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Nipissing University expresses support for Laurentian University
GeneralThe news of the financial challenges and restructuring at Laurentian University is deeply concerning and has sent shockwaves across the post-secondary sector. At Nipissing University, our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues at Laurentian University during this extremely challenging period in their history. -
Student presents bus safety research to Legislative Assembly
ResearchMegan Odd, a graduate student in the Master of Arts: Sociology - Applied Social Research program was selected to present her undergraduate honours thesis research, Implementing the Eight-Lamp Amber-Red Advanced Warning Light System on School Buses in Ontario, to Ontario’s Legislative Assembly in support of Bill 246, the Safer School Buses Act. -
Preserving community stories in Dokis First Nation
ResearchDr. Carly Dokis, associate professor of anthropology, received an Insight Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for her research project, Taking Care of Our Stories. -
Spring 2021 convocation to be held virtually
ConvocationWith ongoing public health measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nipissing University will once again hold its spring convocation virtually this June. -
Dr. Schinkel-Ivy talks movement and healthy aging
ResearchDr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy, Associate Professor, Physical and Health Education, received an NSERC Discovery Grant in the amount of $120,000 over five years for her research titled Towards an improved understanding of aging: Quantifying changes in movement during healthy aging using integrated biomechanical approach. Dr. Schinkel-Ivy will receive an additional one-year $12,500 supplement as part of the Discovery Launch Supplement program aimed at supporting early career researchers who are establishing their research program.
The NU News sat down with Dr. Schinkel-Ivy to discuss her research project and how the NSERC Discovery Grant will contribute to the study.
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Nipissing set to celebrate outstanding student leaders
Dave Marshall Leadership AwardNipissing University is getting set to celebrate the outstanding contributions of 25 student leaders during its annual Dave Marshall Leadership Awards ceremony. This year, the ceremony will take place live on Zoom on March 17 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the virtual ceremony here.
Nominations open for Dave Marshall Leadership Awards
Do you know an outstanding Nipissing University student leader deserving of recognition? Nominations for the 2022 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards are officially open. Until January 31, 2022, faculty members, alumni, students and community members are encouraged to nominate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in one of three categories: Academic, Campus or Community.
