Campus News

  • 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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  • Laurentian Appoints New Executive Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development

    Terez Klotz brings 30 years’ experience in HR leadership

    June 6, 2013 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Terez Klotz as the University’s new Executive Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development.  Ms. Klotz was named to the position after a nationwide executive search, and will commence her role in August. 

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  • New Graduate Programs to be Launched at Laurentian

    Graduate program expansion plan moving forward addressing regional needs

    May 29, 2013 – New master’s programs in Nursing in French (Maîtrise en sciences infirmières) and Indigenous Relations have been approved and will commence in September of 2014.

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  • Laurentian Honours Six Outstanding Canadians

    Honourary doctorate recipients represent “a mosaic of achievement”

    May 27, 2013 – A former mayor of Barrie, the long-time CEO of Science North, and a renowned advocate for minority language rights are among the people being awarded Honourary Doctorates from Laurentian University this spring.

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