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Vale Invests in Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health

Vale Invests in Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health

December 7, 2012 - Vale representatives presented Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and current CROSH director, with a cheque for $125,000 at the 3rd Annual Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Community Symposium. The funds will be used to aid in the establishment of a permanent Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, a key priority in the Centre’s growth plan.

 

“This is a proud day for CROSH,” said Dr. Eger. “We’ve come a long way in the past four years, and this donation will bring us closer to achieving one of our most important objectives. The creation of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety will provide the leadership needed to build upon CROSH’s successes and expand its vision and influence.”

 

Officially approved by Laurentian University’s Senate in 2008, CROSH is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, guided by an advisory board comprised of representatives from labour, industry and local health and safety organizations, who engage in innovative studies aimed at identifying health and safety concerns and eliminating hazards and occupational disease from workplaces around the North.

 

Once full-funding for the position has been secured, the Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety will drive innovative research that will establish the Centre as a national and international trendsetter in occupational health and safety research, development, education, training, and global best practices.

 

“We see our ongoing relationship with Laurentian as an important strategic partnership and a true win-win-win for our company, the university and our community,” said Kelly Strong, vice-president of Vale’s Ontario and UK operations. “We believe our support for the development of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety reinforces our commitment to providing employees at Vale and beyond with safer and healthier work environments. We are proud to support this initiative.”

 

“There is absolutely no question that CROSH has made, and will continue to make, significant contributions to improving health and safety practices around Northern Ontario,” said Jody Kuzenko, general manager of sustainability for Vale’s North Atlantic operations and a member of the CROSH advisory board. “I’ve seen first-hand how CROSH-directed research has added value to our industry, and I know this Research Chair will be a catalyst to drive even further innovation.”

 

“Once again, Vale has shown its deep commitment to the Sudbury community, as well as its faith in Laurentian’s ability to set a standard of research excellence,” said Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux. “Vale’s ongoing support for CROSH, both financially and from an advisory standpoint, will ensure its success and its ability to remain uniquely responsive to the needs of industry on a local, regional, and national basis.”

Laurentian Welcomes Celebrated Aboriginal Advocate

Laurentian Welcomes Celebrated Aboriginal Advocate

November 30, 2012 - On Wednesday, November 28th, Laurentian University welcomed Phil Fontaine, one of Canada’s most passionate advocates for First Nations rights, to its Sudbury campus.  The visit was sponsored by RBC in support of Laurentian’s proposed Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.  RBC has been a significant suppporter of the ISLC project, donating $400,000 toward its construction.  To date, more than $1.5M has been raised for the creation of this unique hub of indigenous learning and culture.

“Mr. Fontaine has served as a Special Advisor to RBC since 2009, and his insight and guidance has been essential in strengthening our ability to serve the needs of our Aboriginal clients across Canada” said Bill Bray, RBC’s regional vice-president of the Northern Lakes region of Ontario.  “We’re very pleased that he shares both our commitment to the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, and our belief in its power as a resource for success for Aboriginal students at the post-secondary level.”

Fontaine, a former three-term National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, met with members of the Laurentian University Native EducationCouncil (LUNEC) to discuss the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre and its role in supporting the university’s expanding Aboriginal student population.  LUNEC is an advisory committee of representatives from regional First Nations, Métis and Aboriginal organizations and provides advice on matters related to Native education at Laurentian.

“Having experienced firsthand the realities of the residential school system, Mr. Fontaine is acutely aware of the need for educational programming that is culturally sensitive and uniquely responsive to the needs of Aboriginal students” said Sheila Coté-Meek, associate vice-president of academic and Indigenous programs at Laurentian University.  “The gift of education is a gift of bigger and brighter dreams.  Laurentian has identified the construction of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre as a strategic priority, and Mr. Fontaine’s support of that goal makes a powerful statement about our university’s leadership role in Aboriginal education.”   

During his visit, Fontaine gave a public lecture in the Alphone Raymond auditorium, and also spoke with more than a dozen Aboriginal students, Native student counselors and members of the Indigenous Student Circle.

Voyageurs Keep the Ball Rolling Against Western

Voyageurs Keep the Ball Rolling Against Western

November 19, 2012 - The Laurentian Men’s Basketball team found themselves in another full house in the Ben Avery Gym on Saturday night as they aimed to continue their fantastic play demonstrated on  Friday night. The Voyageurs went into tonight with a 2-1 record after upsetting Windsor yesterday. Students came out wearing their blue and gold again and it definitely gave the Voyageurs a competitive advantage.

The game began with both teams struggling to find their offense and both defenses standing strong in their own court. The Voyageurs took a 17-10 point lead going into the second quarter where they found themselves successful on offense and grew that to a 13-point lead going into the half.

