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February 17, 2023

Future Learning Lab Brings Immersive Environments to Carleton University

On Feb. 10, Carleton University officially launched its Future Learning Lab, a 34,000 square foot space that will uniquely benefit students through hands-on experiences with augmented and virtual realities and will enhance Carleton's leadership in... More

September 27, 2022

Stitching Together Grief and Art

When Deborah Young, a Cree social worker and Carleton University PhD candidate and lecturer, heard the horrific news about the recovery of graves at the former sites of residential schools in the spring of 2021,... More

June 14, 2021

Celebrating Pride Month: Creating a Safe Community

As a queer parent who manages mental health issues, Mike Reynolds is on a personal journey of growth and learning. They believe strongly in sharing that life experience, so others can learn as Reynolds does,... More

July 10, 2020

Pandemic Archival Project Will Help Carleton Remember

The questions keep coming in these uncertain times: What are we living through right now? How are we coping? What more can be done? Where will we be in six months? One Carleton University project,... More

June 26, 2020

A Conversation with Amber Lannon, Carleton University’s New Librarian

On April 30, Amber Lannon began her appointment as Carleton’s University Librarian after serving in the interim position since Jan. 1, 2020. The University Librarian leads the MacOdrum Library in staffing, programs and services. Reporting... More

May 22, 2020

MacOdrum Library Offering Extensive Online Resources to Support Carleton Community

Since Carleton University’s MacOdrum Library closed its doors in March in response to COVID-19, library staff have continued to work remotely to support the Carleton community using extensive digital tools, including the recent addition of... More

November 12, 2019

Books Arts Lab Open at Carleton Library

Every wonder how books are made? On Nov. 19, MacODrum Library’s Book Arts Lab hosted a hands-on experience, demonstrating everything from printing, bookbinding and papermaking to printmaking, calligraphy and the history of the book. Patti Harper, head of research... More

June 20, 2019

Playing Games Pays Off: Carleton Ups the Ante

Playing games isn’t all about fun. It can be hard work and an example of experiential learning at its finest, applying academics to real-world experiences and arming students with new skills while preparing them for... More

April 5, 2019

Carleton’s Discovery Centre Home to Canada’s First E-Volunteering Course

Third-year Carleton University Global and International Studies student Sidney Anthony has been looking forward to Tuesday mornings every week all semester. Every Tuesday, her class meets in Carleton’s Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement... More