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Laurentian's Dr. Young receives Health System Research Fund

Laurentian's Dr. Young receives Health System Research Fund

$2 million grant to evaluate children’s health in 8 indigenous communities

Laurentian University’s Nancy Young, PhD, Research Chair in Rural and Northern Children's Health, is the recipient of a $2 million Health System Research Fund (HSRF) grant for Health Promotion from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This grant is in support of her project Evaluation to Action: Integrating the Voices of Aboriginal Children (ETA), which examines a tailored evaluation model in partnership with eight Aboriginal communities.

Roughly 40% of the Canadian Aboriginal population is made up of children and youth. Many of these children—particularly those living on reserves and in remote communities—face healthcare inequities when compared to others their age living in more accessible locations. Part of this is due to a lack of information—in many places, there is a lack of sufficient evidence with which to guide community policies and health services. The Evaluation to Action project is meant to improve this situation, gathering information that can be used to support future action.

Co-leading the project is Mrs. Mary Jo Wabano, Health Services Director for Wiikwemkoong Unceeded Territory. Together, Young and Wabano will lead a team of child health researchers and Aboriginal health leaders in profiling the health of children in the eight communities and learning how this information effects decision making.

“I’m extremely grateful to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for this grant.  This research is very important for children living in remote communities where health services are locally planned and delivered. We hope that strengthening the capacity to generate information locally will improve children’s health in these communities,” said Dr. Young.

The project will also evaluate the effectiveness of the Holistic Arts-based mindfulness program, and the Right to Play program Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY). These programs promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. If effective, the ETA model will later be rolled out for use across the province.

Dr. Young is a professor at Laurentian University’s School of Rural and Northern Health and is an adjunct scientist at both the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and the SickKids Research Institute. She holds a Laurentian University Research Chair in Rural and Northern Children’s Health. Dr. Young and Mrs. Wabano have been working together to study and improve Aboriginal children’s healthcare since 2009, when they first developed the Aboriginal Children’s Health and Wellbeing Measure (ACHWM).

 

ABOUT LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

Laurentian University, located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, is committed to strengthening the foundation of knowledge in higher education and research in order to offer an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Together with its federated partners, Laurentian University prepares leaders who bring innovative and intelligent solutions to local and global issues. For more information on Laurentian University visit: www.laurentian.ca

Laurentian's Bharti School of Engineering receives renewed investment from IAMGOLD

Laurentian's Bharti School of Engineering receives renewed investment from IAMGOLD

$2 million investment to further enrich learning for engineering students

The Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University has received a $2 million investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation Inc.

The investment will fund the creation of a collaboration space for engineering students in the newly constructed Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. To honour this contribution, the space will be named the IAMGOLD Student Engineering Junction. In addition, funds will support engineering lab refurbishment, upgrades to technology and equipment, research, scholarships as well as student activities and field trips. 

“We are grateful to IAMGOLD for their continued support of Laurentian students. This investment will further enhance our students’ learning experience at the Bharti School,” said Dr. Markus Timusk, Director of the Bharti School of Engineering. “Engineering students from across disciplines will have a place to gather, collaborate and share ideas and knowledge. Students will also have access to leading-edge technology and additional experiential learning opportunities.”

With accredited programs in Mining, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering (with Environmental, Mechatronics and Metallurgy Options), the Bharti School of Engineering has experienced tremendous growth and success over the past decade. 

"Five years ago, we were new to the region and just at the beginning of developing our Cote Gold project. But step one for us was to establish and develop a relationship with Laurentian,” said Gordon Stothart, Executive Vice President and COO of IAMGOLD Corp. Inc. “IAMGOLD is a company that strongly believes its most valuable asset is our people and Laurentian plays a key role in driving the modernization of Canadian mining education, and will support new generations of aspiring mining professionals."

IAMGOLD’s initial investment in 2013 of $1.25 million, enabled Laurentian to hire two IAMGOLD Research Fellows who have played a role in enhancing teaching and research capacity at the Bharti School of Engineering.

“This investment shows a commitment to the Bharti School of Engineering and a confidence in Laurentian’s students.  Relationships with partners such as IAMGOLD, make us stronger and enhances the student experience which in turn delivers the best and the brightest to industry upon graduation,” said Laurentian University Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Pierre Zundel. 

The Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2018 and will include collaborative research and development space, innovation and commercialization space, as well as space for the award-winning Bharti School of Engineering including four capstone innovation labs, a material analysis lab, environmental and soil mechanics lab, prototype development and machine shop, integrated software lab and lecture theatre, and a hydraulics and fluid mechanics lab.

 

About IAMGOLD

IAMGOLD Corp. Inc. is a Toronto-based, leading mid-tier gold producer with four operating gold mines (including current joint ventures) on three continents, with a pipeline of development and exploration projects. The company’s growth plans are focused in Canada, select countries in South America and Africa.

 

ABOUT LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

Laurentian University, located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, is committed to strengthening the foundation of knowledge in higher education and research in order to offer an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Together with its federated partners, Laurentian University prepares leaders who bring innovative and intelligent solutions to local and global issues.

Laurentian Voyageur Kadre Gray Named U SPORTS Player of the Year

Laurentian Voyageur Kadre Gray Named U SPORTS Player of the Year

Kadre Gray of the Laurentian Voyageurs is the winner of the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy, given to the U SPORTS Player of the Year, and he was named a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian.

The 6-foot-1 guard led the OUA and was second in U SPORTS in scoring this season, averaging 24.4 points per game. Last year’s U SPORTS Rookie of the Year, Gray becomes the first Voyageur from the men’s basketball program to be honoured as the player of the year at the national level in 40 years when Charlie Wise had the honours in 1977-78. Gray’s U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian nod is the first All-Canadian for a Voyageur since 1999-2000 when Ted Dongelmans was honoured as a First Team member.

For Gray, the significance of the honour is not lost on him but he is not about to take sole credit for his accomplishment. “It is an amazing honour to go down in the history books, being only the second Laurentian men's basketball player to earn this award, and I can only give all the glory to Jesus Christ.”

A Health Promotion major from Toronto, Gray picked up where he left off last season and never looked back. He led the country in assists (141), finished second in the country in total points (488), points per game (24.4) and free throws made (140), top-10 in field goals made (152) and minutes played per game (34.4), top-20 in three point percentage (43.1%) and defensive rebounds (132) and 21st in rebounds per game (8.0).

The jaw dropping numbers speak to Gray’s commitment to the game and his focus, saying, “This award shows that anyone is capable of doing what seems impossible.  If you have a goal, set your mind to it, work toward it every day and, most importantly, never forget it.”

Gray’s stat line dominance was evidenced by his three triple-doubles this season, which is even more exceptional given the fact that the OUA had not seen a single triple-double since a game in November 2013. On top of his triple-doubles, Gray tallied a double-double in another seven games, topped 25 points 10 different times and dished out a league-wide, single game high, 14 assists not once, but twice this season.

For the Voyageurs’ bench boss, Shawn Swords, this recognition is culmination of his guard’s dedication, skill and hard work.

“Kadre's work ethic is second to none, he said. This offseason his mindset was to improve in every aspect of the game and encourage the rest of the team to do this as well. The results were amazing to witness. The maturity at which he plays the game is well beyond his years. As dedicated as he is to his team and improving on the court he is equally dedicated off the court. The community in Sudbury has very much taken to his work ethic and his thoughtfulness. We are proud of his accomplishment and glad to see all the work he has put in get recognized.”

Beyond his personal success, Gray was also a catalyst for Laurentian’s most successful team in years, as the Voyageurs climbed to as high as 5th in the national rankings. He helped spearhead a seven-game improvement over last season, helping guide the team to a 16-7 conference record, the most wins the blue and gold had seen since the Wilson Cup winning team of 1999-2000.

Gray hopes that this recognition of self and team will be a catalyst for the program becoming a contender. “I hope it means that Laurentian becomes a place where newcomers will want to come, eventually creating a national championship program.”

Dr. Dan Andreae renews his commitment to lecture series

Dr. Dan Andreae renews his commitment to lecture series

Presidential lecture series receives funding boost of $125,000

January 30, 2017 - Dr. Dan Andreae, Honorary Patron of Brain Injury Canada, former chair of the Patron’s Council of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and recipient of Laurentian University’s inaugural Impact Award, announced that he will donate an additional $125,000 to support the presidential lecture series at Laurentian. In addition to funding the lecture series, Dr. Andreae’s donation also supports student scholarships.

