News archives
December
Campus Tennis Centre to offer children's tennis lessons in January
December 15, 2004
The Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Campus Tennis Centre is hosting two tennis workshops for children - Junior Tennis Clinics and High Performance Clinics - beginning January 3 and 4. The 10-week workshops are for individuals aged four to 17.
Community member pledges $500,000 to auditorium at UOIT
December 13, 2004
Students of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will enjoy the largest lecture auditorium in the Science building for decades to come thanks to a generous $500,000 pledge from Dr. Peter Zakarow. The Dr. Peter Zakarow Auditorium accommodates 250 students and is complete with all the technology necessary for laptop learning and teaching.
UOIT student wins Human Rights Award
December 09, 2004
Naheed Dosani, an honours Bachelor of Science student with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will today be presented with a William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations from the City of Toronto.
Women's hockey team plays historic first games
December 07, 2004
The Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) extramural women's hockey team made history when they took to the ice on November 19, marking the first time that a women's hockey team had represented the campus.
UOIT hires new Provost
December 03, 2004
Richard J. Marceau has been appointed provost of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology effective January 1, 2005.
Both institutions recommend educational justice for Rae Review
December 02, 2004
Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) have submitted a joint response to the Rae Review on Postsecondary Education.
November
Collaborative program at Durham College and UOIT receives first step towards national accreditation
November 26, 2004
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), a collaborative program at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has been granted candidacy by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.
UOIT criminologist named Distinguished Scholar of the Year by U.S. organization
November 25, 2004
The prestigious American Society of Criminology's Division on Women and Crime has chosen Walter DeKeseredy, a professor in the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, as the co-recipient of its Distinguished Scholar of the Year award for 2004.
UOIT hosts special meeting regarding manufacturers' challenges, opportunities and initiatives
November 24, 2004
A special meeting of local business and community leaders will be held on November 26 at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) to discuss the challenges and opportunities that manufacturers face, and to identify initiatives that can be taken to respond to the issues.
UOIT student to receive scholarship from local publishing company
November 22, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) will honour Cedric Salibi with a scholarship from Whitby-based publishing company McGraw-Hill Ryerson on Thursday, November 25.
Ontario Tech receives its first Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
November 12, 2004
In a victory for the environment and Ontario's newest university, one of Canada's foremost experts on ecological toxicology has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology by the federal government.
Students receive generous scholarships from community group
November 05, 2004
Two students in the Collaborative Nursing program at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will be honoured on November 9 with scholarships from the Durham Access to Care Foundation.
October
Grand opening of campus Library and new academic buildings
October 29, 2004
Today, Friday, October 29, marks the grand opening of the campus Library, the Science and the Business and IT buildings on the campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College in Oshawa.
BMO Financial Group Donates $1 Million to Help Establish University Campus Library in Oshawa
October 28, 2004
Students of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College will enjoy first-class library facilities for decades to come thanks in part to a generous $1-million donation from BMO Financial Group.
Tony Comper, President and CEO, BMO Financial Group will announce a major donation to new Library at UOIT
October 25, 2004
Tony Comper, President and CEO, BMO Financial Group will announce a major donation to the new Library on the shared campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College.
UOIT engineering professor Ibrahim Dincer receives prestigious award
October 20, 2004
As gas prices hit new highs, an engineering professor with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has received one of Ontario's highest research honours for his cutting-edge work involving practical fuel-cell technology for automobiles.
UOIT hails province's new research and commercialization strategy
October 20, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology welcomes the Ontario government's recently announced research and commercialization strategy as a new era in the support of research by the province.
University of Ontario Institute of Technology successfully places $220-million bond issue
October 19, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has successfully raised $220 million for its state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, which are key elements to its future growth.
New $25-million engineering building will focus on future technologies
October 13, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will break ground next spring on a $25-million engineering building, continuing its rapid pace of expansion and its commitment to students and academic excellence.
