April 27, 2015  - Representatives of trade unions and industrial sectors today joined researchers at Laurentian University to inaugurate the new laboratory of the research center on health and safety at work (ROSHC).   This laboratory will support numerous research projects run ROSHC the team in order to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and occupational diseases.  ...

July 23, 2015 - Today, in partnership with the Center for Research on Health and Safety (ROSHC) from Laurentian University, Vale and the United Steelworkers announced the launch of an unprecedented study about mental health in the mining industry.  The aim of this three-year study, entitled Mining Mental Health , is to gather vital information to develop key strategies to promote the best...

April 18, 2016  - A team led by Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Ph.D., at Laurentian University, received a grant of $ 1.65 million under the CREATE program of the Natural Sciences and in engineering Canada (NSERC). Funds will be used to a new training program for professionals in conservation zoos / aquariums and their partners in conservation.   Mr. Schulte-Hostedde holds the...

Sudbury ON, September 23, 2015 - On the occasion of the festivities surrounding the Day of Franco-Ontarians and Franco Ontariennes, the rector and vice-chancellor of Laurentian University, Dominic Giroux, congratulates all of the Francophone community the province for his achievements and for the holding of major events taking place, moreover, in the 400 th  French presence in Ontario...

The Health Sciences North (HSN) and HSN Research Institute (HSNRI) Board of Directors announced today that Dominic Giroux, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of HSN and HSNRI effective October 2, 2017. Located in Greater Sudbury, HSN ranks among Ontario’s largest academic health sciences centres and among Canada’s...

(February 22, 2023) - Perkins&Will is pleased to announce the recipients of the studio’s Architecture Excellence and Graduate Architecture awards for Indigenous students enrolled in the Bachelor and Master programs at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture. The two new annual scholarships were created as part of the studio’s commitment to reconciliation in Canada. Matched in...

(June 21, 2022) - The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI) at Laurentian University has received $430,832 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative. This grant was awarded to Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie, with funds to support a three-year project, titled: Maamwizing: a hub for Indigenous community-driven research....

The Laurentian University Alumni Association (LUAA) will honour five outstanding graduates at this year’s  Distinguished Alumni Awards to be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the McEwen School of Architecture. The recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards are: Rising Star Achievement Award – Ashley Kirwan (B.Sc. ’08, M.Sc. ’17), Co-founder, President, CEO and...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to four distinguished Canadians during its 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. This year’s recipients have dedicated themselves to helping people and improving their communities through the fields of healthcare, education, architecture, and law. “The honorary doctorate recipients this spring have contributed to the betterment of...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – The federal government will invest $21.1 million and the Ontario government will invest $6.3 million towards research and innovation infrastructure at Laurentian University. As part of a broad capital program totalling $60.7 million to be completed by March 2018, this $27.4 million investment is earmarked for the immediate construction of a new 47,000 sq ft Research,...

January 10, 2018 - Laurentian University is pleased to welcome Dr. David Fortin as the next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA). Dr. Fortin, a faculty member at the MSoA, assumed his new duties at the beginning of January, 2018, taking over from the school’s Founding Director, Dr. Terrance Galvin, who successfully led the creation and development of the MSoA since its...

(January 5, 2024) - The Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University proudly announces the first lecture to kick off the bi-annual Leo Gerard Legacy Fund Lecture Series. Dr. Katie Goggins (PhD, CCPE) will present the inaugural Lecture during CROSHCon2024: Occupational Illness Awareness, on January 19, 2024, as the keynote speaker of the conference....

In honour of a $3 million investment from Mrs. Lily Fielding and her family, Laurentian University will name its new state-of-the-art facility the Clifford A. Fielding Research, Innovation, and Engineering Building. As a result of this gift, the University will also honour Jim Fielding, late son of Clifford and Lily Fielding.  Jim Fielding was a passionate believer in education and...

(September 2, 2022) - To impact the everyday lives of Canadians across the country, we require a diversity of ideas and researchers. This unique Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) project of unprecedented scale in the design disciplines in Canada will see 14 universities, 70 researchers and over 68 public and private organizations at the municipal, provincial and national...

Al Douglas, Director of the Ontario Centre for Climate Impact and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR) at MIRARCO, a Laurentian University research centre, will hold a seat on Canada’s new Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results. Climate change is already having negative impacts and posing significant risks to communities, the private sector, and the environment....

Friday, February 15, 2019 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Haché as the University’s 11th president and vice-chancellor. He will assume the position on July 1, 2019, for a five-year renewable term, succeeding Dr. Pierre Zundel who has been serving in this capacity on an interim basis since August 2017.  Current...

Laurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments in Canada and abroad and reverse the current lower discovery rates of new mineral deposits.   This seven-year initiative named Metal Earth received a boost of $49,269,000 over seven years from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). ...

The Laurentian University School of Architecture will now be known as the McEwen School of Architecture, in recognition of a significant investment by Rob and Cheryl McEwen. A blue and gold banner bearing the McEwen name was unfurled outside the School in downtown Sudbury today, as the McEwens announced a $10 million gift. Four million dollars will be used to complete the School’s $45 million...

*Photo left to right: James Harquail, Sofia Harquail, David Harquail, Birgitta Sigfridsson, Peter Harquail David Harquail announced today that his family foundation is making a $10 million investment to support Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC). The University’s Board of Governors has unanimously decided to honour the...

(July 31, 2023) - As part of Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy initiative, the government of Ontario has announced their support for the work of Laurentian University researchers by awarding grants totalling $1,246,775, to three novel projects. These projects advance virtual learning opportunities for future students and create new ways of delivering post secondary education. ...

APRIL 27, 2015 – Representatives of labour and industry joined researchers at Laurentian University today for the official opening of the new  laboratory and research facility at the University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).    The laboratory will support numerous research projects led by the CROSH team, with the aim of...

Laurentian University today proudly celebrated the official opening of the final capital phase of the McEwen School of Architecture, completing a $45 million 72,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located in Sudbury’s downtown core. “This is a proud day for many people at Laurentian and within the broader community,” said Dominic Giroux, President and Vice Chancellor of Laurentian...

Laurentian University will receive $1.6M from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the government of Ontario through the TargetGHG program administered by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) in support of research aimed at tackling the problem of greenhouse gas emissions. The Landscape Carbon Accumulation through...

Sudbury, Ontario, April 29, 2020 — Laurentian University today announced that it is facing significant financial challenges arising from COVID-19. While the full impacts of the pandemic on the university sector remain to be seen and understood, COVID-19 and other pre-existing financial pressures require the University to amend and accelerate its sustainability plan to address a shortfall of...

“You never leave your family. You are always connected through dreams; through knowledge and lived experience; you walk together. Laurentian and the North are my family. This is my circle, and we face the future together as familial friends that heal as a community within the circle.” I am an Omushkego Cree woman from the North. Coming from a remote community, can present many challenges. I...

