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Graduate Spotlight: Local Roots, Global Voice - Avery Morin’s Incredible Impact on Student Life

Graduate Spotlight: Local Roots, Global Voice - Avery Morin’s Incredible Impact on Student Life

Convocation ceremonies commemorate the achievements of graduating students. This Spring, Laurentian University will celebrate their graduates, with ceremonies taking place June 2nd to June 6th, 2025 in the Fraser Auditorium.

(May 29, 2025) - For Sudbury (ON) born Avery Morin, Laurentian University has been more than just a place of learning — it’s been a launchpad for leadership, discovery, and lifelong connection.

Graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience, Morin has become one of the most recognizable and respected student leaders on campus. Known for her energy, authenticity, and unshakable drive, she’s made a lasting impact on Laurentian through years of student advocacy, environmental action, and academic achievement.

Throughout her undergraduate journey, Morin held several prominent leadership roles, including Vice President of Education (2021–2022) and President & CEO (2022–2023) of the Students’ General Association. In these positions, she represented more than 5,000 students — working tirelessly to amplify their voices and enrich an engaging and supportive student experience. 

Beyond these roles, Morin has been a student member on Laurentian’s Board of Governors as well as University Senate. Her advocacy extended to provincial and national levels through her involvement with the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. “Being able to directly influence decision-makers about topics such as the importance of affordable, accessible education was an incredible opportunity,” she reflects.

Her passion for environmental action also took center stage. As Chair of Laurentian’s Environmental Sustainability Committee (2023-present), Morin helped drive campus-wide initiatives and champion sustainability as a core value of university life. That work led her to international stages, where she represented Laurentian at Conference of the Parties (COP) 15 on Biodiversity and COP28 on Climate Change — United Nations events focused on the future of our planet.

“To speak about Sudbury’s regreening efforts and the amazing sustainability work happening at Laurentian on a global platform was incredibly humbling,” she says. “It reminded me how local action can have international relevance.” For Morin, this work has been a collaborative effort. Mentors, who she also considers colleagues and friends, such as Dr. John Gunn (Director of the Vale Living with Lakes Centre), Anastacia Chartrand and Adam Lepage, are some of the many people she credits for having “ignited my spark for environmental sustainability advocacy.” 

“I am most inspired by the tight-knit community of the Laurentian community,” she elaborates. “To know that there are so many people who want me to succeed has motivated me to do my best in both my studies and extracurricular activities.”

When it comes to her studies, Morin had the opportunity to conduct original research as part of her honours thesis, under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Jeffrey Gagnon and Assistant Professor Dr. Blake Dotta, School of Natural Sciences faculty members Avery describes as “amazing scientists and wonderful mentors.” For Morin, the interdisciplinary lens of her program was invaluable. “From biochemistry to psychology to physiology, the Behavioural Neuroscience program prepared me for a wide variety of career options.” 

Next for Morin is the pursuit of her Master’s degree in Science Communication; a path that blends her love for science, storytelling, and public engagement. She also plans to continue making a positive impact with Laurentian’s Environmental Sustainability Committee. 

To future students, her advice is simple but powerful: “Get involved. The experiences I have had at Laurentian have truly changed my life and I have become a more confident, ambitious and connected young professional.”

As she prepares to celebrate her achievements at convocation, we know that Avery Morin’s contributions to student life are far from over and that she will continue to be a driving force for positive change on campus. Her journey so far reflects the kind of leadership that evolves with experience — and her impact is only just beginning.

Celebrating Earth Day with a Bee Hotel Installation to Support Local Pollinators

Celebrating Earth Day with a Bee Hotel Installation to Support Local Pollinators

Students Help Biodiversity Take Flight with “Air Bee and Bee”

(April 17, 2025) – This Earth Day, Laurentian University will buzz with excitement as local high school students help launch the “Air Bee and Bee” project, a unique environmental initiative aimed at protecting native pollinators and enhancing biodiversity on campus.

