Ryerson University fashion grads take centre stage at Holt Renfrew
Natasha Ferro and Diana Peters' wedding motif is one of the 33 beautiful spectacles featured at Holt Renfrew until Aug. 3. Natasha Ferro and Diana Peters are two of the 33 talented Ryerson University School of Fashion graduates being honoured this month by trendy fashion retailer Holt Renfrew. Holt's is showcasing all of the graduate's designs throughout their flagship store on Bloor Street. Examples from Ferro and Peters' collection - Republic of Sound by difern - were given the coveted position of the store's main entrance area.
July 18, 2007
Algonquin College’s Leading-Edge Trades Centre Proposal
Emphasizes “Green” Learning
A focus on teaching environmentally friendly and sustainable design principles is at the forefront of Algonquin College’s proposal for a Centre for Construction Trades and Building Sciences (CCTBS) facility. This $69 million LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified facility will implement a “green” building mandate by setting and attaining specific energy, atmosphere, water, indoor environmental quality, landuse and environmentally friendly materials objectives.
July 16, 2007
Niagara College's Environmental Corps receives boost - Youth leaders project receives $25,000 grant from Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Niagara College's Niagara Environmental Corps - a student group dedicated to managing environmental projects - received a boost recently thanks to the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. Formed last year, the Corps will form the basis of the College's Greenbelt Youth Leaders project, which received a $25,000 grant from the Foundation. "We hope to produce tomorrow's environmental leaders, who will help the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation meet its goals and ensure environmental stewardship in our region," said Marti Jurmain, Niagara College's Director of Research and Innovation. "We will empower students to engage in issues of environmental concern."
July 16, 2007
University of Calgary: $260M investment heralds new ways of learning
Government and University partner on new facility for energy, environment and experiential learning. Construction of a new facility offering University of Calgary students exceptional opportunities for experiential learning and access to energy and environment-related programs will begin this fall, following a $260-million investment from the Province of Alberta announced today.
July 9, 2007
University of Calgary: Micronanotechnology integration and packaging facility officially opens in Calgary
An advanced micro- and nanosystems integration facility on the University of Calgary campus is part of building the province's expertise in nanotechnology devices. The ultra-clean, vibration-free environment will be used to integrate conventional technologies with emerging nanoscale processes. Built on a metre-thick floating concrete pad, the restricted access "clean room" houses a unique combination of tools that build on Calgary's research strengths in nanotechnology.
July 5, 2007
Mount Allison University: I S.P.Y. with my little eye...
Some young New Brunswickers will be donning their detective hats this summer. Mount Allison University is hosting S.P.Y. (Sustainable Planning for Youth) Camps, July 24-26 and August 8-10 in Sackville as well as a camp in Cambridge-Narrows, July 31- August 2. Organized by the University's Rural and Small Town Programme (RSTP), the day camp, for youth ages 10-12 will offer fun, hands-on activities focusing on community planning, environmental appreciation and sustainable living, and the dynamic heritage and culture of their local community.
July 5, 2007
University of Windsor breaks ground on new medical educational building
The start of construction on a new building to house the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Program signals a new future for its students, as well as for the people of Windsor and Essex County, University of Windsor President Ross Paul said at a ceremony Thursday celebrating the official groundbreaking. The three-storey medical education building will cost approximately $24 million and is adjacent to the south side of the Toldo Health Education Centre. It will open in the fall of 2008 with a class of 24 first-year medical students and will eventually hold 96 students from first- to fourth-year of studies.
July 5, 2007
Emily Carr Institute: Between You and the Thing Itself Exhibition
Robert Arndt (98), Raymond Boisjoly (06), Matthew Booth (06), Heidi Johansen (05) and Kyla Mallett (97) are among the artists participating in the group exhibition, Between You and the Thing Itself, curated by Dan Starling (05) at the or Gallery opening June 28 through August 4. The exhibition explores the distancing mechanism inherent in photography in a variety of contexts.
July 4, 2007
Concordia: New President Begins Term
On July 1, Dr. Gerald S. Krispin began his term as President of Concordia University College of Alberta, succeeding Dr. Richard Kraemer who retired after 17 years.
July 1, 2007
