of Memorial University’s best educators, researchers and staff members were honoured at a special ceremony today at the Fluvarium in St. John’s. Read more...

Substantial Scholarships for College of the North Atlantic Students

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

ExxonMobil, the lead partner in the Hibernia project, is contributing $50,000 to College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) awards program. Read more...

Mohawk Advertising Students Win Gold at National Marketing Awards Competition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Mohawk Advertising students have won gold, silver and an award of merit at the 37th annual Canadian Marketing Association Awards Gala. Read more...

Langara College: Greater Vancouver School Districts See a Long-Term Vision with University Quality Alliance

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

When Langara College's International Education Director, Gordon McNeil, first envisioned a clear path for international students to move successfully through to a degree at a top Canadian university, it started at Langara. Read more...

Surrey School District: Five More Schools Receive $25,000 Science Grants

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Science programs at secondary schools across the Surrey School District have received a welcome boost, thanks to the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation. Read more...

Langara College: University of Saskatchewan Joins the University Quality Alliance

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Saskatchewan has become the fifth university to join the University Quality Alliance (UQA). This addition provides international students from around the world another top choice in Canadian Post-Secondary Education. Read more...

College of the Rockies Announces New International Scholarships

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The College of the Rockies is launching 10 new international scholarship opportunities worth $2,000 each for COTR students as part of the College’s Internationalization Strategy to train a workforce with the skills to respond to and work in a global environment. Read more...

NAIT's New Baccalaureate Teaches Students to Think Like Managers

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Students in NAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management (BTech) degree program say the unique skills they're learning will help them consider the big picture and become better leaders in industry. Read more...

Cape Breton University Celebrates National Technology Week with Name Changes

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

With National Technology Week well underway, Cape Breton University is pleased to announce name changes for the university’s Bachelor of Technology degrees. The new names are: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronics & Controls); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Manufacturing); and Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Petroleum). Read more...

Government Approves New Degree Programs at Malaspina University-College

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Malaspina University-College is adding to its course options with a new degree in hospitality management and a new major in philosophy, providing greater choice for students and meeting labour market demands, Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon announced today. Read more...

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools- High School Program Language Travel Magazine Star Awards Winners- 2nd Year In A Row

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools was the winner this year of the High School Program for International Students for the second straight year. Saskatoon Catholic Schools won the world-wide LTM Star High School Award for 2006 and again in 2007. Read more...

Trent University: 2007 Globe and Mail Report Card on Education

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Trent University has again received high rankings in the recent annual Globe and Mail Report Card on Education. In particular, the following categories received an "A" grade... Read more...

University of British Columbia Leads Effort to Promote Sustainable Use of Marine Life in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The sustainable use of marine species is the focus of a new Hong Kong group led by the University of British Columbia in partnership with traditional Chinese medicine merchants, conservation groups, the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong government. Read more...

Camosun College: British Columbia Announces Expanded Camosun College Business Degree

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Camosun College is offering two new business degree majors, in marketing communications management, and human resource management and leadership, Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today. Read more...

UBC Receives Three of Seven Federal Awards for Successful Research-industry Partnerships

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The University of British Columbia will receive three of seven awards - more than any other institution - at an Ottawa federal ceremony to be held today to honour innovation and successful partnerships between Canadian university researchers and leading Canadian companies. Read more...

Humber College in Toronto launches NEW Specialized Business Degrees starting Fall 2008!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will offer four unique, specialized four-year business degrees starting fall 2008 in Human Resources Management, Fashion Management, International Business and Tourism Management. The first two years of study are built on the platform of a solid business education offering courses in marketing, accounting, economics and law. Read more...

News From Ryerson: Canada's Leading Career University!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Greetings from Toronto! After processing a record-breaking number of applications from around the globe, Ryerson welcomed the class of 2011 to its campus this September. These students are beginning their studies at a time of tremendous growth at Ryerson. Their learning environment is truly state-of-the-art, characterized by a relevant, 'real world' curriculum and a student-centred approach to teaching that set a Ryerson education apart. Read more...

