2017 NU News

The design of Nipissing University’s mace is a complex mixture of artistry and power. Its presence represents the authority vested in the University to grant degrees, yet its design signifies more than the right to certify students as knowledgeable. It incorporates all the effort, history and tradition that surround both the site of and the vision for the University.

Dubie is a dedicated student who has successfully balanced her academic work with important community involvement. Her contributions to the community are significant and range from caring for the elderly to hosting an international student.

Each honorary degree recipient was asked: What are some of your accomplishments that make you proud? What does this honorary degree from Nipissing University mean to you? And, what is your message to graduates?  Today, we are pleased to present Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell.

Dr. David Zarifa holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Life Course Transitions in Northern and Rural Communities. His research examines how people in northern and rural areas develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s knowledge-driven economy.