http://www.laurentian.caLaurentian University Newsen-caThu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:05 GMTThu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:05 GMTpublicaffairs@laurentian.cawebmaster@laurentian.cahttp://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Lucky+Lifetime+Award.htmWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:21 GMT{7ACCC6DD-28D3-4EE3-A0ED-7A7B0E85C910}Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today expressed congratulations to longtime professor Dr. Laxman (“Lucky”) Amaratunga, distinguished recipient of the 2012 Canadian Mineral Processors Society Lifetime Achievement Award.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/CIBC+Invests.htmTue, 14 Feb 2012 17:51:05 GMT{0B168DB6-7995-4723-937F-87F267133C26}On Tuesday at Laurentian University’s J.N. Desmarais Library, representatives from CIBC presented Dominic Giroux, president and vice-chancellor of Laurentian University, and Dr. Peter Luk, dean of the university’s Faculty of Management, with a cheque for $250,000. The generous donation will be used to create student scholarships with the Faculty of Management. This commitment will further enhance Laurentian’s ability to attract and retain top-quality students from across the country and around the globe.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Christine+Blais.htmThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:58:24 GMT{1D8BE177-2E03-4D69-B47B-2EA4AD8B53A1}Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Blais as Executive Director of the Centre for Academic Excellence.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/40+Under+40.htmThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:53:00 GMT{EF844438-AAC0-4DB2-88B2-91ABD62E712A}Laurentian University congratulates its young leaders for being named among Sudbury’s top 40 under forty for 2011. This year, twenty-two of the 40 Under Forty recipients are members of the Laurentian community. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Strategic+Plan+Launched.htmMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:35:19 GMT{ED388490-31B3-4507-B441-265F1EA43080} New Strategic Plan Features 40 Objectives, Highlights Signature Disciplines http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/LU+and+LUSU+reach+agreement.htmMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:15:17 GMT{119DB6FA-91FA-41F0-87F5-ECF8BA53014F}The Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously ratified today a new three-year collective agreement between the University and the Laurentian University Staff Union (LUSU). This follows Tuesday’s membership vote, with 89% of LUSU members supporting the new agreement, which takes effect on July 1st, 2012.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Model+Parl+2012.htmThu, 02 Feb 2012 14:53:53 GMT{FF76B7C9-6040-41A3-AE68-38C68D8D527E}Laurentian University students from Sudbury and Barrie are heading to Ottawa for the annual Model Parliament program. This year marks the 20th anniversary for the program which gives students the opportunity to explore the democratic process and to experience the workings of a parliamentary democracy. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Science+and+Engineering+Faculty.htmMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:31:16 GMT{697A0011-A247-4BC7-B283-F06F5FC69F77}Dr. Zhibin Ye, an Associate Profesor of Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering, is the first recipient of the Faculty of Science and Engineering Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes excellent research activities in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and was instituted in 2011. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/IEW+2011.htmMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:30:11 GMT{ED7B3128-F2D4-4220-9A63-7A8067ED71BF}Instrumental performances, song, rap, food and a new student-produced video marked the opening of International Education Week at Laurentian University. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Barrie+Council+Vote+Nov+14.htmMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:29:04 GMT{2B7C2D89-99F9-4A93-86E2-246C9CAE6914}Barrie City councilors voted unanimously tonight to approve matching municipal funding of $14 million toward the establishment of a downtown university campus.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Terry+Galvin.htmTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:48:06 GMT{D6D2555C-936B-4BCE-BEB1-4C1F8FA632EC}Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of the first Director of the Laurentian School of Architecture, Terrance Galvin, following a global search.