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Why did YOU choose the Killam Fellowships Program?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

See what some of our Canadian and American Killam Fellows said about why they chose to go on exchange with the Killam Fellowships Program!

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The 9th annual Killam public lecture ‘Rekindling the American Dream’

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Watch the 9th annual Killam public lecture featuring celebrated Canadian economist Dr. Thomas J. Courchene!

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Fulbright Canada alumnus Michael Geist on the CRTC in the Ottawa Citizen

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

Earlier this year, Canada’s broadcast regulator launched a consultation into the policy implications of increasingly popular Internet-based video services such as Netflix. The consultation was the CRTC’s response to broadcasters and cultural groups that formed the Online Broadcasting Working Group … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Canada alumnus Stephen Clarkson writes in the Globe and Mail on the declining influence of Canada and Mexico

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

The paradox of North America’s skewed development is that, although Canada and Mexico make extraordinarily large contributions to America’s economic strength, homeland security and international effectiveness, they have virtually no influence in Washington’s corridors of power. Starting with the economic … Continue reading →

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Why should YOU choose Canada?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

See what some of our 2011-2012 U.S. Scholars and Students had to say about coming to Canada for their Fulbright experience!

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Killam Fellow Vicky Banas (2010-2011) profiled in The Walrus

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Vicky Banas, a Killam Fellow from SUNY Plattsburgh to Mount Allison University, is a member of her campus’ Club Canada, a group which was recently profiled in The Walrus. “The Idea of North” by David Marchese | The Walrus | … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 CLP Competition closes October 14, 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

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 (CLP). This … Continue reading →

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Fulbrighter of the Month, October 2011 – Dr. Sandy Ng

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Dr. Sandy Y.M. Ng is a member of the inaugural class of the new Fulbright NEXUS Scholar program. A faculty member at Queen’s University, she will be taking up her Fulbright award at Stanford University. Her project, which is in … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Canada LIVE webinar on October 18th, 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

The 2011-2012 competitions for Canadian students and scholars are quickly drawing to a close. If you are either a faculty member or a student considering the United States as an option, Fulbright Canada will be holding a LIVE webinar for … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Canada alumni to be inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

Rishma Dunlop, a 2009-2010 Fulbright Visiting Chair in Creative Writing and Isabella Bakker, a 2004-2005 Fulbright New Century Scholar, will be inducted into the Royal Society of Canada! To learn more about these extraordinary Fulbright alumni visit York University’s website.

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2010-2011 Eco-Leaders in action

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

In 2010, Fulbright Canada and RBC provided Eco-Leadership awards to 13 current Fulbrighters and alumni of the program. Ruby Lam’s project introduced a daycare to gardening and planting and re-developed an urban space. Ruby and her project partners asked the children … Continue reading →

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Fall Orientation 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

Each September, with the support of the United States Department of State, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, and the American Killam Trusts, the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America hosts … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Alumnus, Kevin Brosseau, talks about his ‘mind-blowing experience’ at Harvard in the Edmonton Journal

Posted on September 4, 2011 by admin

Kevin Brosseau was a long way from the farm he grew up on in Bonnyville as he walked through the halls of Harvard University’s law school. After taking a leave of absence from his job with the RCMP, remortgaging his home … Continue reading →

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Fulbrighter of the Month, September 2011 – Robin McLay

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

The Fulbrighter of the Month for September is Robin McLay (1998-1999). Robin was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) at McGill University. Robin was a Fulbrighter from McGill University to … Continue reading →

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The 2011-2012 Fulbright Canada-RBC Eco-Leadership Program competition is NOW OPEN

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

Fulbright students and scholars are natural leaders. The Fulbright Canada-RBC Eco-Leadership Program provides grants to Fulbright Canada grantees and to Fulbright Canada alumni to engage in environmental action in their community. In 2009, 11 outstanding Fulbrighters reached out to their local communities … Continue reading →

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