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Assistant Professor | Interim Director, School of Indigenous Relations

School of Indigenous Relations

Health

Field Coordinator

School of Indigenous Relations

Assistant Professor

School of Indigenous Relations

Health

Associate Professor

School of Indigenous Relations

Full Professor

School of Indigenous Relations

Health

Associate Vice President

Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs

Arts

Sessional Member | Part-Time Staff

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Associate Professor

Department of English

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Education

Education

Full Professor

School of Education

Part-Time Staff

Faculty of Arts

Arts

Retired / Retraitee

Human Resources & Organizational Development

Health

Research Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Office of the Vice-President, Research

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Full Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Full Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Manager, Laurentian Online

Laurentian Online

Thorneloe University

Master Lecturer

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Full Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Associate Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Master Lecturer

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Assistant Professor

School of Education

Education

Master Lecturer

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Interim Dean, Faculty of Education & Health

Faculty of Education and Health

Education

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Sessional Member

Faculty of Health | Faculty of Education and Health | Centre of Academic Excellence

Health

Full Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Assistant Professor

School of Nursing

Health

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Assistant Professor

School of Nursing

Health

Associate Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

Director, Continuing Learning

Centre of Academic Excellence

Canada Research Chair

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Assistant Professor

School of Sports Management

Management

Full Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor | Interim Director, School of Kinesiology & Health Sciences

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

Department of Political Science

Arts

Associate Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Sessional Member

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Coordinator, MA in History | Full Professor

Department of History | School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Sessional Member

Centre of Academic Excellence

Management

Master Lecturer

School of Natural Sciences

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Education

Education

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Coordinator, Ma in Sociology | Associate Professor

Department of Sociology | School of Social Sciences

Arts

Sciences de l'éducation

Sessional Member

Faculty of Health | Faculty of Education and Health

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor | Director, School of Social Sciences

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Full Professor | Director, School of Liberal Arts

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

School of Sports Management

Part-Time Staff

Faculty of Arts | School of Social Work

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Associate Professor

School of Sports Management

Management

Associate Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Associate Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor | Interim Director, School of Speech-Language Pathology

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor

School of Education

Education

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

Full Professor

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Full Professor | Director, School of Business Administration

School of Business Administration

Management

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Full Professor

Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Indigenous research at Laurentian University received a major boost today as MP Marc Serré announced federal government funding to support a new Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health. In addition, Laurentian announced its new Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, and a new Advancing Indigenous Research Fund to accelerate Indigenous specific research. “Laurentian University has...

(February 22, 2023) - Perkins&Will is pleased to announce the recipients of the studio’s Architecture Excellence and Graduate Architecture awards for Indigenous students enrolled in the Bachelor and Master programs at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture. The two new annual scholarships were created as part of the studio’s commitment to reconciliation in Canada. Matched in...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors endorsed the unanimous recommendation of the Evaluation and Selection of Academic Administrators Committee to renew Sheila Cote-Meek as Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Program. Dr. Cote-Meek has been the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs since 2010.  During her tenure in this position she has led...

(June 21, 2022) - The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI) at Laurentian University has received $430,832 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative. This grant was awarded to Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie, with funds to support a three-year project, titled: Maamwizing: a hub for Indigenous community-driven research....

Laurentian University’s Dr. Jennifer Walker, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health, was awarded $500,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for her project titled, Validation of the Canadian Indigenous Cognitive Assessment Tool in three provinces.  This will be the first Canadian study to develop a valid, reliable and culturally-adapted Indigenous Cognitive...

“You never leave your family. You are always connected through dreams; through knowledge and lived experience; you walk together. Laurentian and the North are my family. This is my circle, and we face the future together as familial friends that heal as a community within the circle.” I am an Omushkego Cree woman from the North. Coming from a remote community, can present many challenges. I...

Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade, PhD, as the first Director of the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (Maamwizing), and Dr. David Fortin as the first Maamwizing Assistant Director. The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute was established in 2016 bringing together researchers pursuing work that embraces Indigenous worldviews,...

May 26, 2016 – Laurentian University has announced new requirements that will transform the structure and the content of its Bachelor of Arts programs.  Effective September 2017, requirements for a Bachelor of Arts will include six credits of courses with Indigenous content to promote understanding of the histories, cultures and realities of Indigenous peoples in Canada.  ...

Laurentian University opened its Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre (ISLC) today as part of National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The ISLC brings together students, faculty, staff, and the community to enhance Indigenous education, advance understanding, and support the needs and aspirations of Indigenous communities. Equipped with a unique round-room gathering space, seminar room,...

November 16, 2018 – Laurentian University, its newly formed Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute and its federated partner University of Sudbury are honoured to host the 2018 Maamwizing Indigenous Conference under the theme "Pursuing Indigenous Research in a Good Way.” Building from the success of the inaugural Maamwizing Conference in 2016, this edition aims to promote critical dialogue...

National Indigenous Peoples Day offers us a moment to celebrate and recognize our accomplishments. This is also a time when reflection is welcomed in order to identify the challenges that we still face. Laurentian is committed to the principles of truth and reconciliation. Our new strategic plan acknowledges this in many ways. One of our five key strengths is Indigeneity and our commitment...

