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Meet Student Leader Lisa Truong
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardLisa has demonstrated her community leadership by advocating for, and educating others about, the need for bone marrow transplant donors in Canada. During her practicum, Lisa became aware of the silent crisis occurring in the bone marrow transplant community. Through research, Lisa discovered that only 2% of Canadians were registered to be a donor and that there is a particular need for more ethnically diverse stem cell donors. -
University Bargaining Update
GeneralEarly on Monday morning of October 21st, 2019, a tentative deal was reached between the representatives of Nipissing University administration and the Faculty Academic Staff Bargaining Unit (FASBU).
Nipissing University would like to thank our students and university community for their patience through this process. Classes will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the semester. -
Meet Student Leader Samuel Levac
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardSamuel has demonstrated his community leadership through his three years of experience as a volunteer coach for North Bay Spartan’s Basketball. In this role, Samuel coached the 3 on 3 program and 2 rep teams per season while completing his degree program. He also volunteered his time to run a summer program for serious basketball athletes to continue to work on skills and strength. His positive influence has contributed to the success of many local athletes. -
The Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre is Open for Business
GeneralSchool of BusinessStudents in Nipissing University’s School of Business now have the opportunity to connect with the North Bay community through the Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre. Due to a generous contribution from the Sparrow Family, the university has created a new space on campus where students will engage in experiential learning by developing knowledge, skills and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting, which includes hands-on engagement opportunities with the community. -
Homecoming Weekend - October 4-6
AlumniAthleticsGeneralOpen to the public and for all ages, Nipissing University spirit and North Bay pride will be on full display on October 5th when the Nipissing Lakers Women’s Varsity Hockey Team will be playing Laurentian University at Memorial Gardens at 7:30PM for a Homecoming game. Immediately after the game, there will be a fireworks performance sponsored by the City of North Bay. Tickets are available from Memorial Gardens. -
Meet Student Leader Kyle Cuthbert
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardKyle has demonstrated his community leadership through volunteering with the Crown Christian Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Near North Baptist Church’s Youth Ministry, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Victim Services of Nipissing District. -
Meet Student Leader Dawn Corston
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardMy NipissingDawn has demonstrated her community leadership through her volunteer roles with the office of Indigenous Initiatives as Peer2Peer Mentor, Biidaaban Youth Group Volunteer, and Debwendizon Panelist. -
Meet Student Leader Riley Cormier
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardStudent Development and ServicesRiley has demonstrated community leadership through his extensive involvement within the community throughout his degree. He has been on the board of directors for both the Friends of Laurier Woods and Nipissing Naturalists. -
Meet Student Leader Mykaela Volpe
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardMy NipissingMykaela has demonstrated her leadership on campus through her roles as Varsity Athlete, Captain of the Women's Varsity Soccer Team, International Student Mentorship Program Mentor, Children's Soccer Coach, Volunteer Intramural Referee, Biidaaban Youth Group Volunteer, and Academic Success Program Student Assistant. -
Fine Arts Professor Completes Urban Mural for Up Here
Fine Arts/Performing ArtsGeneralMy NipissingLaura Petersen, an Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Nipissing University, recently completed an urban mural for Up Here.
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