Monthly Archives: August 2011

Fulbright Canada’s first STEM Program competition is NOW OPEN

The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International  Trade Canada and six of Canada’s leading research universities, is pleased to announce the first … Continue reading

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Fulbright Canada’s first Killam Community Action Initiative (KCAI) competition is NOW OPEN!

The Killam Community Action Initiative (KCAI) is a pilot project that offers Killam Fellowship grantees and alumni a unique opportunity to take action, to get involved, and to help make the world a better place, starting in their own communities. The mandate … Continue reading

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The 2011-2012 Community Leadership Program competition is NOW OPEN

If you are an alumna/alumnus of a U.S. government (USG) sponsored exchange program and have an idea for a creative outreach project, a special activity, or a unique program for your community in Canada, apply now for our Community Leadership Program … Continue reading

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Dr. Tom Courchene to give the 9th Annual Killam Lecture

The 9th annual Elizabeth Rodgers Killam and Constance Killam distinguished public lecture in Ottawa is scheduled for Thursday September 15, 2011 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.  This year, the renowned Canadian economist Thomas Courchene will deliver a lecture entitled “Rekindling the American Dream.” The … Continue reading

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Fulbright alumna, Dr. Antonia Maioni discusses her summer experience in Montreal in today’s Globe and Mail

I hate summer in the city. Growing up in Montreal, summer meant hot, sticky days and airless nights. Kids cooled off at public pools and families slept on balconies, a Montreal tradition as close to camping as I ever got. Today, you’d … Continue reading

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Fulbrighter of the Month, August 2011 – Vanessa Timmer

 The Fulbrighter of the Month for August is Vanessa Timmer (2002-2003), Executive Director of the One Earth Initiative (http://oneearthweb.org). She was recently appointed associate at the Center for International Development’s Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University. Vanessa was a Fulbrighter … Continue reading

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