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Malaysia+conference.htmMon, 09 Jan 2012 21:20:11 GMT{D77B8E7D-EDAF-4D76-BB99-7864E467A200}Laurentian University researchers played a lead role in the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Putrajaya, Malaysia in December. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/2011+Research+Excellence.htmTue, 13 Dec 2011 15:17:18 GMT{D063E6F0-D220-4579-9FF0-10F66C365B68}Laurentian University’s Dr. Carol Kauppi is being celebrated today as the recipient of the Laurentian University Research Excellence Award for 2010-2011http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Macleans+2011.htmTue, 13 Dec 2011 15:14:12 GMT{38FF8DEA-1ACD-46FA-95D0-9F751FF39293}Laurentian University continues to climb in Maclean’s annual university rankings, seeing one of the biggest jumps in Canada for the second year in a row. Since 2009, Laurentian’s overall ranking has gone up 7 positions to 11th overall in the primarily undergraduate category.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Market+Square.htmTue, 13 Dec 2011 15:12:04 GMT{ACCBD5C9-A222-4F1F-A6FD-F2DA52D7B889}The City of Greater Sudbury and Laurentian University have officially reached an agreement regarding the sale of Market Square. Laurentian and the new School of Architecture design team are now set to begin a process of planning and consultation meetings, in order to realize the creation of Canada’s newest school of architecture in the heart of downtown Sudbury. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/LU+Cambrian+Agreements+2011.htmThu, 01 Dec 2011 21:07:07 GMT{C8E491E9-96F7-4395-B2B7-E21CEB9300D1}Laurentian University and Cambrian College signed agreements today that reinforce their commitment to the diverse needs of learners and employers. Through the agreements, students will be able to fast-track the completion of diplomas and degrees in specific programs, gain additional education and skills, and enhance their career opportunities.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Bharti+School+of+Engineering.htmFri, 25 Nov 2011 18:55:55 GMT{BB9FA6CE-2D77-4888-8D69-466ADD10C890}Stan Bharti, chairman and CEO of Forbes & Manhattan, Inc. and dozens of other companies, announced today a $10 million gift to Laurentian University’s School of Engineering, as part of the “Sudbury Families” initiative, bringing the total raised for The Next 50 Campaign to $48.6 million. In recognition of this significant investment, Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux announced that the university will rename the school in the Bharti family’s honour.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Lucky+Amaratunga.htmThu, 24 Nov 2011 19:18:29 GMT{EFA2AD4B-9D42-4F37-8845-35191A331248}Professor Laxman “Lucky” Amaratunga of Laurentian University’s Department of Engineering was honoured by his peers at a celebratory luncheon in Montreal, this month. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Yves+Alarie.htmThu, 24 Nov 2011 19:17:03 GMT{15116C96-1D2F-44E2-A95A-378380286788}The Vice-President for Francophone Affairs, Research and Graduate Studies, Patrice Sawyer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurentian University’s new Director of Research, Development and Creativity. He is Dr. Yves Alarie, B.A. (Laval), B.Sc., M. Sc. (U.Q.T.R.), Ph. D. (Montreal) Professor in the Biology Department who has been with Laurentian since 1993. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/IBAC+2011.htmWed, 23 Nov 2011 21:18:22 GMT{397376E6-7563-4F71-82A9-3014E265E4D7}Laurentian University together with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) and its member associations, are pleased to announce the official signing of a collaborative agreement to offer an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and an online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (H.B.Com) program. The degree programs are available to insurance brokers across Canada, through an exclusive arrangement with Laurentian University and its Faculty of Management.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Zulich+Family.htmMon, 21 Nov 2011 15:12:17 GMT{05E3DEE2-07BF-468A-8901-B90C61E5D415}Another prominent Sudbury family has made a significant investment in Laurentian University. Last night, at a wine and cheese reception held at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, a $250,000 contribution to Laurentian University’s Sudbury Families initiative was made by Dario and Julie Zulich. The donation which brings the total funds raised through the university’s The Next 50 Campaign to $38.85 million will be used to support Laurentian Voyageur Athletics.