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Laura Richardson, Executive Chef at 杏吧原创 University, has become the first Canadian Aramark chef to earn the ProChef II certification from the Culinary Institute of America. This prestigious and highly rigorous program recognizes advanced culinary skill, leadership and operational excellence through a combination of comprehensive written examinations and demanding practical assessments.

The certification process challenges chefs well beyond day鈥憈o鈥慸ay kitchen operations, with a strong focus on global cuisines, plant鈥慺orward cooking, financial and personnel management and the ability to perform under pressure. Chef Richardson completed the program alongside chefs from across the United States, demonstrating technical excellence, creativity and a deep understanding of cultural and nutritional approaches to food.

This achievement marks a significant professional milestone for Chef Richardson and highlights 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 strong partnership with Aramark, as well as a shared commitment to culinary innovation, professional development and high鈥憅uality dining experiences for the campus community.

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Wait times plummeted and capacity soared when the was introduced at Health and Counselling Services (HCS).

鈥淭he shift has been incredible,鈥� said Louise Shearman, director of Health and Counselling Services. 鈥淲e see students sooner, which means they鈥檙e getting support when they need it most.鈥�

Single-session counselling connects students quickly with a professional counsellor to address mental health concerns, specific problems, or goals. Counsellors work with students to develop a clear plan of action to help them move forward independently. Students who require further support are connected with further individual counselling, group counselling and workshops, or other resources.

鈥淧oor mental health significantly impacts students’ academic performance, retention rates and overall educational outcomes,鈥� said Kristie Tousignant, associate vice-president of student health and wellness. 鈥淭hese factors, in addition to increasing wait times, led the drive to improve services within HCS.鈥�

Student feedback is favourable: 86 per cent of survey respondents say they would refer a friend to try single-session counselling, and 76 per cent found their session mostly or very helpful in developing a plan to address their problems.

The new model increased HCS鈥� capacity to see students seeking counselling by 54 per cent compared to fall 2023.

Along with the single-session counselling initiative, the hiring of an additional psychiatrist has reduced the average wait time for students seeking support significantly. The current average wait for psychiatric appointments in HCS is now two to three weeks. Community wait times are four months to a year for similar services.

Four students were on the waitlist to see the on-campus psychiatrist at the beginning of February 2025. Each student was seen within a week or two. This waitlist was more than 350 students long five years ago.

鈥淩educing the waitlist was a daunting goal,鈥� said Shearman. 鈥淚nnovating our approach helps students in need now, as well as those who may need support in the future by reducing wait times and barriers to care.鈥�

HCS is proud to provide timely and effective care for students in need.

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The Capital Hoops Classic is a Canadian rivalry basketball series between the uOttawa Gee-Gees and your 杏吧原创 Ravens. The series, featuring both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 teams, has been held since 2007.

on Friday, February 7, 2025 are on sale now! 杏吧原创 students can unlock the best seats with promo code CUTFLCH25.

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杏吧原创 University will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through Thursday, January 2, 2025 inclusive for the holiday season and will re-open on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Holiday Building Closures

During the holiday closure period, all campus buildings will be locked. Authorized students, faculty and staff may gain access using their Campus Card at card readers in buildings equipped with that technology.

Campus Safety Services (CSS) will provide access to buildings on an emergency basis only. The CSS Communication Centre can be reached at 613-520-4444 in emergencies, and 613-520-3612 for general enquiries.

Variations of this closure include:

Scheduling and Examinations

Scheduling and Examination Services will be open on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for pick-up of completed examinations written on Saturday, December 21, 2024 through the McIntyre Exam Centre. All pick-ups will take place in Nideyin脿n 133.

Library

MacOdrum Library will close on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Residence and Dining Services

Residence will be closed for the holiday period. Only those students who have registered, received permission and paid to remain, will be eligible to stay in residence over the holiday closure. For all others, residence will be closed from noon on Sunday, December 22, 2024 until noon on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

The last meal served in the dining hall will be breakfast, which ends at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024. During the closure period, no dining service outlets will be open. The first meal served in the dining hall will be dinner on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Recreation and Athletics

Athletics facilities will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. For more information regarding specific facility operations over the holidays, including the Ice House, Fitness Centre and pool, please .

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The Students and Enrolment division has been awarded Organizational Excellence platinum in  (OES) in 2024.

Excellence Canada rewards and recognizes excellence through their Canada Awards for Excellence (CAE) program. Achieving Organizational Excellence platinum indicates that the Students and Enrolment division has 鈥渁chieved a sustainable practice of excellence with the outcomes to prove it.鈥� A significant component of the platinum level is continuously improving excellence with sustained outcomes over at least three years.

