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From left: Dr. Meghann Lloyd, Caroline Kassee, Sean Jones, Jacqueline Mangal, Andrea Bell and Lindsay Smith walked 5 km in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon to raise money for Grandview Children’s Centre (GCC).

Faculty of Health Sciences students raise more than $1,200 for Grandview Children’s Centre

November 29, 2013

A team from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) recently participated in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5-km walk on October 20 to raise money for the Grandview Children's Centre (GCC) in Oshawa, Ontario.

Front row (from left): Dr. Pamela Ritchie, Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University; and Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics, Ontario Tech University. Back row (from left): Dr. Michael Owen, Ontario Tech UniversityVice-President, Research, Innovation and International; Blair Adamache, Project Executive, IBM Canada Research and Development Centre; Dr. Hamzeh Khazaei, Post-Doctoral Research Scientist, IBM Canada and Ontario Tech University; and Stephen Timms, Business and Operations Executive, IBM Canada Research and Development Centre.

Ontario Tech University-led Artemis Project captures national Ingenious Award

November 28, 2013

Ontario Tech University-led research aimed at reducing mortality rates in premature babies has been named a 2013 Ingenious Award winner by the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC).

UOIT's Abu Arif, International Student Advisor (right), receives North Star Award from Karen McBride, President and CEO, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), at the CBIE's annual conference in Vancouver, B.C.

Inaugural North Star Award presented to UOIT’s Abu Arif

November 26, 2013

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) has recognized Abu Arif of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Office of Student Life with its first-ever North Star Award.

Return all overdue books: You may not get your marks!

November 20, 2013

This is a reminder UOIT will not release your fall-term grades if you have any overdue library books or unpaid library fines. All overdue books must be returned or renewed, and all library fines paid by Thursday, December 19, 2013 or your grades will not be released.

From left: Katherine Hicks, Learning and Development Relationship Manager, TD Bank Group; Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Artemis Project Leader and Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics, Ontario Tech University; Ann Margaret Young, Senior Manager, IT Services, TD Bank Group; and Dr. Nadja Mench-Bressan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Tech University, and inaugural recipient of the TD Bank IT Research Fellow.

Ontario Tech University-led Artemis Project gets support from TD Bank fundraiser

November 20, 2013

For the fourth straight year, the pioneering research work of Dr. Carolyn McGregor at Ontario Tech University has received a significant boost through a donation by TD Bank.

The new lab ensures UOIT Kinesiology students will gain more hands-on skills and understand how theory and practice connect. Top image from left: Dr. Colin Carrie, M.P., Oshawa; Dr. Bill Muirhead, Associate Provost, Education and IT; Dr. Ellen Vogel, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS); Dr. Bernadette Murphy, Professor and Kinesiology Lead, FHS; and Susan McGovern, Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement.

UOIT’s new Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory offers students high-tech practical learning experiences

November 18, 2013

Kinesiology students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) now have more opportunities for applied learning with the opening of the Faculty of Health Sciences’ (FHS) new Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.

Dr. Pierre Côté, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Canada Research Chair in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation.

UOIT’s new Canada Research Chair to examine ways of advancing treatment of disability caused by musculoskeletal pain and injuries

November 14, 2013

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) proudly announces a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation, awarded to Dr. Pierre Côté, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Donors have made a significant impact on student success and the growth of UOIT.

UOIT thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day

November 12, 2013

On Friday, November 15, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will recognize the generosity of its donors, whose significant contributions create opportunities for prospective students and pave the way for enhanced learning.

The North Oshawa Library is extending its hours between November 29 and December 15.

North Oshawa Library extended hours

November 12, 2013

The North Oshawa Library will be open until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 15. Monday to Thursday, the hours will remain unchanged.

Demonstration of critical incident simulation video. From left: Insp. Bruce Townley, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS); Det.Cst. Kerry Thompson, DRPS; Cst. Dave Hookway, DRPS. Top image from left: Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Constable Dave Hookway, DRPS; Susan McGovern, Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement, UOIT; The Honourable Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors; Dr. Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, UOIT; Sergeant Robin Sanders, Ontario Provincial Police.

Mental health and elder abuse awareness: UOIT celebrates vibrant community partnership

November 12, 2013

Mental health and elder abuse awareness: UOIT celebrates vibrant community partnership

Dr. Lennart Nacke, Research Director, UOIT GAMER Lab and Chair of the Gamification 2013 conference.

Gamification 2013 conference a success

November 12, 2013

The Faculty of Business and Information Technology would like to thank all partners, speakers, volunteers, Advisory and Paper Committee members and attendees for making the first-annual Gamification 2013 conference a success.

Back row (from left): Melissa Picard, International Program Co-ordinator, FBIT; Philippe Le Masson, Professor, UBS; Michèle Raphalen, Lecturer, UBS; Stephen Rose, Associate Dean and Director of International, FBIT; Dr. Pamela Ritchie, Dean, FBIT. Front row (from left): Jean Peeters, President, UBS; Dr. Michael Owen, Vice-President Research, Innovation and International, UOIT.

UOIT signs agreement with France’s Université de Bretagne-Sud

November 07, 2013

UOIT signs agreement with France’s Université de Bretagne-Sud

Dr. Diana Petrarca, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, received the Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty Award.

2013 UOIT Awards of Excellence honour faculty and staff accomplishments

November 04, 2013

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) campus community came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of faculty and staff over the past year during a reception and ceremony held at the Regent Theatre on October 28.

Staff from UOIT and Durham College (DC) were honoured at Durham CAS' Annual General Meeting for their commitment to helping improve the educational outcomes for crown ward youth. From left: Lisa Sarsfield, Past President, Durham CAS Board of Directors; Joe Stokes, Assistant Director of Retention and Pathways, Registrar’s office, UOIT; Mary Blanchard, Associate Vice-President, Academic Planning, DC; Lucy Romao Vandepol, First-Generation Student Co-ordinator, DC; and Wanda Secord, Executive Director, Durham CAS.

UOIT receives award for work with crown ward students

November 01, 2013

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) was recently recognized for its involvement in various initiatives that help crown ward students in Durham Region succeed in post-secondary education.

The Campus Health Centre will run walk-in and mass flu vaccination clinics throughout November.

Free flu vaccinations available through Campus Health Centre

November 01, 2013

Flu season is upon us, and to avoid illness and missing critical exams and tests, the Campus Health Centre (CHC) is encouraging faculty, staff and students to get their free flu vaccinations.