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(TORONTO, 3 mars 2020) – L’Université Laurentienne est heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle a signé aujourd’hui, lors du Congrès de l’Association canadienne des prospecteurs et entrepreneurs (ACPE) à Toronto, une lettre d’intérêt avec la Waubetek Business Development Corporation. Cette lettre prépare le terrain pour une collaboration interinstitutionnelle sous l’égide du Centre autochtone d’excellence...

​Le Collège Sault et l’Université Laurentienne ont conclu aujourd’hui une entente décisive qui accorde aux étudiants de commerce la possibilité inégalée de préparer un diplôme et un grade en quatre ans. Ce nouveau partenariat consolide davantage l’engagement de ces deux établissements à offrir un enseignement de haut calibre. En vertu de cette entente, l’Université Laurentienne reconnaîtra les...

Mercredi 6 mars 2019 – L’Université Laurentienne est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination de M. Michel Delorme, Ph. D., au poste de doyen de la Faculté de gestion pour une période de cinq ans, et ce, à partir du 1er juillet 2019. M. Delorme a occupé plusieurs postes de cadre supérieur dans des universités américaines et européennes, notamment directeur de la Simmons University School of...

19 avril, 2013 - Le Conseil des gouverneurs de l'Université Laurentienne a approuvé aujourd'hui la nomination de M. Stephen J. Havlovic, Ph.D., au poste de doyen de la Faculté de gestion, à compter du 1er juillet 2013. M. Stephen Havlovic est vice‑recteur à l'enseignement et à la recherche et vice‑recteur aux études au...

Le 16 octobre 2019 -- La Faculté de gestion à l’Université Laurentienne est fière d’annoncer qu’une équipe d’étudiants du programme en administration des affaires se rendra à Daejeon, en Corée du Sud, pour participer au concours international de plan commercial 2019 (International Business Plan Competition) organisé par la SolBridge International School of Business, du 27 octobre au 2 novembre...

Congratulations to the team members of the student of Laurentian who won a Spirit Award at the 2015 national competition enactus Canada. This event took place from May 11 to 13 at the Palais des Greater Toronto conference.   A total of 58 Canadian universities and colleges participated in the competition, which the Laurentian Group was awarded one of eight Spirit of enactus Price. It is...

29 juin, 2015 – Le recteur et vice-chancelier de l’Université Laurentienne, M. Dominic Giroux, a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de M. Alex Freedman à titre de chef de cabinet au Rectorat, à compter du 31 août.   « Nous nous réjouissons, a dit le recteur Giroux, d’accueillir M. Freedman à la Laurentienne dans ce rôle important. » M. Freedman dirigera les activités des Services...

May 26, 2016 - Laurentian University has announced new requirements affecting the structure and content of its degree programs of Arts. As of September 2017, we will add six credits of Aboriginal content requirements of the BA to promote understanding of the history, cultures and indigenous realities in Canada.   "Laurentian University is central to Aboriginal education in northern...

En reconnaissance d’un investissement considérable de Rob et de Cheryl McEwen, l’École d’architecture de l’Université Laurentienne sera dorénavant connue comme l’École d’architecture McEwen. Une bannière en bleu et or portant le nom McEwen a été déployée aujourd’hui à l’extérieur de l’École au centre-ville de Sudbury pendant que le couple annonçait son don de 10 000 000 $. De cette somme, 4 000...

L’Université Laurentienne conférera des doctorats honorifiques à quatre personnes distinguées du Canada pendant les cérémonies de collation des grades du printemps 2017 à Sudbury. Les lauréats de cette année se sont consacrés au service des autres et à l’amélioration de leur communauté dans les domaines des soins de santé, de l’éducation, de l’architecture et du droit. « Nos lauréats de...

L’Université Laurentienne conférera un titre honorifique à deux personnes exceptionnelles lors des cérémonies de collation de grades du printemps 2018, à Sudbury. « Chaque année, nous rendons hommage à des Canadiens hors pair qui sont chefs de file de leur domaine respectif, a dit le chancelier de l’Université Laurentienne, M. Steve Paikin. Nos lauréats de titres honorifiques sont...

Le 22 novembre 2018 – La Faculté de gestion de l’Université Laurentienne est fière d’annoncer que six de ses étudiants représenteront le Canada au 22e atelier international (en anglais) qui se tiendra en Russie du 6 au 19 avril 2019. Organisé par la South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences en Allemagne et accueilli par la M.I. Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic...

Le 27 mars 2019 – L’Université Laurentienne est heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle a conféré le Prix d’excellence en recherche 2018-2019 à M. Amadeo Parissenti, Ph. D., qui a été mis en candidature par le doyen de la Faculté des sciences, de génie et d’architecture, M. Osman Abou-Rabia, Ph. D., pour ses recherches exceptionnelles dans le suivi de la réponse tumorale à la chimiothérapie et de sa...

