Study the science of life.

Study the science of human body movement.

With the possibility of completing the Master of Engineering in only one year, you can bolster your career with a plan for advancement.

Examine the collective science of biology and medicine.

Prepare to teach the next generation of students.

Learn the science of the mind and behaviour.

Communicate the facts and engage the masses.

Mettez votre créativité à l’oeuvre en évoluant des processus durables dans la gestion des ressources.

Understand the properties of matter.

Use creativity and technological tools to design sustainable processes for resource management at Canada's Mining University.

Communiquez les faits scientifiques et engagez une masse critique de la population.

Solving small and large-scale problems using many sciences.

Approfondissez vos connaissances de propriétés de la matière.

Examine the science of life.

Learn by doing in one of Canada’s only two Masters of Forensic Science Programs.

Study animals and their interactions with the ecosystem.

Become a leader in health and wellness.

Learn the science of the mind and behaviours.

Creusez le cerveau humain pour étudier les rapports avec le comportement.

Delve into the mind of and well-being of athletes.

Étudiez les animaux et les rapports qu’ils entretiennent avec leur environnement.

Investigate the crime by test and technique.

Enhance knowledge, transform practice.

Effectuez des opérations complexes pour résoudre des problèmes quotidiens.

Solve complex operations to everyday applications.

Analysez les données, les tendances et les questions économiques.

Study advanced applications of computer science.

Appuyez-vous sur les essais et les techniques pour enquêter sur les crimes.

The science and study behind the building blocks of life.

Study the relationship between the human brain and human behaviour.

Understand how sport and physical activity influence our everyday practices.

Apprenez les sciences du mouvement du corps humain.

Étudiez les sciences de la vie.

Étudiez à fond les pensées et le bien-être des athlètes.

Préparez-vous à enseigner à la prochaine génération d’élèves.

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(2018-11-09) Laurentian University’s Science Communication Program, offered in partnership with Science North, is the 2018 recipient of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science’s William Edmond Logan Award, recognizing excellence in promoting the public understanding of science by a Canadian organization. The announcement was made this morning in Ottawa during the 10th annual Canadian Science...

Canada’s first and only comprehensive Master’s program in Science Communication was celebrated today at Laurentian University. The first cohort of students enrolled in this 12-month intense program began courses in early September. The Master’s program in Science Communication delivers a multi-disciplinary experience that covers the theory underlying good communication, as well as the...

July 5, 2023 - On June 15, 2023, Laurentian University faculty members were invited by Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic and Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice President Research, to an event that recognized and celebrated their many achievements or those of their colleagues.  “Faculty at Laurentian University are instrumental in fostering an inclusive and positive...

(April 14, 2022) - On April 21, 2022 at 7pm, Laurentian’s Science Communication program, Science North, and Health Sciences North will collaborate with Eastlink to offer Northern MedTalks 2022. This free, fast-paced speakers event will feature ten presentations by Northern Ontario healthcare providers. Each ten minute talk is co-produced by healthcare providers and Master’s students of the...

March 20, 2012 - One of Canada’s leading corporations, the TD Bank Group today announced a significant investment in students in a unique Science Communication program. Deputy Chair of TD Bank Group and former New Brunswick Premier, Frank McKenna presented a cheque for $250,000 to Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux. The bank’s gift is part of...

September 16, 2024 - From the study of climate change to the exploration of historical texts, the diverse academic strengths of Laurentian’s faculty is reflected in the roster of eight newly appointed tenure-track faculty. With the goal of tenure in sight, this distinguished group of scholars contribute to advancing research, inspiring students, and shaping the future within their...

(February 8, 2023) - Star gazing allows us to observe the many wonders of the night sky. It is an enjoyable pastime filled with many educational opportunities; star gazers often speak about how rewarding an experience it is to identify constellations such as the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) or Cassiopeia. And for those interested in astronomy, planetariums, which are essentially theatres designed to...

(August 8, 2023) - Laurentian University has invested in faculty renewal and appointed multiple tenure stream faculty members across multiple academic units. These new hires will contribute to the academic environment through their teaching, graduate supervision, research and involvement in supporting a vibrant learning environment for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year and beyond. ...

July 25, 2019 – Fleming College graduates from the Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) program now have the option of completing a master’s degree at Laurentian University. It is the first pathway of its kind in postsecondary education in the province.   The institutions have signed an agreement allowing eligible graduates of Fleming’s EVC program to continue their education...

(November 23, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Chantal Barriault, who received $20,000 from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). This grant is intended to help skilled communicators share their knowledge with  faculty, researchers, and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), to improve...

Dr. Francois Caron, Full Professor in the School of the Environment was honoured by Laurentian University with the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award for full-time faculty members.   The annual award recognizes exceptional teaching performance and nominations must be supported by students, peers, alumni and other members of the university community.   “I am very gratified...

SUDBURY, ON (FEB 11, 2020) – Laurentian University welcomed 85 Grade Six girls and boys from Greater Sudbury-area schools yesterday in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The students experienced a packed day of demonstrations and presentations which highlighted amazing women in science and trades.  The activities also emphasized the...

(MAY 21, 2020) Laurentian University is proud to announce the publication of an article in the preeminent journal Science co-authored by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Michelle Kalamandeen.  Entitled ‘Long-term thermal sensitivity of Earth’s tropical forests’, the article discusses the role this type of ecosystem can play in the fight against climate change. Though quite a distance from...

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...

(August 17, 2022) - Laurentian University is investing in the faculty complement by adding 12 limited-term faculty members across multiple academic departments. The roles will support teaching and learning for the upcoming academic year and will extend into the 2023 academic year. The wide range of programs and schools for which faculty members are being sought includes: School of...