University of Windsor: A leading Canadian Research University visits Nairobi

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Windsor, a leading Canadian research university, is holding free seminars on studying and working in Canada at the Holiday Inn, Westland, on Thursday, November 1, 2007. At the University of Windsor, students earn the degree that works. One such student is Ms. Farthosa Osman who came to study at the University from Kenya. Read more...

University of Prince Edward Island Has Lowest Tuition Fees in Maritime Provinces

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Good news for UPEI students! The Island's university has the lowest tuition fees in the Maritime provinces, according to Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada released its annual survey of tuition fees for full-time students attending Canadian universities on October 18. The survey, which was administered from April to June 2007, included 102 post-secondary degree-granting institutions this year, up from 60 last year. Read more...

Webcasting Live from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

October 12, 2007 marks the first live webcasted broadcast of the Hounds. Log in to our website to view various teams and events throughout the year via a webcasting system. Parents, families and friends can watch our by signing up for webcasting and paying a $7.00 fee per event. Read more...

Saint Mary's University is the Right Choice

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

More and more students are making Saint Mary’s their university of choice as the number of first year students has increased by 5 per cent in 2007. “For the past year, Saint Mary’s has been working on a recruitment campaign to attract qualified students from the region, across Canada and abroad,” says Chuck Bridges, Vice President (Assoc.) of External Affairs. Read more...

Aliant CIS 2007 Women's Soccer Championship Officially Kicks Off - Cape Breton University Hosts Canada's Best November 7-11

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Soccer athletes and fans alike will be "Kickin' on the Cape" from November 7-11 as Cape Breton University hosts its' first national Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championship. The nationals, officially launched today at CBU, included recognition of Aliant as the official supporter with their donation of $10,000. Read more...

University of Prince Edward Island: Business Professor Publishes Second Edition of Finance Textbook

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Professor Sean Hennessey, who teaches at the UPEI School of Business Administration, has released the second edition of his popular textbook, Principles of Corporate Finance, which he co-authored with Dr. Lawrence Gitman, a professor of finance at San Diego University. The first edition, published by Pearson Education Canada, a division of Prentice Hall, is currently being used in undergraduate and graduate programs across Canada. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University Dean and Engineer recognized as Outstanding Alumni by University of Waterloo

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The Dean of Advanced Technologies & Mathematics at Thompson Rivers University, an engineer who has devoted his career to understanding and protecting Canada's natural resources, has been recognized by his alma mater in Ontario. Dr. Donald Noakes was awarded the 2007 Faculty of Engineering Alumni Achievement Medal at the annual University of Waterloo Dean of Engineering's Dinner in Ontario last week. Read more...

University of Western Ontario: Go Eng Girl- Exploring Engineering as a Caring Profession

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Ever-moving towards establishing itself as a caring profession, the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Western Ontario is hosting its third annual Go Eng Girl event, a one-day interactive symposium for Grade 7-10 girls to learn about the world of engineering. Go ENG Girl is scheduled for Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Spencer Engineering Building. Read more...

University of Ottawa Professors Guy Laflamme and Errol Mendes Honoured by the Media President's Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Two professors from the University of Ottawa will receive the 2007 President's Award for Service to the University through Media and Community Relations at a ceremony to be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in Tabaret Hall. Since 2003, this annual prize recognizes University staff members who have shared their expertise through direct collaboration with the media. The recipients are Guy Laflamme, professor of marketing at the Telfer School of Management, and Errol Mendes, professor at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section. Read more...

English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutoring to Help New Canadians Feel at Home

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Immigrants settling in small and remote B.C. communities will improve their English while learning about the Canadian way of life through a tutoring program announced today by Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell and Attorney General Wally Oppal. Read more...

University of Alberta Centenary Celebrations Announced

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Alberta today announced its Centenary 2008 celebrations with the unveiling of the student-produced centenary logo and the announcement of a number of the major signature events, including the Festival of Ideas featuring acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. The U of A Centenary will be celebrated during the 2008 calendar year to mark the 100th anniversary of the first classes commencing in September 1908 in borrowed space in what is now Queen Alexandra School. Then-student, now alumna, Katie Arndt's design was the winning entry for the logo competition and features a design with energy and a sense of fun. Read more...

