To our alumni, donors and friends, With the holiday season upon us and yet another incredible year under our belts, we at 91ÑÇÉ« take this time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for in 2015 – including you, our alumni, donors and friends, whose participation and support has continued […]
Today, Rosmarie Lohnes is the proud founder and president of Helping Nature Heal Inc., a leading-edge ecological landscaping company based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, that fosters environmental, economic, and community resilience. Helping Nature Heal creates personalized landscapes that nurture unique beauty, healthy ecology, healing and re-connection with nature. Rosmarie and her team also support local […]
Even with a resume that includes Cirque Du Soleil, roles in Hollywood movies and traveling the world as one of Canada’s top break-dancers – all before finishing high school – Michael Prosserman says that 91ÑÇÉ« was where his journey began. “The University was an important stepping stone for me to achieve my dreams. I’m […]
91ÑÇÉ« has announced the establishment of The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. The announcement was made on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The institute will be a leader and a catalyst in addressing global health issues. It will provide a robust context for students involved […]
Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between 91ÑÇÉ« and Nanjing Normal University in China. The MOU will enhance each institution's teaching, learning and internationalization objectives. The initiative was part of a delegation to support the Ontario-Jiangsu University consortium led by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), which culminated […]
91ÑÇÉ« Vice-President Academic and Provost Rhonda Lenton has issued the following announcement to the University community: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Angelo Belcastro of the School of Kinesiology & Health Science in the Faculty of Health to the new position of advisor and executive director, Markham Centre campus, in the […]
New findings by a team of researchers at 91ÑÇÉ« indicate that individuals with early vision loss exhibit a larger volume in the auditory parts of the brain, as well as evidence of cross-modal plasticity, over those with typical sight. The research was recently published in the journalNeuroImage: Clinical under the title “Evidence of multisensory plasticity: […]
91ÑÇɫ’s Rhonda Lenton, vice-president academic and provost, has been named one of this year’s top 100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Launched in 2003, the Top 100 Awards celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Canada’s top female executive talent as well as their organizations and networks. “We are delighted at […]
An up-and-coming 91ÑÇÉ« astrophysics researcher received an award Tuesday for furthering the understanding of the universe, including the discovery of outer-lying groupings of galaxies similar to ours and the reason why they spin. A PhD student in physics and astronomy at 91ÑÇÉ« George Conidis has identified galaxies in groupings like that of our […]
Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Chair of the Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee of Senate has issued the following message to the 91ÑÇÉ« community: Consultations are underway in developing the next University Academic Plan covering 2015-2020. Comments and suggestions are being gathered in a variety of ways. In an effort to maximize participation during this […]