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November 28, 2008
Colorado State University: Continuing Education Offers Programs in Brighton
Continuing Education has expanded its outreach mission to the Brighton, CO area with the opening of a new lifelong learning community comprised of Colorado State University and Front Range Community College. The Division of Continuing Education at Colorado State began a pilot program in September of this year to respond to the needs of local employers by offering new classes in leadership development and organizational effectiveness. The leadership modules covered a range of topics including ethics, communication, change management, innovation, and problem solving. The next series of leadership classes begins in January 2009 in the new center at 1850 Egbert Street, which includes both classroom and office space.
Source: Colorado State University

November 25, 2008
Colorado State University: Continuing Education OPC Graduate Student Wins Scholarship
Colorado State University graduate student Liisa McPherson has been awarded a scholarship from the Colorado Human Resource Association (CHRA) and the Rocky Mountain Compensation Association (RMCA) in recognition of her outstanding leadership in the field of Human Resources Management. McPherson was one of two $1,000 scholarship winners recognized at a luncheon on Nov. 12. Scholarship recipients were selected on the basis of demonstrated scholastic achievement, involvement in their student Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter and/or other HR organizations, leadership ability, work experience and commitment to a career in Human Resources. McPherson is in her second year of the Master of Education in Education and Human Resource Studies in Organizational Performance and Change offered at Colorado State's Denver Center through the Division of Continuing Education.
Source: Colorado State University

November 4, 2008
University of Calgary: Weiss Wins Gairdner
Samuel Weiss, PhD, director of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary, received a Gairdner International Award on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Royal Ontario Museum. The Gairdner International Award is one of the world’s most prestigious medical science awards. Historically, one in four Gairdner awardees has gone on to win a Nobel Prize. Weiss’ explorations into the brain have changed the fields of developmental neurobiology and neural regeneration. In 1992, he discovered the existence of neural stem cells in the adult brain. That groundbreaking discovery has lead scientists around the world to investigate how to stimulate those cells to heal the brain. It is anticipated that Weiss’ work will lead to new treatments for people with devastating brain diseases and spinal cord injuries. His current research is focusing on regeneration of brain cells in multiple sclerosis and stroke.
Source: University of Calgary, Alberta

November 3, 2008
North Dakota State University Students Take Second and Fourth in Computer Competition
The NDSU computer science department participated in the Digi-Key Corp.’s Collegiate Computing Contest, “DKC3,” on Oct. 17 in Thief River Falls, Minn. Two teams represented NDSU. The Dakodas won second place and Pi Rho placed fourth. The University of Minnesota, Morris, won first place. The Dakodas won a $150 gift certificate for each team member and $1,800 for the computer science department. Bemidji State University placed third and NDSU’s Pi Rho team came in fourth. A total of 24 teams participated. Dakodas members include Ryan Carlsrud, a junior from Tower City, N.D.; Nathan Ehresmann, a junior from Staples, Minn.; Robert J. Foertsch, a senior from Wyndmere, N.D.; and Jeong Woo Wee, a junior from South Korea. Pi Rho’s members include Christopher Grahn, a junior from Colby, Wis.; Abram Jackson, a junior from Valley City, N.D.; Dustin Kerber, a senior from Cooperstown, N.D.; and Joel Longanecker, a senior from Waseca, Minn. Richard Rummelt and Adam Helsene coached the teams.
Source: North Dakota State University

November 3, 2008
University of Waterloo Ranks as Top Comprehensive Research University
The University of Waterloo has been ranked Canada's No. 1 comprehensive research university in the annual "Canada Top 50 Research Universities" survey. The survey of research activity conducted every year by national consulting firm Research Infosource Inc. will be published in a special newspaper supplement in the National Post on Nov. 7 and the Ottawa Citizen on Nov. 8. Waterloo's total research ranked in the "elite $100 million club," said a release on the findings. The survey tracks sponsored research for all Canada's universities for 2007. Waterloo had $121.6 million in total research income from government and non-government sources last year. The "comprehensive" university category essentially includes all universities with full undergraduate and graduate programs, but no medical school. "This is great news for Waterloo," said George Dixon, UW's vice-president research. "The credit goes to our outstanding researchers, our faculty and graduate students, who continue to shine on the national and international stage." Dixon added: "We believe Waterloo has a very innovative approach, combined with strengths in many critical areas, such as water, energy and auto research. "Waterloo has the ability to transfer many of its pure research findings into practical applications for the benefit of society. It stands alone in its inventor-owned intellectual property policy that encourages the practical application of research by supporting technology transfer and company incubation." Waterloo ranked first in the comprehensive category based on measuring "financial input, research publication output and impact indicators," with a combined score of 91.1, according to Research Infosource. After UW in the comprehensive category came University of Guelph in second place (88.76), and University of Victoria in third (74). University of Toronto placed first in the "medical/doctoral" category, while Royal Military College of Canada garnered top place in the "undergraduate" category. Resources Contacts: Eva Grabinski, communications officer, office of research, 519-888-4567 ext. 36834 Martin Van Nierop, director, communications and public affairs, 519-888-4881 UW news release no. 82 2008-11-03 07:41:55
Source: University of Waterloo, Ontario