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Laurentian Creates First Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining
Canadian company IAMGOLD funds position with $1.25M investment
January 14, 2013 –The Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University in Sudbury will establish Canada’s first Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining, with the support of a significant investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation.
MoreNorthern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Invests in Laurentian Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety
December 19, 2012 – The Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), today announced funding for the establishment of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety at Laurentian University.
MoreVale Invests in Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health
Company commits $125,000 towards a Health and Safety Research Chair at Laurentian
December 7th, 2012 – Vale representatives presented Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and current CROSH director, with a cheque for $125,000 at the 3rd Annual Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Community Symposium. The funds will be used to aid in the establishment of a permanent Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, a key priority in the Centre’s growth plan.
MoreLaurentian University Department of Music Jazz Combo and Collège Boréal Stage Management and Technical Support Program launch unique collaboration
December 3, 2012 - Professor Allan J. Walsh, instructor of the Jazz Combo at Laurentian University’s Department of Music, and Mathieu Grainger, Manager – Stage Management and Technical Support Program at Collège Boréal, are spearheading a collaboration that will enhance learning for students in both groups.
MoreLaurentian Welcomes Celebrated Aboriginal Advocate
RBC sponsors visit by Phil Fontaine to promote Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
December 1, 2012– On Wednesday, November 28th, Laurentian University welcomed Phil Fontaine, one of Canada’s most passionate advocates for First Nations rights, to its Sudbury campus. The visit was sponsored by RBC in support of Laurentian’s proposed Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre. RBC has been a significant suppporter of the ISLC project, donating $400,000 toward its construction. To date, more than $1.5M has been raised for the creation of this unique hub of indigenous learning and culture.
MoreLaurentian Architecture to begin work at Elm and Elgin site
Official welcome ceremony with Whitefish Lake First Nation planned
November 9, 2012 – Work on Laurentian University’s new School of Architecture will be proceeding in the weeks ahead at the historic intersection of Elm and Elgin Streets in downtown Sudbury. The transfer of title for the property took effect on November 6, 2012. Laurentian University purchased the site from the City of Greater Sudbury as the home of Canada’s newest School of Architecture, which will welcome its charter class of students in September 2013.
MoreSilver Birch String Quartet appointed as String Quartet-in-Residence
October 30, 2012 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce that the Silver Birch String Quartet has been appointed as its inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence, effective September 2012. This position will see the SBSQ undertake new collaborations with various faculties, schools, and departments inside the university, develop closer connections between the Sudbury community and Laurentian, and act as cultural ambassadors for Laurentian University in Northern Ontario and beyond.
MoreLaurentian and Zhejiang University offer innovative dual degree
Agreement with top-flight business school first of its kind
October 22, 2012 – Hangzhou China - Laurentian University has announced a unique partnership with Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) in Hangzhou, China to jointly deliver a Bachelor Degree program in Accounting.
MoreDominic Giroux Appointed to Second Term
October 18, 2012 – At its regular meeting held today in Barrie, the Board of Governors of Laurentian University endorsed the unanimous recommendation of the Presidential Review Committee to renew Dominic Giroux as President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Goodman Family Invests in Laurentian University’s School of Mines
October 15, 2012 – Ned Goodman, CEO of Dundee Corporation, and The Goodman Family Foundation - JODAMADA, announced today a historic gift to Laurentian University’s new School of Mines. In recognition of the Goodman family’s generosity, Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux announced that the university will name the school in the Goodman family’s honour.
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