The Mustangs came out strong in the third quarter and managed to work the lead down to nine points, going into the fourth quarter trailing 59-50. After a few big shots from Laurentian players such as Jamie Weldon (Sault Ste Marie, ON) and Manny Pasquale (Victoria, BC) the Voyageurs never looked back and finished the game strong with a 75-65 victory.

The Voyageurs were led by offensive powerhouse Georges Serresse (Blezard Valley, ON) who had a game high 20 points as well as 9 rebounds. Serresse hit a big three point shot at the beginning of the fourth quarter, which got the crowd back into the game and seemed to take Western out of it. The Voyageurs also saw strong performances by Laurentian rookie Josh Budd (Timmins, ON) who scored 12 points and Yaounde, Cameroon native Nelson Yengue who scored 11 points with a few slam dunks that brought the crowed to their feet as well.

The Mustangs were led offensively by Peter Scholtes (London, ON) who scored 15 points in the game and Charlie Drouin (Oakville, ON) who had a respectable 14 points throughout game.

When asked about the victory, Laurentian head coach Shawn Swords said, “The noise in the gym is why we have one of the best home gyms in the country. Western still outworked us but the fans helped us find the energy to pull out the victory.”

The Voyageurs will look for two more wins next weekend as they play host to Laurier and Waterloo. Both games are scheduled for 8 pm at the Ben Avery Gym on the Laurentian University campus.

For more information on your Voyageurs, visit www.luvoyageurs.com for the latest news and information.

Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of the Thought and Culture Seminar, 2012-2013

Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of the Thought and Culture Seminar, 2012-2013

November 7, 2012

Conference Title: Interrogating Scholarly Responsibility in the Era of the Neoliberal Global University

Who? Dr Alison Hearn, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario

When? Wednesday November 14th, 2012, from 4:30 pm to 6 :00 pm.

 Where? C-205

Light refreshments provided.

 For general information: www.penseeetculture.ca

For further information please consult the attached document.

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

November 7, 2012

Internationally Renowned Presenter and Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill will present a lecture entitled:

 

"What I have learned from the Great Athletes"

All are Welcome.

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

November 7, 2012

Internationally Renowned Presenter and Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill will present a lecture entitled:

 

"What I have learned from the Great Athletes"

All are Welcome.

The Laurentian University Psychology Department cordially invites you to the Fourth Annual Psychology Department Research Conference 2012

The Laurentian University Psychology Department cordially invites you to the Fourth Annual Psychology Department Research Conference 2012

November 7, 2012 - This conference highlights research posters – from a variety of professional conferences (e.g., CSBBCS, AAIDD, CPA, Psychonomic Society) recently presented by our students and faculty members.

All students and faculty members (from any discipline) are welcome! Come check out some of the exciting psychology research happening at LU! Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact Shelley Watson at swatson@laurentian.ca.

 

Laurentian University is pleased to announce that the Silver Birch String Quartet has been appointed as its inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence, effective September 2012

Laurentian University is pleased to announce that the Silver Birch String Quartet has been appointed as its inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence, effective September 2012

October 30, 2012 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce that the Silver Birch String Quartet has been appointed as its inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence, effective September 2012. This position will see the SBSQ undertake new collaborations with various faculties, schools, and departments inside the university, develop closer connections between the Sudbury community and Laurentian, and act as cultural ambassadors for Laurentian University in Northern Ontario and beyond. The SBSQ is nationally recognized as one of Canada's most exciting and innovative young string quartets, earning praise from audiences and critics for their performances across the country. Their first CD album “SILVERBIRCH” earned critical acclaim including a 5-star review in both the Montreal Gazette and the Vancouver Sun, as well as a 2010 JUNO nomination, and 2 Félix Awards nominations in the province of Quebec. Earlier this year, the quartet received a prestigious recording grant from the Ontario Arts Council for their second commercial CD on the Centrediscs record label, which will be the first complete recording of the music for string quartet by Sudburian composer and Laurentian University faculty member Dr. Robert Lemay, and will also feature a quintet collaboration with pianist and Laurentian University Associate Professor Dr. Yoko Hirota. More information on the Silver Birch String Quartet can be found at their website: www.silverbirchstringquartet.com

Laurentian and Zhejiang University offer innovative dual degree

Laurentian and Zhejiang University offer innovative dual degree

Hangzhou China (October 22, 2012) -  Laurentian University has announced a unique partnership with Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) in Hangzhou, China to jointly deliver a Bachelor Degree program in Accounting.

The agreement was signed at a formal ceremony today in Hangzhou by ZUFE President Wang Junhao and by Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux. 

“We are delighted to offer our students this opportunity to study at Laurentian University and to enhance the value of their Bachelor Degree,” said President Wang.  “Our relationship with Laurentian will give our students an edge in the international marketplace,” he added.

The partnership is a first of its kind for Laurentian according to President Giroux. “We know that China’s Ministry of Education approves only a small number of applications for this kind of international collaboration, and we are honoured to be part of this elite group,” said Giroux. “This agreement puts us in a select group of universities world-wide.”

