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Recognizing Mike Hapke’s $1M Contribution Through the Naming of Advanced Capital Ice House
Photo Credit: Terrence Ho For Michael Hapke, hockey has always been about more than the game. It’s about bringing people together—creating a welcoming space where community members can develop…
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University partners with Nokia Canada to launch new awards for STEM students
Nokia Canada has invested in improving access to higher education for equity-deserving students pursuing studies related to telecommunications at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University. This enters a new…
Women Supporting Women: CFUW-Ottawa Continues Historic Impact at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
By: Lara Vronick According to the latest study on behaviours of women philanthropists, women far outpace men when it comes to supporting the advancement and health of girls (29% of women versus 12% of…
Collaboration of Philanthropists Funds Canada’s First Chair in Philanthropy at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University
A robust charitable sector needs investment in its leadership through education and professional development and in research that can inform decision-making and public policy. This…
Becoming Future-Ready through Experiential Learning: ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s new Nursing Program
The learning curve for new nurses entering the workforce is steep. The theory-to-practice gap that exists between the classroom and high-pressure hospital or other clinical…
Celebrating 60 years of connection with the Commerce Class of ’65
This dedicated group of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ alum have been making an impact at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ for over 60 years! To celebrate this milestone reunion, the Class of ’65…
From Campus to Community: The Power of Giving
Philanthropy at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ takes many forms, and faculty and staff play a vital role in fostering a culture of giving on campus. Professors Janine Debanné…
Advancing Support for Individuals Living with Substance Use Disorder
In the fall of 2024, the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) established the Jasna Sonicki CAPSA Memorial Bursary Fund at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University, in honour…
Dr. Linda Duxbury on the Future of Work
In today’s New Economy, few researchers have been as pivotal in examining the impact of workplace transformations as Dr. Linda Duxbury, Chancellor’s Professor in ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s…
From ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Grad to Accomplished Novelist
Ramsingh said she knew she had a book inside her from a young age, despite pursuing a career in business writing and journalism. She began…