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Medical Assistance in Dying panel discussion to give voice to the disadvantaged : Network News

October 21, 2022 —  On October 24, 2022 join the conversation and attend the Death: The Alternative to Social Reform - Disability Activists and Advocates Speak Out on MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) discussion, as panelists from a variety of backgrounds shed light on MAiD legislation and the impact this legislation is having on the lives of many disadvantaged groups.

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Dr. Digvir Jayas with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Governor General Mary Simon

Celebrated research advocate invested in Order of Canada : Editor's Picks

October 21, 2022 —  Dr. Digvir Jayas, who completed his most recent term as Vice-President (Research and International) was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on October 20, 2022.

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A female Indigenous student walks proudly after receiving her degree at convocation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Nursing graduates honoured at pinning ceremony : News

October 21, 2022 —  The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed 116 new graduands into the nursing profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 19.

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University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Distinguished ProfessorConstance Backhouse

Faculty of Law News

“Rock Star” of Law Professors delivers 14th Annual Guth Lecture : Network News

October 21, 2022 —  Retired Faculty of Law Professor DeLloyd J. Guth, who now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan said he was “envious” of students and his former colleagues on a cold, snowy October Thursday in Winnipeg, because they got to hear Professor Constant Backhouse in-person at the 14th Annual DeLloyd J. Guth Visiting Lecture in Legal History. Guth delivered his welcoming remarks by proxy through Associate Professor Amar Khoday.

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Flag lowered for James George Blanchard : Campus News

October 21, 2022 —  On Oct. 21

Valcourt poses for photo in front of 12 framed drawings of the CMHF laureates. Text on the wall reads "Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates."

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Med student, passionate researcher wins CMHF Award : Asian Heritage Month: Impact in healthcare

October 20, 2022 —  Max Rady College of Medicine student Emelissa Valcourt is a winner of the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.

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Human Resources News

Faculty and staff contributions recognized with anniversary awards : Campus News

October 20, 2022 —  Over 800 employees celebrated for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 years of service

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New Academic Jobs – October 19, 2022 : Network News

October 19, 2022 —  New Academic Jobs - October 19, 2022

Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Teassa MacMartin : 2022 Canada's Most Powerful Women

October 19, 2022 —  UM researcher named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women

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Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Sabine Kuss : 2022 Canada's Most Powerful Women

October 19, 2022 —  UM researcher studying Bioanalytics and Electrochemical Sensing named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women

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