October 30, 2024 - On November 2, Nabina Sharma will graduate with her PhD from Laurentian University, marking a significant milestone in her journey from Nepal to Canada and her dedication to advancing culturally appropriate health care for Indigenous Peoples. Having migrated to Canada in 2016, Nabina began her academic career as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Rural and Northern...

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...

(February 3, 2022) - Since the 2010 inception of Métis artist Jaime Black’s ongoing art series, The REDress Project, heightened awareness has been brought to the staggering number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada. The Red Dress campaign that stems from Black’s art series, has been honoured by Laurentian University since 2016. This year, Laurentian’s Indigenous Student...

Today graduate students from across Ontario will be attending a learning opportunity like no other. From June 11-15, 2018, Laurentian University will host the inaugural summer school of Ontario’s Indigenous Mentorship Network (IMN), Ontario’s first Indigenous-led health research training network. This summer school is being offered to 25 graduate students who are working on community-based...

(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)...

(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. ...

January 11, 2024 - Becoming a faculty member at Laurentian University is a dream realized for Adria Kurchina-Tyson, Nicole Wemigwans, and Sharlene Webkamigad. As their academic journeys evolve, so too do their dreams. With PhDs nearing completion, the professors are looking ahead at the ways they intend to make an impression on the Laurentian Community as newly appointed tenure-track...

September 26, 2024 - Laurentian University will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a Symposium. On September 30th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. community members will gather in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre (ISLC) Round Room as Indigenous elders and academics share their experiences. “We have a vision for Truth and Reconciliation to center Indigenous...

August 14, 2024 – Mature Student, Katherine Snazel, is approaching the end of her Master's of Indigenous Relations program, which has been both a pursuit of new knowledge and a journey of personal growth. After a career as a legal assistant in York Region , and life-long commitment to working as a figure skating coach, Katherine made the decision to attend university for the first time....

May 1, 2019 - An enterprising Laurentian engineering student has received a $30,000 grant to expand a camp she started to help revitalize Anishinaabe culture.  Kaella-Marie Earle, a fourth-year engineering student, said the grant from the Laidlaw Foundation Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund will allow her to expand the Maamiwi Gibeshiwin Indigenous Cultural Training Camp...

(February 13, 2023) - Since the 2010 inception of Métis artist Jaime Black’s ongoing art series, The REDress Project, heightened awareness has been brought to the staggering number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada. The Red Dress campaign that stems from Black’s art series has been honoured by Laurentian University since 2016. This year, Laurentian’s Indigenous Student...

(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...

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) November 14, 2019 – Today, Sault College and Laurentian University joined together to sign another academic agreement in support of enhanced student learning. Through this expanded partnership, eligible graduates of Sault College’s two year Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization (SSW-IS) program can move on to complete a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work...

October 28, 2024 - The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (Maamwizing) will host the fourth bi-annual Maamwizing Conference focused on community-driven research by, for, and with Indigenous Peoples. The event promises to be an enriching gathering for innovative collaboration and knowledge sharing with cultural highlights including a fashion show and art market. Keynote speakers include...

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...

(Sudbury, May 5, 2022) Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day.  Since 2011, people have been hanging red dresses in public places to remember missing and murdered Indigenous females in Canada, who are estimated to number in the thousands. To honour the occasion, Cambrian College, College Boreal, and...

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...

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...

November 21, 2018 – Laurentian University’s Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre (ISLC) was honoured last night in Toronto as part of the 18th Wood Design Awards Ceremony organized by Wood WORKS Ontario, a program led by the Canadian Wood Council. The awards program honours people and organizations that are advancing the use of wood in all types of construction through design excellence,...

Following the University’s Tricultural mandate, Laurentian University is proud to introduce a groundbreaking new Indigenous curriculum with the first course launching this fall. The new courses offer Anishnaabe earth-based courses that correspond with the four directions and center hub teaching model. The courses offered will focus on oral, participatory, and immersive language learning. The...

(TORONTO, March 3, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of interest with Waubetek Business Development Corporation today at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto. This letter paves the way for cooperation between the institutions under the banner of Waubetek’s Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Mineral...

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Lesbarrères as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies effective July 1, 2016 for a five-year renewable term.  Dr. Lesbarrères has been acting Dean since the new Faculty of Graduate Studies was established in March 2014, reflecting the growing importance of the...

(Dec. 8, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate the team behind Aaniish Naa Gegii: the Children's Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM). This initiative is a direct result of the dynamic partnership between Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre and the Evaluating Children's Health Outcome (ECHO) Research Centre at Laurentian University. Alongside the re-launch of the...

Sudbury, Ontario (September 28, 2021) -- On September 30th, Laurentian University will be marking the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to grieve the victims and honour the survivors of residential schools. An estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children were taken from their families and their communities and sent to residential schools across Canada...

October 30, 2023 - Laurentian University will host the next Building Reconciliation Forum, an event aimed at connecting Indigenous and university communities to create meaningful change in support of Indigenous education and Truth and Reconciliation. Hosted by the office of Academic and Indigenous Programs at Laurentian University, Universities Canada’s 2024 Building Reconciliation Forum...

May 29, 2013 - New master’s programs in Nursing in French (Maîtrise en sciences infirmières) and Indigenous Relations have been approved and will commence in September of 2014. In its graduate expansion plan, Laurentian had identified the need to accelerate opportunities for graduate studies in three areas of excellence (environmental sustainability, mining innovation...

