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Construction (Re)Starts: Reconstruction of Upper Main Road - Downtown Campus

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:29:55 +0000

Please be advised that, following a winter break, construction work will resume with Ceveco Inc. to carry out the following project: 19-016 Reconstruction of Upper Main Road, Downtown Campus.

Description: Reconstruction of the Upper Main Road, from the Y intersection to the McCall MacBain Arts Building, including underground work.

Construction restart date: March 31, 2025

Planned construction end date: November 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Published: 31 March 2025

Level up your startup this summer!

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:10:48 +0000

This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup.

Introducing our new Validation Lab!

This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.

June - August 2025
Validation Stage
Industry-agnostic

The X-1 Accelerator is back!

Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale their ventures and prepare for investor fundraising.

Published: 31 March 2025

Experts: Is it Canadian? How food is labelled

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:30:35 +0000

Many Canadians are increasingly choosing to buy Canadian products, especially at the grocery store. But identifying which foods are produced or made in Canada can be complicated. These experts can shed light on the subject:

Published: 31 March 2025

Prof. McKenzie receives award at AAG annual meeting

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:30:04 +0000

Congratulations to Geography Professor Grant McKenzie who was recently presented with the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of Geographer's Spatial Analysis and Modelling Specialty Group.

Published: 31 March 2025

COVID-19 boosters help avoid breakthrough infections in immunocompromised people, �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨-led study finds

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:26:36 +0000

New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ say.

Published: 31 March 2025

The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce Kate Fogg, soprano as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize!

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:55 +0000

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize.

Published: 28 March 2025

2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize Semi-Finalists

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:05 +0000

The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.

Published: 28 March 2025

Remembering Patrick Dias

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

Published: 28 March 2025

It's Sikh Heritage Month! Join the MSSA for Three Special Events!

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:43:38 +0000

April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Sikhs in Canada. This year, the �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Sikh Students’ Association is hosting three events open to all, to celebrate Sikh heritage, values and teachings.

Sikhs have long been a vital part of Canada's story, including in academic spaces, forming communities that can learn from the past, and build a stronger future.

Published: 28 March 2025

2025 Bravo Gala - we are proud to celebrate four distinguished faculty members.

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:59:20 +0000

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 27, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year.

�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to celebrate four distinguished faculty members among this year’s honourees:

Published: 28 March 2025