Nipissing in the News Roundup (July 20 to August 2, 2024)
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Whether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.
Check out the top headlines from July 20 to August 2, 2024:
Innu grandmothers are heading into the classroom after completing teacher assistant program | Yahoo News
(July 20)
Elders in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish are among the 11 Innu women heading into the classroom this fall, after graduating from Nipissing University's Indigenous teacher assistant diploma program.
Wildfires Trigger Unprecedented Arsenic Release | Mirage News
(July 23)
Professor Dr. Colin McCarter shares findings about the effects of wildfires triggering the release of arsenic into the surrounding environments.
Shaw heading to another Paralympic Games | North Bay News
(July 23)
Nipissing alumni and honorary doctorate recipient, Dr. Rob Shaw will represent Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in wheelchair tennis.
Homesharing session being held Thursday | My North Bay Now
(July 24)
Nipissing University in partnership with SpacesShared, hosts information session at the North Bay Public Library.
Canadore receives $3.1 million; Nipissing awarded $2.5 million | Northern News
(July 30)
Nipissing University receives 2.5 million to support its George and Helen Vari Simulation Centre and additional classroom renovation.
Bloom judges 'See the passion' | North Bay News
(July 31)
Guest judges for “Communities in Bloom” visit North Bay and include a tour of Nipissing University’s beautiful landscaping.
PURSUIT: Women's soccer team kicks up competition amid buzz of pro league | Newmarket News
(July 31)
Nipissing University alumnus teacher and soccer team captain sets new goals with her team and captures the attention of the surrounding soccer communities.