6 mai 2019 - Alors que l’année universitaire au Canada tire à sa fin, Desjardins a annoncé qu’il s’engage à investir 300 000 $ dans l’amélioration de l’expérience étudiante à l’Université Laurentienne.  « Ce don témoigne de notre engagement envers les jeunes et les études et j’en suis très fier, a dit le PDG et président du conseil du Mouvement Desjardins, M. Guy Cormier. Une...

 Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer qu’une équipe d’étudiant(e)s de la Laurentienne a remporté la deuxième place à la septième édition du concours international de plans d’affaires à la SolBridge International School of Business en Corée du Sud. L’équipe est composée de Daniel Boileau, Stéphane Lauzon, Sarah Napoli et Maxime Leduc. Cette équipe est la première et la seule équipe canadienne à...

7 décembre, 2022, Sudbury (ON) – Tourné avec confiance vers l’avenir d’un établissement financièrement stable, le Conseil des gouverneurs de l’Université Laurentienne est heureux d’annoncer les nominations de Mme Sheila Embleton, Ph.D., au poste intérimaire de rectrice et de Mme Brenda Brouwer, Ph.D., au poste intérimaire de vice-rectrice aux études. Elles travailleront en parallèle et...

(26 janvier, 2023) - On dirait le thème d’un film – la transformation de déchets en matières précieuses – mais il s’agit d’une activité quotidienne tout à fait normale pour Monem Alyaser, Ph.D., à Silicon Valley. M. Alyaser est fondateur et PDG d’Enventix, Inc, entreprise mise sur pied en 2010 pour développer des systèmes thermochimiques avancés qui convertissent en précieuses...

(15 février 2023) - Cette année, du 2 au 4 février, le Défi d’or Goodman (GGC) a proposé une édition spéciale axée sur les métaux pour batterie. Sept équipes universitaires canadiennes et une américaine ont fait concurrence lors de ce concours réaliste d’études de cas en investissement minier.   Organisé par l’École des mines Goodman de l’Université Laurentienne et présenté par...

JUNE 22, 2016 – Laurentian University secured international EPAS accreditation for its on-campus Bachelor of Business Administration program, as well as for its Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration, Canada’s only business degree in Sports Administration. As of May 2016, 98 business programs in 72 universities in 33 countries had the EPAS accreditation, mostly in...

July 5, 2023 - On June 15, 2023, Laurentian University faculty members were invited by Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic and Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice President Research, to an event that recognized and celebrated their many achievements or those of their colleagues.  “Faculty at Laurentian University are instrumental in fostering an inclusive and positive...

Sault College and Laurentian University signed a milestone agreement that offers business students a unique opportunity to complete their diploma and degree in four years. This new partnership further strengthens each institution’s commitment to providing quality education. Under the agreement, Laurentian University will recognize applications from Sault College students who have completed the...

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michel Delorme as dean of the Faculty of Management for a period of five years, effective July 1, 2019. Dr. Delorme has held several leadership positions in American and European universities, such as director of Simmons University School of Business (Boston, USA), vice-president of academic...

October 16, 2019 -- Laurentian University is proud to announce that a team of students from the Business Administration program will be heading to Daejeon, South Korea, to participate in the International Business Plan Competition 2019 hosted by SolBridge International School of Business. The event runs from October 27th to November 2nd. The Laurentian students are the first and only...

(TORONTO, March 3, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of interest with Waubetek Business Development Corporation today at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto. This letter paves the way for cooperation between the institutions under the banner of Waubetek’s Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Mineral...

(January 26, 2023) - It sounds like something out of a movie - turning trash into valuable goods. For Monem Alyaser, Ph.D, it’s an average day in Silicon Valley.  Alyaser is the Founder and CEO of Enventix, Inc, a company established in 2010 to develop advanced thermo-chemical systems for the conversion of non recyclable waste paper and plastics, biomass and shredded tires to...

April 19, 2013 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013. Dr. Havlovic is currently Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Alfred State College of the State University of New York (SUNY). In this role, he has...

October 10, 2012 Laurentian Commerce Professor wins ‘Best Research Paper’ at International Conference in Peru Professor of Business Administration Mohammad S. Pakkar was awarded a “Best Paper” citation at the International Conference on Business Performance Measurement and Management (ICBPMM) last month in Peru.  His paper was one of only two research...

November 22, 2018 – The Faculty of Management of Laurentian University is proud to announce that six of its students will be representing Canada at the 22nd International Workshop in Russia from April 6 to 19, 2019.  Organized by South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences of Germany and hosted by M.I. Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI) of Russia, the...

