Carleton Now - October 2009

Volume 7, Issue 9
October 2009

Carleton's best kept secret — community engagement

A special task force report shows that Carleton faculty, staff and students have strong ties to the Ottawa region in a variety of ways – both professionally and personally.

The problem is – nobody really knows about it.

Inside this issue

Car-sharing comes to campus Oct. 2

Carleton is officially a member of the VRTUCAR club.

VRTUCAR is a car-sharing service for people who use alternative modes of transportation like a bike or bus, but occasionally need access to a car. When members register for the service online, they can reserve the car and access it any time they need it.

On campus, the red Nissan Cube VRTUCAR is parked facing the athletics building in parking lot 4 and will be available as of Oct. 2.

Sixth annual Powwow

Carleton University welcomed new and returning students to campus with a traditional Powwow. The Powwow featured First Nations drumming and dancing, Métis jigging and Inuit throat singing.

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