(September 23, 2022) - Tenacity, resilience and courage.  These are words that come to mind when people describe Konan Blaise Koko, a third year Biochemistry student at Laurentian University. A proud francophone from the Ivory Coast in West Africa, Koko is a Fulbright scholar alumnus. He held this prestigious scholarship when undertaking his Master’s of Science in Nutrition at the...

(July 27, 2022) - Post-doctoral researcher and Laurentian University alumni Xuyang Meng, has received a prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal award for academic excellence at the graduate level. Meng’s Ph.D in Economic Geology, belonging to the Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology program at Laurentian, focused on understanding the formation of porphyry copper deposits in the early...

(October 24, 2023) - Even when faced with adversity, Hilmi Ordukiran, a third-year Sports Administration student at Laurentian University, led with kindness and determination down a winding road to follow his passion and land where he is today. Before pursuing a career in sports administration, Hilmi was on track to becoming an engineer. He began a degree in Metallurgy in Istanbul, Turkey...

May 15, 2024 - For Jean-François (JF) Démoré, having a strong business sense came naturally. A Laurentian University alumnus from École secondaire catholique Champlain in Chelmsford, Ontario, not only did JF pursue his academics at Laurentian, but it’s where he also got started in entrepreneurship. Choosing Laurentian for his postsecondary education was simple for JF. He was familiar with...

Kadre Gray of the Laurentian Voyageurs is the winner of the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy, given to the U SPORTS Player of the Year, and he was named a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian. The 6-foot-1 guard led the OUA and was second in U SPORTS in scoring this season, averaging 24.4 points per game. Last year’s U SPORTS Rookie of the Year, Gray becomes the first Voyageur from the men’s...

April 3, 2024 - Laurentian University has numerous staff and faculty members that go above and beyond for students. William (Bill) Newbigging, this year’s winner of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance’s (OUSA) Teaching Award of Excellence, is no exception. Dr. Newbigging has been a member of the Laurentian faculty since 1993. For the majority of his time at Laurentian he...

(October 19, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Aaron Langille, Master Lecturer in the School of the Environment within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, is the recipient of this year's Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award. The organization, which represents faculty associations across the province, calls...

(January 17, 2022) - Randy Pascal, creator and owner of SudburySports.com, and graduate of Laurentian University’s Sports Administration program (1985) is all set for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Well known in the city of Sudbury as a local sports writer and hockey official, Pascal is soon to return to Beijing, China, where he will be taking on the role of off-ice hockey official during the...

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...

(January 26, 2023) - It sounds like something out of a movie - turning trash into valuable goods. For Monem Alyaser, Ph.D, it’s an average day in Silicon Valley.  Alyaser is the Founder and CEO of Enventix, Inc, a company established in 2010 to develop advanced thermo-chemical systems for the conversion of non recyclable waste paper and plastics, biomass and shredded tires to...

(January 26, 2024) - Technological advancements are rapidly changing the way we interact with the world around us. Can we use advancements in wearable technology to improve performance in high-concentration activities? Anthony Zanetti, second year Masters of Psychology student at Laurentian University, is working to answer just that.  Anthony didn’t always know he had a strong passion...

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...

(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...

April 17, 2024 - Dr. Jordan Babando isn’t new to teaching and he isn’t new to Laurentian. He received both his Bachelor’s of Sociology and his master’s degree from Laurentian. He then went on to complete his doctorate at Queen’s University before teaching at several Ontario Universities and for a short time at UBC, until he eventually came back to Sudbury. “Once I had my PhD, I wanted to...

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...

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...

February 27, 2012 - Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today expressed congratulations to longtime professor Dr. Laxman (“Lucky”) Amaratunga, distinguished recipient of the 2012 Canadian Mineral Processors Society Lifetime Achievement Award.   The award was presented at the Awards Gala of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral...

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...

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...

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...

(November 25, 2021) - Since his graduation from the Sport and Physical Education (SPED) program at Laurentian in 2013, Andrew Kacsor has become the Head Strength & Conditioning coach for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). This career finds Kacsor working and living in Russia since 2020.  “After graduating from Laurentian, I completed a post graduate...

(October 27, 2022) - The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Teaching Excellence Awards.   The Teaching Excellence Award for Part-Time Faculty Members 2022 is awarded to Michelle Reid, B.Arts Sc., M.Sc., M.S.Com. (LU), Sessional Instructor, Science Communication Graduate Program, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of...

