“I’m gonna pop some carbs, only got a lil’ glucose in my pathway....” These lyrics to the tune of Macklemore’s Thrift Shop are indeed awesome. Written and recorded as part of a song contest at the University of Ottawa, third year student Wilson Lam from the Faculty of Science has seen his song become a YouTube hit in the past 3 months.

The sun shines through the large windows of the office, beaming off her solid wood desk and showcasing the intricate aboriginal art that hangs from it. The walls are covered in books, a reflection of who she is as linguist, academic, and proud advocate of knowledge. On one wall, a giant colorful mural made for her by Senegalese weavers is displayed.