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/SoA+Market+Proposal.htmMon, 21 Nov 2011 15:11:10 GMT{CF75D7AE-E1AB-47A4-ACE0-229EAADB4992}Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux proposed an exciting solution for Market Square to City Council, market vendors and members of the general public Monday afternoon at Tom Davies Square.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Ambitious+Plans+for+Brrie.htmMon, 21 Nov 2011 13:34:25 GMT{9D1ABB8E-57F2-4DDE-A518-B06EE7F8DB12}Laurentian University’s vision for downtown Barrie includes a vibrant new campus in the city core with enrolment of 3,000 students by 2020, says Laurentian President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/SoA+-+Levitt+Goodman.htmMon, 21 Nov 2011 13:32:20 GMT{264940BC-3AF7-4817-90FE-80E6D644D64D}After a lengthy vetting process that began with more than 30 submissions, Laurentian University has selected a Design Team for Canada’s next School of Architecture. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Terry+MacGibbon.htmMon, 21 Nov 2011 13:31:01 GMT{41357EAB-43A9-4B3F-9985-D2D63EE10579}On Tuesday evening, at Toronto’s National Club, an audience comprised of some of the biggest names in the mining industry listened as Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux and Paul Blythe, president and CEO of Quadra FNX Mining Ltd., introduced Terry MacGibbon, Chairman of Quadra FNX Mining Company as the new Chair of the university’s Next 50 Campaign. To date, the campaign has raised $39 million of its $50 million goal. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Enrolment+2011.htmWed, 26 Oct 2011 15:38:38 GMT{D5CB9312-3E00-463A-951E-91C625A09C7C}Enrolment at Laurentian and its affiliated universities is showing continued strength across most categories, according to preliminary figures gathered by the university Registrar in the first week of classes, and is now approaching 10,000 students. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Living+with+Lakes.htmWed, 26 Oct 2011 13:23:23 GMT{7965319F-C1D9-4D7F-93F0-0E359DBEC8D9}Applause and congratulations echoed across the waters of Lake Ramsey this morning, as members of the Laurentian University community celebrated, along with representatives of the federal and provincial governments, of mining company Vale Limited and of the Greater Sudbury community, the official opening of the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, one of the most environmentally-advanced buildings in Canada. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/CUPE+Deal.htmWed, 12 Oct 2011 20:41:22 GMT{21B415A0-06FE-49EF-A263-40AD29B92C67}Laurentian University is pleased to announce that it has reached a deal on a collective agreement with CUPE Local 5011, representing the Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) at Laurentian University.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/LUFA+Deal.htmWed, 12 Oct 2011 20:36:16 GMT{0D8844C2-3DB3-4F71-BCE0-A2C20EA5855A}Laurentian University and the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) are pleased to announce that they have reached a three-year deal on a new collective agreement.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/2011+Budget.htmWed, 21 Sep 2011 13:48:11 GMT{F2375903-F14C-4AC5-B56B-5075C380EDF0}Laurentian University finalized its 2011-2012 budget today and announced two new additions to its Board of Governors. The approved budget is the first balanced budget for Laurentian University in four years and represents a $2.4 million injection into academic programs and student supports. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/SoMines.htmWed, 21 Sep 2011 13:35:28 GMT{0A761A71-05F7-411F-99B0-04E5B60CDB90}Tuesday’s Senate meeting at Laurentian University proved to be an eventful one, with both the creation of its new School of Mines, as well as the School of Architecture program being approved.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/NOHFC+SoA.htmWed, 21 Sep 2011 13:33:31 GMT{C79800D9-EAEB-4A4C-9ECD-5DBFCB2FCFFB}Laurentian University, one of the fastest growing universities in Canada in the past decade, is pleased to announce that the provincial government continues its support towards the development of the School of Architecture with an investment of $5 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Patricia+Hennessy.htmFri, 08 Jul 2011 12:56:41 GMT{319FE999-C618-40F8-B926-A28D2F7C142E}Madam Justice Patricia C. Hennessy of the Superior Court of Justice has been awarded a Doctorate of Laws at Laurentian University’s Spring Convocation in Sudbury, Ontario. Justice Hennessy is widely known in the community for her volunteer work and for her contributions to legal education. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Engineering+NASA+success.htmFri, 08 Jul 2011 12:35:46 GMT{1B771D2F-33DF-4D83-9317-86BC0D0FDD98}A team of mechanical engineering students from Sudbury’s Laurentian University claimed victory at the international NASA Lunabotics competition in Florida on Saturday. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Geaten+Gervais.htmFri, 08 Jul 2011 12:26:55 GMT{BDD0B6F9-F2B3-4E4E-8556-12F4F8D98C1C}Laurentian University emeritus professor and historian Gaétan Gervais has been awarded a Doctorate of Laws in recognition of his life’s work in the field of Franco-Ontarian history studies. Dr. Gervais was awarded the honoris causa at Laurentian University’s spring convocation ceremonies in Sudbury, Ontario.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/NASA+and+Discovery+chanel.htmTue, 21 Jun 2011 20:24:12 GMT{21042C4C-DA2C-471D-8F32-4247A1C9D17E}Laurentian University mechanical engineering students are participating in the “NASA lunabotics mining competition” as part of their fourth-year project. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Top+40+under+40.htmTue, 21 Jun 2011 20:19:50 GMT{D9980E45-1454-4CB4-AF34-9A1175B8EC60}Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dominic Giroux has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2010. Each year, Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Awards are presented to exceptional Canadians under the age of forty who are outstanding leaders in their chosen fields and who are shaping our country's future.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Mini+Baja.htmThu, 09 Jun 2011 18:15:12 GMT{B93664D0-328D-4DBE-81A7-1C7DE5C71B4A}Laurentian University students in their final year of mechanical engineering will be participating in a SAE Mini Baja competition. Baja SAE is an intercollegiate design competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The goal of this competition is for students from universities all over the world to design and build small off-road cars. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Sudbury+Families+initiative.htmThu, 09 Jun 2011 18:03:23 GMT{EB4E656B-C787-4A2D-BF4B-686528FDA7A1}Laurentian University launched the Sudbury Families initiative within its Next 50 Campaign at an event in this institution’s rotunda.The Sudbury Families initiative is a focused campaign that celebrates and honours prominent families of the City of Greater Sudbury and engages them in the university’s mission.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Leader+of+Technology.htmThu, 09 Jun 2011 18:01:03 GMT{66B3A6BB-6ED2-469D-AA88-4AECD45E9D56}Laurentian University is a leader of technology amongst Canadian universities, as it is now the first university in all of Canada to currently have an IPv6 accessible website.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Katrina+Parent.htmThu, 09 Jun 2011 17:58:01 GMT{A148E0F9-274E-4B76-A257-685D743A358B}The World University Service of Canada Local Committee at Laurentian University is proud to announce that, for a 2nd year in a row, a Laurentian University student has been selected as one of 20 Canadian students to participate in the 2011 International Seminar in Vietnam. The theme of this year’s seminar is youth in the workforce and the socio-economic development of Vietnam. http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Women+of+Influence.htmTue, 03 May 2011 14:13:19 GMT{ECB5BD62-2B12-4F6D-8584-86BAC74F7261}Laurentian University honoured the achievements of four Greater Sudbury women during its annual awards ceremony. These role models are recognized for their work in promoting women within the University, and the community of Greater Sudbury.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/New+Bursaries+Support+Dramatic+Arts+Students.htmThu, 28 Apr 2011 16:04:39 GMT{FE855A2A-AA04-4299-8C62-D59770860DD1}In a show of support for Laurentian’s new Francophone theatre arts program, the seven organizations affiliated with ROCS ‑ Regroupement des organismes culturels de Sudbury ‑ have created bursaries for students entering the new program.http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/News/Home/Teaching+and+Learning+Centre+of+Excellence.htmThu, 21 Apr 2011 16:37:48 GMT{C00BF7A5-DEFE-4F6B-87B7-E8D7ED13BB86}A first of its kind in northern Ontario, The Lougheed Centre for Teaching and Learning promotes excellence and innovation in higher learning and professional development throughout the north.