December 7, 2023 - When we think of problem solving, we think of mathematics but when it comes to Dr. Luckny Zéphyr’s research, problem solving far exceeds numerics to profoundly impact the environment, community and academia. A proud Haitian Canadian citizen, Dr. Luckny Zéphyr, Associate Professor with the School of Business Administration, is an entrepreneur and a scholar. In 2014 the...

April 11, 2024 - At just 23 years old, Jérôme Breton has a degree in Marine Biology, experience working on research for the federal government, and is now at Laurentian University to round-out his skills as a science communicator. As a 12 year old, Jérôme started a unique hobby that would shape his academic journey and lifelong passion–on a family trip to British Columbia, he went diving with...

February 6, 2014 - Laurentian University Professor of Biology Dr. Kabwe Nkongolo, has been named the recipient of the University’s 2013-2014 Research Excellence Award.    Dr. Nkongolo is a full professor of Genetics in the Department of Biology and a core faculty member in the Biomolecular Science Ph.D program at Laurentian University.  Before joining Laurentian in 1992,...

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...

January 16, 2013 - Franco-Nevada President and CEO David Harquail today announced a donation of $500,000 to fund the Franco-Nevada Executive Director’s position of Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines.  At the same time, University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux announced the appointment of Dr. Bruce C. Jago as the School’s Founding Executive Director. Dr. Jago...

April 25, 2014 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia to the position of Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, for a term of five years, beginning July 1, 2014.    Dr. Abou-Rabia has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa) and completed his MSc and BSc at Cairo University. He joined...

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...

(2019-01-11) – Dr. James M. Franklin, Adjunct Professor at Laurentian University’s Harquail School of Earth Sciences, is one of five global industry influencers recognized by the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF) in 2019.  Dr. Franklin is a distinguished geoscientist who helped build and advance the knowledge base of Canada’s mineral industry. Much of his career was spent with the...

(March 9, 2022) - It wasn’t too long ago that Kyle Davidson completed his final exam at Laurentian University in the School of Sports Administration, and now the Sudbury native has been named General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks.  A graduate of the 2010 class of the Sports Administration (SPAD) program, Davidson, 33, began his career with the Blackhawks as a Hockey Operations...

(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....

April 30, 2024 - Every summer, undergraduate students from around the world are given the opportunity to experience premier research through the Amgen Scholars Program. The Canadian branch of the program accepts only 10 students and this year, Ashtyn Mowbray-Mcmillan, Behavioural Neuroscience student at Laurentian University has been selected to participate in the prestigious Amgen Scholars...

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,...

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...

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...

January 14, 2021 -- While the recognition of Kadre Gray’s on-court accomplishments have been plentiful and consistent, he is once again being recognized by U SPORTS but this time it is his off-court successes that have earned him the accolade. Gray was named one of U SPORTS’ Top 8 Academic All-Canadians on Monday, an annual honour reserved for one female and one male student-athlete from each...

(November 10, 2022) - Like so many future students considering post-secondary, Elias Parent initially felt a little uncertain as to his path. “I entered university not knowing exactly what I wanted to do for the endgame of my life. However, I knew that I had an interest in history and felt as though at university, that’s what you should do: take courses about something you like; something...

(November 15, 2022) - Space exploration fascinates people from across the globe and research that contributes to a better understanding of this other-wordly expanse, including how to keep astronauts safe within this environment, is a cutting-edge topic of inquiry.  Michel (Mike) Lapointe, Laurentian University Ph.D. student in Biomolecular Sciences research focuses on “The...

(November 22, 2023) - Many of us can think back to our school-age years and remember a moment where a teacher inspired us.  The science teacher who tapped into your curiosity about the universe.  The business teacher who showed you how to be your own boss.  The English teacher who introduced you to a joy for reading.  All of these moments were created by individuals...

May 8, 2024 - Laurentian University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Malcolm M. Campbell as its new Provost & Vice-President, Academic. Dr. Campbell brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished academic career to his new role, where he will oversee academic affairs and provide leadership in advancing the development of the university's academic plan. Dr. Campbell...

June 8, 2012 - Journalist, author and documentary producer Steve Paikin was awarded an Honourary Doctorate of Letters today at Laurentian University.   Paikin is the anchor and senior editor of TVO’s flagship current affairs program “The Agenda With Steve Paikin.”  He has spent 20 years producing and hosting programs for Ontario’s educational...

