He inspired so many students at Carleton when he shared his life’s journey at an Elder and Student Conference on campus on Jan. 28, 2012 as part of Aboriginal Awareness Month.

Known to Canadians for his active promotion of human rights, he has had a long, distinguished career. In recognition of his key role in the rejection of the Meech Lake Accord in 1990, his community the Red Sucker Lake First Nation bestowed upon him the title of Honourary Chief for Life.

Carleton presented him with an honourary degree in June 2012 for his outstanding contribution to the Aboriginal community and democracy through public service.

Elijah Harper passed away early May 17 as a result of cardiac failure due to diabetes complications.

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The group is finalizing a series of architectural drawings for the earthen Kasbah de Taourirt and surroundings.

The principle investigators from Carleton are Stephen Fai (CIMS) and Mario Santana Quintero (CIMS and Department of Civil Engineering), along with their team, consultants Christian Ouimet and John Gregg; and Carelton students Kenneth Percy, Sarah Ward and Zeynep Ekim.

This time around, the group is undertaking a comprehensive survey using digital technology suitable for the region to document the Caid Residence and Ksar at the Kasbah Taourirt.

Carleton’s team also continued building the capacity of CERKAS personnel to document similar sites along the valleys around Ouarzazate.

The Kasbah of Taourirt is known for being one of the most significant sites in Morocco, listed as national heritage, and it is one of the most visited sites in the region. The site is a 1.6 hectare, four-level complex constructed of rammed earth and adobe with beautiful decorated surfaces. The series of architectural drawings will be used by a team led by Mohamed Boussalh and Claudia Cancino from CERKAS and the GCI respectively that is currently undertaking a project that aims to develop and apply a methodology for the documentation, emergency stabilization, and the integrated conservation planning for the rehabilitation of earthen architecture settlements using the Kasbah de Taourirt as a case study.

For more information on CIMS, visit: http://www.cims.carleton.ca/.

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A second, smaller rumble followed about 10 minutes later.

No damage has been reported and earthquakes of this magnitude are unlikely to cause significant damage.

The tremors could be felt on campus.

University Safety advises that there is no threat to safety and no need for any evacuation procedures at this time.

However, there may be aftershocks.

We will update you as more information becomes available.

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Today, Carleton University celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Attendant Services Program. The event was attended by members of the Carleton community, including members of the Read Initiative Advisory Board, former students who have benefited from the program, as well as past attendants.

Special guests included the Honourable David Onley, lieutenant governor of Ontario (Speaking Notes), Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Roseann O’Reilly Runte, Carleton president and vice-chancellor.

As part of the service, able-bodied students are extensively trained to help disabled students get up in the morning, get to class, get to their exams, get to the cafeteria and have a social life, all while working towards a degree. This program offers year-round assistance with all the activities associated with daily living and continues to help build Carleton’s position as an accessibility leader.

“The real story is the relationship between the clients and the attendants,” said Matthew Cole, Attendant Services director. “Students with disabilities are profoundly ordinary people. They want a social life. They are planning for their future. The staff doesn’t want to be seen as heroic. What develops is a unique relationship and a level of trust develops between the students.”

Since the program’s inception, 49 specially-designed, barrier-free rooms have been created in residences to accommodate students with special needs. In 2001, the program expanded to serve another 12 students at Algonquin College and, more recently, has added interprovincial and international students who are sponsored by their own governments.

“The program is the one essential piece missing for a segment of our population, without which an engaged, contributing, interesting and full life may not be fully possible,” said Larry McCloskey, Paul Menton Centre director. “People need to connect deeply, work in a meaningful way and be a net contributor, rather than simply a recipient of services.”

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In this presentation, Annis will help attendees recognize the different characteristics of men and women beyond the physical and cultural, including inherently influenced thoughts and behaviors. Based on her new book, co-authored with John Gray, Annis helps people communicate  more effectively and home and at work  and appreciate “difference thinking”; a natural orientation intrinsic to men and women. She will demonstrate this in such areas as communication, problem-solving, decision-making and leadership. It is not about tolerating the other gender, modifying one’s behavior or learning new behaviors that are not authentic.

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Quebec Suite, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street

Cost: $65 or $50 for students with a valid student I.D., Event fee includes lunch.

Registration online: www.cwc-afc.com

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About Barbara Annis
Annis, founder and CEO of Barbara Annis & Associates, Inc. (BAA), is a world-renowned expert on inclusive leadership through cultural and gender intelligence, advocating the value and practice of this new type of leadership in organizations worldwide. Her insights and achievements have pioneered a transformational shift in cultural attitudes across the globe on the importance of gender unity to organizational success. For more information on Annis and her work visit: http://baainc.com/.

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Miller develops methods to assess exposure to fungi for studies of damp housing conditions and health effects of mould in the built environment.

“The AIHA is an important agent for occupational and environmental health, not just in the workplace, but homes throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Miller. “The AIHA professionals who work on environmental health hazards and biosafety in the non-industrial workplace, schools, universities and homes play pivotal role in the discussion of the best way to apply the knowledge, tools and techniques arising from our work at the university.”

AIHA Fellows will be honoured at the 2013 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) during the general session and at the Fellows Special Interest Group meeting on May 22.

The Fellow designation was established to recognize members who have made recognized contributions to industrial hygiene or related disciplines, either through research, leadership, publications, education or service to AIHA.

For more information about the AIHA Fellows, please visit http://www.aiha.org/aboutaiha/Pages/AwardsandHonors.aspx.