May 6, 2019 - While the academic year has just finished at universities across the country, Desjardins has announced their commitment towards improving the student experience at Laurentian University with a $300,000 investment.  ‘I’m very proud of this donation because it illustrates our commitment to youth and education. One of our priorities at Desjardins is to serve Canadian youth by...

(November 23, 2023) - For Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, which fell from November 13th to 17th, The Foundry spotlighted one Laurentian University graduate entrepreneur each day of the week. The Foundry is an initiative run by Laurentian to enable innovators within the university to ideate, create, and develop ideas that can go on to become startup companies or social enterprises. Housed...

May 26, 2015 – Six distinguished Canadians from the spheres of social activism, architecture, business and the arts will be awarded Honourary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2015 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie.   Honourary Doctorate recipients include:    Craig Kielburger (May 27th, 2:00 pm, Barrie, ON) Craig Kielburger is a social...

Sudbury (ON), January 26, 2016 – Laurentian University, Collège Boréal and La Cité signed an articulation agreement today to accelerate the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration for graduates of Ontario’s two francophone colleges.   As of September 2016, graduates of the two-year Business Administration programs at Collège...

The Laurentian University Alumni Association (LUAA) will honour five outstanding graduates at this year’s  Distinguished Alumni Awards to be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the McEwen School of Architecture. The recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards are: Rising Star Achievement Award – Ashley Kirwan (B.Sc. ’08, M.Sc. ’17), Co-founder, President, CEO and...

A team of students from Laurentian University won second place during the finals of the 7th International Business Plan Competition at the SolBridge International School of Business in South Korea. Our team is the first and only Canadian team to be invited to this competition. The team is comprised of Daniel Boileau, Stephane Lauzon, Sarah Napoli and Maxime Leduc.   “I would like to...

(December 21, 2021) As part of Laurentian University's commitment to an accelerated process of Board renewal and  in connection with the financial support package provided by the Province of Ontario, it is pleased to welcome five incoming members to its Board of Governors. These volunteer members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) and will hold office for a one-year...

June 20, 2012 - Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of Craig Fowler as the first Associate Vice-President, Administration and External Relations for Laurentian in Barrie.    Fowler will champion high quality services and supports for students, faculty and staff at Laurentian in Barrie.  He will be responsible for the...

May 12, 2014 – Laurentian University’s School of Commerce has appointed Jonathan Goodman as its new Executive in Residence. As Executive in Residence, Mr. Goodman will participate in faculty meetings, in particular those related to curriculum development and planning. He will also create opportunities to interact and be available to students at Laurentian’s Sudbury, Barrie and Global...

December 22, 2014 – A full-time Entrepreneurship Coordinator hired at Laurentian University will work to develop a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial culture for post-secondary students and recent graduates in the Greater Sudbury region.  The position has been created through an On Campus Entrepreneurship Activities grant awarded to Laurentian University in collaboration with...

November 13, 2015 – Starting in September 2016, Laurentian University will expand its French-language programming. The Bharti School of Engineering will launch three bilingual bachelor’s degree programs – in Chemical, Mechanical and Mining Engineering – with at least 50% of courses to be offered in French. In addition, the Faculty of Management will initiate a Bachelor of Business...

Laurentian University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dominic Giroux added his congratulations today to Lucie Moncion on her appointment as independent senator representing Ontario. “We are proud to see Laurentian alumna Lucie Moncion appointed to Senate for her impressive career achievements,” said Dominic Giroux.  “Her extensive background and expertise make her a wonderful selection...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to two outstanding individuals during its 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. “Each year, we pay tribute to exceptional Canadians who have led the way in their respective fields,” said Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin.  “Our honorary doctorate recipients are highly talented and engaged individuals who serve as...

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – Hatch announced today a $250,000 commitment to Laurentian University over five years. The donation will provide a scholarship fund for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University’s Bharti School of Engineering.  With accredited programs in Mining, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, the Bharti School of Engineering is recognized as...

SUDBURY, Ont. (February 24, 2020) - Mining students from far and wide descended on Sudbury earlier this month for the annual Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC). A unique and realistic mining investment case competition, the participants came from seven different universities across Canada. The teams were tasked with evaluating business cases made by three companies, and justifying which would make...

(October 29, 2020) A dynamic trio of community members have been added to Laurentian University’s Board of Governors. The three new board members represent a variety of experiences, cultural backgrounds, further holding significant leadership roles  in our communities.  “Our Board members play a critical role in guiding the University and these three new members have key qualities...

(December 1, 2021) - Laurentian University's School of Sports Administration consistently recruits, retains and graduates top students. Amongst their current student body include longtime best friends Tommy Vlahos and Alex Cimino. Born and raised in Sudbury, both are fourth year students who with their friend and producer, Mason Savage, founded the podcast Behind the Bench (BTB). The podcast...