June 24, 2013 - Laurentian University announced today that broadcast journalist, author and documentary film-maker Steve Paikin will become Laurentian University’s second Chancellor, succeeding Madame Aline Chrétien. Steve Paikin is the anchor and senior editor of TVO’s flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. He has produced and hosted a variety...

November 20, 2014 – Laurentian University today announced the appointment of Dr. Tammy Eger as Research Chair in Occupation Health and Safety effective January 1, 2015.  Dr. Eger is an Associate Professor at Laurentian University in the School of Human Kinetics and is currently Director of the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).    As Research...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors endorsed the unanimous recommendation of the Evaluation and Selection of Academic Administrators Committee to renew Sheila Cote-Meek as Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Program. Dr. Cote-Meek has been the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs since 2010.  During her tenure in this position she has led...

Sudbury, Ontario (September 28, 2021) -- On September 30th, Laurentian University will be marking the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to grieve the victims and honour the survivors of residential schools. An estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children were taken from their families and their communities and sent to residential schools across Canada...

March 19, 2014 - The Laurentian University Senate approved a new Faculty structure, re-organizing and aligning many of the University’s schools and departments.   The existing Faculty of Professional Schools will be replaced by a Faculty of Health and a Faculty of Education. The existing Faculty of Science and Engineering will be renamed the Faculty of Science, Engineering and...

June 23rd, 2014 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors has approved a commitment of $25 million toward the proposed stand-alone university campus in the City of Barrie. This pledge represents a significant increase to Laurentian University’s 2011 commitment for the Barrie campus, and the amount would be enhanced by the $14M already committed by the City of Barrie for a standalone...

Laurentian University researcher Dr. Carol Kauppi was in Ottawa today to receive an award for her accomplishments in working with university and community partners to understand homelessness in northern Ontario. Dr. Kauppi received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2017 Impact Award for her research into sources of social and economic inequality and strategies for...

(March 2, 2022) - Laurentian University takes an important step in its restructuring with the release of two reports following an independent review which includes recommendations that will transform the operations and governance of the University.   Conducted by Nous Group, under the direction of Laurentian’s Chief Redevelopment Officer and the court-appointed Monitor, the reports...

Thursday, August 24, 2023, Peterborough  Four Ontario universities—Trent University, Laurentian University, Lakehead University, and Nipissing University—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing collaboration and resource sharing on research and innovation initiatives to, ultimately, drive economic development in the province.  “Trent is thrilled to...

Timmins, ON, December 18, 2023 – Over 140 students from English and French High Schools across Northern Ontario participated in a unique challenge that saw them explore careers in the Mining and Automotive industries in fun and exciting ways. The December 7, 2023 challenge, called MineOpportunity was hosted at Northern College in Timmins. The game, which has been played in Sudbury by local...

Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade, PhD, as the first Director of the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (Maamwizing), and Dr. David Fortin as the first Maamwizing Assistant Director. The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute was established in 2016 bringing together researchers pursuing work that embraces Indigenous worldviews,...

Laurentian University opened its Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre (ISLC) today as part of National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The ISLC brings together students, faculty, staff, and the community to enhance Indigenous education, advance understanding, and support the needs and aspirations of Indigenous communities. Equipped with a unique round-room gathering space, seminar room,...

January 16, 2017 - Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) will receive more than $300,000 in new research funding from the Ontario government. Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault made the announcement at the CROSH lab today in the presence of Laurentian University’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Pierre Zundel....

January 17, 2017 - Laurentian University today launched its 2018-2023 strategic plan which focuses on the university’s five shared values that are; The North inspires us, Student success is our success, Teaching and Learning define us, Curiosity drives our Research, and Relationships are our priority. “Laurentian’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan encapsulates our university’s core values,”...

December 18, 2015 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Pierre Zundel as its next Vice-President, Academic and Provost, effective July 1, 2016.  After 16 years of experience as Professor and Department Head at the Université de Moncton and at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Dr. Zundel has accumulated 12 years of...

February 12, 2016 – After delivering programs at Georgian College in Barrie since 2001 and in Orillia from 2004 to 2013, the Board of Governors of Laurentian University decided today, after careful consideration of all options available in exercising its fiduciary responsibilities, to no longer resource Arts and Management programs in Barrie as of May 2017, and to no longer...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously approved today the University’s 2017-2018 operating budget of $155.9 million, an increase of $5.4 million or 3.6% over last year. The Sudbury campus will have 28 more full-time faculty in 14 departments: 11 new positions and 17 colleagues transferring from Barrie. This includes three new research chairs in Metallogeny, Exploration...

October 15, 2012 - Ned Goodman, CEO of Dundee Corporation, and The Goodman Family Foundation - JODAMADA, announced today a historic gift to Laurentian University’s new School of Mines. In recognition of the Goodman family’s generosity, Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux announced that the university will name the school in the Goodman family’s honour. Ned Goodman’s business...

MARCH 3, 2016 – Laurentian University is proud to announce that Craig Fowler will assume the role of Associate Vice-President, Research Partnerships, Innovation and Economic Development at Laurentian University. Mr. Fowler will be responsible for developing new large-scale research collaborations to advance the University’s objectives and foster innovation and economic...

The Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University has received a $2 million investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation Inc. The investment will fund the creation of a collaboration space for engineering students in the newly constructed Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. To honour this contribution, the space will be named the...

(2018-11-09) Laurentian University’s Science Communication Program, offered in partnership with Science North, is the 2018 recipient of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science’s William Edmond Logan Award, recognizing excellence in promoting the public understanding of science by a Canadian organization. The announcement was made this morning in Ottawa during the 10th annual Canadian Science...

May 31, 2019 – As part of its 2019 Spring Convocation ceremonies, Laurentian University will recognize and celebrate the remarkable careers and achievements of four outstanding Canadians: internationally-acclaimed artist Bernard Poulin, renowned francophone publisher Denise Truax, and mining leaders Ned Goodman and Terry MacGibbon. “We’re very pleased to be welcoming these outstanding...

(August 8, 2023) - Laurentian University has invested in faculty renewal and appointed multiple tenure stream faculty members across multiple academic units. These new hires will contribute to the academic environment through their teaching, graduate supervision, research and involvement in supporting a vibrant learning environment for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year and beyond. ...

Canada’s first and only comprehensive Master’s program in Science Communication was celebrated today at Laurentian University. The first cohort of students enrolled in this 12-month intense program began courses in early September. The Master’s program in Science Communication delivers a multi-disciplinary experience that covers the theory underlying good communication, as well as the...

(Dec. 8, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate the team behind Aaniish Naa Gegii: the Children's Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM). This initiative is a direct result of the dynamic partnership between Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre and the Evaluating Children's Health Outcome (ECHO) Research Centre at Laurentian University. Alongside the re-launch of the...

(September 18, 2020) The McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) is proud to announce the jurors of the Sudbury2050 Urban Ideas Competition. A roster of experienced local, national and international jurors will evaluate entries on their visionary, phased, and integrated thinking, as well as their ability to provide a visual language of their process through design. The initial design brief stated:...

