Media

OTTAWA, September 3, 2010  —  After the summer holidays, the University of Ottawa Communications Directorate resumes the weekly distribution of the Media Calendar. Below is a summary of activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week. For more information, please visit www.media.uOttawa.ca.

101 Week/u101 - Back to school!

September 4-5-6

Move-in
University of Ottawa Residences
New University of Ottawa students begin to move into residences on Labour Day weekend. Community Advisors, residence staff and volunteers will be on site to answer questions and to facilitate the move-in process. For more information contact Housing and Conventions Servicesat 613-562-5885 or at residence@uOttawa.ca

September 5

President’s Brunch
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tabaret Lawn, 550 Cumberland Street
President Allan Rock invites students, parents and friends to a brunch on the Tabaret Lawn. This event provides an opportunity to learn about services offered at the University, and to meet professors and other students. No registration is required.  For more information contact SASSat 613-562-5101or at sass@uOttawa.ca

September 9

Luminata
6 p.m., in the street behind Cafe Nostalgica, 603 Cumberland Street
The University of Ottawa student federations (SFUO and GSAED), as well as the Student Association of the Faculty of Arts (SAFA) present Luminata. Large light installations including suspended lighting with strings of helium balloons will adorn University Private. This free event will also feature circus performers from the Lucent Dossier Experience, graffiti artists from the House of Paint, a Drag show presented by Jer’s Vision & the Pride Center, visual arts from SAFA and music from bands including Mother Mother, Allie Hughes, Antoine Gratton, Brad Morden & the Magic Beans, and DJ brains4breakfast. This event is all-ages.

[External Links]
Lucent Dossier Experience
House of Paint
Jer’s Vision
Mother Mother
Allie Hughes
Antoine Gratton (French only)

Upcoming Events

Homecoming - September 23-26

September 24

Makers of Canada Celebration
From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.,Alumni Auditorium, University Centre, 85 University Private
The Department of History will launch the new distinguished speakers’ series, “Makers of Canada”. This year’s speaker is Senator and former General Romeo D’Allaire. In addition, the ‘Coupes en histoire’ awards will be presented to students and alumni who have made outstanding contributions in the domain of history. For more information contact Isabelle Décarie at 613- 562-5800 ext 1097 or at idecarie@uOttawa.ca.

Department of Economics 55^th Anniversary
From 5 to 7 p.m., Desmarais Building, Room 12110, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa
Students, alumni and staff are invited to a reception in celebration of the 55^th Anniversary of the Department of Economics. The 2010 Alumni of the Year Award will also be presented at this event. For more information contact Brigitte Génier St-Jean at 613-562-5800 ext 3895 or at bgenier@uOttawa.ca.

September 25

Inaugural Unveiling of the Pillars of the Faculty of Arts
From 1:30 to 5 p.m., Courtyard between the Simard Building and the Arts Building, 60 University Private
The Pillars of the Faculty of Arts are dedicated to former staff members who have made a significant contribution to the faculty. This year’s recipients include Bernard Julien, Emmett O’Grady, Dalton McGuinty Sr., W. Glenn Clever, John Spencer Hill, Paul Marcotte, Joseph-Marie Quirion, Françoys Bernier, Douglas Voice, Pierre Savard, Charles Gagnon, Gunter Nolte and Yvan G. Lepage. Following the presentation of the plaques, a reception will be held in the Desmarais Building, Room 12102 (55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa). Antoni Lewkowicz, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, will host this event. For more information contact Isabelle Décarie at 613- 562-5800 ext 1097 or at idecarie@uottawa.ca.

Telfer School of Management 2010 Gala of Excellence
From 5 to 9 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature, Fourth-floor Gallery, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, On, K2P 2R1
The Telfer School of Management will host a dinner and awards presentation honouring outstanding alumni, including Derek Beckley (President of the Genus Group), David S. Logan (Founding partner of Logan Katz LLP), Lynda Partner (CEO of Partners Inc.), Carl Napper (Partner and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Maplesoft Group), and Dean Karakasis (Executive Director of the Building Owners and Managers Association). Alumni celebrating their 10th, 25th, or 40th anniversary of graduating are invited to attend, no payment required. For all others interested in attending the Gala, the fee is $100 per person. To register for the Gala visit the alumni boutique at www.telfer.uottawa.ca, and click on the event ‘2010 Gala of Excellence’. For more information contact gala@telfer.uottawa.caor phone 613- 562-5800 ext 1456

For more information about the Gee-Gees and upcoming sporting events, contact Jacinthe Néron at 613-562-5800 extension 2113 or visit the Gee-Gees’Website.