Situated in the middle East, north of the Arabian Peninsula, Syria has been a focal point of international news as it has followed other countries (such as Egypt,Tunisia & Libya) in anti-government protests. Syria’s anti-government protests began in March 2011 after protestors in the city of Derra protested the torture of students who had created anti government graffiti. The government that is being contested is the Ba’ath regime which took reigns in a 1963 coup. What distinguishes this regime, in...
The Town of Canso is situated at the most north-easterly point of Mainland Nova Scotia. Over 400 years old, the town has played a large role in the development of Nova Scotia from the French Colonial period right up to Canadian Confederation. It was incorporated as an official town in 1901, and has been a tight-knit and friendly seaside community for its entire existence. However, the loss of the fisheries in recent years coupled with the current global economic conditions...
The Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations is calling the agreement announced today between the Province of Nova Scotia the worst of its kind. Following two similar Memorandums of Understanding from previous governments that improved university funding and eventually froze and reduced tuition fees, the agreement announced today does the exact opposite. “This move will make it nearly impossible for universities to provide the quality education students in Nova Scotia deserve,” said ANSSA Executive Director, Mark Coffin. Last year’s funding...
To the University community, Yesterday, the Minister for Labour and Advanced Education announced both a Memorandum of Understanding with the universities and, more importantly, the latest Cut in university funding imposed on our universities by the provincial government. Nova Scotia is the only province in Canada investing less in higher education, not more. The Cut to come into effect for 2012-13 is 3.12%, coming on top of the 4% cut imposed for the current financial year and, with the necessary...
Mi'kmaq leaders, politicians, staff and students all gathered to celebrate the opening of the Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment (CSEE). There was a sense of hope in speeches given by the likes of Premier Darrell Dexter, Defence Minister Peter MacKay, and the woman who championed the Centre's cause, Annette Verschuren. A sense of hope for the things the Centre can accomplish, and what it can do for the school and the community. The CSEE was created to...
Protect your hard earned dollars by becoming aware of budgeting, how student loans operate, and more. Cape Breton University will host free events for Financial Literacy Month in November. The events include the following. Thursday, November 3, 2011 National Student Loans Service - 2pm - 4pm in University Commons A representative with Davis + Henderson who service student loans will be on-campus to answer any questions you may have about your Canada Student Loan. Thursday, November 17, 2011 RBC Financial...
(Sydney, NS) - Cape Breton University is celebrating its 2011 Fall Convocation on Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. CBU will recognize the achievements of 257 students from 13 countries, including Canada, Taiwan and Nigeria, who will join a proud alumni family of more than 15,000 members strong. Notably, honorary degrees are being conferred on James D. Irving, J.D. Irving Limited; Lloyd MacDonald, MacDonald Auto Group; and Teresa MacNeil, an educator and community...
Following the recent release of his self-titled record with Groundswell Music/Warner, Carleton Stone is taking his infectious pop/rock tracks on the road this November, playing for audiences across six of ten Canadian provinces. Stone will be pairing up with veteran Tom Wilson and The Heartbroken on most of these dates. Carleton Stone is quickly gaining a reputation for his hook-laden songwriting and his charismatic and soulful live sets. It's no surprise that after getting his music to JUNO award-winning artist...
(Sydney, NS) - Cape Breton University’s Unama’ki College is celebrating Mi’kmaq History Month with a series of vibrant events taking place October 16-20 on the CBU campus. The outdoor celebration is open to the university community and general public, admission is free and all members of the community are encouraged to take in this culturally rich experience. “Unama’ki College has prepared an ambitious schedule of events to celebrate this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month. So far, the response to the celebration...
OTTAWA (CUP) — An estimated 100 people were arrested on Parliament Hill Sept. 26 as hundreds of citizens from across the country descended on Canada's seat of government to protest the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and further development of Alberta's oilsands. Following a...
(Geneva, Switzerland)—Scientists have been stunned by the results of experiments at CERN (the European nuclear research agency) after tiny sub-atomic particles were recorded travelling faster than the speed of light. The particles, called Neutrinos, were fired from CERN’s laboratory just outside of Geneva, Switzerland to a location near Sasso, Italy. The particles arrived 60 nanoseconds earlier than they would have if they had been travelling at the speed of light. This wouldn’t be a problem, except for (as physics students...
(Sydney, NS) – Tickets are now on sale for the Cape Breton University Alumni Association’s 2nd Annual Awards Night Gala. This event will take place the evening of Thursday, October 13 at the university campus. “It is a distinct honour to pay tribute to these individual recipients,” said Keith MacDonald, President of the Cape Breton University Alumni Association. “CBU has over 15,000 alumni that are out making incredible strides of progress locally, nationally, and internationally, and this evening celebrates their extraordinary impact.” The Awards Night Gala will honour four exceptional individuals who have been dedicated volunteers, have had outstanding careers, and have had achievement in service. This year, the Alumni...
The Cape Breton University Alumni Association supports the global advancement of Cape Breton University and works to connect current and future alumni, friends, and their families with the culture and spirit of the institution. The Alumni Association’s 2010-2011 year has thrived on a strong panel of alumni leaders; each member holding unique skills in varying areas of expertise, and forming a well-rounded and bright outlook that has contributed tremendously to the university’s progression and growth. Derrick Hayes, Assistant Professor in...
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WOLFVILLE, N.S. (CUP) — A 19-year-old student from Alberta has died after being found unconscious in a residence at Acadia University, just outside of Halifax. On Sept. 6, Acadia students were sent an email that released few details about the incident, stating that campus security...
