Maria’s Minute – September 2010
Welcome to the September edition of Carleton Now. This month’s issue features a number of stories about the new programs and initiatives that begin this year. Also, be sure to check out the Carleton Now photo gallery. If you know anyone who would like to receive Carleton Now, be sure to subscribe by providing an email address.
Meet Carleton’s new Director of Safety
These days, Al Burns is feeling a little bit like a new student on campus. While Carleton’s new Director of Safety has 34 years of policing experience under his belt, Burns admits he has a lot to learn in his new role at the university and he’s anxious to get down to work. “I have to learn about the operations of the (safety) section but I also have to learn … Continue
Nobel Peace Prize winner inspires the Carleton community
After receiving an honorary doctorate from Carleton, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus told a packed audience that education, curiousity and selflessness are the driving forces behind his success in using small loans to curb poverty. Foreign dignitaries, community members, international development leaders and Carleton staff, faculty, students and alumni were present to hear Yunus’ convocation address on Sept. 1, when he spoke about the need to rethink capitalism. “We … Continue
Researcher watching history unfold
He may not wear wigs, passionately recite lines on stage or get nervous on opening night but David Dean is otherwise living the life of a dramatic actor. The co-chair of the Carleton Centre for Public History is exploring the way playwrights and Continue
Professor Emeritus’ scholarship enhances education in Zambia
With an eye on the brain drain from African institutions, especially universities, political science Professor Emeritus Douglas Anglin and his wife Mary have Continue
Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education has array of services
First Nations culture thrives in the heart of Carleton’s Tory tunnels, at the Aboriginal lounge. In fact, the lounge fosters a quiet study space, a place for Continue
Learning about Aboriginal heritage “fascinating”: Student
During his first three years at Carleton, Tim Gull went from knowing almost nothing about his heritage to writing his final research essay on Aboriginal Continue
Mix of projects on campus is essential to sustainability success
Last year, Carleton went green. This year, it’s going greener. Smart decision-making on small and large projects at Carleton have been key to the success of Continue
Meet some of Carleton’s new faculty members
There are many new faces in Carleton’s faculty this year. Below are some of the new professors joining the university. Melanie Adrian is a new professor with Carleton’s law department. Her research focuses on the question of rights of Continue
Welcome back: Carleton launches new programs and initiatives for 2010-11
Welcome back! Carleton is offering several new degrees and program streams starting this fall. Please find some of them below. 1) Degree: Master’s of Continue
New school year brings new events, programs
The new academic year marks an exciting time on campus with the start of several new initiatives – from new programs to a new and improved orientation. “Although there’s a lot going on here in the summer, when the students come back in Continue
