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September 23rd, 2026 | 2-minute read

Rachel Prudhomme Establishes Endowed Bursary for Women in Engineering at Laurentian University

At the Laurentian University Women in Engineering Student Networking Mixer on September 17, Laurentian University announced a new gift from alumna, former faculty member, and current Board of Governors member Rachel Prudhomme, P.Eng. The newly established endowed bursary is designed to remove financial barriers for women pursuing engineering degrees while recognizing active student leadership and community involvement.

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November 12, 2026 • 1 PM - 3 PM

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October 8, 2026 • 1 PM - 3 PM

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Craft and Connect: Customize Your Own Journal Cover

December 8, 2026 • 12 PM - 3 PM

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Craft & Connect: Make Your Own Keychain

November 10, 2026 • 12 PM - 3 PM

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Craft & Connect: Decorate Your Own Cup

October 6, 2026 • 12 PM - 3 PM

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September 22nd, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian Alumna Elizabeth Urso Debuts Novel Hail Mary

Laurentian University is proud to feature alumna Elizabeth Urso, practicing lawyer and recipient of the 2014 Alumni Student Recognition Award, on the release of her debut gothic suspense novel, Hail Mary (Rising Action, distributed by Simon & Schuster Canada, September 22, 2026).

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September 21st, 2026 | 2-minute read

Festivities and Live Music Highlight Franco-Ontarians this week

Vibrant energy is building across campus as Laurentian University prepares to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Flag Day with an action-packed week of cultural programming, live performances, and community gatherings.

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September 18th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Residence Assistants: Building Community from Day One

As students arrived on campus earlier this month for the start of the new academic year, Laurentian University is highlighting the dedicated student leaders who work behind the scenes to make campus feel like home: our Residence Assistants (RAs).

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September 17th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Smile Cookie Campaign Supports Indigenous Student Wellness at Laurentian

Laurentian University celebrated a community achievement as funds raised from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign were presented on September 9 at the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.

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