“I am inspired when I come to Laurentian and take part in this knowledge sharing opportunity, knowing that these presenters are being heard by future leaders of our society,” Dr. Andreae said.  “I am pleased that this is a free Lecture Series reaching out to the entire community”.

The Lecture series aptly named as the Dr. Dan Andreae Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series on Living in Healthy Communities brings speakers from a variety of disciplines to promote knowledge and awareness of the elements that comprise healthy communities. Previous speakers have included physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. James Orbinski, the former international president of Doctors Without Borders and co-founder of Dignitas International, two Olympic athletes, Joannie Rochette and Alexandre Bilodeau, a witty, articulate and mesmerizing speaker, singer/songwriter Steven Page and last but not least, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, essayist and poet, Dr. Norman Doidge.

“Laurentian University has benefited greatly from the astounding friendship and support Dr. Andreae has displayed over the years. This lecture series fosters better understanding and knowledge of healthy communities from a variety of viewpoints and our students and community directly benefit.  Laurentian is proud of this relationship and grateful to Dr. Andreae for his contributions,” said Dr. Pierre Zundel, Laurentian’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.

Laurentian University launches its 2018-2023 strategic plan: Together. Ensemble. Maamwi.

Laurentian University launches its 2018-2023 strategic plan: Together. Ensemble. Maamwi.

Core values define map forward for Laurentian building on five areas of strength with 25 outcomes

January 17, 2017 - Laurentian University today launched its 2018-2023 strategic plan which focuses on the university’s five shared values that are; The North inspires us, Student success is our success, Teaching and Learning define us, Curiosity drives our Research, and Relationships are our priority.

“Laurentian’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan encapsulates our university’s core values,” said Pierre Zundel, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University.  “We have embraced our identity as well as our collective strengths to identify 25 desired outcomes. This strategic plan is a reflection of our students, faculty, and staff, their work, and the positive impact Laurentian will continue to make in the world. Together, we will shape the future.”

There are 5 main aspirations that are central to the plan:

  • Laurentian University will be a leader in the process of reconciliation through transformative postsecondary education and research.
  • Laurentian University will be a catalyst for vibrant Francophone cultures and communities across Ontario and beyond.
  • Laurentian University will create interdisciplinary knowledge to offer compelling solutions for society’s complex challenges.
  • Laurentian University’s expertise in mining and environmental stewardship will drive knowledge creation, economic prosperity, and ecological sustainability, locally, nationally, and internationally.
  • Laurentian University will provide innovative solutions to address particular health concerns and the general well-being of the North and its populations.

 

The strategic plan was developed through extensive consultation featuring input from over 1500    students, faculty, staff, alumni, community representatives, industry partners, and members of the Board of Governors. In total 50 sessions were held on campus, at elementary and secondary schools and in communities including; Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Coleman Township, M’Chigeeng, and Sudbury.

“We had incredible participation throughout the process and the quality of feedback from all of our networks was impressive,” said Dr. Linda Ambrose Special Advisor to the President who guided the process of the University’s new strategic plan. “The next five years will be very much about connectivity and Laurentian’s commitment to expanding opportunities for collaboration. This university has a wide reach, and our impact is felt near and far. What we achieve here resonates with people and helps build vibrant, knowledgeable, and healthy communities.”

The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan was unanimously recommended by a 24-member steering committee after a 10-month process and was subsequently received by the University’s Senate and approved by the Board of Governors in December 2017.

“Laurentian is a microcosm of Canada: we are northern, we are bilingual, we are committed to reconciliation. Our strengths serve as the foundation for what we want to accomplish,” said Dr. Zundel. “The outcomes we will achieve reflect our values, and the unique opportunities we have because of our location in Northeastern Ontario, our commitment to Indigenous education, our bilingual programs, and our expertise in mining, environment, and mino-bimaadiziwin and wellness.”

“Our best outcomes are collaborative ones and we are grateful to those who contributed their thoughts and ideas to shaping Laurentian’s future for the next five years.  We look forward to our faculty, staff, students and partners joining together to implement Laurentian’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan,” said Jennifer Witty, Chair of the Board of Governors at Laurentian University.

A pdf version of the full plan can be downloaded at laurentian.ca/strategicplan.

 

About Laurentian University

Laurentian University, located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, is committed to strengthening the foundation of knowledge in higher education and research in order to offer an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Together with its federated partners, Laurentian University prepares leaders who bring innovative and intelligent solutions to local and global issues.