(October 13, 2022) - Laurentian University researchers have received funding in amounts of over $237,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Grants received support researchers in their endeavours to produce new knowledge.  Dr. Lea Tufford, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, received a 5-year Insight Grant to support her study,...

(May 23, 2023) - Laurentian University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Johnson as the new Dean of Arts, effective July 1, 2023, for a five-year period. Dr. Johnson is an accomplished researcher with extensive administrative experience and a passion for working with students and supporting their academic success.  "Dr. Johnson is a strong leader who brings...

May 27, 2013 - A former mayor of Barrie, the long-time CEO of Science North, and a renowned advocate for minority language rights are among the people being awarded Honourary Doctorates from Laurentian University this spring. “Our honourary doctorate recipients this year come from varied walks of life, but all of them have made their communities better through their passion and...

March 19, 2014 - The Laurentian University Senate approved a new Faculty structure, re-organizing and aligning many of the University’s schools and departments.   The existing Faculty of Professional Schools will be replaced by a Faculty of Health and a Faculty of Education. The existing Faculty of Science and Engineering will be renamed the Faculty of Science, Engineering and...

(July 29, 2022)  – The national search for the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture has now been completed and Laurentian University is pleased to introduce Dr. Joy Gray-Munro as Dean.   Dr. Gray-Munro, an Associate Professor from Laurentian University’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture has been at Laurentian for nearly 20 years and has filled...

April 25, 2014 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia to the position of Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, for a term of five years, beginning July 1, 2014.    Dr. Abou-Rabia has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa) and completed his MSc and BSc at Cairo University. He joined...

Dr. Tammy Eger, Professor of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University and Research Chair at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health is among only four Canadians selected for the fourth “Homeward Bound” cohort (HB4). She and 95 women representing 28 countries will complete a 12-month intensive leadership program for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Medicine...

August 3, 2021 - With support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), researchers and staff from the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) and the Science Communication Graduate Program will be travelling across Northern Ontario this September to enhance confidence in vaccination use with workplaces and communities.   Although many...

May 6, 2024 - To celebrate National Nursing Week (May 6-12) we don’t have to look far to see that the future of the profession is in skilled hands. Two future nurses are on parallel trajectories at Laurentian University. Joseph “Joe” Colasimone is from Sudbury, a graduate of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. Caleb Smith is from Azilda, a graduate of École secondaire...

November 3, 2014 – Laurentian University has climbed four spots in the Maclean’s annual university rankings, the biggest jump recorded among all Canadian universities.  Laurentian is now ranked 10th among all universities in the primarily undergraduate category.    Since 2009, Laurentian’s overall ranking has moved up 8 positions, with most significant improvements with...

Laurentian University congratulates Professor Dr. David Pearson, NOSM Board member Angèle Brunelle, and honorary doctorate recipient Ronald Caza on their appointment to the Order of Ontario. The Order of Ontario recognizes individuals whose exceptional achievement in their field has left a lasting legacy in the province, Canada and beyond. Order members come from all walks of life and...

Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Aaron Langille has been awarded the 2016-2017 Teaching Excellence Award for his work both inside and outside of the classroom in the Department of Math and Computer Science. “I am both humbled and honoured to have been nominated for this award,” said Dr. Aaron Langille. “As teachers, we strive every day to give our students a fulfilling...

Laurentian University is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Shad Canada, a Waterloo-based charity which runs education programs in science and entrepreneurship for Grade 10 and 11 students. Together, our organizations have created a summer program which will reflect northern Ontario’s unique cultural and linguistic landscape. Not only will our institution play host to Shad for the...

(March 30, 2022) - Laurentian’s Graduate Student Association, with the support of the Graduate Studies office, hosted a week-long ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ from March 21 - 25, 2022.  The event drew attention to diverse research projects of students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs. Presentations demonstrated the depth and breadth of research taking...

(October 27, 2022) - The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Teaching Excellence Awards.   The Teaching Excellence Award for Part-Time Faculty Members 2022 is awarded to Michelle Reid, B.Arts Sc., M.Sc., M.S.Com. (LU), Sessional Instructor, Science Communication Graduate Program, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of...

(November 23, 2023) - For Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, which fell from November 13th to 17th, The Foundry spotlighted one Laurentian University graduate entrepreneur each day of the week. The Foundry is an initiative run by Laurentian to enable innovators within the university to ideate, create, and develop ideas that can go on to become startup companies or social enterprises. Housed...

August 26, 2024 - Laurentian’s Interdisciplinary PhD program gives students the option to specialize in several areas. Sidney Shapiro is a Laurentian University alumnus who completed the Interdisciplinary PhD program with a PhD in Philosophy, focusing on social network analytics, and now specializes in business analytics. Dr. Shapiro’s story exemplifies how studying in the arts is inherently...

May 14, 2013 - An innovative geo-science research project involving universities and mining industry sponsors from across Canada is being supported by the largest research grant ever awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) through its Collaborative Research and Development program. The $5.1M NSERC grant was formally announced today by the Minister of State...

June 14, 2012 - The students are arriving in several groups this week and will begin their six-week programs in computer science and in bio-chemistry on Monday, June 18th.     Their visit marks Laurentian’s first International Global Experience Program in collaboration with Gujarat Technological University, a post-secondary institution specializing in degree and...

JULY 3, 2014 – Laurentian University’s new School of the Environment, approved by the University Senate earlier this year, is now open, with 13 faculty forming its core and 13 more faculty soon to be cross-appointed from other departments.  The School currently houses five existing programs:  Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Études de l’environnement, Science...

MAY 27, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Acting Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. David Lesbarrères has been honoured with this year’s Partners in Research Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) Expert Participation Award.   The award was presented at a ceremony celebrating the Partners in Research...