Led by Laurentian’s Dr. Mateus Pepinelli, Assistant Professor of Entomology, School of Natural Sciences, and the Nature Positive Universities (NPU) team, students from Lockerby Composite School’s Science and Technology Education Program (STEP) will install custom-built bee hotels along the University’s greenspace (Loach’s trail). These hotels are the product of hands-on workshops hosted by Laurentian’s NPU team, that engaged over one hundred grade nine students; the next generation of environmental stewards.

“It's been so inspiring to engage with the students at Lockerby,” said Laurentian NPU team member, Anastacia Chartrand. “Building partnerships like this is supporting Laurentian's commitment to climate action, meaningful outreach within the community, and environmental solutions." 

“With climate change shifting the balance of plant and insect life, monitoring these changes has never been more important, or more challenging,” explained Pepinelli. “This project uses bee hotels to provide nesting habitats for solitary bees, aiming to support and study native pollinator populations and their interactions.”

The “Air Bee and Bee” project addresses major environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental inequity, while promoting hands-on environmental education and community engagement. It is supported by funding from the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s A.P.E. Fund and the Voyageurs Innovation Challenge*.

“Lockerby Composite’s STEP students have been participating in un-bee-lieveable learning opportunities with Laurentian University and Voyageur students and staff this school year; and we are so fortunate to have this collaborative environmental science partnership,” said Lockerby Composite School Principal, Ryan Lafraniere. “The Bee Hotel project has provided our students an opportunity to develop their understanding and knowledge of best environmental practices to make changes within their school community and the Sudbury community as well. Through this project, students have engaged in investigating local ecological concerns and have been empowered to support environmental Earth Day initiatives.”

Earth Day celebrations begin buzzing on campus on April 22nd at 8:45 a.m. outside the Ben Avery building. Members of the community are encouraged to join in on the fun. Educational signage will help inform visitors about the “Air Bee and Bee” project, and the pollinators' role in maintaining biodiversity and building climate resilience. 

*The Voyageurs Innovation Challenge, a Research Week event, showcased student-driven entrepreneurship and research under faculty mentorship. Laurentian’s NPU team earned second place at this year’s competition with their project “eDNA Enhanced Bee Hotels.”

Those interested in learning more about the Restoration Story of Greater Sudbury are invited to watch the following video that celebrates decades of world-class research led by Dr. John Gunn, Canada Research Chair (2003-2024), Founding Director of the Vale Living with the Lakes Centre, and Professor Emeritus. Earlier this year, Gunn was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, an honour that acknowledges his research in environmental science, leadership in mentoring future sustainability leaders, and stewardship of Sudbury’s environmental restoration story on the global stage. 

Crowning Achievement: Dr. John Gunn Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Crowning Achievement: Dr. John Gunn Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Laurentian University Professor Emeritus Celebrated for Decades of Environmental Leadership with Global Impact

February 6, 2025 - Dr. John Gunn, Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University and internationally recognized environmental researcher, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This honour acknowledges Dr. Gunn’s decades of research in environmental science, leadership in mentoring future sustainability leaders, and stewardship of Sudbury’s environmental restoration story on the global stage. 

“I am truly honoured to receive this medal,” said Dr. Gunn. “This recognition is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing environmental challenges. I am particularly pleased with the opportunity to highlight Laurentian University’s unique role within the Nature Positive University Alliance, as a leader in global biodiversity restoration and sustainability initiatives. Our students and faculty are committed to making a difference, and I am proud of the work being done.”

Dr. Gunn’s contributions span over four decades, beginning with his innovative research into acid rain’s impacts on aquatic ecosystems. His findings–and those of his colleagues–were instrumental in shaping policies that reduced industrial emissions and led to significant biodiversity recovery in Sudbury. 

Dr. Gunn is the past Director of the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, and founder of the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, a hub for environmental research and community engagement. As a Canada Research Chair in Stressed Aquatic Systems over the past 21 years, he has fostered collaboration across academia, industry, and government. 

“Our sincerest congratulations go out to Dr. Gunn,” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice President, Research. “This medal not only celebrates his exceptional accomplishments that have restored health to our lakes locally and advanced environmental science globally, but also recognizes his unwavering dedication to mentoring the next generation of environmental leaders. His work continues to inspire us all.” 