January 11, 2024 - Becoming a faculty member at Laurentian University is a dream realized for Adria Kurchina-Tyson, Nicole Wemigwans, and Sharlene Webkamigad. As their academic journeys evolve, so too do their dreams. With PhDs nearing completion, the professors are looking ahead at the ways they intend to make an impression on the Laurentian Community as newly appointed tenure-track...

FEBRUARY 19, 2016 – Laurentian University has announced the establishment of a new mining innovation and technology research initiative, LMIT, which will synchronize and optimize research and innovation activities in all aspects of mining and mineral exploration at Laurentian University.    The new initiative, Laurentian Mining Innovation and Technology (LMIT), will...

MAY 26, 2016 – Six distinguished Canadians from the fields of law, mining, engineering, journalism, education and social activism will be awarded Honorary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2016 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie.   Among the recipients of Honorary Doctorates this Convocation season are the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable...

Laurentian University  and Cambrian College have formalized an agreement that facilitates the creation of collaborative partnerships and enables faculty, students, and staff at both institutions to pursue large-scale research projects –sharing professional expertise, facilities, equipment, and administrative services in order to boost innovation, productivity, and results. The aim is to...

(July 7, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Marie-Josée Berger has been appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic and that Dr. Tammy Eger has been appointed Vice-President, Research.  “We found two ideal candidates and I am very much looking forward to seeing their contributions at Laurentian over the years to come.” said Dr. Robert Haché, President...

(August 17, 2022) - It all comes down to this. More than a year and half has passed since Laurentian University entered CCAA proceedings, which started a long, difficult, and often divisive process that forced our institution – and the community at large – to look inward at our past shortcomings and better understand how we must protect the future of the university. I wondered at times if...

September 4, 2013 – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today cut a ceremonial ribbon to officially launch the Laurentian University School of Architecture, the first school of architecture to open in Canada in 45 years.       The Premier stood alongside Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux, Minister of State for Regional Economic Development...

February 15, 2013 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today unanimously approved the re-appointment of Dr. Patrice Sawyer as Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs, for a second five-year term beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2019. The re-appointment was recommended by an evaluation committee of ten people, including members of the...

Laurentian University congratulates its own Dr. Ming Cai, Geomechanics Research Chair, for receiving the prestigious John A. Franklin Award from the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS). The award recognizes Dr. Cai’s work in rock mechanics and rock engineering aimed at improving safety and efficiency in the mining industry in Canada and around the world. “I want to the thank...

December 7, 2017 - Algoma University and Laurentian University have collaborated to expand options for students in Sault Ste. Marie who wish to study Engineering and remain close to home. Intake to the Engineering pathway will begin immediately for September of 2018. “We are pleased to be able to offer the first year of engineering at Algoma University; there is a real need in our community...

Laurentian University is proud to honour Dr. Joy Gray-Munro, Dr. Andrée Beauchamp, and Dr. Michelle K. Brunette with 2017-2018 Teaching Excellence Awards.  In addition, two Teaching Fellows, Mr. Charles Daviau and Dr. Aaron Langille, were announced today at a ceremony held in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre. Teaching Excellence awards are presented annually to faculty members...

(February 28, 2023) - A strong start in school helps children learn, develop problem solving and creative thinking, and supports social and emotional growth. Benefits associated with engaging experiences in early school years are widespread, and parents and guardians gain peace of mind when they are confident in the skills and empathy of their child’s educator.  Jennifer LaBrosse...

November 2, 2023 – Laurentian University is pleased to be moving forward with its operational transformation program following its recent approval by the Laurentian University Board of Governors. The Plan now awaits approval by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. “We believe this Transformation Plan, along with the upcoming Strategic Plan, will lay the foundation for a sustainable...

November 28, 2023 — When faculty members at Laurentian University were dreaming up what the PhD in Rural and Northern Health program could do for students and the community, they likely had thoughts of influencing health care in both Northern Ontario and rural settings in Canada and abroad. Those dreams from the mid 2000s have since become a reality as the program recently marked a milestone...

December 7, 2012 - Vale representatives presented Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and current CROSH director, with a cheque for $125,000 at the 3rd Annual Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Community Symposium. The funds will be used to aid in the establishment of a permanent Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, a key...

October 18, 2012 - At its regular meeting held today in Barrie, the Board of Governors of Laurentian University endorsed the unanimous recommendation of the Presidential Review Committee to renew Dominic Giroux as President and Vice-Chancellor. The Presidential Review Committee is comprised of Board members and faculty members serving as Senate representatives.  The Committee...

Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Aaron Langille has been awarded the 2016-2017 Teaching Excellence Award for his work both inside and outside of the classroom in the Department of Math and Computer Science. “I am both humbled and honoured to have been nominated for this award,” said Dr. Aaron Langille. “As teachers, we strive every day to give our students a fulfilling...

Laurentian University celebrated the conclusion of its $63M campus modernization project with the official opening of a new Welcome Centre. Located at the centre of campus, the new point of welcome and orientation gives students and visitors a clear point of arrival, and an opportunity to access campus information and services. Transformations to the Sudbury campus include; a new Indigenous...

(November 29, 2022) - On October 29th, 2022, Céline St-Onge crossed the stage of Laurentian University’s Fraser auditorium to obtain her Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé en Orthophonie (Speech-Language Pathology). This degree follows her Baccalauréat ès sciences de la santé en Orthophonie (Laurentian, 2020). “I’m so proud of our cohort of graduates. Convocation was a very exciting day. It...

(January 10, 2023) - Fishing is enjoyed by people from across the globe. It is an exciting sport that offers the opportunity to enjoy nature, relieve stress and spend quality time with friends and family. But are the fish we catch safe to consume? An aquaculture study about contaminants in subsistence fish sets the goal to address this question and specifically, help inform Indigenous...

(February 8, 2023) - Star gazing allows us to observe the many wonders of the night sky. It is an enjoyable pastime filled with many educational opportunities; star gazers often speak about how rewarding an experience it is to identify constellations such as the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) or Cassiopeia. And for those interested in astronomy, planetariums, which are essentially theatres designed to...

(March 27, 2023) - Willa Hladun is a graduate student who inspires.  Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, her family now lives in Cranbrook, British Columbia. It was in this province and at the University of Victoria that she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2020). In her fourth year, she started to take an interest in Sports Psychology. “I loved it. I loved the content....

July 5, 2023 - On June 15, 2023, Laurentian University faculty members were invited by Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic and Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice President Research, to an event that recognized and celebrated their many achievements or those of their colleagues.  “Faculty at Laurentian University are instrumental in fostering an inclusive and positive...

July 23, 2015 – Today Vale and the United Steelworkers, in partnership with the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University, announced a groundbreaking new research project on the topic of mental health in the mining industry.  The aim of the 3-year study, called ‘Mining Mental Health’, is to gain vital information in order to...

Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn, Laurentian University President and Vice Chancellor Dominic Giroux and Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) unveiled Canada’s first mobile laboratory for occupational safety and health research (Mobile-CROSH) today. “With our investment of $500,200, Mobile-CROSH will allow researchers and university students to...

October 30, 2023 - Laurentian University will host the next Building Reconciliation Forum, an event aimed at connecting Indigenous and university communities to create meaningful change in support of Indigenous education and Truth and Reconciliation. Hosted by the office of Academic and Indigenous Programs at Laurentian University, Universities Canada’s 2024 Building Reconciliation Forum...

February 19, 2013 - Laurentian University and 10 other Canadian Universities have received $4.4 M in funding to create the NSERC Canadian Network for Aquatic Ecosystem Services (CNAES).  The network will play a key role in ensuring knowledgeable and well-informed stewardship of Canada’s wetlands, lakes and rivers.    The funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering...

May 14, 2013 - An innovative geo-science research project involving universities and mining industry sponsors from across Canada is being supported by the largest research grant ever awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) through its Collaborative Research and Development program. The $5.1M NSERC grant was formally announced today by the Minister of State...

May 12, 2014 – Laurentian University’s School of Commerce has appointed Jonathan Goodman as its new Executive in Residence. As Executive in Residence, Mr. Goodman will participate in faculty meetings, in particular those related to curriculum development and planning. He will also create opportunities to interact and be available to students at Laurentian’s Sudbury, Barrie and Global...

JUNE 20, 2014 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Rui Wang as Vice-President, Research, effective January 19, 2015, for a renewable term ending June 30, 2020.  In his role, Dr. Wang will help promote and enhance research intensity across all seven faculties at Laurentian University, and will attract new research chairs and...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors has approved a student-focused policy that addresses prevention and response to Sexual Violence. “We are pleased that the Board of Governors has endorsed this policy, created in consultation with Laurentian students,” said Noël Badiou, Assistant Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights.  “This new policy is the culmination of more...

(October 29, 2020) A dynamic trio of community members have been added to Laurentian University’s Board of Governors. The three new board members represent a variety of experiences, cultural backgrounds, further holding significant leadership roles  in our communities.  “Our Board members play a critical role in guiding the University and these three new members have key qualities...

August 3, 2021 - With support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), researchers and staff from the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) and the Science Communication Graduate Program will be travelling across Northern Ontario this September to enhance confidence in vaccination use with workplaces and communities.   Although many...

December 5, 2023 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Dr. Lynn Wells has been appointed as the next President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University. In this role, Dr. Wells will provide strategic vision and leadership for all academic, administrative, financial, and service operations, in keeping with the university’s bilingual mandate and...

Sudbury(January 7, 2014) – A test developed in Sudbury is proving successful in predicting which breast cancer patients will best respond to chemotherapy and live cancer-free for a longer period of time following treatment.   Results conducted into the RNA Disruption Assay™ (RDA™) test were presented last month at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in San Antonio,...

December 22, 2014 – A full-time Entrepreneurship Coordinator hired at Laurentian University will work to develop a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial culture for post-secondary students and recent graduates in the Greater Sudbury region.  The position has been created through an On Campus Entrepreneurship Activities grant awarded to Laurentian University in collaboration with...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to two outstanding individuals during its 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. “Each year, we pay tribute to exceptional Canadians who have led the way in their respective fields,” said Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin.  “Our honorary doctorate recipients are highly talented and engaged individuals who serve as...

July 25, 2019 – Fleming College graduates from the Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) program now have the option of completing a master’s degree at Laurentian University. It is the first pathway of its kind in postsecondary education in the province.   The institutions have signed an agreement allowing eligible graduates of Fleming’s EVC program to continue their education...

SUDBURY, ON. Oct. 30, 2019 --  Laurentian University and its Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Abols as the next Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines and President and CEO of MIRARCO effective November 4th, 2019. When Dr. Bruce Jago completed his term as Founding Executive Director...

October 10, 2017 The Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) and Laurentian University have formally ratified a new collective agreement. On Friday, LUFA members voted 98% in favour of the 3-year extension to the collective agreement which expired on June 30.  Laurentian’s Board of Governors unanimously ratified the agreement today. “This agreement is good news for our...

(February 13, 2023) - Since the 2010 inception of Métis artist Jaime Black’s ongoing art series, The REDress Project, heightened awareness has been brought to the staggering number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada. The Red Dress campaign that stems from Black’s art series has been honoured by Laurentian University since 2016. This year, Laurentian’s Indigenous Student...

(July 4, 2023) - On May 1, 2023, 27 Laurentian University students and community members departed for an incredible eleven day educational trip to Costa Rica. This voyage offered many opportunities for learning about Costa Rican culture and folklore. Students had ample opportunity to engage in a plethora of activities including a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall,...

Laurentian University’s Vale Living With Lakes Centre (VLWLC) has been honoured with two prestigious awards from the Ontario Association of Architects.   The Centre is the winner of an OAA Design Excellence Award for 2015, as well as the OAA’s Sustainable Design Excellence Award for 2015.   The OAA’s Design Excellence Awards are based on considerations of...

JUNE 19, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a 2015-2016 operating budget of $147.7 million, marking the fifth consecutive year the University has achieved a balanced budget. The budget represents a $7 million increase over last year to fund key areas of priority for the University in capital projects, research, student services, graduate studies and...

February 02, 2016 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce four new members have been appointed to the Board of Governors. Stuart Harshaw, Brian Lyle Montgomery, Yves Pelletier and Tina Sartoretto have each been appointed to a three-year term.    Mr. Stuart Harshaw is the new Vice President of Vale's Ontario Operations at Vale Canada Limited. He was previously...

Laurentian University announced an investment of $1 million from the Perdue family towards its new research and development centre. In appreciation of this gift, the centre will be named the Norinne E. Perdue Collaborative Research and Development Centre. As part of the Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering building, the Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering...

Laurentian University announced today the appointment of Dr. David Fortin as the next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture, effective January 1, 2018. He will be the successor to the founding director, Dr. Terrance Galvin, whose second three-year term ends on December 31, 2017.  Pursuant to the terms of the faculty collective agreement, school directors and department chairs...

Indigenous research at Laurentian University received a major boost today as MP Marc Serré announced federal government funding to support a new Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health. In addition, Laurentian announced its new Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, and a new Advancing Indigenous Research Fund to accelerate Indigenous specific research. “Laurentian University has...

(December 20, 2022) - “It was when the plane hit the tarmac in Delhi that I truly realized how incredible this experience would be for the students,” said McEwen School of Architecture Professor Shannon Bassett.  On December 17th 2022, first year Master of Architecture students from Professor Shannon Bassett’s Graduate Architecture Studio class presented their architecture and...

Voici quelques publications recentes des professeurs du département de science économique :   Hassan Bougrine   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, The Creation of Wealth and Poverty: Means and Ways, New York and London: Routledge   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, ‘Rethinking the Economic Role of the State’ in Rochon, L. P. and S. Rossi (eds), A Modern Guide to Rethinking...

