News - Arthur Kroeger College

The Public Affairs and Policy Management (PAPM) program, and the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs, is saddened to learn of the death of Abel Mengistab. Abel, who had just completed his third year of studies, was a valued member of our community. His interest in public policy was rooted in his commitment to... More

Monday, April 20, 2020

Climate Change and Pipelines: Rachel Notley’s Take at the 2020 Bell Lecture

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Monday, March 16, 2020

COVID 19 Update

Carleton University has closed all non-essential services in order to follow recommendations from Ottawa Public Health. Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs is therefore operating online and staff are working remotely. For assistance, please contact the office at: akcollege@carleton.ca, and your email will be redirected to the appropriate... More

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

FPA Voices: Rachel Gouin (MPM/17)

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Dean’s Honour List Takes Downtown Ottawa

This story was originally published by the Faculty of Public Affairs on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Faculty of Public Affairs students arrived at the National Arts Centre on January 28th with big smiles and parents, family, and friends in tow. More than 400 people filled the Canada Room, overlooking the iconic Rideau Canal... More

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Belize Experience Leaves Deep Impression on Carleton Students

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kroeger College will be closed after 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 19

Arthur Kroeger College will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 a.m. until Friday, Dec. 20 at 8:30... More

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Arthur Kroeger College Celebrates 20 Years

This story was originally published by the Faculty of Public Affairs on Friday, November 29, 2019. Students, faculty members, friends and alumni gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa on November 15th to mark the 20th anniversary of Carleton’s Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs. Established in 1999 with the goal of... More

Friday, November 29, 2019

Carleton Students Pitch Solutions to Pet Ownership Barriers

This story was originally published on Carleton Newsroom on November 26, 2019. By Joseph Mathieu It is widely accepted, especially by pet owners, that pet ownership can make you feel better. On top of anecdotal evidence, there is scientific research demonstrating that companion pets can reduce stress and anxiety, and lower your heart rate... More

Thursday, November 28, 2019

How Do You Help Change a Society? Start by Listening.

BGINS Faculty member, Logan Cochrane, discusses his approach to affecting change in international... More

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Kroeger College Closed Nov. 15th at 12 p.m.

Arthur Kroeger College will be closed on Friday, Nov. 15th at 12 p.m. and will not re-open until Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Students will still have access to the lab from the exterior... More

Friday, September 27, 2019

FPA Faculty Members Win SSHRC Insight Development Grants

This story was originally published on the Faculty of Public Affairs website on Friday, September 20, 2019. 2019 Insight Development Grant Winners “The Global Land Rush, Inequalities and Livelihoods: Enabling Environments for Strengthening Food Security in Ethiopia and Ghana” For governments struggling with high levels of food insecurity—the... More

Friday, August 9, 2019

Kroeger College Closed on Friday August 16

The Arthur Kroeger College will be closed on Friday, August 16, 2019. We apologize for any... More

Monday, June 10, 2019

Spring Convocation: Global Studies Program Graduates First Students

By Ellen Tsaprailis The first group of students in the Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) are graduating from the joint program overseen by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Public Affairs. The 80 graduates began when the program was first offered in 2015. Student Irene Wang describes the end as... More

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Kayley Lenders: Risks and Rewards

This story was originally published by Faculty of Public Affairs on May 29, 2019. By Karen Kelly In high school, Kayley Lenders planned to study health sciences and perhaps go into nursing. Then she saw an advertisement for a new degree at Carleton—the Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS). “I took a global... More

Monday, June 3, 2019

Katelyn Kornelsen: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM)

This story was originally published by Faculty of Public Affairs on May 29, 2019. By Karen Kelly Photos by Bryan Gagnon Katelyn Kornelsen, Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) As Katelyn Kornelsen thought about her future, she knew she was interested in serving the community. But she didn’t know what... More

