Tara Siebarth

Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.

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    Headlines for June 19, 2019

    Ottawa Citizen Western University apologizes for 'unacceptable' convocation remarks A southern Ontario university and a Canadian musician have apologized for what they call unacceptable and inappropriate remarks made at a convocation ceremony. CTV News 'Numerous bomb threats' made to post-secondary schools...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 19, 2019

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    Headlines for June 17, 2019

    Globe and Mail University of Ottawa to investigate complaint of carding and arrest on campus A University of Ottawa student says he was humiliated when campus security officers arrested him on Wednesday, an incident the school said it will...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 17, 2019

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    Headlines for June 10, 2019

    CBC News Avoid 'seductive style,' UQO profs told in 'condescending' video Video was meant to provide 'inspiration,' but people are 'free to wear what they want': university. Edmonton Journal The Education Act: what's in that legislation? Here are all the major changes...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 10, 2019

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    Headlines for June 5, 2019

    Globe and Mail Government urged to amend Copyright Act in bid to protect visual and Indigenous artists The House of Commons industry committee is urging the government to look at ways for visual artists to make money every time...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 05, 2019

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    Headlines for June 4, 2019

    Globe and Mail China warns students, academics about risks of studying in U.S. amid deepening tensions The Chinese government has issued a warning to students and academics about studying in the United States in what observers called the latest...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 04, 2019

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    Headlines for June 3, 2019

    CBC News MUN grads make history as 1st teachers trained with Inuit traditions Completed one-time Inuit bachelor of education program from Memorial University. Globe and Mail Recent alumni of graduate business programs better equipped to tackle workplace gender inequality Recent alumni credit...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 03, 2019

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    Headlines for May 28, 2019

    Global News Professor taking U of R to court over oil and gas research funding details Emily Eaton is studying influence of oil and energy interests in Saskatchewan’s education system. The Province B.C. post-secondary educators fight to fix 'structural' problem of...

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    Tara Siebarth

    May 28, 2019

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    Headlines for May 27, 2019

    Windsor Star University of Windsor chooses Robert Gordon as new president Gordon is the current provost and vice-president of academic at Wilfrid Laurier University. Globe & Mail Opinion: On campus, unpopular views also deserve a platform Although the stated functions of free...

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    Tara Siebarth

    May 27, 2019

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    STLHE names latest cohort of 3M National Student Fellows

    The cohort represents an array of interests, including sports-injury medicine, Indigenous health and wellness, and podcasting.

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    Tara Siebarth

    May 13, 2019

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    Headlines for April 26, 2019

    CBC Simon Fraser University opens $126M Surrey expansion in sustainable energy Simon Fraser University has expanded its Surrey campus with a new facility dedicated to sustainable energy engineering. CBC Cutting-edge technology: U of A using virtual and augmented reality to train...

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    Tara Siebarth

    April 26, 2019

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    Headlines for April 25, 2019

    Kingston Whig-Standard Opinion: ‘Queen’s finally accepted responsibility’ Even though Queen’s University effectively ended its discriminatory ban over 50 years ago, the institution never made any attempt to reckon with this history, writes Richard Reznick, dean of Queen’s faculty of...

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    Tara Siebarth

    April 25, 2019

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