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November 12, 2018

Social Work Professor Leads Human Rights Commission

Colleen Lundy, Professor Emeritus from the School of Social Work at Carleton University, has been appointed the new Human Rights Commissioner for the International Federation of Social Workers. The federation is a... More

November 7, 2018

Carleton Takes Lead in Energy Efficiency

Researchers in the Faculty of Public Affairs are taking the lead in Efficiency Canada, a new national organization focused on improving energy efficiency as one component in the fight against... More

November 2, 2018

Academic Fellows Enrich FPA Classrooms

The Faculty of Public Affairs is welcoming a number of academic fellows this year—both faculty members and graduate students. We are pleased to welcome: Rodger Payne, the Fulbright Canada Research... More

October 29, 2018

Carleton Refugee Research Study Featured in Toronto Star

For years, Carleton Political Science Professor James Milner has worked with local communities in countries such as Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon and Tanzania to study and assist with the integration of... More

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... More

October 18, 2018

Alumni Speaker Series in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto

We’re offering a chance to meet Carleton University and Faculty of Public Affairs alumni in their home cities! Carleton University has invited prominent graduates to join us for an evening... More

October 5, 2018

New Degree Focuses on Digital Media Storytelling

As media organizations dismantle their print editions and increase their online presence in myriad platforms, Carleton University has launched a new undergraduate program to teach students how to be digital... More

September 24, 2018

Global Team on Refugees

Political Science Professor James Milner is leading a team of academics and practitioners who are "collaborating to create new understanding about how global refugee policies operate within local contexts." The... More

September 24, 2018

Political Management Program Mourns Clayton H. Riddell

Philanthropist Clayton Riddell, the founding supporter of the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management, died September 16, 2018 at the age of 81. His generosity to Carleton University led... More

September 10, 2018

Celebrating 40 Years of Communication and Media Studies

It began as a small interdisciplinary program in Mass Communication in 1978. Today, Carleton's Communication and Media Studies program is a vibrant degree program with undergraduate and graduate students, joint... More

September 5, 2018

Vote for Journalism Students in TVO Short Doc Contest

For the second year in a row, Carleton Journalism students are leading in the TVO Short Doc contest. The students have placed in three of the top ten spots and... More

August 8, 2018

Social Work Professors Honoured With Carleton Teaching Awards

Carleton Social Work Professors Sarah Todd and Kenta Asakura have been recognized as exemplary teachers by Carleton University. Professor Todd received the Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award for her leadership and... More