Dr. Gunn is committed to raising international awareness of Sudbury’s remarkable restoration story. 

At the 2022 UN COP15 conference in Montreal, Dr. Gunn represented Canada, sharing Sudbury’s story with world leaders. His mentorship played a pivotal role in Laurentian University’s membership in the Nature Positive University Alliance, a network of over 700 institutions worldwide dedicated to biodiversity restoration and climate action. Laurentian is the only Ontario university with a pledged commitment to this alliance, supported by both senior administration and a student ambassador program.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, is a significant honour bestowed on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Canada in various fields.

As Dr. Gunn continues his work as Professor Emeritus, his influence resonates through students, researchers, and communities. His legacy includes inspiring a new generation of environmental champions and sustainability changemakers, equipped to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss globally.

On February 25th, a special tribute to Dr. John Gunn will be presented at a screening of Planting Hope: A Regreening Story. This Research Week event is presented in partnership with Science North and is open to the public.

Preserving Anishinaabemowin Through Land Engagement

Preserving Anishinaabemowin Through Land Engagement

Laurentian students launch Biodiversity Reclamation Trail featuring Anishinaabemowin plant names.

(November 9, 2023) - As Laurentian University’s campus was artfully transformed by autumn, a trail on campus was also transformed in an effort to preserve Anishinaabemowin and plant knowledge. The Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee has dedicated efforts to enhance a walking trail behind the Vale Living with Lakes Centre. 

With funding from the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, the team developed over 25 plant identification signs displaying the Anishinaabemowin names of native plants found along the Biodiversity Reclamation Trail. Elder Sandra Corbiere and youth member Jade Corbiere of Wahnapitae First Nation worked in collaboration with the Environmental Sustainability Committee to provide the Anishinaabemowin plant names and record the proper pronunciation of each for the QR codes on signage along the trail.

The Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee, housed at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, is a student-led group spearheading the university’s efforts towards fulfilling the Nature Positive Pledge. By making the Nature Positive Pledge, Laurentian is committed to being part of an important journey towards a liveable, biodiverse planet. The goal of the Nature Positive Universities, a global joint initiative of the UN Environmental Programme and the University of Oxford, is to restore nature at higher education institutions by reducing their environmental footprint.

The project focused on local Indigenous community consultation and learning in preparation for the event. Visitors have a space to learn some Anishinaabe language and plant names in an interactive way on campus, highlighting the importance of Indigenous language preservation. 

An event was hosted on October 26th, 2023 for community members to celebrate and explore the Biodiversity Reclamation Trail. Elder Linda Toulouse (Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation) led and guided the community trail walk. Dominic Beaudry, Associate Vice-President of Academic and Indigenous Programs at Laurentian, spoke at the event about the importance of Anishinaabemowin language preservation.

“Over the years to come, we hope this space will become a well-used resource for learning and deepening connections with nature. Our goal is for the trail to serve as a place of education where people can come together to learn, reflect, and engage with the land,” said Anastacia Chartrand, chair of the Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee.

After all her hard work and dedication toward the Laurentian community, Anastacia graduated on October 28th, 2023 from the Masters of Science Communication program. She plans to remain active within the Environmental Sustainability Committee team throughout this year as Avery Morin and Benoit Lalande take the reins with new leadership roles.

“Community collaboration is an integral part of projects like these, so it was amazing to see people from so many communities and organizations come together for this event, ”said Taylor Nicholls, Laurentian’s Environmental Sustainability Committee Indigenous Relations Liaison, Masters of Biology candidate, and member of Wahnapitae First Nation.

The Environmental Sustainability Committee at Laurentian hopes to continue making positive contributions to further respect and connect to the land. Ongoing efforts from the committee include biodiversity assessments, creating a model forest, water quality assessments, developing a student community garden, and increasing student involvement.

For more information regarding the Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee, visit their Facebook page, instagram or email environment@laurentian.ca.

