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Nadine Cheffi and Constance-Marguerite Proulx
Student life

Student engagement at the University of Ottawa: Two inspiring stories

At the University of Ottawa, student engagement is hands on and powerful. Constance-Marguerite Proulx and Nadine Cheffi, two 2025 graduates, are very good examples of this. One, a sociologist to be, explores systemic barriers in politics. The other, a future ophthalmologist, advocates for more inclusive medicine.

Jun 1 to Jun 30

National Indigenous History Month!

June is National Indigenous History month. We honour the heritage, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.…

Jun 1 to Jun 30

Celebrate Pride Month at the Library

June is Pride Month! At the Library, we're celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ community with a vibrant display of books and resources at the Morisset Library.…

Jul 26 to Jul 31

ICCCASU 2025

Humanizing Urbanization: Housing, Livelihoods, and Sustainable Cities in a Changing World"You are invited to the 6th ICCCASU Conference. Taking place …

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