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A heartfelt thank you from Nipissing University to our alumni, donors and friends
GeneralAdvancementAlumniAs the final weeks of 2022 come to an end, we want to take this opportunity to share how deeply grateful we are for the Nipissing community and send a humble thank you. This past year, we have had lots to celebrate with the return of in-person events, students returning to campus, and stories of Nipissing supporters making a difference in the lives of students. I am honoured to be able to share some of these highlights with you. -
NU faculty, students participate in International Death Festival
GeneralLast month, Nipissing University was an official sponsor of the International 'Lifting the Lid' Death Festival. Dr. Susan Srigley, Professor and Program Chair of Religions and Cultures at Nipissing, partnered with her colleagues in the United Kingdom, Jo Dagless and Victoria Keen, who founded the event. . A total of 1300 people registered for the festival from 42 countries with 157 collaborators and presenters. -
Research on teachers’ mental health presented on national stage
GeneralResearchDr. Kristen Ferguson, Professor in the Schulich School of Education and Dr. Melissa Corrente, instructor in the Schulich School of Education’s Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program, presented their research and toolkit on teacher mental health to teachers’ federations across Canada at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) National Staff Conference in Ottawa, November 16-18, 2022. -
Nipissing University celebrates pearl anniversary
GeneralToday marks a milestone anniversary for Nipissing University as it celebrates 30 years as an independent institution. With roots that extend back to the 1900s with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University, formally known as “Nipissing University College”, was an affiliate of Laurentian University. It received its charter as an independent university on December 10, 1992. -
Nominations open for Dave Marshall Leadership Awards
Do you know an outstanding Nipissing University student leader deserving of recognition? Nominations for the 2023 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards are open until January 31, 2023. -
Nipissing U launches national rare dementia support service
Today, Nipissing University celebrated the official launch of Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada, a national support service for people living with rare or young onset dementia led by Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, Professor of Social Work and Social Gerontology.
Inspiring change: How Nipissing alumnus Taijon Eccleston-Graham is impacting communities through storytelling
When it comes to storytelling, few can captivate an audience quite like Nipissing alumnus Taijon Eccleston-Graham. From his pioneering initiative Shoot for Change to his newly released documentary series, The Road to Convocation, Eccleston-Graham has leveraged his passion for sports and community to leave a lasting impact.