CROSH researchers at Laurentian University receive three grants from the government of Ontario

CROSH researchers at Laurentian University receive three grants from the government of Ontario

January 16, 2017 - Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) will receive more than $300,000 in new research funding from the Ontario government. Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault made the announcement at the CROSH lab today in the presence of Laurentian University’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Pierre Zundel.

Ontario is awarding a total of $310K to support innovative research projects and top talent. The funding will assist CROSH researchers as they carry out three projects aimed at addressing mobile equipment hazards, advancing Indigenous occupational health and safety in Northern Ontario, and improving safety for people who work around heavy equipment.

 

The awards include:

  • 182K through the MOL Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Innovation Program to support the project: Development of Knowledge Transfer Kits to Address Mobile Equipment Hazards.
    Project lead: Dr. Tammy Eger
    Project Aims: To develop three Knowledge Transfer Kits to address the following hazards related to the operation of mobile equipment: 1) Line-of-sight and situational awareness, 2) Exposure to vibration, and 3) Fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders. The KTKs are designed to be used by occupational health and safety trainers in the workplace.
     
  • 68K through the MOL Research Opportunities Program: Research for the Workplace to support the project: Mino-nokiiwin: Advancing an Understanding of Indigenous Occupational Health and Safety in Northeastern Ontario
    Project leads: Dr. Nancy Lightfoot and Dr. Darrel Manitowabi
    Project Aims: In the Ojibwa language, mino-nokiiwin refers to a good working environment. This project will identify factors that compromise and contribute to mino-nokiiwin in Indigenous communities.
     
  • 59K through the MOL Research Opportunities Program: Evidence for Practice to support the project: Improving line of sight knowledge for pedestrians working around heavy equipment
    Project lead: Dr. Alison Godwin
    Project Aims: To develop and test a line-of-sight virtual reality intervention aimed at improving line-of-sight awareness and knowledge for workers who move around heavy equipment on a daily basis at work.

 

These research projects were evaluated through a rigorous peer review process involving academic and industry experts and were chosen based on their research excellence and societal benefits for Ontarians. They build on the innovative research already underway at CROSH and foster new discoveries to support best practice in the workplace.

Minister Thibeault agrees and says: “Addressing high hazards associated with the operation of mobile equipment was a priority identified in the 2015 Mining Health Safety and Prevention review.  Furthermore addressing indigenous workplace issues will begin a conversation about what is needed to improve occupational health and safety of Indigenous peoples in the workplace.”

CROSH Research Chair Tammy Eger and Director Sandra Dorman believe that these funds will help drive the development and implementation of the Centre’s research and innovation strategy. They also underscore the province’s commitment to the long term sustainability of the only Occupational Health and Safety Research Centre addressing the specific research needs of northern Ontario.

 

About Laurentian University

Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education.  Laurentian University, situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabe peoples of Atikameksheng First Nation, prepares students as agents of change and empowers them to create innovative responses to local and global challenges. Laurentian’s students benefit from small class sizes and exceptional post-graduation employment rates.  With nine Canada Research Chairs and eighteen research centres, Laurentian is a recognized leader in its specialized areas of research strength, which include mining innovation and exploration, stressed watershed systems, particle astrophysics, rural and northern children’s health, and occupational health and safety. 

Laurentian University welcomes Dr. David Fortin as next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture

Laurentian University welcomes Dr. David Fortin as next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture

McEwen students and faculty applaud the ongoing contribution of Founding Director Terrance Galvin

January 10, 2018 - Laurentian University is pleased to welcome Dr. David Fortin as the next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA). Dr. Fortin, a faculty member at the MSoA, assumed his new duties at the beginning of January, 2018, taking over from the school’s Founding Director, Dr. Terrance Galvin, who successfully led the creation and development of the MSoA since its inauguration in 2012.

“It is truly an honour to have been chosen to lead our country’s newest architecture school,” said Dr. Fortin. “The unique vision for this school, one deeply grounded in celebrating place, culture, and community through design, has always inspired me as these are the principles that ground technological innovation and creativity towards a future we all want to live in.”

