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Former UNB president publishes book about Lord Beaverbook and the Kennedys

UNB — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:34 +0000

When James Downey became the 14th president and vice-chancellor of the University of New Brunswick in 1980, he knew very little about Lord Beaverbrook and his many gifts to the university and the province of New Brunswick.

UNB to co-host 30th annual provincial math competition

UNB — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:37:39 +0000

The 30th annual New Brunswick Mathematics Competition for grades 7, 8 and 9 students will take place on Friday, May 11, 2012. The competition is organized by the mathematics and statistics department at the University of [...]

UNB and Shad Valley renew partnership

UNB — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:34:40 +0000

The University of New Brunswick and Shad Valley have renewed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding recently. UNB, in partnership with the provincial government, has committed to supporting students who attend the [...]

Book by former UNB president James Downey to be launched May 15

UNB — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:51:00 +0000

Lord Beaverbrook and the Kennedys, written by former UNB president James Downey, will be officially launched on Tuesday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m., in Memorial Hall at UNB Fredericton.

Seaweeds – a part of our everyday life (Video)

UNB — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:02:21 +0000

An informative video on the roles, applications and values of seaweeds in marine ecosystems, our economy and society has been created by researchers at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John and at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada St. Andrews Biological Station, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the NSERC Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network, and Cooke Aquaculture Inc.

University of New Brunswick presented with Mayor’s Environmental Award

UNB — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:40:57 +0000

The University of New Brunswick was awarded the Mayor’s Environmental Award tonight during a City Council meeting at Fredericton City Hall. The award was presented to Dr. Tony Secco, UNB’s Vice-President (Fredericton), for UNB’s continued stewardship [...]

UNB Saint John’s Hans W. Klohn Commons featured in Library Design Showcase

UNB — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:40:46 +0000

UNB Saint John's Hans W. Klohn Commons has recently been featured in the Library Design Showcase 2012 published by American Libraries Magazine

UNB achieves balanced budget in 2012-2013

UNB — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:30:01 +0000

The Board of Governors of the University of New Brunswick has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

UNB releases economic impact assessment

UNB — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:01 +0000

The University of New Brunswick commissioned an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) in the fall of 2011 to better understand the many ways in which the university impacts the provincial economy.

UNB MBA students raise $6,000 for CNIB New Brunswick

UNB — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:35:51 +0000

University of New Brunswick Fredericton Master of Business Administration (MBA) students raised $6,000 during the recent Dining in the Dark event held earlier this month.