Tag Archives: education

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Boy, these days we really are not seeing mankind at its best, especially in politics. Maybe outside the news cycle there are some uplifting stories and signs of hope, but if so, sadly, it’s not coming from inspiration from most … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica: why it rates a top spot in the World Happiness Rankings

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

As I reported in a recent blog post, we spent our March Break week this year in Costa Rica. Along with its remarkable biodiversity and the resulting opportunities it presents its to visitors to observe an abundance of animals, birds, … Continue reading →

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Nurturing our students, ensuring our future

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend our university’s annual Computer Science Research Expo, which is a day filled with student poster sessions, student and faculty research presentations, and industry panel discussions. I hadn’t had the luxury … Continue reading →

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Réflexion sur l’éducation au Nouveau-Brunswick

Posted on May 24, 2015 by

Note: Another post in French. I’m taking French lessons again, and I find that trying to write my thoughts in French is a great way to practice. You should give it a try! Following on from my previous “Thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Bhutan: the Dragon Kingdom in the Himalayas

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

I’ll never forget the day a colleague of mine from electrical engineering came bursting to my office unexpectedly. I had never seen this mild-mannered, middle-aged engineering prof so excited. “Jane,” he said, “I’ve just come back from a trip to … Continue reading →

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Higher education, student debt, and options

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

University and college campuses everywhere are bustling with new and returning students.  Canadian business writers have responded to this annual migration with a number of articles about student finances, such as: “Six ways to ease the cost of university”, “Why … Continue reading →

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