A member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Dr. Fortin is the first Indigenous director of a Canadian architecture school. He is also a Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC) and a registered architect, having worked with various professional firms in Calgary. He has taught design, history, and theory in the UK, USA, and Canada, including study abroad courses in Kenya and South America, and currently teaches a class exploring the impact of climate change on design. Dr. Fortin currently focuses on Indigenous design in contemporary architecture and is co-curator for a team of Indigenous architects (UNCEDED) representing Canada at the world-renowned 2018 Venice Biennale competition in Italy.

“I feel privileged to lead a school that does what no other architecture school in Canada does,” said Dr. Fortin. “Our students learn through hands-on experience and direct community engagement. Furthermore, they are guided by Indigenous teachings and the highest level professional standards, to design buildings and communities in cold climates worldwide, by incorporating innovative uses of wood and developing appropriate sustainable strategies.”

"The McEwen School is rooted in northern landscapes and northern communities and our teachings have always been an important part of its curriculum," said Douglas Cardinal, world-renowned architect known for designing structures inspired by his Indigenous roots.  "Having a person such as David who has experience with both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous perspectives can only result in a positive force towards reconciliation for future generations of architects."

Since its launch in 2012, the MSoA has not just changed its students, but also communities in Northern Ontario. Its students have worked closely with numerous communities on projects such as seniors housing in Chapleau, ice fishing huts in Sudbury and a health centre for Batchewana First Nation.

Founding Director, Dr. Terrance Galvin will continue to teach and play an active role in the MSoA’s future. Under Dr. Galvin’s leadership, the MSoA became the first new school of architecture to open in Canada in over 40 years, eventually moving into its award-winning building in downtown Sudbury, and attracting students and staff whose work has already received national and international acclaim.

Under Terrance’s leadership, the School also received a $10 million gift in support of its vision from philanthropists Rob and Cheryl McEwen. In addition to teaching the next generation of Canadian architects, Dr. Galvin continues to lead the School’s application for initial accreditation with the Canadian Architectural Certification Board and working with the Walking With Our Sisters organization in Sudbury to design their commemorative art exhibit for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women of Canada and the USA. Speaking of his six years as Founding Director, Dr. Galvin said, “I am proud of our diverse approach to working with communities. The School’s approach to innovation is both technological and pedagogical, experimenting with traditional knowledge and contemporary form. Working in local and northern communities, the lessons we learn can be extrapolated nationally and globally, as evidenced by Tammy Gaber’s graduate studio situated in Iceland. I look forward to continuing on this amazing journey, working with David and my colleagues to make the McEwen School a model for architecture schools all over the world.”

“I want thank Terrance for his outstanding work and leadership in building the McEwen School into the award-winning institution it is today” said Dr. Pierre Zundel, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University “I also want to congratulate David and wish him tremendous success as he takes on the challenge of guiding the McEwen School of Architecture to international acclaim.”

 

About the McEwen School of Architecture

The McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) is founded upon pride of place. This philosophy embraces the resiliency of northern people and the unique beauty of the northern Ontario landscape. The MSoA is an unfolding experiment in emerging pedagogies and diverse cultures. Our unique program highlights design and culture for northern climates, regionally and internationally, with an emphasis in developing expertise in wood, design-build studios using traditional and emerging fabrication methods, community-led design, and an extensive co-op program in both industry and professional contexts. Our French, English, Métis, and First Nations faculty and student body participate in design studios in both French and English, as well as opportunities to work alongside Indigenous Elders-in-residence. Our innovative award-winning four-building complex is both intentionally didactic and environmentally sustainable, acting as our first and most accessible teaching tool.

 

McEwen School of Architecture Awards and Recognition

In addition to three separate “Insight Grants” awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to Dr. David Fortin, Dr. Tammy Gabor, and Dr. Kai Mah, the following awards or recognition have been received by students, in collaboration with McEwen School of Architecture faculty members:

