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While still far from spring, the sun made for a nice walk on campus at lunch. #carleton

The wall of stars at today’s service excellence awards #carleton

We're hiring! Health Sciences and STEM Librarian. Closes: March 19, 2026.

#carleton #libraries #academia #hiring #canada #ottawa

https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/2026/health-sciences-stem-librarian/

Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy criticizes government's latest return-to-office order
Bruce Fanjoy, the Liberal MP for Carleton, has broken ranks with his party to criticize the federal government's latest return-to-office (RTO) mandate.
#politics #government #Carleton
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/bruce-fanjoy-criticizes-return-to-office-plans-9.7081707?cmp=rss

Congratulations to the team in the Experiential Learning Hub for being recognized for their work supporting Pro. Peggy Hartwick course in Second Language Acquisition theory! Video after the link.

#carleton #academia

The award --> https://maple-net.ca/winners/internal-comms-teaching-toolkit

ELH web site --> https://carleton.ca/tls/experiential-learning-hub/

Spotted in the stacks... (cover caught my eye)

#carleton #libraries #academia #architecture

Abley, I., & Heartfield, J. (2001). Sustaining architecture in the anti-machine age. Wiley-Academy.

Book cover titled Sustaining Architecture in the Anti‑Machine Age, featuring an abstract futuristic tower against a dramatic orange sky.

Table of contents page from a book, listing chapters and page numbers in two columns.

Book page titled ‘Introduction’ by Ian Abley, featuring dense printed text under the heading ‘The Banal Apocalypse.’ A pull quote in a shaded box appears on the left, along with a small black‑and‑white architectural photo in the lower corner.

During the last stretch of my walk in this morning I found myself feeling grateful for the network of tunnels that connect most of the buildings on campus.

Source for campus ariel shot (fall, not current!): Times Higher Ed.

#carleton #ottawa #academia

Stylized map of the Carleton University tunnel system showing coloured routes, campus buildings, and landmarks such as the Rideau Canal and Rideau River.

Aerial view of the Carleton University campus surrounded by fall foliage, with the city skyline in the distance.

Taking the new tunnels from Rideau House for the first time this morning. #carleton

"First offered in 2024-25, Luther and 20 students looked into the disappearance of Bonnie and Mitch using forensic science and psychology-informed investigative techniques. This year the class has also started to collaborate with a Canadian police organization on another case, although details can’t be disclosed at this point."

#carleton #academia #archives

https://challenge.carleton.ca/cold-case-investigation-new-life/

Congrats to my colleagues in TLS for securing this important funding: "Carleton University will update and modernize its classrooms and enhance experiential learning experiences for students thanks to $1 million in funding from the Government of Ontario." #carleton

https://carleton.ca/tls/2026/carleton-receives-1-million-to-modernize-classrooms-and-acquire-cutting-edge-technology/

Hype for the Future 62CSO: Northfield, Minnesota

Introduction Northfield, Minnesota, is a smaller city located primarily in Rice County, Minnesota, with a small, extremely northern portion of the city extending north into Dakota County, home of the community of Hastings. The community is located nearly due south of the Saint Paul section of the Twin Cities region and is located slightly northeast of Faribault, the county seat of Rice County. Colleges and Universities The City of Northfield, Minnesota, is home to two (2) distinct […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62cso-northfield-minnesota/

I'm not impressed by everything being closed on campus today: bridgehead, starbucks, roosters, tim hortons. If the campus is open, the uni should ensure there is at least one place where you can get a cup of coffee. #carleton

Hype for the Future 51R: Carleton and St. Olaf

Northfield, Minnesota Located in Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges share heritage as a direct result of shared community backgrounds. However, Carleton College is located further northeast while St. Olaf College is located relatively further northwest. Both are located south of the Twin Cities urbanized area yet still north of Faribault, the county seat of Rice County, Minnesota. The dichotomy becomes even more obvious when referring to the etymologies of either college: […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/hype-for-the-future-51r-carleton-and-st-olaf/