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MK Marsden behind the bench Gee Gees women's hockey
Gee-Gees

MK Marsden on the world of possibilities in Gee-Gees women’s hockey

There is world class talent everywhere. It may take some encouragement or some strategic support to build up to its full potential, but it is everywhere.
There is world class talent everywhere. It may take some encouragement or some strategic support to build up to its full potential, but it is everywhere.
William Curran posing for a photo
Faculty of Education Alumni Professors Planned Giving

The perpetual learner

If there is a recurring theme in Professor Curran’s thinking, it is the importance of learning — at any age. By creating his scholarship, he wishes to help many budding teachers continue in their studies and increase their own knowledge.
If there is a recurring theme in Professor Curran’s thinking, it is the importance of learning — at any age. By creating his scholarship, he wishes to help many budding teachers continue in their studies and increase their own knowledge.
Professor Eva Ottawa receiving her Masters degree at the 2022 convocation
Indigenous scholarships

Anonymous donor, Indspire, CIBC create lasting impact for Indigenous students

More than $2 million from an anonymous donor, CIBC and Indspire, a national Indigenous charity, is preparing the way for a long-overdue increase in First Nations, Métis and Inuit scholars in Canada.
More than $2 million from an anonymous donor, CIBC and Indspire, a national Indigenous charity, is preparing the way for a long-overdue increase in First Nations, Métis and Inuit scholars in Canada.
Indigenous beadwork
Indigenous scholarships

Duford Foundation gives $500 000 for Indigenous scholarships in law, medicine

A $500,000-bequest from a lifelong Indigenous ally is moving the University of Ottawa closer to its goal of re-Imagining the campus as a place of belonging for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
A $500,000-bequest from a lifelong Indigenous ally is moving the University of Ottawa closer to its goal of re-Imagining the campus as a place of belonging for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
Fruits and vegetables with a water bottle on a green background
School of Nutrition Sciences

Visionary philanthropy is equipping young researchers to discover the connections between diet, nutrition, gut health and mental wellbeing

When we say, “you are what you eat,” we tend to think it applies only to our physical wellbeing. Today, that saying is taking on new meaning at uOttawa as we discover deeper connections between diet and psychological wellbeing.
When we say, “you are what you eat,” we tend to think it applies only to our physical wellbeing. Today, that saying is taking on new meaning at uOttawa as we discover deeper connections between diet and psychological wellbeing.
Ten Gee Gees women athletes
Annual campaign

Women Empowerment “WE” in Sport Initiative

Student-athletes on the Gee-Gees women’s varsity sport teams have made history time and time again, and as we look forward, we want to build on that success in exciting new ways.
Student-athletes on the Gee-Gees women’s varsity sport teams have made history time and time again, and as we look forward, we want to build on that success in exciting new ways.
Robert Boukine
Entrepreneurship Hub

Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset: How these entrepreneurs are solving e-commerce errors before they happen

Online shopping has been a blessing for businesses and consumers alike throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It kept buyers out of harm’s way and helped retailers survive the restrictions and lockdowns.
Online shopping has been a blessing for businesses and consumers alike throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It kept buyers out of harm’s way and helped retailers survive the restrictions and lockdowns.
Ocean Avriel
Public Interest Fellowship

Nurturing the next generation of changemakers: How this uOttawa alum uses art to bring legal education to at-risk youth

Many people will experience a turning point in their lives where the calling to make one’s voice heard and stand up for what’s right becomes too great to ignore. For uOttawa alumnus Ocean Avriel, that moment came when he was just a teen.
Many people will experience a turning point in their lives where the calling to make one’s voice heard and stand up for what’s right becomes too great to ignore. For uOttawa alumnus Ocean Avriel, that moment came when he was just a teen.
three students in pet therapy petting dogs
HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Creating a culture of mental health and wellness at uOttawa

It's no secret that a staggering number of Canadian youth struggle with mental health challenges. University students are particularly vulnerable because this is around the age when they are likely to be first diagnosed. That’s why it’s vital for postsecondary institutions to create an environment that protects them.
It's no secret that a staggering number of Canadian youth struggle with mental health challenges. University students are particularly vulnerable because this is around the age when they are likely to be first diagnosed. That’s why it’s vital for postsecondary institutions to create an environm...
Karen Agulkark
Northern Compass

Fostering an environment of belonging: Helping students from Canada’s territories feel at home at uOttawa

Homesickness and culture shock are well acknowledged parts of starting university. Those experiences can be compounded for Indigenous students coming from Northern Canada, including former uOttawa student Karen Aglukark.
Homesickness and culture shock are well acknowledged parts of starting university. Those experiences can be compounded for Indigenous students coming from Northern Canada, including former uOttawa student Karen Aglukark.