The dual degree accounting program will deliver the latest curriculum in the field of accounting, focussing on current issues and the challenges of globalization.

Under the agreement, students enrolled in the program will complete their first two years of studies at ZUFE,and then completethreesemesters at Laurentian University in Sudbury.  The program includes a final year back at ZUFE.  Under the agreement, between60 and 100 students will begin their third-year studies at Laurentian’s Sudbury campus in January 2015.  These students will earn a total of 42 credits at Laurentian toward the Bachelor degree.  The collaboration with ZUFE also provides students the opportunity to take Laurentian’s English preparatory program (English for Academic Preparation) in Hangzhou before they begin their third-year studies in Canada.

“This collaboration is the result of a lot of detailed planning and a lot of discussion about how to deliver a cutting-edge, global dual degree,” said Dr. Peter Luk, Dean, Faculty of Management, who also attended the signing in Hangzhou.  “We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of ZUFE Dean Wang Yaoxiang, who helped to realize this agreement, and of Professor Fu Liying, who worked with us to formulate the appropriate curriculum content,” said Dr. Luk.

While the ZUFE agreement is the first of its kind for Laurentian, the University has developed extensive relationships with several partners in education in China.  International enrolment overall has grown more than 40% to 648 students on campus in the past three years.  Laurentian has set an objective of increasing the proportion of international students from 6.1% in 2011 to 8% by 2017 in its strategic plan.    

Dominic Giroux Appointed to Second Term

Dominic Giroux Appointed to Second Term

October 18, 2012 - At its regular meeting held today in Barrie, the Board of Governors of Laurentian University endorsed the unanimous recommendation of the Presidential Review Committee to renew Dominic Giroux as President and Vice-Chancellor.

The Presidential Review Committee is comprised of Board members and faculty members serving as Senate representatives.  The Committee consulted broadly with students, faculty, staff, university associations, Senate, members of the external community and the education sector, to inform their recommendation. The Presidential Review Committee received input from 70 persons or organizations, both internal and external to the university community.

“The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive about the University’s accomplishments and progress since Dominic Giroux joined us,” said the Chair of Laurentian’s Board of Governors, Floyd Laughren. “Our Board is extremely pleased with President Giroux's performance and we are excited by the compelling vision that has been presented for the years ahead.  We are fully confident that President Giroux is the leader to make the vision a reality.”

“Dominic was brought in as an agent of change in 2009, and he has delivered,” said Board Vice-Chair Michael Atkins.  “Under his leadership, Laurentian has established clear priorities, while balancing the budget, and donations to the university are up exponentially, including this week’s announcement of a historic gift by Ned Goodman to name our new School of Mines.  We have been able to invest several million dollars into student services and into the classroom for faculty members.  We have created and staffed the Centre for Academic Excellence, we have set aside $51M for campus renewal and modernization, and we have a pragmatic and ambitious vision for our campus in Barrie. We have also secured funding for the School of Architecture to open in downtown Sudbury in 2013, and have built extensive new partnerships with community and industry.  There are many people at Laurentian who have contributed to these successes, but the inspiration really starts with Dominic Giroux,” said Atkins.

“I am delighted to congratulate Dominic on his reappointment. He understands the vital role a university plays in regional economic development, and he has been a champion for the cause of a downtown university campus in our city,” said Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman.  “I look forward to his continued innovative and strategic leadership,” added Lehman.

President Giroux became Laurentian University’s ninth President on April 1st, 2009, beginning a renewable 5-year term ending June 30, 2014. The process of Presidential Review is typically started about 18 months before the end of a term.  His second term, also renewable, will extend through June 30, 2019.

“The success of any university comes from the talent, commitment, and creativity of its students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters,” said President Giroux.  “It is a privilege to lead this university, and I am honoured and humbled by this vote of confidence from our Board of Governors.  It has been an exciting time at Laurentian and there are so many more achievements ahead, as we work to implement the 2012-2017 Strategic Plan.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue leading this collective effort,” he added.

 

President Giroux’s leadership has been recognized through his work as one of four members of the Drummond Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services, and by his appointment by the province as Co-Special Advisor on the implementation of a Northern Policy Institute. He is also one of four members of Ontario’s Ring of Fire Advisory Council. Respected by his peers, Giroux has been asked to serve as Co-Chair of the new Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), and as one of 12 presidents on the board of directors of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). He is Co-Chair of the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS) and served as Vice-Chair of the Association des universités de la francophonie canadienne (AUFC). He was recently recruited to the Globe and Mail’s Higher Education Advisory Panel and to the Mowat Centre’s Advisory Board. Recipient of one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Awards in 2011, Giroux also received one of the Queen’s Jubilee Medals and was named the 2010 Education Personality of the Year by Radio-Canada/LeDroit.

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