June 20, 2012 - Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of Craig Fowler as the first Associate Vice-President, Administration and External Relations for Laurentian in Barrie.    Fowler will champion high quality services and supports for students, faculty and staff at Laurentian in Barrie.  He will be responsible for the...

June 2nd, 2014 – Canada’s 27th Governor-General, Michaëlle Jean, and renowned singer-songwriter and activist Bruce Cockburn are among the recipients of Honourary Doctorates at Spring Convocation ceremonies at Laurentian University this year.  Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin presented the Honoris Causa (Laws) to Mme Jean at the Convocation ceremony in Barrie, May...

Laurentian University MSc Biology graduate Patrick Moldowan has been selected from a field of scores of candidates for a prestigious scholarship that will send him to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean to work for the recovery of endangered species.   The “Canada’s New Noah” Scholarship is funded by Wildlife Preservation Canada.   It gives young...

Dr. Francois Caron, Full Professor in the School of the Environment was honoured by Laurentian University with the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award for full-time faculty members.   The annual award recognizes exceptional teaching performance and nominations must be supported by students, peers, alumni and other members of the university community.   “I am very gratified...

MAY 27, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Acting Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. David Lesbarrères has been honoured with this year’s Partners in Research Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) Expert Participation Award.   The award was presented at a ceremony celebrating the Partners in Research...

Long-standing educator and politician Rick Bartolucci and Stratford Festival artistic director Antoni Cimolino will receive an honorary doctorate at Laurentian University’s fall convocation ceremonies on October 29, 2016. “Whether on the political stage or the theatre stage this fall’s honorary doctorates have demonstrated that Arts graduates can go far,” said Chancellor Steve Paikin. “Arts...

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...

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...

Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously approved the renewal of Mr. Steve Paikin’s appointment as the Chancellor for a second term of three years, beginning July 1, 2018. Mr. Paikin was appointed as Laurentian University’s second Chancellor in July 2013 for a five-year term. During that time, he has acted as Speaker of the Laurentian Model Parliament at the House...

June 27, 2019 – The Board of Governors of Laurentian University voted on April 26, 2019 to appoint Claude F. Lacroix as incoming Chair for a two-year term, effective at the close of the annual general meeting of the Board on June 21, 2019, when the term of current Chair Jennifer Witty ends. Mr. Lacroix has been a Board member since 2006 and currently serves as Vice-Chair. “We are...

(November 13, 2020) Laurentian University is excited to announce that one of our researchers will get a  boost from the federal government in his effort to fight the coronavirus.  Stefan Siemann, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, is already deeply entrenched in efforts to tame the virus; he is part of a global network of experts using 3-D imaging...

(January 18, 2022 - Sudbury, ON) The Laurentian University Board of Governors has elected a “pro tempore” chair to lead the board until June 2022 in keeping with its bylaws. The board will be chaired by Mr. Jeff Bangs on an interim basis until a new board chair is selected for a full term, which would begin at the end of June.  This announcement marks another step in Laurentian...

(June 12, 2023) - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Vernon Cameron as the incoming Chair of the Board of Governors, effective July 1st, 2023. Cameron's extensive leadership experience and commitment to higher education make him an exceptional choice to lead the Board during this transformative period. “I am looking forward to continuing to provide leadership...

October 10, 2012 - Canadian scientist Gerardo Ulibarri is ready to start marketing a mosquito trap he says can kill 90 per cent of the pests in a few months.  From the Toronto Star:  Canadian scientist Gerardo Ulibarri is ready to start marketing a mosquito trap he says can kill 90 per cent of the pests in a few months. And they’re hoping you can help. The Mosquito...

April 14, 2014 – Laurentian University proudly congratulates Canada Research Chair in Polymer Nanomaterials, Dr. Zhibin Ye, on his research award from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund.    The award, announced today in Ottawa by the Canada Foundation for Innovation/Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation, will provide Dr. Ye with $83,112 in further support for the development...

May 8, 2014 – Today, during the 6th Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury (Sudbury’s French Book Fair), historian Gaétan Gervais announced the donation of his personal collection chronicling more than 50 years of Franco-Ontarian history to the Archives at Laurentian University. Encompassing 1950-2000, this important component of Franco-Ontarian heritage will add to the archival holdings of...

April 9, 2015 – The Prix Champlain 2015 awards ceremony was held last night during the Salon international du livre de Québec. Thierry Bissonnette, professor in the Department of French Studies at Laurentian University, received the renowned award in the creative/fiction category under his pen name – Thierry Dimanche – for his book entitled Le milieu de partout,...