Friday, May 31, 2019

Kroeger College Branches Out

By Ellen Tsaprailis Photos by Josh Hotz Celebrating 20 years at Carleton University, the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs has a new director, Prof. Mary Francoli, who is applying her own communication and political science skills to boost the college’s public profile and highlight commonalities across programs as it continues its... More

Monday, February 25, 2019

FPA Faculty and Instructors Recognized with Teaching Achievement Awards

Communication Studies Professor Benjamin Woo What does a grade mean? Professor Benjamin Woo began his proposal for a Carleton University Teaching Achievement Award with that question. The awards are “intended to enhance the teaching of their recipients and the quality of instruction at Carleton.” In an entry entitled “Does Specifications... More

Friday, February 22, 2019

Work Hard, Then Celebrate! The 2019 Dean’s Honour List Reception

This story was originally published on the Faculty of Public Affairs website on Friday, February 15, 2019. After a year of early morning classes, late night study sessions, and lots of work in between, it was time to celebrate at the Faculty of Public Affairs’ Dean’s Honour List reception on January 28. Hundreds of... More

Friday, February 15, 2019

SSHRC Support for New Research in Faculty of Public Affairs

The below information was taken from Faculty of Public Affairs website published Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Two faculty members in Arthur Kroeger College have received financial support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) as part of its Insight Development Grant (IDG) program. Pablo Heidrich, a professor in the... More

Thursday, October 25, 2018

BPAPM Has Strong Showing on Election Day

The Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) program is proud to announce that two alumni and one current student won elections at the municipal level on Election Night 2018. Current student Cameron Wales, 23, won as a city councillor in the City of Brockville, garnering the largest number of votes among any... More

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Geoffrey Pearson Travel Bursary 2018

This bursary was established in memory of Geoffrey A.H. Pearson, O.C. Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Geoffrey Pearson Bursary Committee to deserving students. The purpose of this bursary is to assist with the costs of student travel for research about or other activities related to the United Nations, its member organizations and/or... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Early College Closure on Friday, Dec. 15

At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15th, Arthur Kroeger College will be closing down for the remainder of the day. The office will be open and staff will be available as per usual from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The lab will only be accessible through the back door after 11:30... More

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Three PAPM Alumni Named Newest Members of Ottawa Global Shapers

Three former BPAPM students, Kathleen Walsh, Christian Robillard and Katie Boothby, have been named the newest members of Ottawa Global Shapers. The Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, is a network of city-based Hubs developed and led by young leaders between 20 and 30 years old who want to develop... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Kroeger College Students Take North American Debating Championship

Matthew Gallagher and Connor Ahluwalia won the North American Universities Debating Championship (NAUDC) last weekend in Geneva, N.Y., defeating teams from Harvard, Yale and Stanford to take the trophy. Hosted by Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Carleton was the only Canadian team to advance to the elimination rounds and won the quarter- and... More

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

How it all started for John Nater (BPAPM ’07)

The below information was taken from The Hill Times article written by Rachel Aiello published Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00 AM. For rookie Conservative MP John Nater, it all started at an auction sale in his hometown of Mitchell, Ont. He was in his early teens and his MPP Hugh Edighoffer, a former speaker... More

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

BPAPM Student Wins Henry Marshall Tory Award

Tania Gomes’ volunteer work with the Relay for Life, a student-run fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, was one of the most gratifying experiences of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) student’s Carleton experience. “It was the most gruelling experience. Then the event day arrived, and over 700 students... More

Monday, June 26, 2017

Office Hours June 26th to June 30th

Please note that the office hours for Kroeger College will be inconsistent for the week of June 26th to June 30th. Please email AKCollege@Carleton.ca to make an... More

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Elaine Rouleau Honoured in House of Commons

MP John Nater Honours Elaine Rouleau in the House of Commons As the administrator of Arthur Kroeger College since its inception in 1999, Elaine Rouleau has always been a favourite among students. But she may have received her greatest accolades yet when she was honoured in the House of Commons by alumnus MP John Nater. Mr.... More

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