UOIT and Durham College salute the dedication of their faculty and staff
October 06, 2004
About 400 members of the campus community at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will gather Thursday evening, Oct. 7, to salute the tremendous contributions made by all faculty and staff, but especially those who have served students for a decade or more.
Discussion paper on post-secondary review welcomed
October 04, 2004
The Discussion Paper released by the Postsecondary Review on Friday, October 1st offers UOIT and Durham College an important opportunity to be heard, says President Gary Polonsky.
Graduates of Ontario's newest university already making their mark
October 01, 2004
Some might consider it a calling. But for Jaime Edwards, the decision to become a teacher was partly genetic. Both her mother and father are teachers - and she's married to one, too.
September
Monthly television show to feature both institutions
September 29, 2004
What's new on campus? Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will be featured monthly on Channel 12.
Successful gala raises funds for student scholarships and bursaries
September 20, 2004
Through the contributions of sponsors, auction donors and guests, students of both Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will have more financial support of their educational endeavours. A gala event Saturday, September 11, raised over $200,000 in support of scholarships and bursaries for students at both institutions.
Campus radio station goes worldwide
September 15, 2004
Students of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology have enjoyed listening to their campus radio station since its inception in September 2003. It's now time to share this medium with the rest of the world.
Ontario's newest university celebrates an exciting first year
September 02, 2004
Students, staff and faculty at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will resume regular classes next week with a special sense of pride, as they celebrate UOIT's first anniversary and a year of tremendous achievement.
August
UOIT students share their summer research exploits
August 23, 2004
How did you spend your summer vacation? For some students this year, the holidays involved a little more than going to the beach.
Wedding gifts become scholarship fund
August 18, 2004
The campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) was transformed on Saturday, August 7 as a popular UOIT staff member held her wedding ceremony and reception on the grounds.
UOIT researchers benefit from increased funding for supercomputers
August 04, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is now part of one of the world's most powerful research consortiums, thanks to increased funding for the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET) from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Ontario government.
July
Agreement with provincial government promises a strong future for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
July 29, 2004
Students, their parents, and other members of this university community are celebrating today's announcement that a memorandum of agreement has been reached with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) that will ensure a long and successful future for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
A summer of discovery: Ontario's newest university opens the world of technology to local elementary students
July 29, 2004
Dozens of students from across Durham Region are discovering the wonders of technology this summer thanks to a new association between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Toronto-based Children's Technology Workshop
UOIT professor designs satellite payload
July 26, 2004
On the evening of July 17, the world's largest and most powerful commercial communications satellite, Telesat Canada's Anik F2, was successfully launched from the Arianespace launch facilities in French Guiana.
Top scholarship winners to be hosted by Ontario's newest university
July 15, 2004
Great minds will gather on the campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) tomorrow, Friday, July 16, as its top scholarship winners meet to dine with the president and tour its attractive, state-of-the-art facilities.
June
York Region high schools forge partnership with Ontario's newest university
June 15, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will announce a unique partnership with the York Catholic District School Board today that promises to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students at three high schools in the region.
May
History in the making: Ontario's newest university celebrates its first convocation
May 31, 2004
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will mark another major milestone this week when its first graduates walk across the stage to receive their degrees and shake hands with the university's newly installed president and chancellor
Ontario's newest university attracts top scholarship winner
May 27, 2004
The winner of one of Canada's most coveted scholarships has chosen to attend the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) this fall, helping to enhance its already strong reputation for excellence.
April
Nobel laureate to lecture at Ontario's newest university
April 21, 2004
Dr. John C. Polanyi, Nobel laureate in Chemistry (1986), and one of Canada's most distinguished scientists, will deliver a public lecture on May 6 at Ontario's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Oshawa campus goes greener with $4,000 tree donation
April 21, 2004
Spring will be sprouting greener on the Oshawa campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), thanks to a donation of 10 trees from Environmental Earth Angels, a Toronto-based environmental charity.