JUNE 22, 2015 – Seven Laurentian University faculty members and three graduate students have won new research grants and scholarships awarded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).    Total funding awarded to Laurentian University researchers amounts to $1,329,500.   The funds are awarded through competition for NSERC’s...

SEP. 8, 2015 – Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate four faculty members who have been awarded new funding from Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for 2015.   Three faculty members were awarded funding under SSHRC’s Insight Development Grant program: - Dr. Tammy Gaber, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Science,...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – The federal government will invest $21.1 million and the Ontario government will invest $6.3 million towards research and innovation infrastructure at Laurentian University. As part of a broad capital program totalling $60.7 million to be completed by March 2018, this $27.4 million investment is earmarked for the immediate construction of a new 47,000 sq ft Research,...

(2018-10-09) Laurentian University researchers have received $1.4 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund 10 research projects. Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré made the announcement earlier today at a press conference held at the Laurentian’s...

(March 16, 2022) - A week-long event that promotes graduate student research at Laurentian University will take place March 21st to 25th, 2022. This student-led ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ is spearheaded by the Graduate Student Association, with support from the Office of Graduate Studies.  Presentations about current research projects from students...

(March 21, 2022) - On March 3, 2022, the College of Nurses of Ontario provided preliminary approval for a new program bridging accreditation for French registered practical nurses seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). This accreditation will enable diploma holders of Collège Boréal’s Practical Nursing (RPN) program to obtain a BScN from Laurentian University...

(July 28, 2022) - Fifty-six grade ten and eleven Canadian high school students have been keeping busy on Laurentian’s campus, participating in Shad Canada’s twenty-seven day program from July 3rd through July 29th. Laurentian University is one of twenty-one host universities across the nation in partnership with Shad Canada, a not-for-profit organization who equip youth to tackle social and...

(August 23, 2022) - When Vineet Benjamin K. Johnson founded IRegained in 2016, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the rehabilitation of stroke patients, Johnson knew he needed to hire a team of professionals trained in a variety of disciplines including engineering, computational sciences and kinesiology. Global statistics inform that 70% of stroke patients require hand rehabilitation....

(October 5, 2022) - Maryam Pourmahdavi, PhD candidate of Natural Resource Engineering in Engineering Science at Laurentian University is the recipient of the prestigious Gordon M. Ritcey PhD award. This nation-wide achievement in the hydrometallurgy section of Mettalurgy and Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc) is an incredible...

(January 10, 2023) - Fishing is enjoyed by people from across the globe. It is an exciting sport that offers the opportunity to enjoy nature, relieve stress and spend quality time with friends and family. But are the fish we catch safe to consume? An aquaculture study about contaminants in subsistence fish sets the goal to address this question and specifically, help inform Indigenous...

(January 23, 2023) - Laurentian University today approved funding for 10 new tenure-track faculty members, sending a clear signal it intends to invest in the long-term sustainability of academic programs and strengthening our bilingual and tricultural mandate. The funding for these permanent hires comes as the University emerged from the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in...

(April 12, 2023) - Laurentian’s Graduate Student Association, with the support of the Graduate Studies office, hosted a week-long ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ from March 27th to 31st, 2023. The event drew attention to diverse research projects of students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs. Presentations demonstrated the depth and breadth of research taking place...

April 11, 2024 - At just 23 years old, Jérôme Breton has a degree in Marine Biology, experience working on research for the federal government, and is now at Laurentian University to round-out his skills as a science communicator. As a 12 year old, Jérôme started a unique hobby that would shape his academic journey and lifelong passion–on a family trip to British Columbia, he went diving with...

July 10, 2024 - This summer, twenty-two students have the opportunity to support research projects through Laurentian University with funding provided by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to...

August 22, 2013 – Media and all members of the Sudbury community are invited to take part in the Laurentian University School of Architecture’s inaugural lecture series, “Visions in Canadian Design.” The series is being launched in conjunction with the official opening of Canada’s newest school of architecture on September 4th, 2013. The series opens on the evening of Wednesday,...

November 6, 2013 – Conservation biology, increasing threats to habitat, and the growing list of species at risk are all on the agenda—alongside ethical and philosophical aspects of extinction—at a unique international symposium to be held at Laurentian University this month.      “Thinking Extinction,”  November 14-16, will address and discuss a range of approaches to...

February 15, 2013 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today unanimously approved the re-appointment of Dr. Patrice Sawyer as Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs, for a second five-year term beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2019. The re-appointment was recommended by an evaluation committee of ten people, including members of the...

May 4, 2015 – On May 7 and 8, Laurentian University will host an international symposium on complex and relational systemic thought on its main campus in Sudbury.   Organized jointly by Laurentian University and Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole (France), the event will bring together researchers from different countries in an effort to promote knowledge transfers and generate...

JUNE 11, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines, in cooperation with the Laurentian University School of the Environment, will host the 6th Mining and the Environment 2015 International Conference from June 20-25, in Sudbury, Ontario.   The Conference will bring together experts in the environmental sciences and environmental health sciences, industry...

October 9, 2015 – Colleagues and associates of Dr. Arthur McDonald at Laurentian University and at the SNOLAB research facility are applauding the news that Dr. McDonald is a co-winner of the  2015 Nobel Prize in Physics.  Dr. McDonald, emeritus professor at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario was jointly named this year’s Nobel Laureate with Dr. Takaaki Kajita of the...

March 17, 2016 - Winter roads are already beginning to melt, much earlier than when the Elders of Far North First Nations were young. Geese are about to fly north, but now they fly over places where they used to land. Life is changing fast for First Nations in the far north of the province. Understanding and describing the impacts of those changes is the goal of a Climate Change Impact Study...

*Photo left to right: James Harquail, Sofia Harquail, David Harquail, Birgitta Sigfridsson, Peter Harquail David Harquail announced today that his family foundation is making a $10 million investment to support Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC). The University’s Board of Governors has unanimously decided to honour the...

Laurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments in Canada and abroad and reverse the current lower discovery rates of new mineral deposits.   This seven-year initiative named Metal Earth received a boost of $49,269,000 over seven years from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). ...

The Health Sciences North (HSN) and HSN Research Institute (HSNRI) Board of Directors announced today that Dominic Giroux, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of HSN and HSNRI effective October 2, 2017. Located in Greater Sudbury, HSN ranks among Ontario’s largest academic health sciences centres and among Canada’s...

Laurentian University announced today the appointment of Dr. David Fortin as the next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture, effective January 1, 2018. He will be the successor to the founding director, Dr. Terrance Galvin, whose second three-year term ends on December 31, 2017.  Pursuant to the terms of the faculty collective agreement, school directors and department chairs...

Friday, February 15, 2019 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Haché as the University’s 11th president and vice-chancellor. He will assume the position on July 1, 2019, for a five-year renewable term, succeeding Dr. Pierre Zundel who has been serving in this capacity on an interim basis since August 2017.  Current...

Laurentian University continues its commitment to helping critical workers stay safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the institution has donated 8,000 masks to our colleagues at Health Sciences North. The masks, more properly known as surgical or face masks, help minimize the risk of exposure to harmful airborne matter by filtering out 95 percent of potentially dangerous...

Dec. 16, 2020 -- Laurentian University is pleased to announce the signing of an Affiliation Agreement with the Climate Risk Institute (CRI). CRI is a not-for-profit corporation focused on delivering services and advancing practice related to climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning through programs and projects that focus on mobilizing knowledge and building capacity. This...

(March 21, 2022) - Humans re-shape the environments where they live, with cities being among the most profoundly transformed environments on Earth. New research now shows that these urban environments are altering the way life evolves. A ground-breaking study led by evolutionary biologists at U of T Mississauga (UTM) examines whether parallel evolution is occurring in cities all over...

(August 15, 2022) - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Beaudry as the new Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs (AVP-AIP) starting October 1, 2022. In this role, Mr. Beaudry will play a leadership role in promoting, developing and implementing initiatives and programs that support the Laurentian University Native Education Council’s (LUNEC)...

(September 6, 2022) - The unveiling of a new logo sculpture, presented by Laurentian University’s Students’ General Association and Environmental Sustainability Committee, will take place on September 21st, 2022, starting at 12 pm in the foyer of the Fraser Auditorium. The event will begin with speakers from students and faculty, [videos of support from Margaret Atwood and Bruce Mau],...

(September 23, 2022) - Tenacity, resilience and courage.  These are words that come to mind when people describe Konan Blaise Koko, a third year Biochemistry student at Laurentian University. A proud francophone from the Ivory Coast in West Africa, Koko is a Fulbright scholar alumnus. He held this prestigious scholarship when undertaking his Master’s of Science in Nutrition at the...

(November 3, 2022) - Recently, Laurentian University’s Graduate Students Association (GSA) held its annual elections for 2022-2023 leadership. Meghan McCue, Ph.D. candidate in the Biomolecular Sciences program is the newly elected GSA President. McCue is a Sudburian who graduated from Lockerby Composite Secondary School (2013). She and other elected student leaders, will serve the GSA for...

(November 15, 2022) - Space exploration fascinates people from across the globe and research that contributes to a better understanding of this other-wordly expanse, including how to keep astronauts safe within this environment, is a cutting-edge topic of inquiry.  Michel (Mike) Lapointe, Laurentian University Ph.D. student in Biomolecular Sciences research focuses on “The...

(December 1, 2022) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome four new members with the recent appointments of Aaron Barry, André Guay, Angela Recollet, and Laura Kurkimaki to three-year terms. “We are thrilled to see the depth of experience and expertise within our Board bolstered by these outstanding leaders,” said Jeff Bangs, Chair of the Board of Governors....

(February 9, 2023 - Sudbury, ON) - Future students interested in pursuing a career in Nursing received potentially life-changing news recently as the Provincial Government has introduced the “Ontario Learn and Stay Grant.” This grant, which applies only to Ontario residents, will soon provide free tuition for students enrolling in certain health care programs such as Laurentian University’s...

(May 30, 2023) - Laurentian University is proud to announce that Dr. Jackie Litzgus has been chosen as the first recipient of the Jane Goodall Research Fellowship in Conservation Biology. This esteemed recognition is in honor of Dr. Litzgus's groundbreaking work in safeguarding endangered species, particularly the reptiles facing critical challenges in Ontario. Dr. Litzgus, a distinguished...

(September 26, 2023) - The Laurentian Association of Chemistry was selected as an honourable mention for 2023 Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Student Chapter Merit Award. Since its inauguration in 2020, the Laurentian Association of Chemistry has been led by undergraduate students affiliated with chemistry. The group provides academic support for students through review packages for...

(December 20, 2023) – As a mother of two, a new immigrant, and a professional photographer, graduate student Olaoluwa Julianah Abejide has a lot on the go. Nevertheless, Julianah (as she is known to her friends) recently defended her thesis and will graduate from Laurentian’s Master in Computational Sciences program in spring 2024. Her academic journey began in Nigeria where Julianah...

This year marked the inaugural distribution of the Dr. Daniel Archambault Research Service Awards during Research Week 2024. These awards recognize Laurentian University faculty, staff and students for outstanding dedication and commitment to, as well as impact through their valuable contributions to the academic research community. This award is created in memory of Dr. Daniel Archambault...

April 30, 2024 - Every summer, undergraduate students from around the world are given the opportunity to experience premier research through the Amgen Scholars Program. The Canadian branch of the program accepts only 10 students and this year, Ashtyn Mowbray-Mcmillan, Behavioural Neuroscience student at Laurentian University has been selected to participate in the prestigious Amgen Scholars...