(March 30, 2023) - On Saturday, March 25th, Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) students curated the fifth annual Nuit Blanche, an evening dedicated to celebrating unity, culture and pride within Sudbury’s arts community. Nuit Blanche was first conceived by MSoA students in 2017 and involves art installations, musical and dance performances, as well as local vendors....

November 30, 2012 - On Wednesday, November 28th, Laurentian University welcomed Phil Fontaine, one of Canada’s most passionate advocates for First Nations rights, to its Sudbury campus.  The visit was sponsored by RBC in support of Laurentian’s proposed Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.  RBC has been a significant suppporter of the ISLC project, donating $400,000...

Laurentian University researcher Dr. Carol Kauppi was in Ottawa today to receive an award for her accomplishments in working with university and community partners to understand homelessness in northern Ontario. Dr. Kauppi received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2017 Impact Award for her research into sources of social and economic inequality and strategies for...

(Sudbury/Wiikwemkoong, January 8, 2020) We are thrilled to announce that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a substantial grant to a program aimed at improving Indigenous Mental Wellness. ‘I aM Well,’ a joint initiative of both Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre and Laurentian University’s ECHO Research Centre, will receive $1.5 million dollars over the next...

April 18, 2024 - Over the course of three days (June 25 - 27), the 2024 National Building Reconciliation Forum, hosted by Laurentian University, will be focused on the theme, “Indigenous Education and Mapping Out Institutional Spaces”. The Forum’s preliminary program, keynote speakers, and registration form is now available on the Forum website. Four guiding sub-themes will be shared,...

November 4, 2024 - In an effort to promote understanding and recognition of Treaties Recognition Week, a group of fourth-year social work students at Laurentian University are organizing awareness-raising activities. Under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, the students will engage the Laurentian community in conversation and...

September 12, 2024 – Amber-Lyn May is a member of the Tahltan First Nation, a dedicated player on the Laurentian women’s basketball team, and a diligent student aspiring to attend medical school. She is currently in her fourth year of Forensic Science at Laurentian University. In addition to her rigorous training schedule, Amber-Lyn manages her lab work, academic studies, and preparation for...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously approved today the University’s 2017-2018 operating budget of $155.9 million, an increase of $5.4 million or 3.6% over last year. The Sudbury campus will have 28 more full-time faculty in 14 departments: 11 new positions and 17 colleagues transferring from Barrie. This includes three new research chairs in Metallogeny, Exploration...

(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...

JUNE 19, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a 2015-2016 operating budget of $147.7 million, marking the fifth consecutive year the University has achieved a balanced budget. The budget represents a $7 million increase over last year to fund key areas of priority for the University in capital projects, research, student services, graduate studies and...

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....

(August 10, 2023) - Not all learning is done in a classroom, and this past July 23 students from various undergraduate programs at Laurentian University participated in an Indigenous Land-Based course at the N’Swakamok Friendship Centre Grounds. This 8-day Anishnaabemowin immersion course is an opportunity for students to learn a language and truly experience Anishinaabe culture. Rooted in...

JUNE 20, 2014 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a 2014-2015 operating budget of $141.2M, marking the fourth consecutive year the University has achieved a balanced budget. The Board’s unanimous approval followed a series of sixteen consultation sessions with more than 160 people from across the Laurentian community in Sudbury and Barrie.  “As we enter the...

For students at Laurentian University, online learning has long been a way to learn. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, virtual and hybrid modes of learning have not only increased in volume, but have also been enhanced. Students are now accustomed to learning both in and outside of the classroom, and this year’s cohort of PhD students in the Human Studies and...

October 9, 2024 - Aurel Fox-Recollet, a 30-year-old Bachelor of Social Work student at Laurentian University is running toward a bright future where academics are priority, resilience is rewarded, and balance is key. As the athletic accolades add up, Aurel is approaching his academic journey the same way he approaches his long-distance running: at his own pace. Aurel’s upbringing in the...

(September 2, 2022) - To impact the everyday lives of Canadians across the country, we require a diversity of ideas and researchers. This unique Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) project of unprecedented scale in the design disciplines in Canada will see 14 universities, 70 researchers and over 68 public and private organizations at the municipal, provincial and national...

(February 21, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce the creation of the Leo Gerard Legacy Fund, thanks to a generous financial contribution from United Steelworkers Canada and the Sudbury and District Labour Council. This $33,500 pledge will go towards two major new initiatives: the biennial Leo Gerard Lecture on Workplace and Labour Studies, a series of presentations...

(2018-11-08)  Two Laurentian University researchers have contributed articles on Indigenous patient engagement in research for the new Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) Supplement in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The projects of Dr. Jennifer Walker, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health, and Dr. Nancy Young, Research Chair in Rural and Northern Children's Health,...

May 29, 2019 - Next week, 29 students from the McEwen School of Architecture will be recognized at convocation and receive the first degrees of Master of Architecture ever conferred by Laurentian University. These students will not only be realizing their dream, but the dream of many community members who helped make the McEwen School of Architecture a reality. For our community members,...

Laurentian University is marking National Indigenous History Month with a celebration of milestones. First, we are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Award of Distinction in Indigenous Education. Congratulations to Jessica Miigwanaabiikwe-Shonias, Monty McGahey, and Mskwaankwat Rice for their work as coordinators of Eshki-Niishnaabemjig Spearheaded by these three young...

