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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.

Goodman Family Invests in Laurentian University’s School of Mines

Goodman Family Invests in Laurentian University’s School of Mines

October 15, 2012 - Ned Goodman, CEO of Dundee Corporation, and The Goodman Family Foundation - JODAMADA, announced today a historic gift to Laurentian University’s new School of Mines. In recognition of the Goodman family’s generosity, Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux announced that the university will name the school in the Goodman family’s honour.

Ned Goodman’s business and investment experience spans more than 40 years as a geologist, securities analyst, portfolio manager and senior executive, and he has an established reputation as one of Canada's most successful investment counselors. He was the driving force of the Dundee group of financial companies, which grew under his family’s leadership from a $300-million base to a $50-billion mutual fund entity. Mr. Goodman’s work in the mining sector helped bring investment and jobs to many remote northern Canadian communities. By providing financing to many junior companies and helping to build successful, growing companies, he helped thousands of other Canadians prosper. He described his family’s gift as a vote of confidence in the future of mining.

“Greater Sudbury has the best ore body and the largest concentration of expertise in mining supply, products and services in the world. We want to be associated with Laurentian University because it’s undoubtedly the go-to university for mineral exploration and mining in Canada. When I heard about Laurentian’s plans for a new innovative School of Mines, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. We will be encouraging our friends in industry to also support this great effort,” said Ned Goodman after a recent visit to Sudbury.

The combination of an aging workforce, competition for skilled workers, and declining enrolment in mining-oriented academic programs in most other Canadian universities is of great concern to the mining industry. These deficiencies will likely cause accelerated cost increases, delay of new projects and squeeze profit margins. Many industry leaders have reported a critical need for graduates whose technical competencies are supported by skills in commercial, cultural and environmental aspects of mining. 

A global search for the Founding Executive Director of The Goodman School of Mines is in its final stages. The position will work towards: 

  • Enhancing the skills of future professionals in mineral exploration and mining, in areas such as occupational health and safety, Indigenous relations, mining management and finance;
  • Driving the creation of executive programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in modular, short-course or distance education formats, and other delivery mechanisms as opportunities may arise;
  • Formalizing new provincial, national and international alliances with other post-secondary institutions, including an International Network of Schools of Mines with Laurentian serving as a major hub;
  • Doubling enrolment in mining related programs by 2020;
  • Improving the university experience for students in Earth Sciences and Engineering.

The Goodman School of Mines is a cross-Faculty initiative, reporting directly to the Vice-President, Academic and Provost, which will be supported by a Global Advisory Council and a $20 million endowment funded by donations from industry and by philanthropic gifts, a majority of which has now been raised. In addition, Laurentian University will be investing $5 million in the Goodman School by 2023.

The Goodman Family Foundation has placed a proviso that any financial commitment, present or future, remains confidential. The gift will be used exclusively by The Goodman School of Mines. “It will support the development of new mining-related courses and programs, improvements to the learning environment and opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, student recruitment, career and placement services, and guest speakers, and other specific use of funds to be mutually agreed upon,” explained Dominic Giroux. “Moreover, the Goodman family gift will ensure that we can attract the best and brightest students from around the world through scholarships, and promote our mining-related programs internationally.”

Mr. Goodman’s eldest son, Jonathan Goodman, PEng., CFA, MBA, a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and a JODAMADA participant and director, will serve as an Adjunct Professor at Laurentian.

Ned Goodman was also attracted to Laurentian because he is a resident of Barrie. “I want to do everything possible to help secure Laurentian University’s new downtown Barrie campus, including attracting private gifts towards this important effort. Barrie absolutely needs it, and Laurentian has so much to offer.”  Laurentian has already pledged $14 million towards its new downtown Barrie campus, a commitment which is being matched by the City.

Laurentian University’s Next 50 Campaign, chaired by Terry MacGibbon, founder of FNX Mining, has now largely exceeded its original goal of $50 million, having raised $63.3 million so far with six months still to go before the end of the campaign.

For photos of the event, visit our Facebook page.

The honourable, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities,  Glen Murray. 

VALE LIVING WITH LAKES CENTRE SCIENTIST NAMED TO ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA

VALE LIVING WITH LAKES CENTRE SCIENTIST NAMED TO ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA

October 11, 2012 - Staff and visiting researchers at Laurentian University’s Vale Living With Lakes Centre (VLWLC) are congratulating their colleague in environmental and ecological studies, Dr. Norm Yan, who has been elected as a Fellow in the Royal Society of Canada.  “It is wonderful to see Norm recognized in this way,” said VLWLC Director Dr. John Gunn. “This is the highest honour any scholar can achieve in the sciences in Canada.”  The induction ceremony for Dr. Yan will be held in November in Ottawa.  Later this fall, Dr. Yan is to deliver the 2012 Watershed Lecture at Living With Lakes.  Details about the lecture will be circulated within the Laurentian community in the weeks ahead. 

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