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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.
Namrata Bargaria
Digital Transformation and Innovation

Building a more connected society: How this uOttawa student created a tech start-up to combat social isolation among seniors

When the COVID-19 lockdown began, Namrata Bagaria spent her time much like everyone else: on Zoom. But the nature of her video calls was slightly more unique: she was calling seniors from Ottawa and Toronto, new friends who joined Bagaria to exercise alongside YouTube videos and to sip coffee while chatting.
When the COVID-19 lockdown began, Namrata Bagaria spent her time much like everyone else: on Zoom. But the nature of her video calls was slightly more unique: she was calling seniors from Ottawa and Toronto, new friends who joined Bagaria to exercise alongside YouTube videos and to sip coffee while ...
Marie des Anges Loyer
Planned Giving

Furthering good through knowledge

Marie des Anges Loyer worked closely with her financial adviser and the Development Office to find a way to achieve her ambitious philanthropic goals without compromising her lifestyle. Today, she can take pride in having built a substantial philanthropical legacy at the University of Ottawa to help others through knowledge.
Marie des Anges Loyer worked closely with her financial adviser and the Development Office to find a way to achieve her ambitious philanthropic goals without compromising her lifestyle. Today, she can take pride in having built a substantial philanthropical legacy at the University of Ottawa to help...
Craig Haynes and his dog Fergus.
Planned Giving

An opportunity to pay it forward

Craig Haynes has been giving both his time and money to the University of Ottawa, the place that he says encouraged him to aim high. Both the scholarship he created and the legacy gift he made to the University have the same goal: give back and pay it forward.
Craig Haynes has been giving both his time and money to the University of Ottawa, the place that he says encouraged him to aim high. Both the scholarship he created and the legacy gift he made to the University have the same goal: give back and pay it forward.
Solange and Gérald McNeely
Planned Giving

Encouraging the next generation of Francophone social workers

Gérald and Solange McNeely are committed to preserving the Francophone identity of Franco Ontarians and to helping the next generation of social workers. Their planned gift to the University of Ottawa will allow them to achieve both these goals and will help them continue to assist others, just as they have throughout their careers and lives.
Gérald and Solange McNeely are committed to preserving the Francophone identity of Franco Ontarians and to helping the next generation of social workers. Their planned gift to the University of Ottawa will allow them to achieve both these goals and will help them continue to assist others, just as t...
Female student outside with mask on
Annual campaign

Creating a culture of wellness for our students

In this new normal, all of us are feeling the impact of a stressful year. At uOttawa, we’ve seen the way this crisis has had a ripple effect on many aspects of life, including personal wellness.
In this new normal, all of us are feeling the impact of a stressful year. At uOttawa, we’ve seen the way this crisis has had a ripple effect on many aspects of life, including personal wellness.
Student celebrating graduation at convocation ceremony
Annual campaign

You can help a student stay on the path to their dreams

This past year has been challenging for all of us. We are incredibly proud of our students and of the resilience they have shown over the past year, but we know that it has been very difficult for some. They’ve seen their employment cut back, or even disappear, while not being able to connect with their peers on campus. And as their savings dwindle, they’re increasingly worried about being able to...
This past year has been challenging for all of us. We are incredibly proud of our students and of the resilience they have shown over the past year, but we know that it has been very difficult for some. They’ve seen their employment cut back, or even disappear, while not being able to connect with t...