Ehryn Torrell: Self-Similar Opens at CBU Art Gallery

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Ehryn Torrell knows about rapid change. Over the past 6 years she has completed a graduate degree, endured her mother’s death, propelled a successful career as an artist, travelled the world, moved to a new country and became a mother. This turbulence is captured in a body of work entitled Self- Similar opening on November 8 at the Cape Breton University Art Gallery.

Start the Boardmore's Season of Plays with Purchase of Season Pass Subscription

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The curtain is about to rise on the Boardmore Theatre’s 43rd Season of Plays, with the opening of Unity (1918) set for November 21. This year the Boardmore Theatre will present six productions plus three plays for high school students. To make it easy for theatre goers to enjoy the Boardmore’s exciting selection of plays, season pass subscriptions are now available.

Research at CBU - CBC Series

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Listen to CBU faculty and students as they share their interesting research with CBC Information Morning Cape Breton.

CBU visits local high schools

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Throughout the month of November and into December Cape Breton University faculty and staff will be visiting high schools in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to discuss program options under various Schools.

Students will have an opportunity to chat with faculty and staff, ask questions and much more.  Each week, a different CBU School will be focused on; see below for schedule.

15th Annual J.B. McLachlan Memorial Lecture Focuses on Possibility of Socialist Education

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Is a Socialist Education Possible? That will be the topic of discussion led by Dr. Michael Corbett, Department of Education, Acadia University, during the 15th Annual J.B. McLachlan Memorial Lecture being held on Wednesday, October 30 at 12 noon in CE 265 in the Student, Culture and Heritage Building, at Cape Breton University (CBU).  During the discussion three areas will be focused on that include:

  • How do economic changes affect the nature of education -- what we learn, how we learn, and where we learn?
  • Has education become "google-ized" and, if so, should we worry about that?  Should we, could we, resist that trend?
  • What kind of education do we need today to address society's biggest challenges?

Fall Convocation To be Celebrated this Saturday

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Cape Breton University (CBU) will celebrate the achievements of close to 275 graduates during its Fall Convocation ceremony set for Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m. at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. In addition to the degrees, diplomas and certificates being conferred, honorary degrees are being bestowed on two highly deserving individuals. Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Howard Wetston, Chair and CEO, Ontario Securities Commission will each receive the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa.

Howard Wetston, head of the Ontario Securities Commission, joins Shannon School of Business Advisory Board

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Cape Breton University (CBU) is pleased to announce that Howard Wetston, Chair & CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), is joining the Shannon School of Business Advisory Board (SSOB).

Brown Bag Sessions for Bachelor of Education Students

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The CBU Education Department has embarked on presenting Professional Development Sessions for Bachelor of Education students.

“Professional development is a critical part of a teacher’s development and ongoing commitment to education,” comments Susan Basso, Manager of the Bachelor of Education program.

Centennial Anniversary of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Marking its 100th anniversary, the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) celebrated this special occasion by hosting an event here at Cape Breton University (CBU) on Friday October 11th, 2013.

This event was hosted in front of MacDonald Residence at 11:30am where this anniversary was recognized. A maple tree has been planted and plaque presented by CIPHI to CBU for its educational contributions in the Environmental Health program. On hand for this centennial event is the national president of CIPHI, Gary O’Toole, CBU alumnus graduating from the Public Health program and who is also the Director of Environmental Health for the N.S. provincial government.

Acadian and Celtic Traditions Come Together as Focus of First Time Conference

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Monday, October 7, 2013

With its reputation and recognized scholars in the study of heritage and culture, Cape Breton University (CBU) is pleased to host the inaugural Acadian Traditional Music: At the Crossroads of French and Celtic Cultures Conference, from October 11-13. The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners who have studied Acadian, French Canadian, Celtic and Atlantic Canadian traditions. Throughout the conference, participants will demonstrate how musical traditions have evolved over the centuries, and they will reflect on their condition today.

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