Monday 29 September 2014


Good Morning! Some interesting guest speakers are presenting in the month of October. Please see below!





Inside Our Minds, Inside Our Lives

Technology, cognitive science and memoir,
this fall we are talking about the systems that shape our lives.

When I started researching this book, I thought that the Internet was a metaphor for life; now I think that life is a metaphor for the internet. - Douglas Coupland

Douglas Coupland
Kitten Clone

Wednesday
October 8th

In 2013, Douglas Coupland set out on a journey to find out what "data, speed and optical wiring are doing to us as a species." This quest sent Coupland to Alcatel-Lucent, an international company responsible for running and operating the systems that support the Internet. In one year he visited its offices in four different countries in an attempt to figure out exactly what and where the Internet is. In the process, he completely changed his perspective on the world's largest and current colonising force.
Click here for tickets and details.

Jim Davies
Riveted
Saturday
October 25th

When you think of your favourite movies, books, or paintings what draws you in? Is it a character? The set-up? The story behind it all? In his new book Riveted, Jim Davies sets out to explain what it is about art that captivates us. From our need for hope and fear, to the psychological desire to believe and disbelieve, Davies explores the deepest parts of our human need for art and religion. Join us for a riveting conversation with Jim Davies about what makes art (and storytelling!) a compelling and important part of our lives.
Click here for tickets and details.
Facebook
Facebook
Twitter
Twitter
Website
Website

Are you a university student in Ottawa? Does someone you know attend Carleton or uOttawa? This year students at both of Ottawa's universities get free tickets to all our mainstage events. All you need to reserve tickets is your Student ID.

Susan Pinker - The Village Effect
Saturday, October 25th

As technology changes and evolves it seems we are placing more and more screens in front of our faces and in place of real people. But what about the human connection? Tracing recent studies in neuroscience and biology Susan Pinker investigates how reaching out to other human beings and creating our own villages is integral to our survival. In The Village Effect, Pinker explores the physical and psychological benefits of our social networks and how they are key to our survival.
Click here for tickets and details.

Steven Pinker - The Sense of Style
Sunday, October 26th

How do we interpret the language that surrounds us? Whay is "I can't get no satisfaction" more attractive than the grammatically correct "I can't get any"? These are questions Steven Pinker tries to unwind in his latest book The Sense of Style. If you are the one always nit-picking your co-workers e-mails, advising your kids and friends about using proper grammar, or could use some tips on dressing up your conversations you will not want to miss this discussion with bestselling author and renowned psychologist Steven Pinker.
Click here for tickets and details.

Do you want the best in books Ottawa has to offer? Then become a festival member and get reserved seating, advance information, book discounts and invites to exclusive events! Memberships are on sale now for the the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 seasons. Check out our membership page.

Daniel J. Levitin - Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload
Friday October 24th

With the ever changing digital landscape our minds are being trained to work faster, to accommodate more windows, screens and conversations. But what is that doing to our brains? How do some of us excel at this point while others flounder in a stream of information? In his latest book, Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D., delves into new research in cognitive neuroscience to look at how attention and memory function in our daily lives. He will not only explore how our brains adapt and handle this age of information but what we can do to master our homes, workplaces and lives.
Click here for tickets and details

Chris Turner - Write On!
Writing for Social Change

Monday October 27th

Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author, journalist and former Green Party candidate Chris Turner as we discuss the necessity and importance of writing from a socially conscious perspective. From the Simpsons in his first bestselling book, to his discussions about climate change and the Harper government's stance on scientific research, Turner has taken on many different cultural issues in his writing. But what can we do? In his latest book, How to Breathe Underwater, he suggests that we need to meet the challenges of ecological, economic, and cultural sustainability with innovation instead of lamentation.
Click here for tickets and details.