鈥淥ur excellence journey has been transformative,鈥� said Suzanne Blanchard, Vice-President (Students and Enrolment). 鈥淭he Organizational Excellence Standard has provided a framework to guide our path to continuous improvement in the Students and Enrolment division.鈥�

The Students and Enrolment division began their Excellence journey a few years ago, earning bronze level certification in Excellence, Innovation and Wellness in June 2019, followed by gold in the Organizational Excellence Standard in 2023.

The division鈥檚 application for Organizational Excellence platinum emphasized the ongoing and sustained strengths previously recognized with the gold level, and highlighted the additional steps implemented in the last year.

The division鈥檚 application highlighted some key strengths, including the Helping Ravens Soar strategic plan [PDF, 1.8 MB], departmental operational plans, divisional Town Halls and onboarding program.

The Excellence Canada team identified several strengths that stood out during the assessment process, including:

• A strong culture of collaboration and support
• Commitment to service excellence
• Evidence-informed decision-making to inform continuous improvement
• A focus on each student鈥檚 experience
• Fostering a caring and inclusive 杏吧原创 community
• Empowerment and trust in staff

鈥淢any of the activities noted in the submission, and verified during the onsite focus group discussions, are most commendable,鈥� Allan Ebedes, the President and CEO of Excellence Canada, wrote in the assessment report.

Achieving the platinum certification was a division-wide effort. Staff thoughtfully shared their experiences and insights at the focus groups, and the OES Working Group planned and executed the application.

This recognition confirms the Students and Enrolment division is dedicated to a culture of teamwork, innovation and staff empowerment in pursuit of supporting student success.

鈥淩eaching Platinum is a significant milestone for us,鈥� said Blanchard. 鈥淚t signifies our commitment to excellence and recognizes the dedication of every member of the Students and Enrolment division.鈥�

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Your roadmap to graduate starts here! Check out myAudit by and selecting 鈥渕yAudit鈥� from the important links menu.聽Watch your progress grow, and stay on track!

‘What-If’ audits will let you explore different program elements (minors, majors) to see how your current and previously completed courses will fit the requirements for those programs. Try it out before you officially make a change to your program. If you like the results, you can submit an application to change your program elements (COPE) in 杏吧原创 Central (log in through 杏吧原创360).

You may want to go over your 鈥淲hat-If鈥� audit with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center before you make a request to change your program. They will help you get the most out of this great tool! You can contact them at academicadvising@carleton.ca to make an appointment to speak with an advisor. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Additionally, the planned courses option helps you determine what courses you should register in for the upcoming year. It allows you to add hypothetical courses to your audit to see where courses should fit into your degree requirements prior to registration. You can even assign grades to your hypothetical courses to determine how your CGPA will change, if you succeed at obtaining your goal in that hypothetical course.

REMEMBER: Adding a hypothetical course is not the same as registering in a class.

Please visit the Academic Advising Centre website for more information on planned courses.

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If you become ill during the December examination period and need to apply for a deferral, please visit the Registrar’s Office website for the most up-to-date information about deferred examination eligibility, deadlines, application, documentation and more.

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Please note, requests for academic consideration for undergraduate students are only applicable during the term for coursework until the last day of classes.

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Message from the Interim President

October 16, 2024

Dear members of the 杏吧原创 community,

I am pleased to announce that Duane McNair will take on the role of Vice-President (Finance and Administration), effective December 2, 2024.

Duane comes to 杏吧原创 from Algonquin College where he has served as their Vice-President, Finance and Administration since 2010. Duane is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who holds a Master of Business Administration and has over 24 years of senior leadership experience in financial and administrative operations.

While at Algonquin, Duane successfully managed a $96 million budget, led a team of over 500 staff and implemented strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced the college鈥檚 financial health and operational efficiency. He also played a key role in major infrastructure projects.

The advisory committee was impressed with his collaborative approach and focus on innovation, and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, leading the implementation of an Indigenous wayfinding strategy at Algonquin.

Duane will succeed Interim Vice-President Angela Marcotte, who has provided outstanding support to our Finance and Administration teams since August.

Please join me in congratulating Duane on his new role.

Sincerely,

Jerry

Jerry Tomberlin
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
Office of the President

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The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award offers $2,000 to one undergraduate student in FPGA for research in EDI and conciliation-related topics.

Eligible students must have completed at least two years of study, hold a minimum CGPA of 9.0 and be enrolled in an FPGA program. Applications and a letter of support from a supervising faculty, confirming their willingness to supervise, are due by Friday, November 29, 2024.

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