(English follows) (Waabbagaa Giizis 30, 2020) Laurentian Chi kinomaagegamik miinwa da mikwenmaan Waabbagaa Giizis 30th wii awaang Zaawaande Pagweyaan Giizhigad.  Kina goyaa nendimigaaza wii biiskaang ezaawaandek ka mikwenmanaanik ga niboojik ode Canada’s Residential Kinomaagegamigoon.  Ka mishkogaabwimi kinago ka mikwenmanaa ode gaazhajik. Aaniish Zaawaande?  Maaba Phyllis...

November 28, 2023 — When faculty members at Laurentian University were dreaming up what the PhD in Rural and Northern Health program could do for students and the community, they likely had thoughts of influencing health care in both Northern Ontario and rural settings in Canada and abroad. Those dreams from the mid 2000s have since become a reality as the program recently marked a milestone...

Laurentian University is proud to honour Dr. Joy Gray-Munro, Dr. Andrée Beauchamp, and Dr. Michelle K. Brunette with 2017-2018 Teaching Excellence Awards.  In addition, two Teaching Fellows, Mr. Charles Daviau and Dr. Aaron Langille, were announced today at a ceremony held in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre. Teaching Excellence awards are presented annually to faculty members...

Aug. 26, 2019 -- Aanii. Anishinaabemowin speakers have given Laurentian University a new look over the summer, translating the new trilingual signs throughout campus. Starting this semester, all members of our community will be greeted by signs in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin, the language of the land upon which Laurentian is situated. We wish to thank Dr. Mary Anne Corbiere for her...

(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...

November 1, 2024 - As Laurentian University prepares to celebrate graduates at the Fall Convocation Ceremonies, Kristen Lavallee is eager to walk across the stage as a new graduate of the Indigenous Social Work program. Kristen's educational journey has been marked by personal challenges, academic success, and a profound reconnection with her Indigenous heritage. In 2017, Kristen had been...

May 6, 2021 -- With the official start of Laurentian University’s Spring Semester on May 3rd, the University embarks on a new journey, one that carves out a path forward for students, faculty, and the community. Laurentian offers a wide variety of courses in French and English in areas such as; business, engineering, Indigenous Social Work and many more. The Spring Semester plays a key role in...

December 5, 2023 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Dr. Lynn Wells has been appointed as the next President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University. In this role, Dr. Wells will provide strategic vision and leadership for all academic, administrative, financial, and service operations, in keeping with the university’s bilingual mandate and...

(February 23, 2023) - In a partnership between the graduate Nursing and Master of Business Administration programs, Laurentian University has officially launched the Master of Health Administration (MHA). This unique, comprehensive, and accessible graduate program is now accepting applications for students to begin their studies in September 2023.  “The program has been designed to meet...

May 28, 2024 - Bradleigh Trudeau is not only about to be a new graduate, he is also a new parent. The convergence of these big life events only makes Bradleigh more confident as he pursues his dreams. Although a lot is happening at the same time, Bradleigh sees this time as an opportunity to pause and enjoy family life before diving into a career. Bradleigh grew up in Wiikwemkoong Unceded...

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 once again marks September 30th as Orange Shirt Day. All community members are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of awareness to commemorate the loss of life brought about by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. The day also celebrates resilience and resurgence, as we all pay tribute to the survivors and their descendants. Why orange? It all started with Phyllis...

(N'SWAKAMOK/SUDBURY, March 4, 2020) Laurentian University is proud to announce the launch of a unique electronic textbook, the first of its kind distributed by the institution. It is entitled “Historical and Contemporary Realities: Movement Towards Reconciliation -- The Traditional and Cultural Significance of the Lands Encompassing the District of Greater Sudbury and Area.”  The book...

(February 17, 2022) - The Moose Hide Campaign is a reconciliation movement that seeks to end violence against women and children. Since its inception in 2011, it asks for communities and campuses to stand together in unity towards collective action and healing.  Leading up to the Moose Hide Campaign, moose hide pins are distributed across the community to be worn by those who seek...

The Anishinaabe term maamwizing refers to "people collaborating together." While research can often be regarded as an overwhelming, intimidating, and even lonely process, Maamwizing holds a different view and, in turn, offers a unique experience for students. Discovery, rooted in collaboration, encompasses the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute's approach to honouring Indigenous...

(August 15, 2023) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome three new members, Brian Ramakko, Jean-Pierre (Jay) Barbeau, and Kevin Eshkawkogan. The appointments of these members were confirmed at the Board of Governors meeting on July 13, 2023 for 3-year terms. “We are pleased to have three new community members extend their exceptional experience and knowledge to...

(November 9, 2023) - As Laurentian University’s campus was artfully transformed by autumn, a trail on campus was also transformed in an effort to preserve Anishinaabemowin and plant knowledge. The Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee has dedicated efforts to enhance a walking trail behind the Vale Living with Lakes Centre.  With funding from the Jane Goodall Institute of...