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  Laurentian University runs in the family! This month, we were appreciative of Nina Reilly, Laurentian alumna (B.A.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering ‘85), for making the time to share her family’s story with us all the way from her home in Calgary, Alberta.  The Reilly family’s time at Laurentian University dates back to even before the university bore that name. Irvine Reilly,...

On January 30, 2019, the Government of Canada announced a major boost for the next generation of social sciences and humanities researchers, which includes four Insight Development grants, from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), awarded in 2018 to four of Laurentian University's emerging researchers. The recipients are Dr. Émilie Pinard, Dr. Celeste...

My First 100 Days October 8th marked my 100th day at Laurentian. I spent the day at a Universities Canada National Building and Reconciliation Forum hosted by Algoma University. There was a remarkable energy and enthusiasm in the room and a real sense that universities in Canada can provide leadership in building reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.  100 days may seem...

  An author, an educator, a Sudbury poet laureate, and an active community volunteer, Kim Fahner’s passion for the arts shines through in all of her work. Kim began her studies at Laurentian University with a double major in English and History, and later added in a minor in Native Studies (now Indigenous Studies). Kim wanted to stay at home in Sudbury for her undergraduate program, and...

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action states “In order to begin to redress the legacy of the residential school system and advance the process of reconciliation in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made 94 calls to action for individuals, organizations, communities, and governments.”  In Call to Action 43, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...

[tabs border="no"] [tab title="Co-op"]   CO-OP OPTION Laurentian University’s School of Commerce offers Cooperative education option as part of the French-language Honours Bachelor of Commerce program.  Cooperative education is a partnership between the student, the employer and the University, contributing to a well-rounded Commerce and Business education. The practical...

Kerry Moynihan (B.Com. SPAD) still remembers his parents dropping him off in Sudbury to begin his first year at Laurentian University. Kerry grew up in Toronto, ON, and most of his family members before him completed their postsecondary studies in southern Ontario. Although his first few days in Sudbury were an adjustment, Kerry soon met some of his lifelong friends,...

The Fall Academic term is in full swing at Laurentian University. It is with great pleasure that I welcome all new and returning students, staff and faculty members for what is shaping up to be an academic year filled with opportunity. This was my first orientation week at Laurentian University, although I am no stranger to residence move-in weekend. From my own time in University, to being...

The Human Sciences Monograph Series is a Canadian bilingual publication which stresses the interconnections between theory, practice, and pedagogy in the studies conducted in Humanities and Social Sciences.  It provides scholars working across these fields with an accessible way to share their thinking and thus foster a healthy conversation about the implications of the day-to-day...

To say Dr. Susan Manitowabi gets a lot done is an understatement. Since she came to Laurentian University in the summer of 2003, she has been a long-standing leader in the Indigenous education community at Laurentian. Susan chaired the (former) Native Human Services Program, was involved in the creation of the Master of Indigenous Relations (MIR) program, co-founded the Maamwizing Indigenous...

I am from Kebaowek First Nation in Kipawa, Quebec, a small hamlet where the sole stoplight continuously blinks red. My father is French Canadian, and my mother is Algonquin. From the time I was a baby, my father told me that being Indigenous was the coolest thing, that my connections would make me strong for life and help me choose the path I would ultimately follow.  But finding that...

"My experience at the EAP was absolutely great. Coming from Saudi Arabia with a very limited knowledge of the English language, I found the EAP program helps a lot in enhancing every skill required to become ready to live and study in Canada.  The committed instructors were able to cater the needs of students and allow them to experience working on assignments that would...

Sudbury Five Game Friday, February 2, 2024 7:00 p.m.  Sudbury Arena, Downtown Sudbury $25.00 per person Tickets available at www.thefive.ca Join the Laurentian University African and Caribbean Students Association (LUACSA) at the Sudbury Arena for a Sudbury Five basketball game against the Newfoundland Rogues. This game serves as more than...

The start of an academic term is always an exciting time, but this year we begin our term at the start of a new decade. Hopefully you are returning from your holidays rested, refocused, and with a renewed sense of optimism. There is much work to do in 2020 and just imagine the potential for Laurentian by 2030.   Being as this is my first blog since November, I wanted to share some...

Travelling the world may not be on our current agenda, but Rebecca Foreshew has certainly been on her fair share of global adventures over the years. As a BScN ’14 and MScN ’19 alumna of Laurentian University and a natural empath, Rebecca has taken her skills on the road with her to many countries and communities to help individuals in need of health care services or support. Rebecca’s...

The state of senior care in our communities has been largely different lately due to the impending restrictions and threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. An unprecedented health threat like this is certainly a large stressor for many people, especially for seniors who have been identified as high-risk. David Munch (B.Com. ’95) and his team at Finlandia Village in Sudbury have certainly needed to...

Policy on the Freedom of Speech (Freedom of Expression) Office of Administration: Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor Approval Authority: Board of Governors Approval Date: December 14, 2018 Next Review: June 2019 Review History:    Purpose Laurentian University’s objects and purposes are the advancement of learning, the...

Technology may change but one thing remains the same: the dynamics between individuals in the workplace and their importance in helping organizations move forward. David Paquette is a Laurentian University alumnus who works as a management consultant, executive coach and leadership trainer. He has dedicated the past 26 years of his career to helping organizations and leaders implement change...

For many, a university degree is a goal to strive for in order to pursue a career. After graduation, it may become a faint memory where you had the chance to meet new people and take some interesting courses, unless you chose to continue your studies or return some day to pursue your passion. For some, that passion is educating the youth of tomorrow and Laurentian University happened to be...

A defining feature of Sudbury is its establishment within the Sudbury Basin, an impact crater formed almost 2 billion years ago. Earth science researchers at Laurentian University have access to unique geologic structures formed by this impact for field and laboratory research, allowing them to ask questions about our Earth that can only be answered here in Sudbury.  However, there are...

Aanii, Hello, Bonjour,  Today, our community comes together for Orange Shirt Day in a day of remembrance, mourning, resilience, and hope. We reflect on the impact and legacy of residential schools on the estimated 150,000 young First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who were stolen from their families and their communities. Today we also embrace the ethos of Orange Shirt Day, which...

                                      Maamwi. Together. Ensemble. This is how we understand the past and learn to move forward hand-in-hand as a community. Listening, understanding and initiating change are all crucial to how we move...

Dear members of the Laurentian University community, What a celebration! Thank you to all who attended the launch of our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan and to the more than 1500 people who contributed their thoughts and ideas to shaping Laurentian’s future. I’d like to acknowledge those who worked tirelessly to organize the event and who created a celebration that will not soon be forgotten....

Our Mandate The mandate Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs is to promote the development of initiatives that support Indigenous education and First Nations, Metis and Inuit student success. This is accomplished through leading the developing of Indigenous strategic initiatives with the Laurentian University Native Education Council and the general university community. More recent...