  • 2017​    Bill Mason Scholarship Fund 
    Student Maeve Macdonald receives Bill Mason Scholarship Fund, established by Paddle Canada.
  • 2017    Wood Works Ontario: “Over $10 million Institutional Wood” Award
    Won for the use of wood in the construction of the MSoA.  The awards honour people and organizations that, through design excellence, advocacy, and innovation, are advancing the use of wood in all types of construction.
  • 2016    CCA Annual Interuniversity Charette: Reassembling the North
    “Public Opinion Prize” awarded for Nutri-Nunavik: The Potential of Northern Farming (team of undergraduate students)
  • 2016    IIDEX Canada
    Student Edward Chung selected to exhibit EAB Floor Lamp, in Toronto
  • 2016    Bergen International Wood Festival
    McEwen Architecture students win “First Prize” for design-build wood installation (Profs. Tammy Gaber, Randall Kober + students)
  • 2015    Pride House that Kids Built, Sudbury for Para Pan-Am Games
    Human Resources “Award of Excellence,” Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for installation quilt of children’s “Inclusion in Sports” paintings. (Professor Thomas Strickland + students)
  • 2015    Science North
    “Partnership Award” given to McEwen School of Architecture, for design of Dynamic Earth Pavilion (Profs. David Fortin, Roch Belair, with Francis Thorpe + students)
  • 2015    CANStruction
    “People’s Choice Award” for PARALLAX: “a” is for architecture
    (Prof. Terrance Galvin + students)
  • 2014    International VELUX Award for students of architecture (Vienna)
    “Honourable Mention” for “Northern Lights” Ice Fishing Hut design
    (Prof. Tammy Gaber + students)

 

Examples of projects underway at the McEwen School

Ongoing projects involving MSoA researchers and students include; a SSHRC-funded research project and exhibit on Métis architecture (Dr. David Fortin), a SSHRC funded project on mosque design and gendered spaces across Canada (Dr. Tammy Gaber) which will also include a Toronto exhibit and forthcoming book, an application for a UNESCO Research Chair (Dr. Émilie Pinard), and the founding of a Master Timber Tall Building Institute including an international competition in Sudbury (Randall Kober and colleagues), to name only a few.

Laurentian names new Vice-President, Administration

Laurentian names new Vice-President, Administration

Lorella Hayes to play key role in Laurentian’s continuing success

December 21, 2017 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the nomination of Lorella Hayes, CPA, CA, to the position of Vice-President, Administration.  Mrs. Hayes will commence her role on January 15, 2018 leading a significant portfolio that includes 133 full-time employees and responsibility for a $182 million budget.  

After an extensive search, Ms. Hayes has been selected to replace Carol McAulay who left the university at the end of October.  In her role, Ms. Hayes will guide financial services, human resources and organizational development, facility services, information technology, campus safety, and equity, diversity and human rights.

“In Lorella Hayes, we have found the perfect combination of talents, skills, and expertise to help our university thrive as we prepare to launch our new 2018-2023 strategic plan,” said Dr. Pierre Zundel, Laurentian University Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. “I am thrilled to welcome Lorella and know that she will bring the strategic thinking, financial know-how, management counsel, and leadership experience we need to propel our university and our community into the future.”

A proud alumna of Laurentian University, Lorella Hayes has built a distinguished career in finance and management in both the public and private sectors. After graduating from Laurentian in 1995, she worked for a decade with KPMG LLP accountants where she rose to the position of Senior Manager. Since 2005, Mrs. Hayes served in the public sector as Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of Assets and Finance for the City of Greater Sudbury before moving to Greater Sudbury Utilities as Vice President of Corporate Services in 2015.

“I am honoured and very excited to take on this role at an important milestone in the university’s history,” said Lorella Hayes, Laurentian University’s new Vice-President, Administration. “I look forward to working with the leadership team and all the talented faculty and staff as we continue to build this world-class institution. ”

Laurentian University Board of Governors welcomes new member

Laurentian University Board of Governors welcomes new member

December 15, 2017 - Laurentian University Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Pierre Zundel and Laurentian’s Board of Governors are pleased to welcome Suzanne Corbeil as the newest member of the Board. Ms. Corbeil’s nomination was approved by the Board of Governors on Friday, December 15, 2017.

“On behalf of the entire community, I want to express how happy I am to have Suzanne Corbeil join our Board of Governors,” said Dr. Pierre Zundel, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University. “Suzanne’s professional experience, knowledge of the university sector and passion for research is a tremendous asset in understanding the values of Laurentian’s next strategic plan.”

A graduate of Laurentian University, Suzanne Corbeil has more than 30 years of management and executive management experience. From March 2012 until September 2017, Corbeil served as Executive Director of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, a collective of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. Her mandate with U15 included developing a more formal association of the group’s members and advocating for stronger partnerships among universities, government and other research stakeholders. Through her firm Corbeil Consulting Inc., Ms. Corbeil also provides strategic advice to public sector organizations.

