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How many times, at the end of the term, have we scrambled to complete a last-minute assignment and save our grade? While these stressful moments push us to coordinate and plan under pressure, they are only the beginning of developing true project management skills. In the professional world, where co-ordination and planning are essential.

Youth Leadership for Change microgrants support inspiring student projects at the University of Ottawa.

On February 11, the INNOVA Space came alive with conversation, ideas and a shared commitment to environmental action. From Lessons to Action, a workshop hosted by the uOttawa Community Engagement team and co-led with the Tamarack Institute, brought together over 50 students, faculty members and community partners who are passionate about the environment and climate change.

Congratulations to social sciences student Jenn Wani for earning a Pathy Foundation Fellowship!

Dr. Claire Tugault-Lafleur is a Nutrition professor in the Faculty of Health Science. She has been offering group placements to her students as part of the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) program for almost 3 years. When asked what motivates her to continue offering CEL, she stated that students not only gain valuable transferable skills; but they are also given the opportunity to personalize the...

Dr. Venkateswaran livened up the syllabus by giving students the opportunity to participate in a CEL placement with Let’s Talk Science, an initiative that gets postsecondary science students and professionals to visit youth in classrooms to get them interested in science.

Dr. Jeffry Quan is a Psychology professor in the Faculty of Social Science. He has been offering individual CEL placements in Social Motivation (PSY 3109) to his students for seven semesters. Jeffry has worked with many different community partners. Most of the placements involve students working in person, individually and directly with organizations such as LiveWorkPlay, Lowertown Community Reso...

For Nelani Colletti, volunteering has always been about much more than gaining experience — it’s about creating meaningful change, no matter how small or large the impact. Her perspective on service and making a difference remained consistent throughout her experiences at the Mexican embassy, and it’s only grown stronger as she continues her journey.

Many university students find themselves questioning whether they can balance academics with the time commitment of volunteering. Christopher Bieniowski, a fourth-year health sciences student, knows that feeling all too well.

“Medical students are not just science-savvy — we also have a lot of talents outside just studying. For example, music.” — Alice Kim.