Laurentian University today proudly celebrated the official opening of the final capital phase of the McEwen School of Architecture, completing a $45 million 72,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located in Sudbury’s downtown core. “This is a proud day for many people at Laurentian and within the broader community,” said Dominic Giroux, President and Vice Chancellor of Laurentian...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to four distinguished Canadians during its 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. This year’s recipients have dedicated themselves to helping people and improving their communities through the fields of healthcare, education, architecture, and law. “The honorary doctorate recipients this spring have contributed to the betterment of...

(July 7, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Marie-Josée Berger has been appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic and that Dr. Tammy Eger has been appointed Vice-President, Research.  “We found two ideal candidates and I am very much looking forward to seeing their contributions at Laurentian over the years to come.” said Dr. Robert Haché, President...

Part 2 of 3 in this series   September 20, 2024 - From the analysis of hydrothermal mineral deposits to studies on Anishinaabe history, the diverse academic strengths of Laurentian’s faculty is reflected in the roster of newly appointed tenure-track faculty. Dr. Stefanie Brueckner started her position as a new tenure-track faculty member specializing in ore deposits in...

June 23rd, 2014 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors has approved a commitment of $25 million toward the proposed stand-alone university campus in the City of Barrie. This pledge represents a significant increase to Laurentian University’s 2011 commitment for the Barrie campus, and the amount would be enhanced by the $14M already committed by the City of Barrie for a standalone...

Congratulations to Dr. Jorge Virchez, associate professor of Geography in the School of Northern and Community Studies. On April 28, 2015, he was appointed adjunct professor at the Center of Canadian Studies, at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, in the city of Guangzhou, Province of Guangdong, in China. Dr. Virchez has been working with the Chinese Association of Canadian Studies for...

Sudbury (ON), January 26, 2016 – Laurentian University, Collège Boréal and La Cité signed an articulation agreement today to accelerate the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration for graduates of Ontario’s two francophone colleges.   As of September 2016, graduates of the two-year Business Administration programs at Collège...

(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...

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...

August 7, 2024 - This summer, twenty-two students have the opportunity to support research projects through Laurentian University with funding provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are...

June 21, 2013 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a six year balanced budget to 2018-19, including a 2013-2014 operating budget of $136.9M, which will fund several of the University’s key strategic plan outcomes over the next year.  The budget approval followed a series of seventeen consultation sessions with more than 150 people from across the...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors welcomes two new members, Kathy Dokis and Maxim Jean-Louis. The Board of Governors confirmed their appointments at its meeting on February 22, 2018, for three-year terms. “Kathy and Maxim offer tremendous knowledge and experience as it relates to Indigenous and Francophone communities, relationships and cultures. We are happy to have them join the...

December 14, 2018 –  Laurentian University is pleased to announce three new members have been appointed to the Board of Governors. Mr. Khari Gaynor, Mr. Ricus Grimbeek, and Mr. Nelson Toulouse have each been appointed to a three-year term following the Board’s October 26th meeting. Laurentian alumnus, Mr. Khari Gaynor is Vice-President of Digital Marketing at Aha Insurance. He has over...

April 9, 2019 - Third-year Indigenous social work student Mathew Dueck has become Laurentian’s first ever student to be awarded the prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship. Dueck was among 10 accomplished students from across Canada to receive the 2019 award.  The 3M National Student Fellowship Award was introduced in 2012 to honour undergraduate students in Canada who have...

Sept. 12, 2019 – After over two years of hard work, a team of climate researchers at Laurentian University are thrilled to announce that their network has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Over the next five years, NSERC will provide more than $5 million to fund PermafrostNet, a partnership of 12...

(March 1st, 2023) - Laurentian University’s Indigenous Student Affairs office is pleased to present Moose Hide Campaign Day on March 2nd, 2023 from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  9:30 a.m. -      Opening ceremonies 9:45 a.m. -      Address by Jason Najogee, Kitzhaay Anishnaabe Niin Program Coordinator 11:00 a.m. -    Address by Sage Lacerte, Moose...

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...

August 28, 2024 - Laurentian University is welcoming students with a packed schedule for Fall Orientation, from August 28th to September 13th. With a goal to help new and returning students settle in and start the academic year feeling fully prepared, Orientation is a collaborative effort between Laurentian’s Office of Student Success and student associations. “Whether a first-year or...

August 6, 2013 – The Laurentian University School of Architecture is pleased to be welcoming the charter class of students for the Fall 2013 launch of Canada’s newest architecture school. Of the applications received from across the country, Laurentian Architecture has confirmed 70 students to begin studies at the downtown Sudbury site of the new school.  Classes will start on September...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the University’s 2016-2017 operating budget of $150.5 million, an increase of $2.7 million or 1.8% over last year. New investments will support international accreditation in the Faculty of Management, the expansion of the School of Architecture, graduate programs, bilingual engineering programs, enhancements to Research...

May 26, 2016 - Laurentian University has announced new requirements affecting the structure and content of its degree programs of Arts. As of September 2017, we will add six credits of Aboriginal content requirements of the BA to promote understanding of the history, cultures and indigenous realities in Canada.   "Laurentian University is central to Aboriginal education in northern...

(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...

(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...

(Sault Ste. Marie ON) 14 novembre 2019 – Aujourd’hui, le Collège Sault et l’Université Laurentienne ont signé une autre entente institutionnelle qui favorise l’apprentissage de la population étudiante. Grâce à ce partenariat élargi, les diplômés du programme de deux ans de Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization (SSW-IS) du Collège Sault qui sont admissibles pourront préparer en deux...