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 3, 2016 –Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Noël A. J. Badiou as Assistant Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, effective April 1, 2016. Reporting to both the Vice-President, Academic and Provost and the Vice-President, Administration, Mr. Badiou will lead the University community in fostering an inclusive and respectful learning and...

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...

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...

Congratulations to Laurentian Professor Dr. Robert Schinke, Canada Research Chair in Multicultural Sport and Physical Activity, who was elected president of the International Society of Sports Psychology earlier this summer. At 51, Schinke is the prestigious society’s youngest president, and the first Canadian to occupy the post. In his new role he will lead a worldwide effort to help...

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...

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...

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Amadeo M. Parissenti has been awarded the 2018–2019 Research Excellence Award. Dr. Parissenti was nominated by Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University, for his outstanding research in monitoring tumour response to chemotherapy and its potential to...

(November 30. 2020) Laurentian University's Alessandro Ielpi celebrates a career milestone as his work is featured in a prestigious publication in his field. The assistant professor of sedimentology in the Harquail School of Earth Sciences has travelled far and wide in order to uncover valuable insights about our planet. This week, the renowned journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters shares...

June 18, 2021 - The Board of Governors of Laurentian University voted on June 15, 2021 to re-appoint Claude F. Lacroix as Chair for a term of up to one year, effective at the close of the annual general meeting of the Board on June 18, 2021, when his current two-year term ends. Mr. Lacroix has been a Board member since 2006.   “This strategic renewal will enable an important continuity...

(September 22, 2021) Laurentian University and Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) are pleased to announce that Rna Diagnostics Inc., a leading precision cancer diagnostics company created from a discovery made by HSNRI Scientist and Laurentian University Professor Dr. Amadeo Parissenti, has received an $8.0 M series A investment from iGan Partners and BDC Capital, through its...

(October 27, 2022) - Laurentian University looks forward to celebrating a new cohort of graduates at the upcoming fall convocation. Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to commemorate the achievements of nearly four hundred graduating students. For those who are unable to attend in-person, the ceremonies will be live streamed on laurentian.ca. ...

(December 1, 2022) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome four new members with the recent appointments of Aaron Barry, André Guay, Angela Recollet, and Laura Kurkimaki to three-year terms. “We are thrilled to see the depth of experience and expertise within our Board bolstered by these outstanding leaders,” said Jeff Bangs, Chair of the Board of Governors....

This year marked the inaugural distribution of the Dr. Daniel Archambault Research Service Awards during Research Week 2024. These awards recognize Laurentian University faculty, staff and students for outstanding dedication and commitment to, as well as impact through their valuable contributions to the academic research community. This award is created in memory of Dr. Daniel Archambault...

May 6, 2024 - To celebrate National Nursing Week (May 6-12) we don’t have to look far to see that the future of the profession is in skilled hands. Two future nurses are on parallel trajectories at Laurentian University. Joseph “Joe” Colasimone is from Sudbury, a graduate of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. Caleb Smith is from Azilda, a graduate of École secondaire...

August 22, 2013 – Media and all members of the Sudbury community are invited to take part in the Laurentian University School of Architecture’s inaugural lecture series, “Visions in Canadian Design.” The series is being launched in conjunction with the official opening of Canada’s newest school of architecture on September 4th, 2013. The series opens on the evening of Wednesday,...

June 5, 2013 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Terez Klotz as the University’s new Executive Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development. Ms. Klotz was named to the position after a nationwide executive search, and will commence her role in August. Klotz brings 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational development in...

April 19, 2013 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013. Dr. Havlovic is currently Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Alfred State College of the State University of New York (SUNY). In this role, he has...

November 30, 2012 - On Wednesday, November 28th, Laurentian University welcomed Phil Fontaine, one of Canada’s most passionate advocates for First Nations rights, to its Sudbury campus.  The visit was sponsored by RBC in support of Laurentian’s proposed Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.  RBC has been a significant suppporter of the ISLC project, donating $400,000...

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...

August 8, 2012 - Laurentian University appointed Dr. Wayne Warry to the position of Director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (CRaNHR) at Laurentian University starting September 1st, 2012. The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research is an academic and applied research centre with sites at Laurentian University in Sudbury and at Lakehead University in Thunder...

