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U of M offers degree in defence administration

University of Manitoba is now the first Canadian university to offer a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a specialty in defence administration.

17 Wing, Winnipeg’s Air Force Wing, conducts flying operations in the city and has offered the Aerospace Systems Course (ASC) for 50 years. However the completion of this course resulted in a certificate instead of a degree.

Partnering with U of M, the program will now provide students with a degree intended to help with career advancement in the ranks of the Air Force. The program will allow for students in the field to formalize their training within the Air Force.

Negotiations between U of M and representatives from the Canadian Forces School for Aerospace Studies at 17 Wing first began in November 2009, with the program coming into existence last September. Currently five students are enrolled.

The Royal Military College was also vying for the opportunity to offer this degree program with 17 Wing, however lost the bidding to U of M.

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Ryerson teams up with NHL

Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management will provide NHL players with the opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education, something that may have taken a sideline to a career in hockey.

The school is launching a new program in late December called BreakAway which will provide retired and active NHL players the opportunity to take four online courses. The aim of the program is to help hockey players transition out of the NHL and prepare them for the workforce.

BreakAway is spearheaded by Ryerson marketing professor Marla Spergel. Pat Flatley, former captain of the New York Islanders, who spent 14 years playing in the league, will be working closely with players and program administration, acting as a coordinator.

Organizers of BreakAway aim to promote the program across the NHL and are hoping for long-term success and possible expansion in the future.

The program, funded by the NHL alumni’s association, will include courses ranging from personal finance, personal branding, leadership skills and transitioning into the workforce. The courses have been customized to meet the needs of the students. Players will have six months to complete a course and will be provided with career counseling as well.

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UVic aims to be green

University of Victoria had a green winter break. From Dec. 25 to Jan. 3, the UVic lowered their thermostats to 16°C, turned off exhaust fans, fume hoods and building lights wherever possible. The University also encouraged staff to turn off electronic devices like computers, printers, photocopiers and other equipment.

UVic aimed to reduce its carbon consumption by 41 tonnes during the 10 day holiday break, however the University has not yet confirmed whether or not they met their goal.

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