The Chair of Laurentian University’s Board of Governors Jennifer Witty also welcomed Suzanne Corbeil’s nomination, “Suzanne is well-known in the Canadian university community and has extensive knowledge about large-scale university research. She is an excellent choice for our Board right now as we get ready to move forward with our new strategic plan.”

 

About Laurentian University

Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education.  Laurentian University, situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabe peoples of Atikameksheng First Nation, prepares students as agents of change and empowers them to create innovative responses to local and global challenges. Laurentian’s students benefit from small class sizes and exceptional post-graduation employment rates.  With nine Canada Research Chairs and nineteen research centres, Laurentian is a recognized leader in its specialized areas of research strength, which include mining innovation and exploration, stressed watershed systems, particle astrophysics, rural and northern children’s health, and occupational health and safety.

Algoma U Set to Offer First Year Engineering

Algoma U Set to Offer First Year Engineering

Pathway to Laurentian University’s Engineering Program

December 7, 2017 - Algoma University and Laurentian University have collaborated to expand options for students in Sault Ste. Marie who wish to study Engineering and remain close to home. Intake to the Engineering pathway will begin immediately for September of 2018.

“We are pleased to be able to offer the first year of engineering at Algoma University; there is a real need in our community for engineers and we believe this partnership with Laurentian University will help to support students in our local community(s) who may be looking for an option to stay closer to home. Laurentian's program is exceptional and we are pleased to be working in partnership in an effort to increase the number of students entering this field of study,” said Algoma U President, Asima Vezina.  "We are also thrilled to see employers like Algoma taking an interest in supporting coop placements for students in their third year of the program. These partnerships are also critical to helping retain youth in our community." 

Algoma will offer four, one-year co-op placements for students in their third year of study. “We are pleased to participate in this unique partnership to develop future engineers locally. The students who work with us will receive first-hand experience with the kinds of stimulating projects that an advanced manufacturer can offer. It is our hope that many of them will return upon completion of their studies and have long and successful careers here in the Soo at Algoma,” remarked Algoma’s Vice-President, Human Resources Jim Rennie.  

The pathway agreement provides qualifying students access to a first year of study at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, followed by direct access to the second year of Engineering at Laurentian University in Sudbury in either Mechanical, Chemical, or Mining Engineering. Students in the first year at Algoma University will study in areas such as Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics in courses that prepare them to enter the high demand field of Engineering. In year two, they will transfer directly to their second year of study in the Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University.

“The Bharti School of Engineering has enjoyed tremendous growth and success in the past ten years,” said Dr. Markus Timusk, Director, Bharti School of Engineering. “This partnership with Algoma University represents a great opportunity to offer access to Engineering education to Northern Ontario.”

In year two, students at the Bharti School of Engineering benefit from a growing reputation and enrolment. Laurentian has the highest post-graduate employment rate in the province at 95%, meaning Engineering graduates will have a wide breadth of career options available to them upon graduation. Students will study in the brand-new Clifford A. Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building which is presently under construction on the Laurentian campus. The new building will feature four capstone innovation labs, a material analysis lab, environmental and soil mechanics lab, prototype development and machine shop, integrated software lab and lecture theatre, and a hydraulics and fluid mechanics lab.

The Bachelor of Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

An information session for students and parents and an employer luncheon are being planned for Tuesday, December 19. Email info@algomau.ca for details.

For more information on the program or to apply, please visit www.algomau.ca/engineering.

 

About Laurentian University

Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education.  Laurentian University, situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabe peoples of Atikameksheng First Nation, prepares students as agents of change and empowers them to create innovative responses to local and global challenges. Laurentian’s students benefit from small class sizes and exceptional post-graduation employment rates.  With nine Canada Research Chairs and nineteen research centres, Laurentian is a recognized leader in its specialized areas of research strength, which include mining innovation and exploration, stressed watershed systems, particle astrophysics, rural and northern children’s health, and occupational health and safety.

 

About Algoma University

Algoma University was established in 1965 and is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Algoma University is a small, undergraduate, teaching-focused university that places an emphasis on serving the needs of Northern Ontario. Algoma University offers a wide range of degrees spanning the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig and the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, Algoma University has a special mission to cultivate cross-cultural learning between Aboriginal populations and other communities. Algoma University also offers satellite programming in Brampton and Timmins. For more information, please visit www.algomau.ca.

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