September 6, 2012 - Laurentian University Athletics Director Peter Hellstrom today introduced the two coaches who will lead the University’s Varsity men’s and women’s teams for the 2013 Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) season.   “We had a huge amount of interest in these two positions, and some very compelling candidates.  We couldn’t be...

March 21, 2014 - Today, the Franco-Ontarian Institute and ACFAS-Sudbury welcomed the Honorable Stéphane Dion to present a lecture entitled “Regard critique sur la Feuille de route”. It was featured among 20 or so events ranging from scientific lectures to concerts supported by the Office of Francophone Affairs at Laurentian University in March, which is Francophonie...

July 7, 2014 – Environmental research conducted at the Vale Living With Lakes Centre of Laurentian University is the focus of an article published in the international research journal Nature Communications.  Lead author Dr. Andrew Tanentzap of University of Cambridge, U.K., carried out studies on acquatic food chains in Daisy Lake, in Sudbury, Ontario.  The findings of the...

July 30, 2014 – Laurentian University congratulates Dr. Yadh Ben Achour on his election to a four-year term to the United Nations Committee on Human Rights.  In 2004, Laurentian University awarded Dr. Ben Achour an honourary doctorate in recognition of his work bridging the differences between the Arab and Western Worlds. Dr. Ben Achour is also an Adjunct Professor with the...

October 10, 2014 – Laurentian University has been awarded a patent for the RNA Disruption Assay (RDATM), a technology that aids in the treatment of breast cancer.  The test was developed by Laurentian University professor Dr. Amadeo Parissenti and by his research associate Dr. Baoqing Guo of Health Sciences North.  The patent was issued in September by the Australian Patent Office....

FEBRUARY 17, 2015 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Ferrigan, MCIP, RPP as Director, Planning and Capital Projects. Mr. Ferrigan joins the leadership team of the University after seven years with the City of Greater Sudbury. As Senior Planner with the City, he led a number of strategic initiatives on downtown revitalization, brownfield generation...

Thierry Bissonnette is an associate professor in the Department of French Studies at Laurentian University. His book Le milieu de partout, published under his pen name Thierry Dimanche, is a collection of essays, poetic prose and poetry. To learn more, click here: http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=591278a2802643de1fc6510a3&id=fd28f67da5

JUNE 5, 2015 – Professor in Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering and Director of the Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management group at MIRARCO, Dr. Dean Millar has been honoured as a Distinguished Lecturer by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).   Dr. Millar is one of five Distinguished Lecturers celebrated at the CIM’s national Awards...

JUNE 22, 2015 – Seven Laurentian University faculty members and three graduate students have won new research grants and scholarships awarded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).    Total funding awarded to Laurentian University researchers amounts to $1,329,500.   The funds are awarded through competition for NSERC’s...

Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Khaled Taktek, Associate Professor in the École des sciences de l’éducation upon the completion of his term as a Canadian Fulbright Scholar at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.     At the conclusion of his scholarship, Dr. Taktek was honoured with the Medallion of Excellence,...

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 congratulates professor Gregory Scofield for receiving the 2016 Latner Writers’ Trust Poetry Prize at the Writers' Trust Awards in Toronto. Selected by an independent judging panel, the Latner Writer’s Trust Poetry Prize recognizes the remarkable body of work of a mid-career poet with anticipation of future contributions to Canadian poetry....

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...

January 30, 2017 - Dr. Dan Andreae, Honorary Patron of Brain Injury Canada, former chair of the Patron’s Council of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and recipient of Laurentian University’s inaugural Impact Award, announced that he will donate an additional $125,000 to support the presidential lecture series at Laurentian. In addition to funding the lecture series, Dr. Andreae’s donation also...

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...

January 17, 2019 – The Brenda Wallace Reading Room at Laurentian University is now home to a painting by Group of Seven artist Franklin Carmichael. The extraordinary piece titled “La Cloche” was gifted to Laurentian by long-time supporter and friend of the University, Mrs. Lily Fielding.  The unveiling took place earlier today at a special presentation in the Brenda Wallace Reading...

Today we are saddened by the passing of Lily Fielding, a true friend of Laurentian and advocate for our students. She was 103 years old. Always proud of her family, as well as its connection to Laurentian, she was instrumental in making the institution what it is today. Mrs. Fielding worked alongside her beloved husband, the late Cliff Fielding, a member of the Laurentian University Board of...