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About David Miller

Miller has been a leader in the microbiology community for more than 25 years, publishing in the areas of fungal ecology, fungal metabolites, fungal exposure and other fungal issues, including the impact of fungi and their metabolites on the environment, human heath and indoor air quality (IAQ).  He is a leading authority on damp environments and health, and has served on a number of national and international panels and committees related to toxicology, biological contaminants, indoor environmental health and allergy, asthma and immunology.

About AIHA

Founded in 1939, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is the premier association of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. AIHA’s 10,000 members play a crucial role on the front line of worker health and safety every day. Members represent a cross-section of industry, private business, labour, government and academia.

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The plan includes a substantial financial investment in a building-by-building assessment conducted in collaboration with Honeywell that will reduce energy, waste and water use while creating sustainable solutions for the campus.

This multi-year project – and the goals defined in Carleton’s sustainability strategy – constitute one of the most ambitious action plans in Canada to reduce a university’s footprint.

The strategy is complemented by an extensive array of academic programs and research connected to sustainability at Carleton.

Join Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte, other university executives, Honeywell representatives and government leaders as we unveil details of how Carleton is taking a leadership role in going green.

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11 a.m.

Where: Atrium, River Building, Carleton University

Parking: Complimentary parking for media will be provided in lot P2 and under the River Building, in lot P16. Please leave your media credentials on dashboards.

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May is bringing the John Dobson Cup home to Ottawa, where he balances the demands of a full-time university course load with the pressure of running a company. His company develops and manufactures a shaving product dispensed by a convenient stick container for women to use inside or outside the shower.

 “I’m very excited to be part of this prestigious event and come out as national champion,” said May. “There were a lot of tough competitors and it was so close, but you just have to relax and enjoy the moment.”

May was awarded the title of Student Entrepreneur National Champion by a panel of industry leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs serving as judges at the 2013 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

He received a $10,000 prize and will represent Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Washington, D.C., in November.

“Carleton and Ottawa enable student entrepreneurs to graduate with a degree in one hand and a company in the other,” said Tony Bailetti, professor and award-winning founder of the Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program offered by the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. “I am delighted that Nick May will represent Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.”

Faculty members in Carleton’s TIM program and other individuals in Ottawa and Gatineau operate Lead to Win, an ecosystem designed to launch and grow successful companies in the region. LTW is an economic engine that embodies applied research carried out at the university for the purpose of creating knowledge jobs by supporting innovative entrepreneurs.

Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte commended the leadership of Bailetti in encouraging student entrepreneurs.

“Under the capable leadership of Tony Bailetti, Carleton University and the local community have developed a strong program which encourages and mentors entrepreneurs,” she said. “Nick May, a student who developed products using the knowledge he gained in his chemistry courses at Carleton and the business acumen he learned from Sprott faculty and volunteer business leaders – including Wes Nicol – is successful as a creative thinker, an observant inventor and an entrepreneur. We are all extremely proud of him and are delighted that he has received this well-deserved recognition.”

“Entrepreneurs are the foundation of this country and Enactus Canada is pleased to celebrate and support Nick’s combined business and academic achievements,” explains Nicole Almond, Enactus Canada president. “We hope his entrepreneurial spirit will serve as inspiration to other student entrepreneurs across the country.”

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About Lead to Win:

Lead To Win is an award-winning business development program that seeks to establish and grow businesses in Canada’s National Capital Region. Initially, the Lead To Win (LTW) program was founded to develop technology-based companies, but over time the program has grown to also encompass all growth-oriented businesses. The goal has remained the same: each business is to generate a minimum of six jobs in its first three years.

About Enactus Canada:

Enactus Canada is a community of student, academic and business leaders enabling progress through entrepreneurial action. Guided by academic advisors and business experts, more than 2,300 student leaders create and implement more than 350 community empowerment projects and business ventures every year in communities coast to coast. As a global network of 38 countries, Enactus uses the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. For more information, visit enactus.ca.

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Impoverished families across Ottawa now have a little more help, thanks to food and monetary donations made by the Carleton University community.

Carleton students and faculty came together on May 9 to donate $6,132 to the Sadaqa Food Bank – an affiliate member of the Ottawa Food Bank that gives Halal food packages to families in need across Ottawa.

“Charity is part of the Muslim faith,” said Amr Daouk, a representative from the Muslim Students Association at Carleton. “It’s the most important thing we all have to do.”

The donations were made during Islam Awareness Week, which took place between March 18 and 22. The week-long event is hosted annually by the association, and includes a charitable component.

This year, the association chose to collect food and monetary donations for the food bank. Donations came from students, staff, the association itself. The donations were matched financially Muslim faculty members.

The local halal food bank serves hundreds of families in the Ottawa area, and also aims to educate and raise awareness of hunger in the community.

“This donation will enable us to fund more than 100 food packages,” said Yacoub Abu-al-Hawa, the food bank’s co-ordinator. “This means that people in our community who may not have had food to eat, now will.”

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This program, unique in Canada, offers year-round assistance with activities associated with daily living, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for students with physical disabilities. It continues to help build Carleton’s position nationally as an accessibility leader.

To celebrate the accomplishments of the Attendant Services Program, special guests will include the Honourable David Onley, lieutenant governor of Ontario, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Roseann O’Reilly Runte, Carleton president and vice-chancellor.

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Atrium, River Building, Carleton University

Parking: Complimentary parking will be provided in lot P2 and under the River Building, in lot P16. Parking attendants will greet guests upon arrival and provide any necessary direction.

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