My Nipissing

Each honorary degree recipient was asked: What are some of your accomplishments that make you proud? What does this honorary degree from Nipissing University mean to you? And, what is your message to graduates?  Today, we are pleased to present Dr. Clint Malarchuck. Enjoy!

Amanda Burk, associate professor, in the department of fine and performing arts is exhibiting her work in an ambitious art exhibition, titled The Perspective From Here: 150 Artists From the North, marking Canada’s sesquicentennial at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

Lamorea has been a strong student voice standing up for the well-being of her peers in various capacities. She passionately speaks at senate meetings and on the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) Executive. She is also a strong contributor in Andrew Weeks’ neuroscience lab. Elected as NUSU President for 2017-18, she will continue to serve students and Nipissing University.

A trio of amazing professors have earned teaching awards from Nipissing University. Dr. Terry Campbell, professor in the Schulich School of Education, and Dr. Carly Dokis, assistant professor of Anthropology, each earned the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Jesse Davis, instructor in the School of Business, earned the Nipissing University Teaching Award for CASBU Members.

The number of students planning to attend Nipissing University in September has increased by 7.6 percent compared to last June, well above the provincial increase of 1 percent, according to data released by the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC).