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Celebrating 100 years of the AUCC

trevor.kenney — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:37:08 +0000

By PAUL DAVIDSON
President, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

In the coming weeks, Canada's universities will be sharing their visions and priorities with readers through this column, in conjunction with the 100^th anniversary of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

One hundred years ago, leaders from 15 of Canada's universities met face-to-face for the first time to discuss the day's pressing issues.

There were no Blackberries. No women either. Telephones were still new. ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ leaders traveled by train and ship to McGill, where the meeting was held. Canada was just turning 44 years-old. Later that year, Sir Robert Borden's Conservatives would win the "free trade" federal election, sweeping Sir Wilfred Laurier's government out of office after 15 years.

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ leaders were brought together by Sir William Peterson, principal of McGill ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, and Sir Robert Falconer, president of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Toronto to discuss admission requirements, student mobility and graduate education. This is how universities first came together to work for the benefit of Canadians. So pressing were these issues, they decided to meet again, regularly, but in a reflection of the different pace at the time, the next meeting would be four years later."

While times have changed, university leaders still meet regularly to address these kinds of issues. Today's Canada may be very different from 100 years ago but universities continue to help address challenges, improve our quality of life, and position our country as a leader in the years ahead.

As AUCC marks its centennial in 2011, it is an opportunity to commemorate the pivotal role universities have played and continue to play in making Canada what it is and what it can be. At this year's meeting in October, today's university leaders will focus on the future needs of Canadians.

AUCC will also host a unique panel discussion entitled, Smart healthcare: The role of Canada's universities in addressing our healthcare challenges. This panel will draw on expertise from across the country to discuss how Canada's universities can respond directly to the upcoming health care needs of an aging population.

Another centennial initiative is an online dialogue on the future of university education in Canada which began last month. The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Commons blog (www.aucc.ca) offers diverse perspectives on what university education should look like in the years ahead and how it can meet the needs of a nation.

Canada's universities are also focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience in Canada. AUCC led a national workshop on undergraduate education in Halifax last March, attended by many presidents and other university leaders, as well as students. This workshop reflected a growing consensus that university leaders must do more to strengthen the undergraduate experience. One of the results was the development of a new online tool to help strengthen undergraduate education, which will be officially launched later this month.

AUCC's fun, social media-based centennial project involves a small, carved, wooden polar bear named Ursula. She has been on a whirlwind tour of campuses across Canada since May. Throughout the year, Ursula is capturing a slice of life of Canadian universities on Facebook, Twitter and her own blog, www.ursulaontour.ca.

Rounding off AUCC's centennial year, Canadian universities will open their doors to visitors Nov. 4-13. Open Doors, Open Knowledge, is a series of open house events on campuses across the country to showcase the new and improved research and learning facilities made possible through investments of the federal and provincial governments and other parties.

From 1911 to 2011, the story of Canada is reflected in the story of universities. As we mark 100 years of achievement, Canada's universities invite all Canadians to be a part of the celebration. Learn more at www.aucc.ca.

Major scholarships available

trevor.kenney — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:15:06 +0000

Interested in a scholarship that could cover your tuition and living costs for next year?

A pair of major scholarship awards are currently taking applications through the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's Scholarships and Student Finance Office.

The ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial Scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year for university studies, while the Fessenden-Trott Scholarship offers up to $9,000 per year for university studies.

These awards are administered by The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). More details can be found on the AUCC website: www.aucc.ca. Applications can be requested through the AUCC or can be provided via e-mail from the UofL Scholarships and Student Finance Office. Contact Sue Kovach (gergs0@uleth.ca) to request an application and further details.

As students must be nominated from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, all applications and documentation (contrary to the actual application directions) must be handed into the Scholarships and Student Finance Office SU065 by May 15, 2010. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The application is very detailed, requiring a one-page description of extracurricular activities and community/volunteer involvement, two reference letters and official transcripts.

ConocoPhillips Scholarship deadline, Friday

trevor.kenney — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:04:29 +0000

The application deadline for the prestigious ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial scholarship is rapidly approaching.

Any students who are interested and deem themselves eligible, must fill out the application and submit it by Friday to be considered.

The scholarship program is designed to support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to make a difference in the future. The program encourages individuals with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership and is valued up to $10,000 per year for university studies, tenable for a maximum of two consecutive years.

Interested students are encouraged to check out the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada web site (www.aucc.ca) for further information and eligibility criteria.

The application is very detailed, requiring a one-page description (maximum 250 words) of extracurricular activities and community involvement, as well as two reference letters.

The application is only available by request. To request an application, students must e-mail: awards@aucc.ca. Include the following information: first and last name, name of the scholarship and telephone number.

Once the application is completed, it must be submitted, along with the required documentation, to the U of L Scholarships and Student Finance Office in SU065 by Friday. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ConocoPhillips scholarship available

trevor.kenney — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:02:26 +0000

The application period for the ConocoPhillips Centennial Scholarship is now open with students having until May 15 to apply for this valuable award.

The objective of this scholarship program is to support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to make a difference in the future. The scholarship program encourages individuals with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. The value is up to $10,000 per year for university studies, tenable for a maximum of two consecutive years.

Students are encouraged to check out the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada website (www.aucc.ca) for further information and eligibility criteria for the ConocoPhillips Centennial Scholarship. Prior to completing an application, students are advised to make certain they qualify for the scholarship.

The application is very detailed, requiring a one-page description (maximum 250 words) of extracurricular activities and community involvement, as well as two reference letters.

The application is only available by request. To request an application, email: awards@aucc.ca. Include the following information: first and last name, name of the scholarship and telephone number.

After completing the application, submit it, along with the required documentation, to the U of L Scholarships and Student Finance Office in SU065 by May 15, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Any questions about the application process can be made via e-mail at fin.aid@uleth.ca.

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