Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement

Based on her experience, Leanne highly recommends a CSL placement. “uOttawa is very supportive and will guide you. It benefits your inner self,” says Leanne. “Not only does it benefit your inner self but it can provide hands-on experience in your discipline and the possibility to engage in the community as well. It allows an opportunity for growth, while giving back. CSL is a great complement to the traditional academic experience!”

“My time here has instilled a deeper appreciation for the need to look beyond just the medical condition of patients. The practice of knowing the patient, rather than the disease, fosters principles of kindness, respect and humanity within health care providers. Moreover, I have come to a realization that DT is indeed, and should always be, at the heart of palliative care. Palliative care isn’t just managing pain and symptoms of a terminally ill patient — it is as much the prevention of the fragmentation of one’s sense of being.”

The #uOvolunteer campaign was created by the Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement, with the goal of recognizing university students and professors who are involved in the community.

“The University should never cut itself off from the problems and concerns of everyday people. It must play an active role in the community.”