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Laurentian University Receives Health System Research Fund Program Award
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care invests in health equity for Northern Ontarians
May 22, 2013 – Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today that Laurentian University has received a Health System Research Fund Program award (HSRF). The research program will focus on transforming health policy, systems and practice to improve health equity for vulnerable and special health needs populations in northern Ontario.
MoreLaurentian University To Lead Unique $12m Research Project
Largest ever NSERC-Collaborative R & D grant in support of “Footprints”
May 14, 2013 – An innovative geo-science research project involving universities and mining industry sponsors from across Canada is being supported by the largest research grant ever awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) through its Collaborative Research and Development program.
MoreLaurentian Appoints New Dean of Faculty of Management
April 19, 2013 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013.
MoreFounding Faculty Members Hired At Laurentian Architecture
Director Galvin delighted with “dynamic, inspiring team” of professors
April 16, 2013 – The first faculty appointments at the new Laurentian University School of Architecture are now in place, with the hiring of six “outstanding” professors, according to Laurentian Architecture’s Founding Director, Dr. Terrance Galvin.
MoreLaurentian University’s Professions North/Nord Program Receives Provincial Funding
April 3, 2013 –Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today an investment of $320,000 in support of Laurentian University’s Professions North program.
MoreLaurentian University Celebrates “The Next 50 Campaign”
Over $65M invested during university’s most successful fund-raising drive
March 28, 2013 – Laurentian University today celebrated the success of the most ambitious fund-raising campaign in its history. Launched as part of Laurentian’s 50th anniversary celebrations, “The Next 50 Campaign” set a fund-raising target of $50M to fuel the university’s growth and drive creativity, innovation and prosperity. The campaign has exceeded its goal and has raised more than $65.2M in private gifts alone excluding investments made by governments.
MoreLaurentian’s Dr. Thomas Merritt Awarded VROC Honour
Innovative “Virtual Researcher On Call” Program brings scientists to classrooms
March 21, 2013 – Laurentian University Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Genomics and Bioinformatics Dr. Thomas Merritt is being honoured as the first-ever recipient of the Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) Expert Participation Award.
MoreA First in College and University Education Thanks to Collège Boréal and Laurentian University
March 20, 2013 – On the International Day of La Francophonie, Collège Boréal and Laurentian University reiterated their common resolve to significantly improve access to postsecondary studies in Ontario’s Francophone communities.
MoreNorthern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Invests in Laurentian University’s Forensic DNA Lab
March 11, 2013 – Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today an investment of $245,500 from the government of Ontario to support the development of a Forensic DNA laboratory at Laurentian University.
MoreBMO Financial Group Invests in Goodman School of Mines
Bank supports ‘life-long learning’ through Laurentian University
March 4, 2013 – BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $250,000 in Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines. The gift was presented at BMO’s offices at First Canadian Place, at a gathering held during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada International Convention and Trade Show.
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