June 12, 2024 - While balancing a busy schedule as an undergraduate student and varsity rugby player, Maggie Laverge developed a passion for earth science. Maggie began her studies in science at the University of British Columbia but her academic focus sharpened after taking a course on natural disasters with sections on volcanology, geology, and earth hazards. A deep interest in earth sciences...

July 15, 2024 — Dr. Alain Simard has been named the Dean of Graduate Studies and International. Dr. Simard, an alumnus of Laurentian University, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Dr. Simard earned both his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and his Master of Science in Chemistry from Laurentian University. He then completed...

(2018-11-09) Le programme de communication scientifique de l'Université Laurentienne, en partenariat avec Science Nord, est le récipiendaire du prix William Edmond Logan 2018 de l'Institut royal canadien des sciences, qui reconnaît l'excellence dans la promotion des sciences par un organisme canadien. L'annonce a été faite ce matin à Ottawa dans le cadre de la 10e Conférence annuelle sur les...

L’Université Laurentienne a célébré aujourd’hui le lancement du premier et unique programme complet de maîtrise en communication scientifique au Canada. Au début de septembre, la première cohorte d’étudiants a entrepris ses études dans le programme intensif de 12 mois. La maîtrise en communication scientifique propose une expérience pluridisciplinaire abordant la théorie sous-jacente...

(14 avril, 2022) - Le 21 avril 2022, à 19 h, le Programme de communication scientifique de la Laurentienne, Science Nord et Horizon Santé-Nord collaboreront avec Eastlink pour présenter Northern MedTalks 2022, série de conférences à rythme soutenu mettant en valeur dix prestataires de soins de santé dans le nord de l’Ontario. Chaque exposé de 10 minutes est coréalisé par le ou la...

(Le 21 mai 2020) L’Université Laurentienne est fière d’annoncer la publication de l’article « Long-term thermal sensitivity of Earth’s tropical forests » dans l’éminente revue Science. L’article est corédigé par la chercheuse postdoctorale, Mme Michelle Kalamandeen, Ph.D., et fait valoir le rôle d’un type particulier d’écosystème dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. Même si Sudbury...

27 mai, 2013 - L’ex-mairesse de Barrie, le PDG de longue date de Science Nord et un défenseur des droits des minorités linguistiques figurent ce printemps parmi les lauréats de titres honorifiques de l’Université Laurentienne. « Nos lauréats de cette année viennent de divers horizons, a dit M. Dominic Giroux, recteur et...

(8 août 2023) - L’Université Laurentienne a investi dans le renouvellement du corps professoral et nommé de nombreux membres du corps professoral sur la voie de la permanence dans diverses unités d’enseignement. Ces personnes enrichiront l’environnement universitaire en enseignant, en supervisant des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs, en menant des recherches et en participant à l’établissement...

20 mars, 2012 - L’une des sociétés canadiennes de premier rang, le Groupe financier Banque TD a annoncé aujourd’hui un important investissement au profit de la population étudiante dans ce programme exceptionnel de vulgarisation scientifique. Le vice-président du Groupe financier Banque TD et l’ex-premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick,...

(2018-10-09) Des chercheurs de l’Université Laurentienne ont reçu 1,4 million de dollars du Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) pour le financement de 10 projets de recherche. Les députés de Sudbury et Nickel Belt, Paul Lefebvre et Marc Serré, en ont fait l’annonce plus tôt aujourd’hui lors d’une conférence de presse qui avait lieu au Centre de...

25 juillet 2019 – Les diplômés du programme Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) du Collège Fleming ont maintenant l’option d’obtenir une maîtrise de l’Université Laurentienne. C’est le premier cheminement du genre en études postsecondaires dans la province. Les établissements ont signé une entente permettant aux diplômés admissibles du programme EVC du Collège Fleming de...

November 6, 2013 – Conservation biology, increasing threats to habitat, and the growing list of species at risk are all on the agenda—alongside ethical and philosophical aspects of extinction—at a unique international symposium to be held at Laurentian University this month.      “Thinking Extinction,”  November 14-16, will address and discuss a range of approaches to...

Le Sénat de l’Université Laurentienne a approuvé une nouvelle structure des facultés, ce qui se traduit par une réorganisation de nombreux départements et écoles de l’UL.    La Faculté de la santé et la Faculté de l’éducation remplaceront la Faculté des écoles professionnelles. La Faculté des sciences et de génie portera dorénavant le nom de Faculté des sciences, de...

3 juillet 2014 – La nouvelle École de l’environnement, que le Sénat de l’Université Laurentienne a approuvée plus tôt cette année, a ouvert ses portes avec pour noyau un corps enseignant de treize professeurs auquel s’ajouteront bientôt, par voie de nomination conjointe, treize autres issus d’autres unités. L’École regroupe cinq programmes existants : Environmental Studies,...

11 juin 2015 – L’École des mines Goodman, en collaboration avec l’École de l’environnement à l’Université Laurentienne, accueillera le 6e Congrès international sur les mines et l’environnement 2015, du 20 au 25 juin, à Sudbury, en Ontario.   Le congrès rassemblera des experts des sciences de...

23 SEPTEMBRE 2016 – Les gouvernements fédéral et ontarien investiront, respectivement, 21,1 et 6,3 millions de dollars dans l’infrastructure de recherche et d’innovation à l’Université Laurentienne. Inscrite dans le cadre d’un vaste programme d’immobilisations totalisant 60 700 000 $, lequel devrait s’achever en mars 2018, cette enveloppe de 27 400 000 $ viendra financer la...

L’Université Laurentienne tient à féliciter le professeur David Pearson, le membre du conseil de l’EMNO, Angèle Brunelle, et le titulaire d’un doctorat honorifique, Ronald Caza, de leur nomination à l’Ordre de l’Ontario.  L’Ordre de l’Ontario reconnaît des personnes dont un accomplissement personnel dans leur domaine a laissé un héritage durable dans la province, au Canada et au-delà....

L’Université Laurentienne continue de faire preuve d’engagement envers la sécurité des travailleurs essentiels pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19. Cette semaine, elle a fait un don de 8 000 masques à ses collègues d’Horizon Santé-Nord. Ces masques chirurgicaux aident à atténuer les risques d’exposition aux matières aériennes nuisibles en éliminant par filtrage 95 % des particules...

(21 mars, 2022) - Les êtres humains refaçonnent les milieux dans lesquels ils vivent et les villes sont parmi les environnements les plus profondément transformés sur Terre. Une nouvelle étude démontre que les milieux urbains modifient en effet la manière dont la vie évolue. Une étude pionnière dirigée par des biologistes évolutionnistes de l’Université de Toronto à Mississauga...

(30 mars, 2022) - Du 21 au 25 mars 2022, l’Association des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de la Laurentienne, appuyée du Bureau des études supérieures, a organisé le Symposium de recherche des cycles supérieurs « Découverte et dissémination », mettant en valeur les projets variés de recherche d’étudiants inscrits aux programmes de maîtrise et de doctorat. Les exposés ont témoigné de...

(3 novembre 2022) - L’Association des étudiants aux études supérieures (AEES) de l’Université Laurentienne a récemment tenu des élections à la direction pour 2022-2023. Meghan McCue, doctorante dans le programme de sciences biomoléculaires, est la présidente nouvellement élue de l’AEES. Originaire de Sudbury, elle est diplômée (2013) de la Lockerby Composite Secondary School....

(12 avril 2023) - Du 27 au 31 mars 2023, l’Association des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de la Laurentienne, appuyée du Bureau des études supérieures, a organisé le Symposium de recherche des cycles supérieurs « Découverte et dissémination », mettant en valeur les projets variés de recherche d’étudiants inscrits aux programmes de maîtrise et de doctorat. Les exposés ont témoigné de l’ampleur...

6 mai, 2024 - Pour célébrer la Semaine nationale des soins infirmiers (6-12 mai), il n’est pas nécessaire de regarder loin pour voir que l’avenir de la profession est entre de bonnes mains. Deux futurs infirmiers sont sur des trajectoires parallèles à l’Université Laurentienne. Joseph « Joe » Colasimone, originaire de Sudbury, est diplômé de la St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. Caleb...

Photo: Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde with the Honourable Kirsty Duncan Science and politics do not always mix well; however, it cannot be denied our lives are deeply impacted by both and their collaboration. Sometimes, all we need is a good conversation. On November 6th, 2018, the inaugural Canadian Science Meets Parliament event was held at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Modelled after...

On behalf of the faculty, staff and current students of the Laurentian University Department of Political Science I welcome you to our webpage. Our department is bilingual and students have the opportunity to study in English, French or both languages to complete their degree. Our faculty is committed to undergraduate teaching and students benefit greatly from our small class sizes....

Sudbury, ON (September 13, 2016) - SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 – Laurentian has been awarded $3.5 M from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding.  NSERC will deliver nearly $3.15M to Laurentian University through the CREATE, Discovery Grant and Research Tools and...

When Hamza and Irbaaz Syed aren’t making gear to help protect healthcare workers at their local hospitals in Alliston Ontario, you will likely find them extending their helping hands to seniors in need. The young volunteers, both Forensic Science students at Laurentian, have always had a burning desire to give back to the community.  “Forensic Science is an applied science, in this...

This spring, Laurentian students graduated at a convocation ceremony unlike any other in the 60 years the university has been in operation. Another year has come and gone. Though graduation marks the end of a chapter, it is not the end goal; it is just another step on a path leading to many more accomplishments on the journey we call life. We would like to share advice from some of our top...

It took quite a bit of balancing work and life, but LU student Jacob Pitawanakwat recently completed his third year in computer science. “I was bouncing back and forth between work and school when I found an opportunity to supply-teach full time.” When he wasn’t in class, he offered his services as a supply teacher for the Wikwemikong Board of Education (WBE) anywhere from kindergarten to...

Laurentian University was thrilled to see that the latest federal budget contains the biggest investment in science and university research in Canadian history. As Interim President at Laurentian I can tell you firsthand that recent investments we have seen have helped our university and our city take a giant leap forward. Last summer we announced that through the federal government’s...

  Dr. Ming Cai School of Engineering and Computer Science Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture Tel: (705) 675-1151 ext. 2284 Email: mcai@laurentian.ca Office: F-225D       Dr. Ming Cai, a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, is a Full Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science and holds a position as MIRARCO...

The English-language concurrent Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program admits approximately 115 students yearly. It provides an innovative alternative to the consecutive teacher education programs that typically involve an additional two years after the completion of an undergraduate degree. Students in our five-year concurrent education program complete a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of...

Women in STEM, namely in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are making waves all around the world. The fields have been predominantly male but are now seeing an increase in female professionals, despite the gender disparity that continues to exist. Nicole Tardif is one of those women that comes to mind when one thinks about strong leaders in STEM and in Northern...

  An author, an educator, a Sudbury poet laureate, and an active community volunteer, Kim Fahner’s passion for the arts shines through in all of her work. Kim began her studies at Laurentian University with a double major in English and History, and later added in a minor in Native Studies (now Indigenous Studies). Kim wanted to stay at home in Sudbury for her undergraduate program, and...

A defining feature of Sudbury is its establishment within the Sudbury Basin, an impact crater formed almost 2 billion years ago. Earth science researchers at Laurentian University have access to unique geologic structures formed by this impact for field and laboratory research, allowing them to ask questions about our Earth that can only be answered here in Sudbury.  However, there are...

