Degrees : vol. 24, no. 01 Spring/Summer 2012

Abstract

A century of high notes -- The University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts celebrates 100 years of musical instruction. The digital classroom -- The proliferation of social media, online instruction and other new technologies is changing the way faculty connect with students. Find out to what extent the U of R has embraced this brave new world. Unlocking the molecules of disease -- Nevan Krogan BSc’97, MSc’99, one of the world’s leading systems biologists, and his research team are focussed on eradicating HIV.

The class of 2012 -- Meet this year’s classy honorary degree recipients. Spotlight on Stratford -- The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is the largest and one of the most popular Shakespearian festivals in North America. This season it’s getting a big blast of U of R talent as five graduates of the University’s theatre program are contributing to the festival’s success.

Project of heart -- U of R graduate student Sylvia Smith is pouring her heart into a project designed to engage young students into a deeper exploration of Indigenous traditions, including the ghastly remnants of the Indian residential school system in Canada. departments -- Feed Back; President’s Note; Around Campus; Spot Light; Focal Point; 360 Degrees; Alumni President Message; Class Notes;