Are local fish safe to consume? Research on contaminants in subsistence fish to impact Indigenous communities

Are local fish safe to consume? Research on contaminants in subsistence fish to impact Indigenous communities

Wahnapitae First Nation member and Laurentian graduate student, Taylor Nicholls, pursues scholarship in aquaculture

(January 10, 2023) - Fishing is enjoyed by people from across the globe. It is an exciting sport that offers the opportunity to enjoy nature, relieve stress and spend quality time with friends and family. But are the fish we catch safe to consume? An aquaculture study about contaminants in subsistence fish sets the goal to address this question and specifically, help inform Indigenous communities. 

This fall, Wahnapitae First Nation member Taylor Nicholls began the pursuit of her Master’s in Science in Biology at Laurentian University. She is a recent recipient of the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation’s (KGASF) first-ever aquaculture scholarship. Established to honour the legacy of the late Kurt Grinell, a Native American leader from the Jamestown S. Klallam Tribe in Washington State, who saw aquaculture as a solution to Tribal food security, the KGASF provides financial assistance to Tribal and First Nations students who wish to pursue careers in aquaculture and natural resources. 

When Nicholls graduated from Sudbury’s Lockerby Composite School in 2016, she had an interest in marine biology. This interest turned into a passion when she attended Dalhousie University to earn her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Chemistry (2021). 

Newly equipped with her undergraduate degree, Nicholls’ original intention wasn’t to immediately pursue graduate studies. However, when a research project funded through the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program involving Laurentian University, the University of Waterloo, the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada and her community of Wahnapitae First Nation came to her attention, she couldn’t help but want to be involved. “This funded study, which my thesis is a part of, is an analysis of fish in our territory which can create a baseline for future projects. I love the fact that this research is about our Indigenous culture as well as marine studies. I want to use my degree and the research I conduct as a student to help advance my community,” said Nicholls. 

The working-title of Nicholls thesis is Chemical Ecology of Contaminants in Subsistence Fish from the Traditional Territory of an Indigenous Community in Canada. 

Chemical ecology is the study of chemically-mediated interactions between living organisms. 

“Essentially, the chemical ecology we seek to measure is that of fish located in two lakes near Wahnapitae First Nation: Kukagami lake and Lake Wanapitei,” Nicholls explains. “Many First Nations peoples rely on subsistence fishing, including peoples from reserves across Greater Sudbury. We need to better understand the safety of eating fish caught in communities close to home.” 

Researchers will measure elements like mercury and selenium in fish samples, and will also study muscle, liver and small intestine in fish to help draw conclusions.

“It’s really amazing to have the opportunity to study contaminant levels in each of these fish tissues,” said Nicholls. “We hope to be able to draw comparative conclusions. Traditionally, Indigenous peoples would eat all three of these tissues. Not from each fish, but of specific species like pike and whitefish. Whitefish, for example, Indigenous peoples would eat the muscle, liver and small intestine.” In some Indigenous cultures, spiritual and symbolic meaning is differently associated with various parts of fish, and are assumed to have different nutritional value.

For Nicholls, community-based research is essential, and she is proud to be a part of a study that has potential to expand to other regions and Indigenous communities. “This study feels like a big responsibility, but it’s exciting and I’ve had incredible support from all involved so far, including my professors.” 

Supervising Nicholls’ research includes Dr. John Gunn, Director of Laurentian’s Vale Living with Lakes Centre and Canada Research Chair Tier 1 for Stressed Aquatic Systems, and Dr. Gretchen Lescord, who works for the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada and is an Adjunct Professor at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre. Collaborators on this project include Dr. Brian Laird (University of Waterloo) and Sara Lehman (Wahnapitae First Nation). 

“Wahnapitae First Nation is a small Ojibwe community in Sudbury’s mining basin where Taylor’s passion for restoring balance to our lakes and waterways and her commitment to higher education has allowed her to flourish and forge a path for our younger members to take note of. Her current work will lay an important foundation for future studies about the things that impact our community’s health and future. She is a wonderful example of a young member of Wahnapitae First nation doing great work within her home community,” said Sara Lehman, Environmental Coordinator, Wahnapitae First Nation. 

