Laurentian News

Student Spotlight: Maggie Laverge

New Bursary Honours Late Laurentian Lab Instructor

A new bursary is being offered to Laurentian students in honour of the life and legacy of former Laboratory Instructor, Bernie Shami. One year after his passing on June 9th, 2023, Bernie’s family are announcing a bursary in their brother’s name.

Research Excellence Award Winners Announced

Honorary Doctorates to be Awarded at Laurentian University Convocation

Laurentian University is awarding three honorary doctorate degrees during this week’s convocation ceremonies. The honorary degree recipients will be in attendance to be recognized alongside graduating students.

Laurentian appoints Dr. Parvinder Arora as new Dean of the Faculty of Management

Voyageurs Summer Camps Open for Registration

Voyageurs Summer Camps are now open for registration. The camps run weekly from July 2nd to August 30th for kids aged 4 to 12 years old.

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Benedicic

Both Emily’s mother and grandmother are Laurentian alumnae and French teachers in Northern Ontario so it might not be a surprise to you that Emily is about to graduate from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Education degree.

Graduate Spotlight: Bradleigh Trudeau

Bradleigh Trudeau is not only about to be a new graduate, he is also a new parent. The convergence of these big life events only makes Bradleigh more confident as he pursues his dreams.

Graduate Spotlight: Tharusha Wijewardena

Growing up in Sri Lanka, Tharusha Wijewardena, was surrounded by oceans and several species of marine turtles that inhabit them. Fast-forward to 2024 and she is about to walk across the stage at Convocation as Dr. Tharusha Wijewardena.

Graduate Spotlight: Mia Tucker

If you’ve ever wondered who writes these Student Spotlights, here I am, it’s me! I am Mia Tucker, Communications Assistant at Laurentian’s Communications Office, but today, I’m writing as both your subject and author.