Donna Thomson - The Four Walls of My Freedom
Tuesday October 28th

There are always changes we cannot prepare for, experience we have to live through, learn from and make our own as best we can. This is only part of what Donna Thomson learned when her newborn son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. On top of all the book learning and social networking with parents, Donna learned the most from her son. Having worked as a director and teacher, Donna's path changed as she embarked on a second career as a caregiver, disability activist, author and consultant. Her memoir takes us through her learning process and life, as she opens our eyes and hearts to the experiences of people with disabilities and their families. She will be joined in conversation with Alison Pick and Catherine Gildiner to discuss the unexpected turns our lives take and how writing about them can bring value to both author and reader.
Click here for tickets and details.

Wednesday 24 September 2014

Good Morning! 
This is a reminder that the permission forms for the N.A.C. are due in Student Services this week. Please return your permission forms as soon as possible!

Monday 22 September 2014

Good Morning! The Association for Bright Children of Ontario is offering Enrichment Workshops! Please check out the following website! 

Monday 15 September 2014


Good Morning! Please take note of this interesting opportunity. If you have any questions stop in to Student Services and speak to Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor about this enrichment opportunity!



ONTARIO NETWORK OF WOMEN IN ENGINEERING
Page Background

Programs | Go ENG Girl


Calling all Girls!

Go ENG Girl provides an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 7-10 across Ontario and a parent/guardian to visit their local university campus and learn from women professionals, academics and students about the wonderful world of engineering.
While the girls enjoy fun hands-on activities and student exhibits, their parents are treated to an informative session about the path to a career in engineering. Join us for the 10th annual Go ENG Girl location near you.

How to Register

Go ENG Girl is a popular free event and many of the locations will reach capacity prior to the big day. Reserve your spot by registering in advance! Both the girls and their parent/guardian are included in one single registration form, no need to submit a second form for the parent! Registration is now open!
While all Go ENG Girl registration is handled via one central service, each location's individual details, start times, and required forms are available on their websites, linked below.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014

» Carleton University
» Conestoga College
» University of Guelph» Lakehead University» Laurentian University » McMaster University» Ryerson University
» University of Toronto» University of Ontario Institute of Technology» University of Waterloo» Western University» York University

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2014

» Queen's University
»
Royal Military College of Canada (event will be held jointly on Queen's University Campus)
» University of Ottawa (English)» Université d’Ottawa (français)» University of Windsor






Additional programs for both genders are offered by the individual institutions. Please view their programs on their individual websites which can be found on the ONWiE members page

New addition!

Go ENG Girl has a wider reach now, with UBC joining us in conducting this event in Vancouver. Welcome UBC!

Why is this necessary?

Even today, females remain vastly underrepresented in the engineering profession. While the number of female undergraduates studying engineering in accredited programs has increased in recent years, the percentage is still far below that of males. ONWiE works to dispel stereotypes and encourage young girls to explore this exciting and diverse profession with real-life examples of females who are studying engineering and alumna who are excelling as professional engineers.
Additional programs for both genders are offered by the individual institutions. Please use the links below to access your location of choice and view their calendar of upcoming events.

I'm a teacher, can I bring my class?

As this program is specially designed for girls and their accompanying parent or guardian, we cannot accept class or organization bookings at this time. If you are interested in bringing a similar program to your class or organization, please contact the university of interest directly.

Questions?

Please contact the Coordinator, Rohini Wittke

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!

Welcome Back!

The school year has started therefore it is time to start looking at what enrichment activities will be available in the coming weeks. Students in grade 10 will meet with Ms. Taylor and Ms. Byrne on Wednesday September 4th at the beginning of lunch to discuss the Civics/Careers enrichment activity available to them this fall!

The N.A.C performances have been chosen for our school! Stay tuned for the permission letter and details. This will be sent home with all gifted students at the end of the first week of school. Please return all forms promptly to Student Services. 

A planning meeting will be held in September to share and discuss other enrichment activities! Please see Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor in Student Services if you have any questions! We are looking forward to another great year with all our gifted learners!