“This collaborative project has many important implications - for fisheries and environmental science, for example - but the most important things I have personally learned so far are how we can better partner with an Indigenous Community to co-create research in a meaningful way. Taylor has helped me with that for Wahnapitae First Nation. And she has shown so much passion for her project already! I’m excited to see where her work takes us and all the new things we’ll learn along the way,” added Dr. Gretchen Lescord.

All collaborators involved in this project acknowledge that the Greater City of Sudbury is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek that includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.
 

Laurentian students and professor share Sudbury’s re-greening story at COP15

Laurentian students and professor share Sudbury’s re-greening story at COP15

Biodiversity a focus of international UN conference.

(December 21, 2022) - Greater Sudbury’s regreening story is one that has captivated people from across the globe. Especially in the last three decades, Sudbury’s environmental landscape has drastically changed, demonstrating to the world how a community can achieve incredible feats in ecological recovery. 

On December 19, 2022, Laurentian University student delegates, Avery Morin (Students General Association President) and Anastacia Chartrand (Environmental Sustainability Committee Chair), attended the United Nations Biodiversity Convention, COP15, with Vale Living With Lakes Director and Canada Research Chair, Dr. John Gunn. They shared the Sudbury environmental success story with international audiences who gathered in Montreal to help global communities benefit from the valuable environmental knowledge gained through our history and ongoing research.

“It was important for us to share the Sudbury story of hope at COP15,” said Dr. John Gunn. “The world is in desperate need for at least a few such positive examples of where severe environmental damage has been reversed.”

Added Morin about this experience, “I’m so proud to be a global advocate for the Laurentian community and my hometown of Greater Sudbury. The regreening story of Sudbury is an important story of hope and I am confident that our work this week can help other communities address their environmental challenges. 

According to Chartrand, “It was an honour to represent a student body that values biodiversity and recognizes the need to protect it. Sharing the success of Sudbury’s landscape restoration on the final day of the COP15 conference was an inspiring message of hope for delegates as they headed home to implement strategies of their own.” 

The Sudbury community-led project won the Local Honours Award from the UN when the Convention on Biological Diversity was first established and signed by 150 nations at the 1992 Earth Summit. Now and thirty years later, Sudbury was invited to share updates on the project to inspire other communities worldwide to learn and benefit from Sudbury's history and ongoing research.

 

About COP15:

Delegates from around the world gathered at the conference of parties to the convention on biological diversity. A wide range of stakeholders from over 190 governments gathered, including business and finance communities, academics, Indigenous People, local communities, and youth representatives, with the goal of developing strategies for the management, conservation, and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.

 

About the Environmental Sustainability Committee:

The ESC is committed to assisting in the education, awareness and promotion of a campus-wide culture of sustainability. The committee is working towards carbon neutrality and restoration of Laurentian University’s campus and its lakes by 2030 in response to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. We want to help Canada, Sudbury, and Laurentian University restore our land and water in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.

 

Does vegetation make rivers bend?

Does vegetation make rivers bend?

A study led by Laurentian University professor sheds light on the stability of river channels with and without bank vegetation

(January 25, 2022) - Dr. Alessandro Ielpi, an Associate Professor of Sedimentology at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre and the Harquail School of Earth Sciences of Laurentian University, has recently published a paper in the Earth and Environment category of Nature Reviews. The study takes a new look at the role of vegetation in controlling the shape of river channels. It was developed in collaboration with Dr. Mathieu G. A. Lapôtre and Dr. C. Kevin Boyce of Stanford University, and Dr. Martin R. Gibling of Dalhousie University. 

The study takes a detailed look at meandering rivers - a type of river characterized by curvy bends that often develop in nearly flat, fertile plains rich in vegetation. These plains have offered good sites for human settlement for centuries, such that the history of human civilization and meandering rivers have been intimately intertwined. Understanding how vegetation along banks helps rivers bend is an often debated problem that has important implications for flood control and river management in a changing climate. 

