President’s pressure pays off
The persistence of Carleton president Roseann Runte in lobbying the provincial and federal governments for funding has earned the university $52.5 million, meaning students will have access to two new buildings by 2011.
The funding, announced May 25, will go towards Carleton’s Waterfront Project, according to Carleton spokesperson, Steve Blais.
Budget hikes student tuition fees
Students’ tuition fees take a hit ( Talbert Johnson )
Angels and Demons science deciphered
Louise Heelan, a graduate student at Carleton, is a researcher at CERN ( Photo: Adam Dietrich )
Kroeger gala highlights Canadians’ contributions
Carleton University’s ninth annual Arthur Kroeger Awards Gala will be especially remembered in Carleton’s history, as this year's ceremony marks the first since Arthur Kroeger’s death.
The gala took place on May 7 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel.
Ontario hands out $2.8 million to Carleton
The Ontario government’s announcement of $150 million in immediate, one-time support to Ontario universities and colleges is a much-appreciated effort given the current state of the economy, said Carleton University president Dr. Roseann Runte.
Member of provincial parliament Yasir Naqvi announced on May 14 that Carleton University would receive $2.8 million of the funding from the provincial government in what the government is calling part of its Reaching Higher Funding Plan.
