Office of the President
I began my mandate as president of the University of Ottawa in July 2008. I feel a particular attachment to the University as it is my alma mater. I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to lead one of Canada’s premier institutions of higher learning.
The University of Ottawa is a place where languages, cultures and national and international perspectives come together to create a unique educational experience in the heart of Canada’s capital. Our bilingualism, multiculturalism and research excellence set us apart from other universities.
Our University attracts the best and brightest from across Canada and around the world. Our teaching and research programs — offered in both official languages — are designed to actively engage our students, expand knowledge and create an environment rich in diversity, talent and ideas.
To a large extent, I feel my role as President is to ensure the University’s reputation truly reflects the significant accomplishments taking place on our campus and to make certain we provide the best quality learning environment for our students.
On this page you will find interesting links; notably the University’s suggestion box where you may submit a comment, as well as my personal blog, where you are welcome to reply, on various questions and subjects of interest for the university community and the public at large.
Allan Rock
Recent Blog Posts
- Flash Q&A (cont?d)
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:57 - During my recent visits to campus residences, students also shared their views on campus food services and restaurants. Below are the answers to their questions. [ Read more... ] - Basketball!
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:01 - This past weekend, both our men's and women's basketball teams did us proud, playing their hearts out against very tough competition. [ Read more... ] - International Women?s Day
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:35 - March 8 is International Women’s Day. Check out Making History, Building Futures, a website we created to mark the 90th anniversary of women beginning to attend the University of Ottawa. [ Read more... ] - Balancing the Budget
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:17:08 - The Board of Governors has instructed us to prepare and present a balanced budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year (the University’s fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30). This means of course, that our spending must equal revenues and no more. [ Read more... ] - Japan
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:58:47 - I spent last week in Japan, leading the Canadian contingent at a meeting of an international research network that focuses on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The University of Ottawa is a key member of the research network, which also includes outstanding scientists from the National Research Council, IBM Canada, and other high-tech companies in Canada and Germany. [ Read more... ]
