Posted Dec. 9/08
Etelle Bourassa (left) who is the Graduate Administrator in the Department of Psychology, and Shevaun Parker (right), a 3rd year PhD psychology student, proudly display their food during the Psyc-O-Chef Cook-off II which raised $1,461 for the United Way. Parker won the cook-off competition for her pulled pork.
Psychology Prof. Hymie Anisman speaks to students about the Centre for Stress and Stress Management during Research Centres Day held on Nov. 25. An estimated 150 students, federal government officials and private industry representatives attended the event that highlighted the work of Carleton’s 26 research centres.
Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte lays the first wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the flags outside the Azreili Pavillion. Wreaths were also laid on behalf of the staff, faculty and student unions. Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony.
The Ravens women’s and men’s water polo teams each took silver medals in the OUA championships hosted at Carleton on Nov. 22 and 23. Both teams were defending provincial champs and fought tough battles against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues teams. The Carleton men lost 7 to 6, and the women were defeated 13 to 9.
Third-year Carleton music student Angus Mortimer, who competed in the four-man kayak event at the Beijing Olympics, gave an inspirational speech in the Senate as part of the National Child Day celebration Nov. 21. He spoke about the values of dedication and hard work and how they apply in sport and in the classroom.
