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July 29, 2020

From Games to Government: Former Ravens Hockey Star Talks About Transition to Job with Transport...

From Games to Government: Former Ravens Hockey Star Talks About Transition to Job with Transport Canada

Former Raven and Ottawa 67’s hockey player Brett Gustavsen has begun a new phase in his life, making the transition from student athlete to a career in the federal government. The defensive forward played 113... More

July 27, 2020

Watching over Water: Carleton Alum Serves as Ottawa Riverkeeper

From its source at Lac des Outaouais, Que., to Lake of Two Mountains just west of Montreal where it streams into the St. Lawrence, the Ottawa River flows for 1,271 kilometres. The area it drains... More

March 3, 2020

Mixing Theatre and Journalism to Tackle the Death of Colten Boushie

In an era muddled by fake news, social media echo chambers and mainstream media contraction, it’s perhaps not surprising that the most honest examination of race relations in the Prairies recently unfolded in a Saskatoon... More

January 31, 2020

Raven Magazine Takes Flight

Raven magazine — a new showcase for the important and inspiring work of Carleton faculty, students, staff, alumni and the university’s community partners — goes out into the world this week. The 72-page print magazine, produced by... More

January 16, 2020

Carleton Remembers: Honouring Those Lost in Tragic Plane Crash

Hundreds of Carleton University students, faculty, staff and members of the broader Ottawa and Iranian-Canadian communities gathered on campus Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 to honour and celebrate the lives of our student and alumnus and... More

January 15, 2020

Carleton Entrepreneur Eyes Global Sustainable Fashion

Nana Osei was already working toward his dream of owning a business while doing a Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Carleton University. Now, as co-founder and CEO of Bôhten, an eco-luxury eyewear line, he uses... More

November 27, 2019

Carleton Crew at Canopy Growth is Shaping the Future of Canada’s Cannabis Industry

In December of 2017, slightly less than one year before Canada would become just the second country to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, Smiths Falls, ON based Canopy Growth Corporation hired Carleton electrical engineering... More

November 25, 2019

The Future of AV: Carleton Alum Paint the Scene

Technology in autonomous vehicles (AV) is developing at top speed. But major changes in transportation infrastructure will be required before smart cars fully replace traditional ones. Rahul Singh, head of Autonomous Vehicle Software Development at... More

September 25, 2019

Milestone Reunion Celebrates Long-time Graduates

Alumnus Alan Abelson graduated with a commerce degree in 1950 - before Carleton College even became Carleton University. He recently turned 91 years old. “I fool everybody,” he said during a recent reunion celebration. “And... More

September 11, 2019

Get Ready for Throwback 2019

When the leaves begin to change colour, it is a sure sign the highlight of Carleton University’s autumn calendar is fast approaching. From Sept. 15 to 22, 2019, the campus will welcome thousands of proud... More

September 6, 2019

The Science of Psychology

Sexual assault. Addiction. Wrongful conviction. Human behaviour can get pretty dark, but there’s a science to understanding what drives it – and how it can be shaped. At Carleton University’s Department of Psychology, more than... More

August 30, 2019

Three Former Ravens Playing in World Cup

Three former Ravens with storied basketball careers are representing Canada at the FIBA World Cup in China starting Sept. 1, 2019. Brothers Phil and Thomas Scrubb, as well as Kaza Kajami-Keane, are suiting up for... More