Author Archives 
One of UNB's distinguished research centres, The Milton F. Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society is devoted to excellence in the study of war as a complex social phenomenon. With the goal of increasing understanding of the cause, course, and consequence of armed conflict, the Gregg Centre is internationally recognized for its graduate program, undergraduate and graduate teaching, public outreach, popular and scholarly publications, and its expertise in all aspects of modern conflict.
UNB Fredericton to grant four honorary degrees at graduation (0)
5/23/13 •
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will grant honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals during its spring graduation ceremonies next week. The Fredericton campus will celebrate its 184th Encaenia with four ceremonies at the Richard [...]
Three profs and chancellor to receive honorary designations at UNBF graduation (0)
5/22/13 •
Three academics with distinguished careers at the University of New Brunswick will receive honorary designations for their contributions to the university community during the 184th Encaenia ceremonies in Fredericton. Outgoing chancellor, Dr. Richard J. Currie, will [...]
Visiting lecturer tackles Big Data phenomenon (0)
5/22/13 •
Dr. Michael Goodchild will give a talk at UNB Fredericton about Big Data at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, in Room HC25 in Head Hall. The Big Data phenomenon offers great potential for analysis, gathering [...]
UNB Fredericton announces valedictorians (0)
5/22/13 •
Four students will represent their graduating classes as this year’s valedictorians at the University of New Brunswick’s 184th Encaenia at The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER on May 29-30. UNB Fredericton’s 2013 valedictorians were nominated by their [...]
Noted business leader Allison McCain named UNB’s new chancellor (0)
5/21/13 •
Outgoing chancellor Richard J. Currie granted rare emeritus status As an active alumnus, volunteer and honorary degree recipient, Allison McCain is no stranger to the University of New Brunswick. That relationship will only grow stronger now [...]
UNB Saint John’s Spring Convocation (0)
5/21/13 •
The University of New Brunswick Saint John will award one honorary degree to an outstanding individual during its 39th Spring Convocation ceremony on May 31, 2013. Honorary Degree Anne Marie McGrath has devoted her entire life [...]
Joanna Everitt chosen for prestigious program (1)
5/17/13 •
Joanna Everitt will be a visiting fellow at Harvard University from September until December, 2013. Our very own Dr. Everitt, Dean of Arts at UNB Saint John, has been chosen as a visiting fellow in the [...]
Not your typical student: Mature student numbers on the rise (Comments Off)
5/16/13 •
A survey was sent to all first year mature students to get a better understanding of why they came to UNB Saint John and what they hope to get out of their time on campus. The [...]
UNB Fredericton hosts infertility expert (Comments Off)
5/15/13 •
As part of the 7th Annual Canadian Infertility Awareness Week (CIAW), infertility expert, Dr. David Young, will present at UNB Fredericton on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. Organized by Fredericton’s Infertility Support group and sponsored [...]
MMFC releases new tools for victims of intimate partner violence (Comments Off)
5/13/13 •
On Wednesday, May 15, at 8 a.m. at the Fredericton Crown Plaza there will be a breakfast and information session to announce the launch of a new set of tools that have been developed to assist [...]
Spreading the wealth: the global impact of sending money home (Comments Off)
5/13/13 •
More than four billion people in the world currently live on an income of less than two dollars a day. This and the desire to lift poor people up the economic ladder has inspired Dr. Basu [...]
Eddy Campbell named one of Atlantic Canada’s top CEOs (Comments Off)
5/09/13 •
University of New Brunswick President and Vice-Chancellor Eddy Campbell has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s top CEOs. The winners of this year’s Atlantic Business Magazine competition were celebrated at an awards gala held on May [...]
UNB team has strong showing at national unmanned air vehicle competition (Comments Off)
5/08/13 •
Tasked with developing a UAV to support forest fire fighting, UNB’s Collaboration Based Robotics and Automations (COBRA) team won the design phase and placed third in the operational phase of the 5th Annual Unmanned Systems Canada [...]
UNB Saint John introduces nursing pilot project (Comments Off)
5/08/13 •
Licensed practical nursing graduates will be able to enter the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus, under a pilot project supported by the Department Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. [...]
2013 New Brunswick high school programming competition (Comments Off)
5/07/13 •
The Department of Computer Science & Applied Statistics at the University of New Brunswick Saint John, is holding the seventh annual New Brunswick high school programming competition on Saturday, May 11. The competition is designed to [...]