Lyn McLeod named as UOIT's Founding Chancellor
April 20, 2004
Ontario's newest university announced today that distinguished political leader Lyn McLeod will be formally installed as its Founding Chancellor during its first convocation on June 4.
Teacher candidates lead first education conference at Ontario's newest university
April 20, 2004
Tomorrow's teachers will take centre stage at Ontario's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), during a two-day Faculty of Education event April 26 and 27 featuring technology in education.
Term ends with Barenaked Ladies concert
April 16, 2004
Steven Page and Ed Robertson, co-founders of one of Canada's most successful bands, Barenaked Ladies, performed Friday, April 16, on the Oshawa campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Students lead the way with $1-million contribution to new library
April 13, 2004
The Students of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) announced an unprecedented financial pledge of $1- million today to support the development of their campus.
Students at Durham College and UOIT to unveil major funding initiative
April 12, 2004
The Students of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Ontario (UOIT) will announce an unprecedented financial pledge on Tuesday, April 13, to support the development of their campus.
Prominent researcher joins University of Ontario Institute of Technology as research and grad studies
April 07, 2004
Kamiel Gabriel, the key figure behind a multi-million dollar University of Saskatchewan project in microgravity research, is now head of research here at Ontario's newest university.
March
Durham Region's Grade Four Students Celebrate Science
March 30, 2004
Learning and fun will soon intersect here in a Celebration of Science for Durham District School Board Grade four students on the campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology-Durham College.
Durham College and Canada's newest university help learning disabled students make the grade
March 23, 2004
The transition from high school to college or university can be a very stressful time filled with uncertainty for any student. But for students with learning disabilities, the challenges are even greater.
From education to crime to high finance, Canada's newest university offers real-world expertise
March 23, 2004
Why on earth would a fish flirt with its reflection? What's the best way to break a bank? And how does a seemingly civilized lady turn into a murderous maniac? For the answers to these questions and much, much more, tune in to the experts at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Canada Foundation for Innovation grant to bolster world-class research at Canada's newest university
March 17, 2004
Canada's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), will receive a major research boost as a result of a $19.3 million Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grant announced last week to the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET).
February
University Open House expected to draw close to 1,000 participants
February 24, 2004
Up to 1,000 prospective students, family members, friends and community members are anticipated at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's second annual Open House, this Saturday, Feb. 28.
City of Oshawa to present $1-million cheque for new campus sports complex
February 23, 2004
The captains of two great teams will face off February 26 for a high "chequing" game that will leave local sports fans shouting for joy.
National Engineering Week activities at Canada's newest university
February 23, 2004
Close to 1,000 secondary students from the Durham and Toronto area are expected to celebrate the first ever National Engineering Day at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, next Monday, March 1.
Good news gets better for University of Ontario Institute of Technology
February 11, 2004
With application numbers growing, the good news keeps getting better for Canada's newest university.
Hundreds of students expected to attend one of the region's largest job fairs
February 06, 2004
About 1,200 students and 60 employers will converge on the Oshawa campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) this Wednesday, Feb. 11, for one of Durham Region's largest job fairs.
January
Official opening of Campus Tennis Centre
January 22, 2004
Neither snow, freezing rain, nor hail can halt the tennis season for members of the new Campus Tennis Centre located on the campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Canada's newest university on track for strong enrolment growth
January 21, 2004
High school students continue to show strong interest in Canada's newest university. The total number of secondary-school applications to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) for next fall has jumped more than 28 per cent over last year, to 3,796, according to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) in Guelph.
New members on the University of Ontario Institute of Technology board of governors
January 21, 2004
Canada's newest university appoints Garry Cubitt and Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann as chair and vice-chair of the University's board of governors, each to serve a one-year term
U.S. learning technologies expert provides laptop insights for talk at University of Ontario Institute of Technology
January 06, 2004
Where are new technologies taking teaching and learning? Faculty at Ontario's first laptop-based university will find out January 21, 2004.