Travelling the world may not be on our current agenda, but Rebecca Foreshew has certainly been on her fair share of global adventures over the years. As a BScN ’14 and MScN ’19 alumna of Laurentian University and a natural empath, Rebecca has taken her skills on the road with her to many countries and communities to help individuals in need of health care services or support. Rebecca’s...

On October 7, 2020, the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) held its Virtual Coffee Conference, and Laurentian University’s very own Dr. Thomas Merritt was invited to speak on the varying biological effects of coffee – the world’s favourite beverage.  Dr. Merritt is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. At the conference, Dr. Merritt was introduced by John...

Two MSc Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology at Laurentian University Two MSc positions are available immediately in the lab of Dr. Vasu Appanna (Professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University) and Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam (Assistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University). We are seeking two highly...

The Doran Planetarium -- an outreach facility administrated by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture -- offers various astronomy presentations to educate and entertain groups of all ages. We are proud members of the International Planetarium Society and the Canadian Council of Science Centres. On most days of the year, the Doran Planetarium is available upon...

Federal Government Invests $49M in $104M Mineral Exploration Research Program. Laurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments in Canada and abroad and reverse the current lower discovery rates of new mineral deposits. This seven-year initiative named Metal Earth received a boost of...

"My experience at the EAP was absolutely great. Coming from Saudi Arabia with a very limited knowledge of the English language, I found the EAP program helps a lot in enhancing every skill required to become ready to live and study in Canada.  The committed instructors were able to cater the needs of students and allow them to experience working on assignments that would...

The Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit (Co-op Unit), housed within the Vale Living With Lakes Centre, was established in 1989 and is a unique and successful partnership between Laurentian University, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) with collaborators from the mining industry (Vale and Xstrata Nickel), Canadian Forest...

Monday morning at 8:30 I officially took over in the office of the President. At 7AM I was already doing interviews with members of the media in our brand-new atrium and front door. When the reporter asked me how I felt about taking over at Laurentian, all I could say was, “excited”. Excited because I have been on this campus for nearly a decade and have never seen anything like what...

“ Being from Bracebridge and the Muskoka Lakes area, I had heard the dated descriptions of Sudbury as a mining town. I was pleasantly surprised and amazed, really. The scenery and the atmosphere are top-notch, and the friendliness of the people truly makes the city.” - Derek Janssen, Sport and Physical Education, 4th year   “Anyone can do a sport, but it takes true...

On January 14, 2019, the installation of liquid chromatography and gas chromatography systems coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (UPLC-APGC-QQQ-MS) will begin at the Norinne E. Perdue Central Analytical Facility (PCAF) to complement the suite of chromatography and mass spectrometry systems within the facility. The facility currently houses a liquid chromatography system coupled to...

Why should you enroll in the 12-month Master's of Engineering (M.Eng.) program? This unique Engineering degree helps you differentiate from other Bachelor of Engineering graduates. With the possibility of completing it in only one year, you can bolster your career with a plan for advancement.  This Master’s degree is course-based. The degree focuses on technical skills...

Many people take time to figure out what they would like to do with their careers; others, like Gary Michalak, know exactly what they are meant to do from an early age. As a young athlete, Gary realized he wanted to use the leadership skills he developed playing multiple sports to help those around him achieve their goals. A lifelong learner, Gary has continued to fuel his passion by helping to...

Content and slides developed by Victoria Banderob (Science Communication MA student)   Practicing Mindfulness   Relieving Back Pain    Supporting Older Adults   Daily Self-Care Ideas

When Tyler Pretty isn’t on the front lines screening Glencore employees, you will likely find him volunteering with Greater Sudbury Community COVID-19 Response & Relief, where he is  delivering groceries to people unable to leave their homes to buy essential items.  “We have just recently served our 100th family!” Pretty proudly states, on the cusp of entering his fourth...

Kerry Moynihan (B.Com. SPAD) still remembers his parents dropping him off in Sudbury to begin his first year at Laurentian University. Kerry grew up in Toronto, ON, and most of his family members before him completed their postsecondary studies in southern Ontario. Although his first few days in Sudbury were an adjustment, Kerry soon met some of his lifelong friends,...

*Admissions to the English Post RN program have been suspended   Distance Education In January 1987, the BScN program for registered nurses became available on a part-time basis through Distance Education at five sites. As the demand increased, the number of sites expanded from Barrie, Orillia, North Bay, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie to include students in Oshawa, Owen Sound, St....

                                      Maamwi. Together. Ensemble. This is how we understand the past and learn to move forward hand-in-hand as a community. Listening, understanding and initiating change are all crucial to how we move...

Technology may change but one thing remains the same: the dynamics between individuals in the workplace and their importance in helping organizations move forward. David Paquette is a Laurentian University alumnus who works as a management consultant, executive coach and leadership trainer. He has dedicated the past 26 years of his career to helping organizations and leaders implement change...

“The daycare operator told me, 'I don’t know how it is in Canada, and I don’t know if you’ve noticed… but this is a Black daycare…'” recalled Prof. Mery Martinez Garcia in a recent interview. “I asked her, 'is there an issue with my child being white?' Then the operator responded, 'No! No! No, no, no! Normally white people don’t put their children into a black daycare!'” Martinez Garcia,...

Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus is a nationally-recognized leader in Conservation Biology of Species At Risk (SAR) reptiles and amphibians, which are among the most globally-imperilled animals. Dr. Litzgus combines basic and applied science to inform government policies and legislation, with particular focus on addressing the damaging effects of highway development and resource extraction (aggregates,...

