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September 10th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian Alumnus Connor Lafortune on Art, Activism, and Reconciliation

As Laurentian University prepares to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the university community is reflecting on the vital contributions of Indigenous alumni who are driving change across Northern Ontario and beyond. Among them is Connor Lafortune, an Anishinaabe scholar, artist, and activist whose interdisciplinary work bridges academic research with community-driven action.

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September 9th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian cross country opens fall season with inaugural training camp in Sudbury

For the first time in recent team history, the Laurentian University Voyageurs cross country program is kicking off its season at home with an intensive five-day pre-season training camp.

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Student Access Collective - Drop-In Coffee Chats

September 11 - December 4, 2026

Arts Building, A-125 (in-person)

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September 4th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Laurentian Voyageurs Baseball Gearing Up for 2026 Fall Campaign

The Laurentian University Voyageurs baseball team is kicking off their 2026 fall season, building on the energy built during an intense training camp at the Terry Fox Sports Complex and early preseason action in Toronto.

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CROSH Research Presentation

September 11, 2026 • 10 AM - 11 AM

Ben Avery Building Lobby, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

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September 3rd, 2026 | 2-minute read

McEwen School of Architecture Inspires Next Generation of Architects

From hands-on workshops in high schools across Northern Ontario and New Brunswick to a full-day immersive experience for Grade 4 students, Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) is taking educational outreach beyond traditional boundaries.

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September 2nd, 2026 | 3-minute read

Laurentian Student Shivani Gami Represents School of Natural Sciences at Global Forensic Genetics Conference

Growing up in Kenya, Shivani Gami spent hours watching crime dramas like Bones, fascinated by the idea of using biology to solve mysteries. What began as a childhood fascination eventually developed into an academic pursuit that brought her to Canada at age 18 and, most recently, to an international stage in forensic genetics.

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September 1st, 2026 | 1-minute read

High-Energy Fall Orientation and Student Momentum Headline Welcome to Laurentian

Vibrant energy is building across campus for Fall 2026 as Laurentian University prepares to welcome students with steady enrollment growth and an action-packed orientation schedule.

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August 25th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Upcoming community events build on recent research funding announcement

Following federal funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), a Laurentian University research initiative is inviting community members across Northern Ontario to participate in upcoming events centered on Treaty education, land rights, and building treaty relationships.

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August 24th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University demonstrates steady growth and vitality in Francophone enrollment

Three years after appointing an associate vice-president of Francophone affairs to consolidate its bilingual mandate, Laurentian University is experiencing remarkable momentum across all of its French-language programs and student services.

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