Tabaret

Excerpts from a new memoir, Journey of a Thousand Miles, by an alumnus with an inspiring life story who received an honorary doctorate from uOttawa in November 2017.

The University will soon have a cutting-edge black box theatre. The new space will be used to create an acting conservatory program, the first of its kind in the city.

Inspired by the successful Finnish educational model, Carole Payant is creating “a dream school for children” as she transforms a heritage building into a 21st-century learning environment.

Meet four alumni whose stories illustrate the impressive capacity of uOttawa grads to find their passion and build meaningful careers.

Jason Dunkerley added another world-class performance to his collection after winning silver in the men’s 1,500-metre T11 race at the World Para Athletics Championships in London.

This year’s Alex Trebek Distinguished Lecture Series speaker, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, wants Canadians to join forces to protect our environment, her remarkable Inuit culture — and Arctic ice. 

Lawyer and film producer Shawn Singh adds philanthropy to his many ventures by generously funding a lecture series and two PhD scholarships at his alma mater.

Alumnus Peter Wright has an award for bravery from the Governor General of Canada and some sage advice for others aspiring to a career in foreign affairs.