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Pediatrics

Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery: study

Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery.
Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery.

January 20, 2023
University of Ottawa
Indigenous
Careers

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor - Indigenous Studies

The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences is seeking to fill a regular faculty position that focuses on contemporary Indigenous issues, including those related to Indigenous resistance and/or resurgence, two-spirit and queer studies, decolonial and anti-colonial critiques, and transnational perspectives. The hiring for this position will be done in accordanc...
The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences is seeking to fill a regular faculty position that focuses on contemporary Indigenous issues, including those related to Indigenous resistance and/or resurgence, two-spirit and queer studies, decolonial and anti-colonial ...

October 21, 2022
Richard McAllister
Alumni

The lasting impact of role models

For Dr. Richard McAllister (BSc Kinanthropology ’79), role models have played a key role in his pursuit of dreams and lifelong learning. They’ve all made a lasting impression and motivated him to give back to the University of Ottawa as a way of saying thank you.
For Dr. Richard McAllister (BSc Kinanthropology ’79), role models have played a key role in his pursuit of dreams and lifelong learning. They’ve all made a lasting impression and motivated him to give back to the University of Ottawa as a way of saying thank you.

June 1, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Weitz
Indigenous

Training Indigenous doctors for equitable health care

All Canadians deserve equal access to medical care. But in Dr. Jeffery Weitz’s experience, this is not always the case for Indigenous populations.
All Canadians deserve equal access to medical care. But in Dr. Jeffery Weitz’s experience, this is not always the case for Indigenous populations.

June 1, 2022
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Planned giving

Your legacy, your goals

The reasons for making a planned gift are both many and diverse, but above all, they’re very personal. Whether it’s to honour the memory of a loved one, to ensure the values that matter to you live on or to pay it forward, this type of giving has a lasting, broad effect on the community, today and for generations to come.
The reasons for making a planned gift are both many and diverse, but above all, they’re very personal. Whether it’s to honour the memory of a loved one, to ensure the values that matter to you live on or to pay it forward, this type of giving has a lasting, broad effect on the community, today and f...

June 1, 2022
Gabriel Bouchard Phillips
Alumni

The multiplier effect

Starting in his teens, Gabriel Bouchard-Phillips (BCom ’05) would invest the savings from his earnings as a paper boy, and already was buying on the stock market. So, studying finance was an obvious choice for him, and he was able to nurture his passion at uOttawa’s Telfer School of Management from 2001 to 2005.
Starting in his teens, Gabriel Bouchard-Phillips (BCom ’05) would invest the savings from his earnings as a paper boy, and already was buying on the stock market. So, studying finance was an obvious choice for him, and he was able to nurture his passion at uOttawa’s Telfer School of Management from ...

June 1, 2022
Mr. Tarafder and Mrs. Nasir
Alumni

Paying it forward with kindness and generosity

When Mr. Nasir Tarafder and Mrs. Mahenur Nasir immigrated to Canada from Bangladesh, their hope was to provide a better life for their children, including access to quality education in a safe and stable environment.
When Mr. Nasir Tarafder and Mrs. Mahenur Nasir immigrated to Canada from Bangladesh, their hope was to provide a better life for their children, including access to quality education in a safe and stable environment.

June 1, 2022
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Awards and recognition
Faculty member

Meet the recipients of the 2021 Faculty of Engineering awards

The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.
The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.

July 1, 2021
SITE building
Awards and recognition
Faculty member

Meet the recipients of the 2020 Faculty of Engineering awards

The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.
The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.

June 1, 2021
Marie des Anges Loyer
Alumni
Nursing

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...

October 1, 2020