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Red Dress Day 2026

May 4th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Red dresses on campus symbolize the spirits of Indigenous women who are missing and murdered.

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April 30th, 2026 | 2-minute read

From Lab to National Stage: PhD Student Jenny Alabi Champions Sustainable Innovation

Laurentian University is proud to feature Jenny Tola Alabi, a first-year PhD student in Engineering Science from Sudbury, Ontario, whose innovative startup, Green Subsidiaries, is making waves on both the local and national stage. Following a first-place victory at Laurentian’s 2026 Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition, Alabi recently represented the University at the national Arena Pitch Competition, showcasing the strength of Northern Ontario’s entrepreneurial spirit.

PhD student Jenny Alabi stands before a presentation slide titled "Value Proposition." She gestures toward a flowchart explaining how AI and anaerobic digestion transform municipal waste into renewable energy sources like heat, electricity, and fertilizer.

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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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April 23rd, 2026 | 2-minute read

Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition 2026 Wrap-Up

The Jim Fielding Innovation & Commercialization Space at Laurentian University was full of energy as 10 student teams took the stage for this year’s Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition, hosted by The Foundry.

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Northern MedTalks 2026

April 23rd, 2026
Science North - Vale Cavern
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Earth Day 2026

April 22nd, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Vale Living with Lakes Centre
Lake in northern Ontario

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Alumni Speaker Series: Building Your Brand with Ryan Benoit

April 23rd, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Jim Fielding Innovation and Commercialization Space or online via Zoom
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Bear Grease the Musical

May 6th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University
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Day of Mourning

April 28th, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University
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