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  Laurentian University runs in the family! This month, we were appreciative of Nina Reilly, Laurentian alumna (B.A.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering ‘85), for making the time to share her family’s story with us all the way from her home in Calgary, Alberta.  The Reilly family’s time at Laurentian University dates back to even before the university bore that name. Irvine Reilly,...

Photo : Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Ph.D., avec l'honorable Kirsty Duncan La science et la politique ne se combinent pas toujours bien, mais il est indubitable qu’individuellement et en collaboration elles influencent profondément notre vie. Il suffit parfois d’avoir une bonne conversation. Le 7 novembre 2018, la première réunion de La science rencontre le parlement a eu lieu sur la...

  Le 7 octobre 2020, lors de la Conférence sur le café qu’a tenue en virtuel la Coffee Association of Canada (CAC), Thomas Merritt (Ph.D.) de l’Université Laurentienne, a abordé les divers effets biologiques du café, la boisson la plus appréciée du monde. Après son introduction par le responsable du café chez Tim Horton’s, John Middlemass, le professeur Merritt a donné la conférence...

Jacqueline Litzgus, Ph.D., est une leadeuse reconnue au niveau national dans le domaine de la biologie de la conservation des reptiles et des amphibiens des espèces en péril, qui comptent parmi les animaux les plus menacés au niveau mondial. Mme Litzgus combine la science fondamentale et la science appliquée pour informer les politiques gouvernementales et la législation, en se concentrant...

Publications Boissonneault, Julie et Ali Reguigui (dir.), Langue et territoire. Études en sociolinguistique urbaine, Sudbury, Série monographique en sciences humaines, no 15, 2014, 510 p. Cheadle, Norman , Julie Boissonneault et Ali Reguigui (dir.), Langue et territoire. Espaces litteraires, Série monographique en sciences humaines, no 16, 2014, 268 p. Reguigui, Ali et...

Voici quelques publications recentes des professeurs du département de science économique :   Hassan Bougrine   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, The Creation of Wealth and Poverty: Means and Ways, New York and London: Routledge   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, ‘Rethinking the Economic Role of the State’ in Rochon, L. P. and S. Rossi (eds), A Modern Guide to Rethinking...

La science politique est une discipline dont l’objet d’étude est la théorie politique, les types de gouvernement et le rôle du citoyen, les questions d’actualité en théorie politique (ex. la théorie démocratique et la guerre), la nature de l’inégalité (en particulier l’inégalité entre les pays du Nord et du Sud mais aussi le racisme, la misogynie, l’homophobie et les différences de...

              L’Université Laurentienne lance une initiative de recherche sans précédent pour aider l’industrie des minéraux à faire, tant au Canada qu’à l’étranger, des investissements d’exploration à faible risque et à inverser la tendance actuelle, celle des faibles taux de découverte de nouveaux gisements minéraux. Cette initiative de...

L’Unité conjointe d’écologie d’eau douce (unité conjointe), logée dans le Centre pour la vitalité des lacs Vale, a été créée en 1989 et constitue un partenariat unique et fructueux entre l’Université Laurentienne, le ministère des Richesses naturelles de l’Ontario (MRN) et le ministère de l’Environnement de l’Ontario (MEO), avec des collaborateurs de l’industrie minière (Vale et Xstrata...

Même si beaucoup de personnes prennent le temps de réfléchir à leur carrière, d’autres, comme M. Gary Michalak, savent depuis l’enfance ce qu’elles feront dans leur vie professionnelle. Quand il était un jeune athlète, Gary a décidé qu’il mettrait à profit les qualités de leadership acquises en jouant de nombreux sports afin d’aider les autres à réaliser leurs objectifs. Cet apprenant à vie a...

Nous remercions Nina Reilly, ancienne de la Laurentienne (B.A.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering ‘85), d’avoir pris le temps de nous raconter l’histoire de sa famille de son domicile à Calgary, en Alberta ce mois. L’histoire de la famille Reilly à l’Université Laurentienne a commencé avant que l’université a porté ce nom. Irvine Reilly, père de Nina, B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD, a commencé ses études à...

« J’ai eu de l’EAP une expérience vraiment géniale. Venant de l’Arabie saoudite et connaissant très peu l’anglais, j’ai trouvé que le programme m’a beaucoup aidé à me préparer à vivre et à étudier au Canada, c’est-à-dire à améliorer toutes les compétences nécessaires. Les enseignants dévoués étaient en mesure de répondre aux besoins des étudiants en leur faisant faire des...

Contenu et fiches développés par Victoria Banderob (étudiant de maîtrise en Communications de la science)   Pratiquer la pleine conscience   Soulager un mal de dos   Appuyer les adultes plus âgés   Idées pour l'autogestion de la santé

Quand MM. Hamza et Irbaaz Syed ne fabriquent pas d’articles de protection pour les travailleurs de la santé de leur localité, à Alliston, ils prêtent un appui aux personnes âgées qui en ont besoin. Ces jeunes bénévoles, qui étudient tous les deux les sciences médico-légales à la Laurentienne, ont toujours voulu donner un peu d’eux même à leur communauté. « La criminalistique est une...

Même si la technologie évolue constamment, la dynamique des personnes dans un milieu de travail et leur importance à faire progresser l’organisme sont des choses qui ne changent pas. Ancien de l’Université Laurentienne qui est actuellement expert-conseil en gestion, coach pour les cadres et formateur en leadership, M. David Paquette a dévoué 26 ans de sa carrière à aider les...

Kim Fahner, auteure, éducatrice, poétesse lauréate de Sudbury et membre active de la collectivité, a pour les arts une passion qui rayonne dans toute son œuvre. Elle est diplômée de l’Université Laurentienne où elle a préparé une double majeure, English et History, puis une mineure en « Native Studies » comme on l’appelait à l’époque. En effet, elle avait vraiment à cœur de faire ses études de...