Can you have your cake and eat it too? Laurentian alumna Melanie Morin believes you can have it all, when it comes to your career that is. She is proud of how far she has come in her career, which stemmed from one key relationship and blossomed with one innovative idea, to become much more. Melanie graduated from Laurentian University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English...

Convocation time has always been a season for reflection, and I spent some time thinking during my long flight to China for the ZUFE convocation ceremony.  I find myself reflecting on an amazing 2 years I spent as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, and in particular, about people. The last decade at Laurentian University has been marked by tremendous growth....

Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade Bio: Celeste Pedri-Spade is an Ojibwe scholar from the Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in northwestern Ontario. She is currently the inaugural Associate Provost of Indigenous Initiatives at McGill University where she is a tenured professor in the department of anthropology. Prior to McGill, she was an Associate Professor of Indigenous...

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay! The Laurentian University Board of Governors has approved a balanced $161M budget for 2019-20.  This represents a growth of 0.2% over last year’s budget and eliminates the $4.4M deficit we had to run in 2018-19 while investing in priorities outlined in our 2018-23 strategic plan. We face a challenging fiscal context, amplified by a series of...

Laurentian University's Information Technology department has put together a short list of recommended computing (hardware and software) resources to ensure the best possible experience when studying online. Technology Checklist ☑Bandwidth and Internet requirements (1.2Mbps or more up and downstream) ☑Computing requirements (minimum 10th generation i5 or i7, 8Gb+ RAM, 256 SSD...

  The Information Technology department has put together a short list of recommended computing (hardware and software) resources to provide the best possible experience while learning online.   Technology Checklist    ☑  Bandwidth and Internet requirements (1.2Mbps or more up and downstream) ☑  Computing requirements (minimum 10th generation i5 or i7,...

Isabelle Baril was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Her family moved to Sudbury when she was 4 years old. Isabelle completed her high school studies in French, and chose to study at Laurentian University to further her studies in the French language. In university, Isabelle completed her BA in Géographie with a minor in French. She credits her love for travelling and social studies for inspiring...

Dr. Yoko Hirota Books/CDs: Hirota, Yoko. umbra septentrionis. Centrediscs, 2017. CD (Forthcoming) Hirota, Yoko. Benjamin Britten and Chamber Music: The Sonata in C for Cello and Piano, Op. 65. (Saarbrücken, Germany: LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., 2013) Hirota, Yoko. Voces Boreales. Centrediscs, 2013. CD Hirota,...

Women in STEM, namely in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are making waves all around the world. The fields have been predominantly male but are now seeing an increase in female professionals, despite the gender disparity that continues to exist. Nicole Tardif is one of those women that comes to mind when one thinks about strong leaders in STEM and in Northern...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! For Eugenia Eshkawkogan, it hasn’t yet sunk in that she will soon be graduating from Laurentian University with a degree in Indigenous Social Work.  Originally from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, she never...

Darrell Frank, an avid cross-country skier and Laurentian alumnus, was an accomplished athlete long before his university studies began. He had participated in and won many provincial championships as a high school athlete. Darrell knew that he wanted to pursue a degree related to physical education to further pursue his passion for the sport. At the time, Laurentian University was looking to...

Aanii, Hello, Bonjour, At Laurentian University, when we begin a gathering or public meeting, we open with an acknowledgement of the land. Many of you have likely heard me make this acknowledgement before, and this week is an opportune time to better understand why this is so important to us. November 2nd to 6th is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario, an occasion to learn and reflect on...

WHEREAS the Auditor General of Ontario released her Special Report on Laurentian University on 17 November 2022; and WHEREAS this report includes many shocking and scandalous revelations about our senior administration’s reckless and ultimately disastrous mismanagement of Laurentian University between 2010 and 2021; and WHEREAS this report concludes that, while our senior administrators...

Sudbury, ON (September 13, 2016) - SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 – Laurentian has been awarded $3.5 M from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding.  NSERC will deliver nearly $3.15M to Laurentian University through the CREATE, Discovery Grant and Research Tools and...

I am privileged to be in a situation where I have experienced both sides of university athletics, as a player and as a spectator. Here is my story of how athletics shaped my life and how they can benefit all students.   I am currently in my third year at Laurentian and I have been a player on the varsity men’s soccer team for that entire period. Playing sports in a post-secondary...

Dr. Eugene Ben-Awuah is an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at the Bharti School of Engineering and Computation and a IAMGOLD Research Fellow in Open Pit Mining. As an IAMGOLD Research Fellow, Dr. Ben-Awuah is working on the following projects: 1)    Strategic Mining Options Optimization: A Theoretical Framework for Resource Development Planning Description:...

Teaching as a 21st Century Educator: what do we need and how do we get there?  Friday, April 26, 2019 Cliff Fielding Research & Innovation Building   There are many different factors and forces acting to change the landscape of 21st century higher education. From our perspective as educators, what are the skills, habits and attitudes that we need in order to not...

Luciano Galasso, CA CPA, ICD.D is a northern-inspired individual and an alumnus of Laurentian University (B. Com 1979). Originally from Sudbury, Luciano fondly remembers Laurentian University for its beautiful northern Ontario campus, intimate class sizes, group work with classmates, and its dedicated and engaged faculty. He is grateful for these unique educational experiences that...

Laurentian University strives to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff, and will not tolerate violence, discrimination, or harassment. The University takes sexual harassment/violence very seriously. That means as a member of the Laurentian University community, you have the right to be free from sexual harassment/violence on Laurentian’s campus and...

This spring, Laurentian students graduated at a convocation ceremony unlike any other in the 60 years the university has been in operation. Another year has come and gone. Though graduation marks the end of a chapter, it is not the end goal; it is just another step on a path leading to many more accomplishments on the journey we call life. We would like to share advice from some of our top...

Program Options and Requirements in History  Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or BSc. Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program. Please click here for admission requirements. Please click here for a current listing of undergraduate courses. Please click here for a complete...

Feminist Praxis Revisited: Critical Reflections on University-Community Engagement is a recently released book co-edited by Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Thorneloe University. Dr. Johnson’s research and teaching interests include feminist geographical approaches to the study of social reproduction and global economies; gender,...

Hello, Aanii We are just a few days away from National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, a day for celebrating Indigenous Peoples and sharing the many stories within our community.  We have so much to be proud of, both of what Indigenous leaders are achieving today, and of what the next generation of leaders has been doing to further themselves.  Today, I would like to...

Karen (Duguay) Bunting | BA, B.Ed. Ringette 'round the clock for Sudbury Hall of Famer Article provided by Randy Pascal of SudburySports.com. Karen (Duguay) Bunting loves to talk ringette. These days, the Sudbury native and current resident of Barrie has all the more reason to chatter, with pride, about the sport that she calls a passion, having been inducted into the Ringette...

  BOB WANZEL: THE GUIDING FORCE OF SPAD, IF NOT THE CREATOR  Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985   Bob Wanzel is many things to the Laurentian University Sports Administration program. The founding chairman of the ground-breaking initiative, Wanzel was a member of the 1967 Vanier Cup championship University of Alberta Golden Bears squad, the very institution...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, We are at the crossroads of meaningful historical and societal change -- together, our communities are raising their voices in protest, taking a knee, marching, educating and taking action in support of justice and equity for Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Colour around the globe.  We at Laurentian are committed to providing our community with...

Two M.Sc. Biology students, Olga Prokopenko and Daria Barykin, from the Federal University of the Far East in Vladivostok, Russia, recently spent 10 weeks at Laurentian University as visiting scholars. Their stay in Sudbury was facilitated by Dr. Frank F. Mallory, Full Professor in the Department of Biology, and their co-supervisor, Dr. Diana Solovyeva, in Russia. The students first met Dr....

Who we are The Department of French Studies offers programs in three disciplines: language, literature and linguistics. Programs and courses have been designed to meet the specific needs of two language groups: Études françaises – for Francophones French as a Second Language/Français langue seconde– for Anglophones Instruction is thorough, extensive and complete,...

Monday morning at 8:30 I officially took over in the office of the President. At 7AM I was already doing interviews with members of the media in our brand-new atrium and front door. When the reporter asked me how I felt about taking over at Laurentian, all I could say was, “excited”. Excited because I have been on this campus for nearly a decade and have never seen anything like what...

Laurentian University was thrilled to see that the latest federal budget contains the biggest investment in science and university research in Canadian history. As Interim President at Laurentian I can tell you firsthand that recent investments we have seen have helped our university and our city take a giant leap forward. Last summer we announced that through the federal government’s...

A year and a half ago, our former president Dominic Giroux met with Dr. Linda Ambrose at a picnic table in Founders square.  As I understand, it was not an easy conversation.  Dominic knew Linda was the right person to lead the strategic plan, but he also knew convincing her to step away from her writing and students would be a tough sell. The good news is they agreed she...

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay!   Last week, the Human Resources and Organizational Development Department sent out a “Save the Date” for our third installment of the All-Employee Symposium. This impressive symposium organized by our colleagues here at Laurentian will focus on wellness and a healthy workplace.   In our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Outcome 3 indicates: We...

The SGA Student Centre is a great place to chat, study or unwind. It has lounge areas, a fireplace, a fairtrade coffee shop, and television/games area featuring pool tables, air hockey, Xbox consoles, free wi-fi and big screen televisions. It’s a meeting place for students who want to catch up, review notes in a group setting or reach their online friends.   Student Associations...

Honsing Leung - SPAD 1995 Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Born in Hong Kong but moving to Canada at the age of six, Toronto Blue Jays’ Senior Manager of Client Services and LU Sports Administration alum Honsing Leung might not seem like a natural fit to a sport that he has loved for the better part of his 44 years. Yet here we are. With a little luck and some positive...

  The mission of the UNESCO Chair for the Conception and Construction of Sustainable and Solidarity-Based Schools is to develop knowledge and practical skills that will enable the construction of learning spaces in solidarity with their environment, focusing primarily on their sustainability, through their materials and construction techniques and the activities they support. The...

Tamerra London tragically lost her life on November 22, 2020. A bright young leader who leaves behind her a powerful legacy of change in Sudbury and in Toronto, her impact immeasurable and inspiring.Today, the flags on campus have been lowered to honour her life and legacy. Her mother, Caprice Rowland, shared this text to help us all remember Tamerra and the positive impact she's had for so...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! “I am proud of the person I have become,” said Lacey Hambleton, one of many students to graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Laurentian. “Now that I’m graduating, doors are opening for me and...

What a great day for Canada, and a proud moment for Laurentian University. I want to congratulate two members of our Laurentian community in particular, Dr. Lynne Gouliquer and Dr. Gary Kinsman, for playing key roles leading to the federal government’s historic apology to members of Canada’s LGBTQ2 community. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued a formal apology to the thousands of...

On October 7, 2020, the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) held its Virtual Coffee Conference, and Laurentian University’s very own Dr. Thomas Merritt was invited to speak on the varying biological effects of coffee – the world’s favourite beverage.  Dr. Merritt is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. At the conference, Dr. Merritt was introduced by John...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! For Ivan Samoylenko, the student experience at Laurentian University has been all about inclusivity and diversity. “I’m very proud of the many friends I’ve made and the great relationships I’ve fostered with people I know...

Summer at a university is typically a time for people to escape the immediate daily demands of the academic year, focus on research and writing, and think about how to improve classes. And maybe even take some vacation time too! Through many years in academics, I have come to count on summers as being busy, yet less structured, less hectic, more comfortable, and restorative.  Not so for...

Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. The university programs specialize in many fields, including arts, social sciences, technology, natural sciences, engineering, mining, geophysics, health, business management, finance, and forensics. Laurentian has developed an international reputation for research excellence and is one of the Province’s...

“ Being from Bracebridge and the Muskoka Lakes area, I had heard the dated descriptions of Sudbury as a mining town. I was pleasantly surprised and amazed, really. The scenery and the atmosphere are top-notch, and the friendliness of the people truly makes the city.” - Derek Janssen, Sport and Physical Education, 4th year   “Anyone can do a sport, but it takes true...

It’s the end of June. The snow has finally stopped and we are all ready to enjoy what is shaping up to be a spectacular northern Ontario summer. I hope you all will be able to relax and spend time with family and friends in the coming months. This afternoon the Board of Governors approved our budget for the coming year. You can read the news release here. Developing this budget hasn’t...

The Department of Music at Laurentian University was founded in 1978 at Huntington College, in collaboration with the Department of Music at Cambrian College, after approval by the Board of Regents, as well as the Senate and Board of Governors of Laurentian University.  At that time, the first General Bachelor of Arts in Music (three-year program) was offered to the Sudbury community....

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal across Canada for those who are 19 years of age and older. While the law is changing, Laurentian values remain the same. We continue to commit to a healthy environment for all members of the community, including students, faculty and staff, and other people on campus. For now, Laurentian will follow the Board of Governors approved Policy on Smoking...

Many people take time to figure out what they would like to do with their careers; others, like Gary Michalak, know exactly what they are meant to do from an early age. As a young athlete, Gary realized he wanted to use the leadership skills he developed playing multiple sports to help those around him achieve their goals. A lifelong learner, Gary has continued to fuel his passion by helping to...

It took quite a bit of balancing work and life, but LU student Jacob Pitawanakwat recently completed his third year in computer science. “I was bouncing back and forth between work and school when I found an opportunity to supply-teach full time.” When he wasn’t in class, he offered his services as a supply teacher for the Wikwemikong Board of Education (WBE) anywhere from kindergarten to...

The Government of Canada and the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) are committed to excellence in research and research training for the benefit of Canadians. Achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative and impactful research necessary to seize opportunities and for responding to global challenges. The...

