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NUBASE Reveals Name of Inaugural BIPOC Bursary
On Sunday, September 25, the Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) announced that the university’s first-ever bursary for BIPOC students would be named after Warren Lindsay, Director of Services at the Nipissing University Student Union and an active member of NUBASE. -
New Scholarship to Benefit Female Students at Nipissing University
NORTH BAY, ON – Nipissing University and the Canadian Federation of University Women North Bay (CFUW North Bay) are pleased to announce the establishment of a new scholarship in memory of Dr. Diana Walton, a French Language and Classical Studies professor at Nipissing University for 37 years who passed away last year following a battle with cancer. -
Welcome Pow Wow returns to Canadore College and Nipissing University
Indigenous InitiativesTraditional Indigenous singing and dancing could be heard Friday on the
Education Centre campus in North Bay. Organized by Nipissing University’s Office of
Indigenous Initiatives, Canadore College’s First Peoples’ Centre, and the Aboriginal Students
Association, the annual Welcome Pow Wow has been greeting new and returning students for
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New Exhibit Honours Legacy of Paul Commanda and Indigenous Guides
ResearchA new exhibit, developed in partnership with Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Nipissing University and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh), is now on display at the North Bay Museum, honouring the work of Paul Commanda, the Nbisiiing Guides and their contributions to science. Entitled Our Guides are Really Going Places/Nishnaabeg e-paamwingewaad waasa zhaawag: Nbisiiing Guides and the Legacy of Paul Commanda, the exhibit showcases the photographs and stories of the Indigenous Guides who led the Carnegie Museum expeditions that occurred between 1901 and 1958. -
Celebrating excellence in research, teaching, service
ConvocationEach year during convocation, Nipissing University celebrates the value and importance of its faculty through the awarding of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service. Congratulations to this year’s deserving recipients: -
Dr. Kevin Wamsley installed as seventh President and Vice-Chancellor
Nipissing University officially installed Dr. Kevin B.Wamsley as its seventh President & Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday morning during a formal ceremony at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre.
Scott Russell named new Chancellor of Nipissing University
Nipissing University has appointed Dr. Scott Russell as its fifth Chancellor. The award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author, best known for his hosting roles with CBC Sports and extensive Olympic Games coverage, will begin his four-year term on July 1, 2024.