Nipissing in the News Roundup (November 9 – November 22, 2024) 

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 November 9 - November 22, 2024:

Nipissing women's soccer team finishes 5th in the country | Sudbury Star
(Nov. 9)
The Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team played many games in three days to secure a fifth-place finish in the nationals.

Finding a new job in your 50s comes with extra hurdles | Whitecourt Star
(Nov. 11)
Nipissing professor Ellie Berger weighs in on ageism in the workplace and how companies see the positives in keeping older workers employed; but when they set out to hire someone, younger candidates are often preferred.

Nipissing University appoints interim Assistant Vice-President, Students | Education News Canada
(Nov. 13)
Lindsay Sullivan brings vast experience and expertise to her new interim role as Assistant Vice-President, Students.

Battalion honour Butch and Darren Turcotte | North Bay News
(Nov. 14)
Players donned unique jerseys during their warm-up and a ceremonial puck drop was held to pay tribute to a popular local family and former Nipissing coach.

Paws for Cause pet food drive starts Sunday | North Bay News
(Nov. 16)
Nipissing University GEND-2326 Pets class held a fundraising dog walk as a community initiative to support local animal rescues and help pets in need.

Two Georgetown players named to OUA women's soccer all-star team | Halton Hills News
(Nov. 19)
Nipissing student Cassidy Brooks was named an Ontario University Athletics first-team all-star after leading Nipissing University to the league final.

Nipissing students supporting local animal rescues | My North Bay Now
(Nov. 22)
A community initiative to support local animal rescues and pets in need is being led by students in the Gender Equality and Social Justice program’s Pets class at Nipissing University.