*Admissions to the English Post RN program have been suspended   Distance Education In January 1987, the BScN program for registered nurses became available on a part-time basis through Distance Education at five sites. As the demand increased, the number of sites expanded from Barrie, Orillia, North Bay, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie to include students in Oshawa, Owen Sound, St....

THE TOSWELL TSN TURNING POINT – LEGALLY SPEAKING Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985   The pathway for David Toswell (SPAD 1985) appeared to be fairly well laid out.  And then, it wasn’t. A native of North Bay and lover of all things sports in his youth, the academically inclined young man had pretty much always seen the Sports Administration program at Laurentian...

Anik Dennie, a recent graduate of the Masters of Human Kinetics program, received the Research Innovation Award during Research Week 2019 for her work with Dr. Joël Dickinson on the LGBTQ2-S Safe Space Training. Safe Space Training is an initiative that came out of the 2012 Sexuality and Gender Diversity Climate Survey conducted by Laurentian’s Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee which...

Laurentian University is committed to fostering an environment of research and innovation excellence, which promotes and facilitates Research Data Management (RDM). Through the development of infrastructure, policies, guidelines, services, technologies, tools, and training; we aim to support our researchers in producing high quality research, backed by data meeting discipline and funder...

Update January 30, 2019 - The water main has been repaired near the Fraser Building. Parking lots 1 and A will become partially accessible as work crews and equipment vacate the area. Please use with caution. Gated parking lots across campus will remain open until midnight, after which time all metered parking and gated lots will return to normal operation. Parking lots 1 and A will...

  If you had spoken with Laurentian Commerce graduate Chris Vitiello in the early years of his degree, he would never have believed that he’d be successfully navigating the food industry in just a few years’ time. Raised in the Valley East area, Chris Vitiello shares what it means to be a local entrepreneur, and the importance of giving back to our communities. Chris always knew...

Robyn Rowe is a member of Matachewan First Nation with familial roots on Bear Island, Temagami First Nation. She is a mother of four and a third-year Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2015, and obtained a Masters of Indigenous Relations in 2017, both at Laurentian...

The Policy on A Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment is intended to: Promote a workplace and learning environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and/or bullying; Protect the health, safety and security of the University community; Outline the rights, responsibilities and types of behaviour that fall within the scope of this policy; Outline...

We all love our university.  Talk to anyone who is part of the Laurentian community, and you’ll hear commitment we all share to this institution. We work with great professors. Our students are among the best and brightest Canada has to offer. Our Alumni continue to champion this institution, and our researchers and programs are the envy of the post-secondary world. Our Sudbury campus...

Daycare Child and Family Centre Provides full time care for newborn infants and English-speaking children up to five years, by qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators. The centre has a special summer program and before/after school care for children ages six to 12. For more information, please visit www.daycaresudbury.com.   ...

Hello Laurentian University.   I want to take a moment to introduce myself.  The business card says Dr. Robert Haché, but I prefer to be called Rob. It has been an incredibly busy few months preparing to step into the role of Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor.  It has felt a bit like a whirlwind, but I have already had the opportunity to meet and engage...

KEN PETER: A PROBLEM-SOLVING PATH, FROM SPAD TO PHYSIOTHERAPY Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 The lessons learned during the time one commits to the study of Sports Administration can be as wide and varied as the personalities who comprise the program’s impressive list of alumni. Those same lessons are also, quite often, life-long in nature, helping to navigate the circuitous...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of Madame Aline Chrétien, Laurentian’s inaugural chancellor and one of our University’s greatest champions.  Flags on campus will be lowered at half-mast Tuesday, September 15 to honour and commemorate Madame Chrétien’s life and legacy. Madame Chrétien was known as the force of nature, “the rock of...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, It is with great sadness that our community learned of the passing of Tina Sartoretto, who was not only a committed member of Laurentian’s Board of Governors since 2015, but a vibrant alumna of our University, graduating in the class of 1974.  Tina was a leader whose passion for northern Ontario was boundless. As an alumna, she had a vision for Laurentian,...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour,   Over the last 10 months, Laurentian has had many opportunities to connect with our community on the Ben Avery Complex and the Jeno Tihanyi Pool. These spaces contribute to our community’s sense of spirit, fitness, and sportsmanship, and we recognize how important these facilities are to our students, our athletes and swimmers in particular, and to the broader...

Social work is a diverse, challenging, fulfilling, and meaningful profession. Social workers practice within a variety of contexts and locales including child welfare, mental health, addictions, schools, hospitals, culturally-specific services, and private practice, in social justice, community development, and social planning, as researchers, educators, and policy makers, and many...

This policy is designed to recognize and reward students with high academic achievement who are registered in a 100% course load in two semesters (fall/winter) in a first degree and pay International fees to Laurentian University.  Excellence scholarships are awarded to all students who are entering their 1st year and who register full-time in an undergraduate first degree program at...

Photo: Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde with the Honourable Kirsty Duncan Science and politics do not always mix well; however, it cannot be denied our lives are deeply impacted by both and their collaboration. Sometimes, all we need is a good conversation. On November 6th, 2018, the inaugural Canadian Science Meets Parliament event was held at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Modelled after...

Dear community members, Recently, a hate motivated violent incident took place during a class on the University of Waterloo campus. Our thoughts are with those affected by these actions. This senseless act of targeted hate has no place in our community. At Laurentian University, we stand united with the University of Waterloo against gender-based violence and all other forms of hatred,...

When Hamza and Irbaaz Syed aren’t making gear to help protect healthcare workers at their local hospitals in Alliston Ontario, you will likely find them extending their helping hands to seniors in need. The young volunteers, both Forensic Science students at Laurentian, have always had a burning desire to give back to the community.  “Forensic Science is an applied science, in this...

DALE HOOPER: REVIVING THE CAMARADERIE AND CONNECTION OF SPAD “Shouldn’t we have the same connection and camaraderie and support network within SPAD alumni that we had when we were going though the program at Laurentian?” Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Incoming head of the SPAD Advisory Board Dale Hooper has a clear-cut vision of the ultimate end goal of his involvement with the...

Hello, Bonjour, Aanii Yesterday, our Dean of Graduate Studies issued an inappropriate and offensive tweet.  He has since apologized publicly for his comments which, by his own admission, have hurt many people in our Laurentian community and beyond. The University is following-up on this expeditiously and with the utmost care and attention.  That said, I wish to reiterate that I...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, With the mounting reports of violence, injuries and death during ongoing protests in Nigeria, I want to express our deep concern and wish to remind our community of available resources and supports. Laurentian University is home to a highly engaged community of over seventy Nigerian students, and many more students, staff and faculty who have family in Nigeria. We...

The International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law, the ICIRL, promotes and supports research on law, human rights, the rule of law and democracy, on the one hand, and cultural diversity, on the other hand. It builds on the work undertaken since 1993 by Personne, culture et droits, an international interdisciplinary research team which was an important contributor to an ongoing...