(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...

To say Dr. Susan Manitowabi gets a lot done is an understatement. Since she came to Laurentian University in the summer of 2003, she has been a long-standing leader in the Indigenous education community at Laurentian. Susan chaired the (former) Native Human Services Program, was involved in the creation of the Master of Indigenous Relations (MIR) program, co-founded the Maamwizing Indigenous...

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action states “In order to begin to redress the legacy of the residential school system and advance the process of reconciliation in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made 94 calls to action for individuals, organizations, communities, and governments.”  In Call to Action 43, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...

I am from Kebaowek First Nation in Kipawa, Quebec, a small hamlet where the sole stoplight continuously blinks red. My father is French Canadian, and my mother is Algonquin. From the time I was a baby, my father told me that being Indigenous was the coolest thing, that my connections would make me strong for life and help me choose the path I would ultimately follow.  But finding that...

Hello, Aanii We are just a few days away from National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, a day for celebrating Indigenous Peoples and sharing the many stories within our community.  We have so much to be proud of, both of what Indigenous leaders are achieving today, and of what the next generation of leaders has been doing to further themselves.  Today, I would like to...

Aanii, Hello, Bonjour,  Today, our community comes together for Orange Shirt Day in a day of remembrance, mourning, resilience, and hope. We reflect on the impact and legacy of residential schools on the estimated 150,000 young First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who were stolen from their families and their communities. Today we also embrace the ethos of Orange Shirt Day, which...

Robyn Rowe is a member of Matachewan First Nation with familial roots on Bear Island, Temagami First Nation. She is a mother of four and a third-year Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2015, and obtained a Masters of Indigenous Relations in 2017, both at Laurentian...

                                      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...

On January 30, 2019, the Government of Canada announced a major boost for the next generation of social sciences and humanities researchers, which includes four Insight Development grants, from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), awarded in 2018 to four of Laurentian University's emerging researchers. The recipients are Dr. Émilie Pinard, Dr. Celeste...

The Anishinaabe term maamwizing refers to “people collaborating together”.    The name Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute was chosen specifically because it is intended to bring together researchers to pursue research that embraces Indigenous worldviews, provides a decolonial critique, privileges the voices of Indigenous communities, benefits Indigenous peoples and...

My First 100 Days October 8th marked my 100th day at Laurentian. I spent the day at a Universities Canada National Building and Reconciliation Forum hosted by Algoma University. There was a remarkable energy and enthusiasm in the room and a real sense that universities in Canada can provide leadership in building reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.  100 days may seem...

Isabelle Baril was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Her family moved to Sudbury when she was 4 years old. Isabelle completed her high school studies in French, and chose to study at Laurentian University to further her studies in the French language. In university, Isabelle completed her BA in Géographie with a minor in French. She credits her love for travelling and social studies for inspiring...

Feminist Praxis Revisited: Critical Reflections on University-Community Engagement is a recently released book co-edited by Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Thorneloe University. Dr. Johnson’s research and teaching interests include feminist geographical approaches to the study of social reproduction and global economies; gender,...

The SGA Student Centre is a great place to chat, study or unwind. It has lounge areas, a fireplace, a fairtrade coffee shop, and television/games area featuring pool tables, air hockey, Xbox consoles, free wi-fi and big screen televisions. It’s a meeting place for students who want to catch up, review notes in a group setting or reach their online friends.   Student Associations...

Aanii, Hello, Bonjour, At Laurentian University, when we begin a gathering or public meeting, we open with an acknowledgement of the land. Many of you have likely heard me make this acknowledgement before, and this week is an opportune time to better understand why this is so important to us. November 2nd to 6th is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario, an occasion to learn and reflect on...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! For Ivan Samoylenko, the student experience at Laurentian University has been all about inclusivity and diversity. “I’m very proud of the many friends I’ve made and the great relationships I’ve fostered with people I know...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! For Eugenia Eshkawkogan, it hasn’t yet sunk in that she will soon be graduating from Laurentian University with a degree in Indigenous Social Work.  Originally from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, she never...

Program Options and Requirements in History  Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or BSc. Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program. Please click here for admission requirements. Please click here for a current listing of undergraduate courses. Please click here for a complete...

  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...

[tabs border="no"] [tab title="Co-op"]   CO-OP OPTION Laurentian University’s School of Commerce offers Cooperative education option as part of the French-language Honours Bachelor of Commerce program.  Cooperative education is a partnership between the student, the employer and the University, contributing to a well-rounded Commerce and Business education. The practical...

All students must register and pay fees in full at time of registration (including all incidental fees.). Refunds are applicable to the tuition portion only, all other indicental fees are non-refundable according to the schedule below. Graduate Studies will inform the Student fees office of the date we received the complete thesis package from the Thesis Supervisor.  ...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, We are at the crossroads of meaningful historical and societal change -- together, our communities are raising their voices in protest, taking a knee, marching, educating and taking action in support of justice and equity for Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Colour around the globe.  We at Laurentian are committed to providing our community with...

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What comes next after graduating with diploma in French Studies or French as a Second Language? What are career and future prospects?     In addition to expanding critical thinking and analysis skills, programs in French allow students to acquire and develop superior abilities, such as: •   writing and communication skills •  ...