To understand how vegetation - or its absence - influences the shape of river channels, Dr. Ielpi and colleagues have canoed through thickly vegetated watersheds, have crossed on foot through barren deserts looking for otherworldly ephemeral streams, and have even looked at the surface of other planets like Mars, where the deposits of billions-year-old meanders are visible through its thin atmosphere. Their results demonstrate that although river meanders can form without vegetation, the latter reinforces channel banks, modulating floods and restraining erosion. 

“These results allow us to look at Earth’s history with new eyes, but also to predict how rivers will behave in a near future if vegetation is continually removed from watersheds through wildfires, aggressive timber harvesting, or urbanization”, said Dr. Ielpi. Results also contribute to the timely and necessary understanding of how changes in our ecosystem impacted by factors such as climate, have widespread environmental and social effects. Especially in light of recent outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), research about the environment and its sustainability has immense value for people, places and resources. 

Said Director of the Harquail School of Earth Sciences, Dr. Douglas Tinkam: “This paper is an example of the scientific, social, and environmental relevance of the study of Earth Sciences on a planetary and interplanetary scale. The authors have published a work that will help scientists and governments to better understand and predict river behaviour, offering valuable research that could help prevent or mitigate flood damage.” 

Added Laurentian’s Vice-President of Research, Dr. Tammy Eger: “This paper by Dr. Ielpi and colleagues underscores the importance of international collaborations in scientific discoveries which highlight the healing power of nature. We commend Dr. Ielpi for this work and his commitment to building national and international teams of graduate students and scientists who are providing answers to critical questions helping our global society address issues related to climate change.”
 

Vale Living With Lakes Centre honoured with OAA awards

Vale Living With Lakes Centre honoured with OAA awards

Two prestigious design awards bestowed by Ontario Association of Architects

Laurentian University’s Vale Living With Lakes Centre (VLWLC) has been honoured with two prestigious awards from the Ontario Association of Architects.   The Centre is the winner of an OAA Design Excellence Award for 2015, as well as the OAA’s Sustainable Design Excellence Award for 2015.

 

The OAA’s Design Excellence Awards are based on considerations of creativity, context, sustainability and legacy, and were awarded this year to 10 buildings designed by Ontario architects.  The Sustainable Design Excellence Award is based on considerations of reduced dependence on fossil fuels, reduced use of virgin materials, reduced potable water usage, and high-quality interior environment, and was awarded solely to VLWLC. 

 

Ranked as one of Canada’s greenest buildings, the Vale Living With Lakes Centre was officially opened in 2011 on the southern shore of Ramsey Lake in Sudbury.  It was built to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum standards, and was designed by architects J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd, in association with Perkins + Will Architects. The building was conceived as a unique centre of excellence for the study of freshwater aquatic systems, their health and remediation.  It was designed for the climate of 2050 and is estimated to be 70 per cent more energy-efficient than conventional buildings, using natural light and shade, geo-thermal heating and grey-water recycling systems to reduce its footprint.

 

“Dr. John Gunn and the Core Review Team challenged us to design a ‘Lakes Centre’ that was worthy of the Ramsey Lake watershed, and of the work performed within the building,” said architect Jeffrey Laberge of J.L. Richards and Associates.  “We responded through form, materials, and systems that have no detrimental impact on the health and well-being of Ramsey Lake, yet have a positive cultural impact within the city. We are very happy to be recognized by the OAA for both Design Excellence and Sustainable Design Excellence,” he added. 

 

The Vale Living With Lakes Centre houses faculty, researchers and students working in some of Laurentian University’s Biology and Environment programs, and is shared by research staff from Laurentian’s partners in the Co-operative Freshwater Ecology Unit, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change  and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

 

"The building itself is an affirmation of the mandate of the Vale Living With Lakes Centre.  The building lines, regionally sourced materials and the views over Lake Ramsey make this one of the most beautiful structures in the area,” said Brad Parkes, Director of Facility Services at Laurentian University.  “The Centre is used for many public events and I think that both Laurentian and the Greater Sudbury community are very proud of this unique facility."