A team of students from Laurentian University won second place during the finals of the 7th International Business Plan Competition at the SolBridge International School of Business in South Korea. Our team is the first and only Canadian team to be invited to this competition. The team is comprised of Daniel Boileau, Stephane Lauzon, Sarah Napoli and Maxime Leduc.   “I would like to...

(February 21, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce the creation of the Leo Gerard Legacy Fund, thanks to a generous financial contribution from United Steelworkers Canada and the Sudbury and District Labour Council. This $33,500 pledge will go towards two major new initiatives: the biennial Leo Gerard Lecture on Workplace and Labour Studies, a series of presentations...

(March 2, 2020) After a busy and fun Research Week, Laurentian University recognized some of our own with an awards gala celebrating some of the brightest of the many bright lights in our community.  Innovation Award Dr. Nancy Young is the recipient of this year’s edition of the Innovation Award. Director of the School of Rural and Northern Health, as well as Research Chair in...

  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,...

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,...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour,  Throughout the history of each great institution, there are founders and builders who help shape the future of what a university becomes. They start with a vision, an idea of what would be possible and how it could help a community flourish. These people volunteer their time to help a nascent idea grow into a pillar of a community. Recently, one of Laurentian...

When Tyler Pretty isn’t on the front lines screening Glencore employees, you will likely find him volunteering with Greater Sudbury Community COVID-19 Response & Relief, where he is  delivering groceries to people unable to leave their homes to buy essential items.  “We have just recently served our 100th family!” Pretty proudly states, on the cusp of entering his fourth...

Laurentian Alumni Jean-Marc Edmé, Director of Personnel for the Ottawa Redblacks graduated Cum Laude, Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree in Sports Administration (SPAD) 2008. Reminiscing on his days at Laurentian University, he has fond yet distant memories of Laurentian University African Caribbean Students Association’s (LUACSA) multicultural galas, pot lucks, and fashion shows. LUACSA...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“The history of Black people has been incredibly difficult,” shared historian and lecturer Amadou Ba. “Today, minorities are living the consequences of slavery, colonisation, and discrimination.” Dr. Ba is a sessional professor at Laurentian University. He believes that in order to create a more inclusive, prosperous, and safe society, Black history needs to become common knowledge. “Then...

"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, Ontario has been a global mining hub and leader for years. Technica Mining, a contracting company led by Mario Grossi, President and CEO, provides services including but not limited to engineering design, construction, maintenance, and production, all in an underground capacity. After completing his Commerce degree at Laurentian University, Mario founded Technica Mining in 1999,...

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...

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...

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....

Laurentian University offers Grade 12 students the opportunity to take a course, while earning a credit towards his or hers OSSD (IDC 4U) and university credits. In order to be eligible, the student must: have an average of 75% or more for his or her Grade 11 courses; be in the pre-university stream; receive...

Two MSc Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology at Laurentian University Two MSc positions are available immediately in the lab of Dr. Vasu Appanna (Professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University) and Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam (Assistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University). We are seeking two highly...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

[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...

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...

  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...

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...

  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, 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, Further to my statement of June 9th condemning racism on campus, today I wish to communicate with the Laurentian community that Dr. David Lesbarrères will be stepping down from his day-to-day functions as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for an indeterminate period, effective immediately. Interim arrangements for leadership of the Faculty of Graduate Studies...

                                      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...

Laurentian University celebrated International Education Week (IEW), an opportunity to showcase international engagement efforts as well as our diverse campus culture. IEW is celebrated annually during the third week of November in over 100 countries around the world. We hosted a series of virtual events and workshops to highlight international talent, employment and study abroad opportunities....

On January 14, 2019, the installation of liquid chromatography and gas chromatography systems coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (UPLC-APGC-QQQ-MS) will begin at the Norinne E. Perdue Central Analytical Facility (PCAF) to complement the suite of chromatography and mass spectrometry systems within the facility. The facility currently houses a liquid chromatography system coupled to...

Bachelor of business administration student Mac Brooks has put his entrepreneurial spirit into practice this year, and opened a successful pizza restaurant called Little Guys Pizza. "It's always been a dream of mine to break out of working for other people and be my own boss," he told CBC Sudbury. While he opened the Azilda restaurant in the middle of a pandemic, he has been able to...

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...

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...

  Dr. Ming Cai School of Engineering and Computer Science Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture Tel: (705) 675-1151 ext. 2284 Email: mcai@laurentian.ca Office: F-225D       Dr. Ming Cai, a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, is a Full Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science and holds a position as MIRARCO...

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...