The Department of Music at Laurentian University was founded in 1978 at Huntington College, in collaboration with the Department of Music at Cambrian College, after approval by the Board of Regents, as well as the Senate and Board of Governors of Laurentian University.  At that time, the first General Bachelor of Arts in Music (three-year program) was offered to the Sudbury community....

“ 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...

For many, a university degree is a goal to strive for in order to pursue a career. After graduation, it may become a faint memory where you had the chance to meet new people and take some interesting courses, unless you chose to continue your studies or return some day to pursue your passion. For some, that passion is educating the youth of tomorrow and Laurentian University happened to be...

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,...

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay!   Last week, the Human Resources and Organizational Development Department sent out a “Save the Date” for our third installment of the All-Employee Symposium. This impressive symposium organized by our colleagues here at Laurentian will focus on wellness and a healthy workplace.   In our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Outcome 3 indicates: We...

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...

Darrell Frank, an avid cross-country skier and Laurentian alumnus, was an accomplished athlete long before his university studies began. He had participated in and won many provincial championships as a high school athlete. Darrell knew that he wanted to pursue a degree related to physical education to further pursue his passion for the sport. At the time, Laurentian University was looking to...

Hello, Bonjour, Aanii Yesterday, our Dean of Graduate Studies issued an inappropriate and offensive tweet.  He has since apologized publicly for his comments which, by his own admission, have hurt many people in our Laurentian community and beyond. The University is following-up on this expeditiously and with the utmost care and attention.  That said, I wish to reiterate that I...

February 5, 2021   Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, Just a few days ago, Laurentian announced that it had started a formal court proceeding in order to restructure itself.  We know that it’s difficult news for our community. For our faculty and our staff. For our alumni, our friends. And especially, for you, our students.  I nonetheless continue to be optimistic about and...

“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,...

Welcome to our Department of French Studies.

Who we are The Department of French Studies offers programs in three disciplines: language, literature and linguistics. Programs and courses have been designed to meet the specific needs of two language groups: Études françaises – for Francophones French as a Second Language/Français langue seconde– for Anglophones Instruction is thorough, extensive and complete,...

French Studies The Department of French Studies offers a general B.A. (3 years) and a specialized B.A. (4 years) in Études françaises, an excellent academic preparation in French language, linguistics and literature.   Admission requirements (Grade 12 4U/M):   •  1 français •  5 other courses •  minimum average of 70% Admissions  ...

The Department of French Studies is located in the Alphonse Raymond Pavilion, room E-230. Office hours are: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Our address:  Laurentian University                       French Studies Department...

"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...

Two M.Sc. Biology students, Olga Prokopenko and Daria Barykin, from the Federal University of the Far East in Vladivostok, Russia, recently spent 10 weeks at Laurentian University as visiting scholars. Their stay in Sudbury was facilitated by Dr. Frank F. Mallory, Full Professor in the Department of Biology, and their co-supervisor, Dr. Diana Solovyeva, in Russia. The students first met Dr....

The Human Sciences Monograph Series is a Canadian bilingual publication which stresses the interconnections between theory, practice, and pedagogy in the studies conducted in Humanities and Social Sciences.  It provides scholars working across these fields with an accessible way to share their thinking and thus foster a healthy conversation about the implications of the day-to-day...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, Further to my statement of June 9th condemning racism on campus, today I wish to communicate with the Laurentian community that Dr. David Lesbarrères will be stepping down from his day-to-day functions as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for an indeterminate period, effective immediately. Interim arrangements for leadership of the Faculty of Graduate Studies...

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...

The Graduate Spotlight features exceptional students who have had unique journeys through Laurentian University. We celebrate these students and their accomplishments! “I am proud of the person I have become,” said Lacey Hambleton, one of many students to graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Laurentian. “Now that I’m graduating, doors are opening for me and...

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...

The International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law, the ICIRL, promotes and supports research on law, human rights, the rule of law and democracy, on the one hand, and cultural diversity, on the other hand. It builds on the work undertaken since 1993 by Personne, culture et droits, an international interdisciplinary research team which was an important contributor to an ongoing...

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...

Gearing up for the 2018 Maamwizing Indigenous Conference "This was a fantastic conference in 2016 and I am looking forward to the 2018 event! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet old & new acquaintances and hear the latest Reconciliation work being done in post-secondary education." -Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek   Here's what...

Policy on the Freedom of Speech (Freedom of Expression) Office of Administration: Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor Approval Authority: Board of Governors Approval Date: December 14, 2018 Next Review: June 2019 Review History:    Purpose Laurentian University’s objects and purposes are the advancement of learning, the...

We're proud to be signatories of the Dimensions EDI Charter! Nous sommes fiers d'être signataires de la charte des dimensions EDI!#Imagine2023 pic.twitter.com/sQ2VdP9geW — Laurentian University (@LaurentianU) May 13, 2019   Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada About the program Dimensions invites you to take part in a post-secondary transformation to...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of Madame Aline Chrétien, Laurentian’s inaugural chancellor and one of our University’s greatest champions.  Flags on campus will be lowered at half-mast Tuesday, September 15 to honour and commemorate Madame Chrétien’s life and legacy. Madame Chrétien was known as the force of nature, “the rock of...

