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Cheyenne Joseph on the cultural practices of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony
Angie Deveau
Posted: September 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
To honour residential school survivors and remember the children who did not return home, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will host a National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony on Sept. 30. This commemorative event will take place on the Fredericton campus and livestream on the Saint John campus. As we approach the third year of this ceremony, there remains a need for understanding...
Read the full postNB-IRDT and Under One Sky to research impact of Aboriginal Head Start program
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
One of over 100 non-profit Friendship Centres in Canada, Under One Sky Friendship Centre supports Indigenous children aged 2-5 years (and their families) in the Fredericton area. Through their Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) program, the children complete activities that encourage social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth to better prepare them to enter...
Read the full postStudents provide support to peers facing mental health challenges
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
As peer supporters at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Amanda Smith and James Martin provide confidential help to students experiencing mental health challenges. As people with lived experience, they listen, share and offer resources. Smith is a fifth-year mature bachelor of arts (BA) student majoring in psychology and student union president on the Fredericton campus. She has also...
Read the full postUNB welcomes 2023-24 Schulich Leaders to campus
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo of Hannah Kamogawa The University of New Brunswick (UNB) welcomes to campus the 2023-24 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship, Canada’s most coveted science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarship. Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,400 students were nominated, only 100 of whom received this celebrated...
Read the full postUNB announces 2023-24 Beaverbrook Scholars
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award: Vera Chen, Carlie Rogers and Analissa Salmon. Valued at $50,000 over four years, the annual award is given to three outstanding graduates of New Brunswick high schools who display high academic ability, financial need and contribution to their communities. “It is my...
Read the full postHalifax event will feature former First Lady Michelle Obama
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will be the featured speaker at an event in Halifax in October organized by the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council in collaboration with six post-secondary institutions in the region, including the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Obama, who recently wrapped up a book tour for The Light We Carry, will speak at the Scotiabank Centre on...
Read the full postSisters of Charity want UNB scholarship to ‘help make education possible for everyone’
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: Sister Mary Beth McCurdy, Rachel Friesen and Sister Pat Poole. During September, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how the university tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and supportive culture for its students. This is the third story in the series. Rachel Friesen started school later than most. Before she...
Read the full postWorld Alzheimer’s Day: Healthy seniors pilot projects researching dementia in NB and beyond
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. It is dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as educating people about the condition and encouraging support for families and individuals living with dementia. To commemorate this day, we highlight a few of our Healthy Seniors Pilot Projects that focus on...
Read the full postA celebration of culture and storytelling at the UNB Fall Indigenous Film Festival
Angie Deveau
Posted: September 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Saint John campus is hosting the Fall Indigenous Film Festival from Sept. 26 to 28, offering an opportunity to explore Indigenous cultures and stories, fostering meaningful conversations about truth, reconciliation and justice. The festival will take place at 7 p.m. each night in the Ganong Hall...
Read the full postUNB students step into another world through study abroad program
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
In the month of September, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how the university tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and supportive culture for its students. This is the second story in the series. Heading off on a solo adventure to explore a new country can be a scary experience and one that often feels distant or...
Read the full postHousingNB student spotlight: Meet the students making NB housing research more accessible
Evan Smith, Tara Scott, Karlene Dalzell and Benz Trani
Posted: September 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
What is HousingNB? New to P2P in 2023, HousingNB is a student research project led by NB-IRDT that aims to evaluate New Brunswick’s progress towards achieving its share of Canada’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) goals. Released in 2017, the NHS is a 10-year, $82 billion federal plan that aims to help Canadians access housing that meets their needs while reducing homelessness and...
Read the full postUNB initiative has a vision for health and long-term care
Ken McGeorge
Posted: September 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Ken McGeorge, BS, DHA, CHE is a retired career health-care CEO and author of Health Care Reform in New Brunswick. This commentary originally appeared in the Telegraph-Journal Aug. 26. Aug. 9, 2023, should be regarded as a major turning point for health and long-term care in New Brunswick. For decades in most other provinces, there have been academic programs that focus on health-care...
Read the full postUNB and IGT make a game-changing announcement
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 7, 2023 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
International Game Technology (PLC) will invest $3 million at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to support interdisciplinary research and teaching, focusing on AI, data science, gaming software and hardware platforms, game design, theory and modelling. At an announcement last week in Moncton, Dr. Paul Mazerolle, UNB’s president and vice-chancellor, said the investment will also...
Read the full postUNB Cricket Club: Strong bonds formed through connection and camaraderie
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Banner photo: back row, left to right: Raja Farooq, Abdullah Sami, Faisal Syed, Ajay Kalra, Himanshu. Front row, left to right: Gururaj Mahajan, Sadab Ninad, Mazhar Rathore, Yash Patel, Nachiket Pandya. Over the next four weeks, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will shine a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how it tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and...
Read the full postUNB jump-starts the school year with orientation week activities
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton and Saint John campuses are coming to life as Orientation Week activities begin and school gets back in session. Here are some of the Fall 2023 Orientation highlights: UNB Fredericton International student orientation: Friday, Sept.1. For all new international students, including degree-seeking, exchange and PAEP students. Check-in...
Read the full postUNB program will allow nursing students to graduate in three years
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the provincial government have announced funding for a three-year delivery of its bachelor of nursing program in Saint John as part of a package of initiatives to address the shortage of nurses in the province. The program, set to launch in September of next year, will complement the university’s regular four-year program, “by offering a...
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