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April 29th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University Unveils “Reasons for Hope” Sculpture Celebrating Environmental Restoration

To mark Earth Day, Laurentian University has unveiled the “Reasons for Hope” sculpture at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre. Created by Sudbury artist Tyler Fauvelle, this bronze monument is the first in a series of installations inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s pillars for a sustainable future: Human Intellect, Power and dedication of youth, and the Indomitable Spirit.

Laurentian University representatives and sculptor Tyler Fauvelle unveil the "Reasons for Hope" bronze sculpture. Depicting a peregrine falcon, the artwork stands as a symbol of conservation and environmental recovery at the Vale Living With Lakes Centre.
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April 24th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Laurentian University Approves 2026-27 Budget with Investments in People, Programs, and Facilities

At its meeting today, Laurentian University's Board of Governors approved a balanced consolidated budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that funds salary increases across all employee groups, strengthens academic quality assurance, and continues investment in facility renewal.

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Northern MedTalks 2026

April 23, 2026

Science North - Vale Cavern

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Earth Day 2026

April 22, 2026 • 12 PM - 1:30 PM

Vale Living with Lakes Centre

Lake in northern Ontario

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Alumni Speaker Series: Building Your Brand with Ryan Benoit

April 23, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Jim Fielding Innovation and Commercialization Space or online via Zoom

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Bear Grease the Musical

May 6, 2026 • 7 PM - 9 PM

Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University

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Day of Mourning

April 28, 2026 • 9 AM - 4 PM

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Mining Redefined: A Fireside Chat

April 15, 2026 • 7 PM - 8:30 PM

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