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April 9, 2021

Poli Sci Co-op Student Brings Ideas and News Skills to National Defence

Ahmed Heshmat Ibrahim wanted a co-op work term in a fast-paced environment where he could get real-world experience and make a difference. At the Department of National Defence (DND), he... More

April 8, 2021

Establishment of the Joe Friday and Grant Jameson Contemporary Art Fund

Joe Friday received a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton in 1983. “The Carleton University Art Gallery has demonstrated its ability to bring people together, regardless of the current circumstances. It... More

March 30, 2021

Teaching Excellence in the Pandemic

The faculty recipient of the 2020 FPA Teaching Excellence Award is Megan Gaucher, a professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies. She received the award for consistently high teaching... More

March 30, 2021

Teaching as an Enriching Learning Experience

Kelly Lauzon is the 2020 contract instructor recipient of the FPA Teaching Excellence Award. Lauzon joined the Department of Law and Legal Studies as an instructor in 2017 and is... More

March 30, 2021

Carleton Partners in Major National Project to Rebuild First Nations Governance

By Laura Byrne Paquet In 17 ambiguous words, Section 35.1 of the Constitution Act, 1982 set Canada on a new path that is still unfolding. The section reads: “The existing Aboriginal and... More

March 25, 2021

Nana aba Duncan Takes on Unique Diversity Studies Role in Journalism

By Dan Rubinstein Nana aba Duncan has a lot on the go. The award-winning journalist, on leave from hosting CBC Radio’s Ontario weekend morning show Fresh Air, is a William Southam Journalism Fellow at Toronto’s... More

March 25, 2021

2020 Co-op Student of the Year

The Co-operative Education Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Carleton University Co-op Student and Employer of the Year Awards. The Co-op Awards are presented each year... More

March 23, 2021

Carleton’s EDI Efforts Gain Momentum with New Student Support, Expertise, Courses

The following FPA faculty, staff, students and alumni were on the Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) Advisory Group: Ashli Au (undergrad student), Law and Human Rights Alison Everett (faculty), School... More

March 22, 2021

Journalism graduate releases multimedia graphic novel on crisis in the Central African Republic

By Jena Lynde-Smith Marc Ellison’s groundbreaking multimedia graphic novel on conflict in the Central African Republic is being released today and Ellison traces the project back to his work as... More

March 19, 2021

FPA Students Raise More Than $55,000 for Cancer Research

By Brenna Mackay Over the weekend of March 12 to 14, 2021, Carleton University hosted the first ever virtual Relay for Life, raising $56,582.12 (and counting) towards groundbreaking cancer research and vital... More

March 18, 2021

Social Impact, Giving and Pugs: A Spotlight on Kyla Reid

By Jenna Hobin “The value of what we do is not just about Carleton. Whether they are students or faculty members, these are people at Carleton making a wider social... More

March 16, 2021

Moving Academic Research to Public Discourse

The 2020 FPA Public Commentary Excellence Award winner is Josh Greenberg, director of the School of Journalism and Communication and program head of Communication and Media Studies. As a researcher, Greenberg... More