Campus News

  • School of Architecture Marks Grand Opening

    Ontario premier says new school will create jobs, opportunities for future generations

    September 4, 2013 – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today cut a ceremonial ribbon to officially launch the Laurentian University School of Architecture, the first school of architecture to open in Canada in 45 years.    

     

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  • Laurentian Employees Drive University’s Goal for Organizational Excellence

    Latest employee engagement survey reflects positive momentum

    August 28, 2013–Laurentian’s strategic plan aspiration for organizational excellence is showing measurable progress in the latest employee engagement survey.  The results of the bi-annual survey measuring 20 drivers of employee engagement were released to faculty and staff this week, with progress reported in all 20 areas.

     

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  • Laurentian Architecture Launches ‘Visions in Canadian Design’

    Architects Douglas Cardinal, Étienne Gaboury will speak in Sudbury

    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.

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  • Laurentian Architecture Welcomes Fall 2013 Charter Class

    70 students confirmed to begin architecture studies in September

    August 6, 2013 – The Laurentian University School of Architecture is pleased to be welcoming the charter class of students for the Fall 2013 launch of Canada’s newest architecture school.

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  • Rower Carling Zeeman Takes Silver at World Championships

    Laurentian University’s young star pulls off dramatic finish at U23 race

    July 29, 2013 – Single sculler Carling Zeeman of Laurentian University pulls off a dramatic finish to earn a silver medal for Canada on Sunday at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria. 

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  • Major Modernization Underway at SSR

    18-month renovation program will update University’s Single Student Residence

    July 9, 2013 – A residence complex that has housed “generations of undergraduates” at Laurentian University is undergoing a thorough modernization with a $5.9M renovation program.  

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  • Longtime Wikwemikong Teacher Awarded Native Education Honour

    Rita Corbiere recognized for life’s work in teaching, community education, mentorship

    June 24, 2013 –  A respected Elder and lifetime member and resident of Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve on Manitoulin Island, Rita Corbiere has been named the recipient of Laurentian University’s 2013 Mnaaj'in Gechi-wiidookang Nishnaabe-Gchi-Kinoomaagziwin,” the Native Education Person of Distinction Award.

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  • TVO’s Steve Paikin Named Chancellor of Laurentian University

    Broadcast Journalist and Author said to be “Perfect Fit” for Laurentian

    June 25, 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.

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  • Laurentian Budget Delivers on Strategic Plan

    Architecture, Campus Modernization and Varsity Hockey in 2013

    June 21, 2013 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a six year balanced budget to 2018-19, including a 2013-2014 operating budget of $136.9M, which will fund several of the University’s key strategic plan outcomes over the next year.  The budget approval followed a series of seventeen consultation sessions with more than 150 people from across the Laurentian community in Sudbury and Barrie. 

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  • Laurentian Outpaces Other Universities in Fall 2013 Confirmations

    Student confirmations surge by 21% at Laurentian; provincial average up 2.5%

    June 20, 2013 - While the number of students confirming attendance in first-year university programs is up by 2.5 percent across Ontario this year, Laurentian University has seen a dramatic increase of 21 percent in fall 2013 confirmations.

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