Nipissing in the News Roundup (October 12 – October 25, 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 October 12 – October 25, 2024:
The Nipissing lakers women's hockey team starts with road win | High River Times
(Oct. 13)
The Lakers women's hockey team opened their season with a 3 - 1 road victory against the University of Toronto, showcasing a strong performance led by goaltender Rachel Lee, who made 27 saves.
Skilled trades job fair at Nipissing University | North Bay News
(Oct. 15)
Nipissing University proudly hosts the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair and welcomes over 150 exhibitors.
Nipissing University alumnus creates board game to promote reconciliation | Education News Canada
(Oct. 17)
Nipissing University alumnus, James Corbiere, has embarked on a mission to reshape the narrative surrounding Canadian history through his innovative educational board game, Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. The game offers an Indigenous perspective on colonization and reconciliation, aiming to foster understanding and critical dialogue about historical injustices.
Nipissing nursing student's quick actions save a life during medical emergency | Educations News Canada
(Oct. 17)
A life-threatening cardiac event was met with quick thinking and expert action by Nipissing University nursing student Marco Tanuyan, who is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a patient. While assisting in a dialysis clinic, Tanuyan sprang into action when a patient began experiencing severe symptoms of a heart attack.
Lakers women roll in home opener | North Bay News
(Oct. 18)
In their home opener, the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team achieved a dominant 7-3 victory over the TMU Bold, driven by a strong third period where they scored four goals. The Lakers improved to a 2-0 record for the season, showcasing their offensive strength with a total of 43 shots on goal.
Fun Run/Walk honours former Lakers Nordic Ski team member | My North Bay Now
(Oct. 23)
Nipissing University hosts its annual Conquer the Escarpment Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk. The event honours the memory of alumnus Shelby Dickey, a Bachelor of Physical Health Education and Master of Science in Kinesiology graduate.