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Deirdre Nicholds (BA ’87) is a dedicated and long-time University of Ottawa donor who has created two endowed funds, supported by bequests, as a way to honour those she cherished and their passions. She also wishes to pay tribute to her own interest, an affection for the visual arts, through an additional planned gift in her will.

To describe Dr. Ruby Heap as a “pioneer” doesn’t quite capture the impact she’s had on the field of women’s history. For more than three decades, Heap helped build and strengthen women’s history not just at the University of Ottawa, but across Canada.

When law professor Michael Geist started uOttawa’s Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) more than two decades ago, he knew there was a need for a focus on digital and internet law. But he had no idea how important the clinic would become.

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.

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.

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.

Students from all disciplines can use the latest genetic technology in a new campus hub that will allow them to experiment, explore and design their own curiosity-driven research projects.

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.

“This is the perfect place to explore the implications of what happens when law meets technology.” – Dr. Michael Geist, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-Commerce Law.

The University of Ottawa today received a landmark $2.55 million endowment from The Joyce Family Foundation to establish a fund to support students facing significant financial need or other socio-economic barriers.