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October 24, 2019
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
KPU launches first zero textbook cost degree in North America
-- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has launched North America's first four-year degree with zero textbook costs (ZTC). The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is the seventh ZTC. . . . . .
 
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
The growing problem of online harassment in academe
The first indication of something amiss arrived via email. The contents struck Misao Dean, a University of Victoria English professor, as odd: Why would an American right-wing talk show want to ask. . . . . .
 
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Macdonald Campus Named Canada's 37th Fair Trade Campus!
Fair Trade Canada is pleased to announce that the Macdonald Campus of McGill University has become a Fair Trade Designated Campus! In fact, Macdonald Campus is joining the McGill University. . . . . .
 
FLEMING COLLEGE
Growing Popularity of Plant-Based Eating Prompts Changes to On-Campus Food Options
Trent University & Fleming College invest in chef training to prepare, offer affordable vegan dishes As more Canadians are opting to reduce consumption of meat and other animal products, Trent. . . . . .
 
LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Helping Solve Global Agriculture Problems: Langley Students visits Abu Dhabi to present research
Last month, two Langley students had the chance to visit Abu Dhabi for the International Movement of Leisure Activities in Science and Technology (MILSET) Expo. The Expo Sciences International (ESI). . . . . .
 
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University News

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
KPU launches first zero textbook cost degree in North America

UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
The growing problem of online harassment in academe

MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Macdonald Campus Named Canada's 37th Fair Trade Campus!

YORK UNIVERSITY
President Rhonda L. Lenton's 2018-19 annual report reflects University progress on track

YORK UNIVERSITY
Physics Professor Joel Zylberberg appointed associate Fellow at CIFAR

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
U of T law professor Anita Anand a prominent name among first-time MPs

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Fostering career development with a diversity lens: Jenny Lee Northey Appointed to New Career Counsellor Position

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
U of T's Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition names new chair in patient engagement

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY
Tentative deal reached between Nipissing University, full-time faculty

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
UPEI student poster wins top honours at the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition

YORK UNIVERSITY
Osgoode Professor Emeritus John McCamus co-recipient of 2019 Justice Medal

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
KPU named best brewery in BC

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
Provincial government launches SMA3 process

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
A $2 million gift for Firestone

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
$2.3-million grant awarded to U of T researcher and two biotechnology companies for Parkinson's drug development

MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Mapping international drug use by looking at wastewater

UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
MRI Centre at UNB celebrates 25 years

VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
VIU Chosen to Offer National Land Management Training for First Nations

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
U of G Builds On Environmental Expertise With New Institute

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Tracking trash: Citizen science app expanded to include N.L.-specific debris

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Drones could be the new first line of defence against forest fires, says Concordia researcher

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SFU receives $17 million to establish Quantum Algorithms Institute

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
U of L students form first international chapter of the Biophysical Society

College News

FLEMING COLLEGE
Growing Popularity of Plant-Based Eating Prompts Changes to On-Campus Food Options

CAMOSUN COLLEGE
College welcomes a new member to the Board of Governors

LOYALIST COLLEGE
MediPharm Labs Supports Industry Development With Loyalist College Alliance

SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Sheridan and Industry Partners Unveil New Program Aimed at Tackling Skills Shortage

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
Student researchers contribute to aviation at Innovation Hub

DURHAM COLLEGE
DC students create wayfinding tool for Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens

ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Assiniboine announces over $300,000 in One to Watch Entrance Awards

CONESTOGA COLLEGE
New bursaries will support PSW students

NORTHERN LAKES COLLEGE
Big Lakes County Makes Major Contribution to NLC High Prairie Campus

DURHAM COLLEGE
DC celebrates opening of Energy Innovation Centre and completion of geothermal field

K-12 News

LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Helping Solve Global Agriculture Problems: Langley Students visits Abu Dhabi to present research

NORTH OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP
Student enrolment for 2019/20 exceeds School District #83 projections

BRITISH COLUMBIA
Majority of North Okanagan-Shuswap school buildings in poor condition

EDMONTON
Edmonton school introduces lottery to address overcrowding

REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Petition calling for Gagne's removal as Regina Public Schools board chair

CUPE
CUPE K-12 Local 441 serves strike notice in Saanich

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 73
Jordan Smith Wins Premier's Excellence in Education Award

BURNABY SCHOOLS
Our Winners: Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education

GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
New addition at Stratford Elementary School officially opens

WALLACEBURG DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Online portal helps Indigenous youth make a connection

QUEBEC
Quebec cuts level of lead allowed in drinking water

GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
A new preschool playground at Derek Taylor Public School built with the help of volunteers from Nauticol Energy & Spartan Controls
 
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November 1, 2019 to November 3, 2019
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November 16, 2019
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November 16, 2019
National Gathering for Indigenous Education
November 21, 2019 to November 22, 2019
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December 28, 2019 to January 1, 2020
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