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Grenfell College Grads to Cross the Stage for the First Time at Fall Convocation

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Next week will mark a special occasion for Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in Corner Brook. The west coast campus of Memorial University will see graduates cross the stage for the first time at a fall convocation. On Friday, Oct. 12 at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre, just under 40 graduates will receive degrees in arts, business administration, education, nursing and science. Read more...

Delta School District: Proposed Equestrian Academy Coming September 2008

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, September 25th, the Delta School District had a very successful turnout for the first public meeting regarding the proposed Equestrian Academy that is planned to be up and running for September 2008. Over 100 interested parents and students from all parts of the Delta School District and neighbouring districts attended to discuss the formation of the exciting academy. Read more...

Town and Gown Committee Thrilled Hundreds of Student Housing Units to be Built at University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The Oshawa Town and Gown Committee is thrilled that the work and effort of many committed partners has led to the announcement of hundreds of new student housing beds at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). An additional 800 students beds will be available on campus by September 2009 for students in the upper years of their programs of study, with 350 expected to be available as early as September 2008. Read more...

Memorial University Engineering Students Design a New Strait of Belle Isle Ferry

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The ferry link between the Labrador Straits and the Island of Newfoundland is a perennial concern to the residents of the Labrador Straits as well as to the thousands of tourists who visit the Straits every year. It is for this reason that three Engineering students from Memorial University are hoping their concept design for the Strait of Belle Isle ferry will be taken seriously by the provincial government. Read more...

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board: Schools Welcome Speakers on Day of Non-Violence October 2

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of students in 10 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board schools will focus on peace when they welcome local presenters on October 2, the United Nations International Day of Non-violence. The presentations will involve Grades 6 and 12 students from Chemong, Kawartha Heights, Queen Mary, Westmount, Armour Heights, Keith Wightman and Roger Neilson Public Schools, and Peterborough Collegiate, Lakefield District Secondary School and Crestwood SS. Read more...

Students at 41 Kawartha Pine Ridge Schools "Vote" In Provincial Election

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Local students of all ages will be able to meet local candidates, learn about the issues, and "vote" in the October 10 provincial election, thanks to the Student Vote program. Thirty elementary schools and 11 secondary schools throughout the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have registered with Student Vote, a national program that encourages active citizenship among students. Read more...

Vancouver Community College Fashion Grads Set the Stage For Fiat Mode XX

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Twenty-two new designers from VCC's fashion arts program are preparing to highlight their work in a special year-end graduate show this weekend on Granville Island. The evening promises to bring together an exciting combination of themes in an incredible array of colour and fabrics. Becky Han's 12-piece collection combines bookish sensibility with the luxury and exuberance of the 1920s flapper girl in rich wool, satin and silk. Han, who lives in Vancouver's west side, took her inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. Read more...

Fairleigh Dickinson University Campus Opens in Vancouver BC

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Fairleigh Dickinson University - the first American university to receive consent from the Ministry of Advanced Education to operate as a university and offer degree programs in British Columbia - has opened its doors in Vancouver, welcoming students from North America and across the world. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Vancouver ("FDU-Vancouver") is an innovative, independant university campus with a global vision located in Vancouver's dynamic Yaletown district. Read more...

Thompson Rivers University World Lands Third Major Contract for Pre-Olympic Training in China

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops has won a third major contract for training related to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China. The contract is with China Net Communications (CNC), the largest telecommunications company in China and the official telecommunications provider to the 2008 Summer Olympics. TRU World, the international education division of the university, put forward the bid that will see TRU develop and deliver an eight-week intensive Media English and Media Terminology training program for three different groups of CNC site managers and high level company officials who will work closely with media agencies and television networks during the 2008 Summer Games in China. Read more...

