With marijuana legalization seemingly on the near horizon in Canada, the physical, long-term effects of cannabis on adolescents is of increasing concern to many Canadians. Dr. Andrew Weeks, associate professor of psychology at Nipissing University, will be giving a special lecture on how chronic cannabis use in adolescence could affect the developing brain.

Congratulations to Harrison Hoffman, a third-year Business student, on earning the McDonald’s Employee Scholarship Award for making a difference at work, at school and in the community.  He has received $500 toward tuition and books.

Congratulations to Dr. John Allison, associate professor in the Schulich School of Education, on the publication of his new book, A Most Canadian Odyssey: Education Diplomacy and Federalism, 1844-1984.