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...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, With the mounting reports of violence, injuries and death during ongoing protests in Nigeria, I want to express our deep concern and wish to remind our community of available resources and supports. Laurentian University is home to a highly engaged community of over seventy Nigerian students, and many more students, staff and faculty who have family in Nigeria. We...

Dear community members, Recently, a hate motivated violent incident took place during a class on the University of Waterloo campus. Our thoughts are with those affected by these actions. This senseless act of targeted hate has no place in our community. At Laurentian University, we stand united with the University of Waterloo against gender-based violence and all other forms of hatred,...

Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. The university programs specialize in many fields, including arts, social sciences, technology, natural sciences, engineering, mining, geophysics, health, business management, finance, and forensics. Laurentian has developed an international reputation for research excellence and is one of the Province’s...

The thought of financing your studies can be overwhelming.  The information below will guide you through your payment due dates and amount, as well as your payment method options to ease your transaction.

The aim of the International Centre for Interdisciplinarity Research in the Human Sciences (ICIRHS) is to facilitate and nurture interdisciplinary research on human beings from a socio-cultural dimension. The Centre uses interdisciplinarity as the tool or method for conducting analysis and research. The Centre is a meeting place for researchers, students and faculty members alike where they...

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and Laurentian University have signed a Multi-Year Accountability Agreement (MYAA) describing both partners' commitment to improve: Accessibility to postsecondary studies; Quality of the educational experience; Accountability to the public.   Multi-Year Accountability Agreement Reports...

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...

This policy is designed to recognize and reward students with high academic achievement who are registered in a 100% course load in two semesters (fall/winter) in a first degree and pay International fees to Laurentian University.  Excellence scholarships are awarded to all students who are entering their 1st year and who register full-time in an undergraduate first degree program at...

Can you have your cake and eat it too? Laurentian alumna Melanie Morin believes you can have it all, when it comes to your career that is. She is proud of how far she has come in her career, which stemmed from one key relationship and blossomed with one innovative idea, to become much more. Melanie graduated from Laurentian University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English...

It’s difficult to choose your university after high school, especially when you want to go to another country, because it involves a double task, which is to choose a country and then choose a university in the country. The questions to ask are: "What would this country bring me more than others?" "Why this university and not another?" In my case, the answers to these questions led me to...

Anik Dennie, a recent graduate of the Masters of Human Kinetics program, received the Research Innovation Award during Research Week 2019 for her work with Dr. Joël Dickinson on the LGBTQ2-S Safe Space Training. Safe Space Training is an initiative that came out of the 2012 Sexuality and Gender Diversity Climate Survey conducted by Laurentian’s Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee which...

The Fall Academic term is in full swing at Laurentian University. It is with great pleasure that I welcome all new and returning students, staff and faculty members for what is shaping up to be an academic year filled with opportunity. This was my first orientation week at Laurentian University, although I am no stranger to residence move-in weekend. From my own time in University, to being...

Sudbury, Ontario has been a global mining hub and leader for years. Technica Mining, a contracting company led by Mario Grossi, President and CEO, provides services including but not limited to engineering design, construction, maintenance, and production, all in an underground capacity. After completing his Commerce degree at Laurentian University, Mario founded Technica Mining in 1999,...

  If you had spoken with Laurentian Commerce graduate Chris Vitiello in the early years of his degree, he would never have believed that he’d be successfully navigating the food industry in just a few years’ time. Raised in the Valley East area, Chris Vitiello shares what it means to be a local entrepreneur, and the importance of giving back to our communities. Chris always knew...

KEN PETER: A PROBLEM-SOLVING PATH, FROM SPAD TO PHYSIOTHERAPY Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 The lessons learned during the time one commits to the study of Sports Administration can be as wide and varied as the personalities who comprise the program’s impressive list of alumni. Those same lessons are also, quite often, life-long in nature, helping to navigate the circuitous...

Honsing Leung - SPAD 1995 Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Born in Hong Kong but moving to Canada at the age of six, Toronto Blue Jays’ Senior Manager of Client Services and LU Sports Administration alum Honsing Leung might not seem like a natural fit to a sport that he has loved for the better part of his 44 years. Yet here we are. With a little luck and some positive...

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...

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 history of Black people has been incredibly difficult,” shared historian and lecturer Amadou Ba. “Today, minorities are living the consequences of slavery, colonisation, and discrimination.” Dr. Ba is a sessional professor at Laurentian University. He believes that in order to create a more inclusive, prosperous, and safe society, Black history needs to become common knowledge. “Then...

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,...

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...

Les portraits de diplômés mettent en vedette des membres exceptionnels de la population étudiante qui ont eu des parcours hors de l’ordinaire à l’Université Laurentienne. Nous célébrons ces personnes ainsi que leurs réalisations. Eugenia Eshkawkogan n’a pas encore saisi la réalité qu’elle obtiendra bientôt son diplôme d’Indigenous Social Work de l’Université Laurentienne. Originaire...

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« Les discussions et l’interaction en classe constituent probablement la meilleure partie de l’apprentissage à la Laurentienne en ce sens que ma contribution, en tant qu’étudiante, est reconnue et valorisée. il existe ici un vrai sentiment d’appartenance. » Kathryn Shearer, Communication Studies/Concurrent Education, 4e année    « La diversité des sujets...

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...

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...