Sheridan Earns International Recognition For Innovative Use Of Visual Collaberation Technology

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has received a 2007 Computerworld Honors Program Laureate in the category of Education for the project titled, "Enhanced Communications & Collaboration". Established in 1988, the Computerworld Honors Program brings together the Chairmen and CEOs of the world's foremost information technology companies to recognize those whose use of information technology has been especially noteworthy for the originality of its conception, breadth of its vision, and benefit to society. Read more...

Cape Breton University: The Earliest Evidence of Parental Care- 260+ million years ago

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

A newly published online article will bring the exciting research of parental care in extinct animals to the larger research world. Dr. Sean P. Modesto of Cape Breton University and Dr. Jennifer Botha-Brink with the National Museum in Bloemfontein, South Africa have prepared a scientific paper announcing the discovery of a small grouping of extinct animals, known scientifically as varanopids, in South Africa. Read more...

Malaspina University-College: Biology Grad Remembers His Roots

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Dr. Aaron Jex has gone a step further than most graduates to honour his home-town university-college. He's named an animal in honour of Malaspina University-College and three of his former professors. Jex, a graduate of Malaspina's Biology degree program, is now a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Read more...

Sheridan Photography Student Wins International Award

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Sarah Wright, a recent graduate of Sheridan’s Applied Photography program, is a first-place recipient in the 2007 Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Competition. Her photograph, "Femme Fatale", came first in the ‘People and Portraits’ Category. Ms. Wright was flown to Redmond, Washington earlier this summer to receive her prize, which included $2,000 cash, a Dell computer, Canon digital camera, and Adobe software. The contest was open to college and university students around the world. Read more...

Concordia University Awarded Canada Research Chair in Political Sociology of Global Futures

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Concordia University has been awarded a new Tier-2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Political Sociology of Global Futures, for Satoshi Ikeda, in the department of Sociology and Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Tier-2 chairs are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the university receives $100,000 annually for five years. Read more...

Photonics Get a Boost at the University of Ottawa

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that Professor Karin Hinzer has received a new Canada Research Chair in Photonic Nanostructures and Integrated Devices. The University of Ottawa now has 52 Canada Research Chairs to date. Read more...

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Grenfell College- British undergrad students get research opportunity of a lifetime

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Pine marten, soil respiration, agricultural impacts on the Humber River and environmental attitudes in children were the research topics explored by four undergrad students from the University of York this summer under the Humber River Basin Project, a comprehensive and integrated approach to monitoring, assessing, and predictive modeling of the Humber River Basin. Read more...

University of Victoria: Student Entrepreneurs Cash In

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

A game promoting healthy eating and tools for customized podcasts were among the winning ideas from student entrepreneurs in this year's IDC Challenge. The University of Victoria's technology transfer office, the Innovation and Development Corporation (IDC), handed out more than $30,000 in cash prizes last night to winners of the third annual IDC Challenge: Vancouver Island Student Business Plan Competition before a panel of local business experts in Victoria. Read more...

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Grenfell College- British undergrad students get research opportunity of a lifetime

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Saint Mary's University: Extreme Makeover, Science Edition

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Saint Mary's University students in the Faculty of Science will have access to brand new research facilities as classes resume this fall. Our $25 million (CAD) renovation project on our Science Education Complex will continue to make Saint Mary's a leader in research locally and internationally. With state-of-the-art facilities and access to undergraduate research funding, Saint Mary's students and faculty are engaged in ground-breaking research in many different areas recognized on an international scale. Read more...

Win a 4 week English course at Vancouver Community College!

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Apply online to win 4 free weeks of an 8 week or more English program! Go to www.study.vcc.ca and click on "English course scholarship offer". We draw one lucky winner every month! Read more...

Malaspina University-College Unveils New Logo

Editor@SchoolsInCanada.com (The EI Group) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Malaspina University-College Board of Governors has approved a new logo and visual identity for Malaspina. "With a new President at the helm and university designation on the horizon, it was time to update our visual identity" said Board Chair Robyn Kenyon. Read more...