(February 15, 2023) - The Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC) held a special Battery Metal Edition this year from February 2-4 that saw teams from 7 Canadian and 1 American university compete in a very realistic mining investment case competition. Organized by the Goodman School of Mines at Laurentian University and presented by Kinross Gold as the title sponsor, teams were tasked to evaluate and...

(April 24, 2023) - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors has added another experienced executive as James Gallagher has been appointed to serve for a three year term, beginning this month. “As a long-time business leader in the mining industry, James is very well respected and understands the potential for Laurentian to support industry partners. His experiences will help the Board...

(August 15, 2023) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome three new members, Brian Ramakko, Jean-Pierre (Jay) Barbeau, and Kevin Eshkawkogan. The appointments of these members were confirmed at the Board of Governors meeting on July 13, 2023 for 3-year terms. “We are pleased to have three new community members extend their exceptional experience and knowledge to...

December 7, 2023 - When we think of problem solving, we think of mathematics but when it comes to Dr. Luckny Zéphyr’s research, problem solving far exceeds numerics to profoundly impact the environment, community and academia. A proud Haitian Canadian citizen, Dr. Luckny Zéphyr, Associate Professor with the School of Business Administration, is an entrepreneur and a scholar. In 2014 the...

May 27, 2013 - A former mayor of Barrie, the long-time CEO of Science North, and a renowned advocate for minority language rights are among the people being awarded Honourary Doctorates from Laurentian University this spring. “Our honourary doctorate recipients this year come from varied walks of life, but all of them have made their communities better through their passion and...

May 14, 2013 - An innovative geo-science research project involving universities and mining industry sponsors from across Canada is being supported by the largest research grant ever awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) through its Collaborative Research and Development program. The $5.1M NSERC grant was formally announced today by the Minister of State...

February 14, 2014 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today unanimously approved the awarding of a $23.9M contract for the construction of Phase Two of the Laurentian School of Architecture.  Work on the 55,000 square feet of new construction is expected to begin in March, 2014, with preparation of the foundation at the Elm and Elgin site.     “Phase Two of our...

October 15, 2012 - Ned Goodman, CEO of Dundee Corporation, and The Goodman Family Foundation - JODAMADA, announced today a historic gift to Laurentian University’s new School of Mines. In recognition of the Goodman family’s generosity, Laurentian University President Dominic Giroux announced that the university will name the school in the Goodman family’s honour. Ned Goodman’s business...

June 2nd, 2014 – Canada’s 27th Governor-General, Michaëlle Jean, and renowned singer-songwriter and activist Bruce Cockburn are among the recipients of Honourary Doctorates at Spring Convocation ceremonies at Laurentian University this year.  Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin presented the Honoris Causa (Laws) to Mme Jean at the Convocation ceremony in Barrie, May...

September 10, 2014 - A selection committee with representatives from the Laurentian University Alumni Association, academic and non-academic colleagues unanimously approved the appointment of Rachel Chisholm as Director of Alumni Relations. The appointment is effective September 22, 2014.   Ms. Chisholm will provide leadership and strategic direction to the university community...

September 11 , 2014 – Benchmarking of energy consumption, composting in residences and a zero-waste cafeteria: these are just a few of the initiatives in progress as Laurentian University advances its ‘green agenda’ under Kati McCartney, Manager, Energy and Sustainability.  “This position is new to Laurentian, but the University is already recognized as an...

September 29, 2014 - Laurentian University and the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering the 372 full-time faculty and librarians and 200 part-time sessionals working in Sudbury and Barrie.  “I am pleased that both bargaining teams reached an agreement without any disruption of the academic year. Should it be...

September 30th, 2014 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristy Rousseau as the new Director of Development.  As Director, Rousseau will oversee and direct all development programs and fundraising activities. She will provide strategic vision, overall direction and guidance to the development team on all fundraising programs. “We are thrilled to have...

October, 9, 2014 – The City of Greater Sudbury and Laurentian University, with the sponsorship of Canadian Government Executive magazine, have announced the schedule for the second annual Leadership Summit to be held October 16th and 17th in Sudbury.   The goals of this summit are to build an innovative and collaborative leadership network, to present the latest research on...

JUNE 9, 2015 – Congratulations to the Enactus – Laurentian Team on winning the Enactus Spirit Award at the 2015 Enactus Canada National Exposition. The Exposition took place from May 11th – 13th, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.   The competition consisted of 58 participating universities and colleges across Canada. The Laurentian team was one of eight recipients...

JUNE 29, 2015 – Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of Alex Freedman as Chief of Staff to the President, effective August 31st.   “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Freedman to Laurentian in this critical role,” said President Giroux. In this capacity, he will lead the University’s Communications and Marketing...

December 18, 2015 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Pierre Zundel as its next Vice-President, Academic and Provost, effective July 1, 2016.  After 16 years of experience as Professor and Department Head at the Université de Moncton and at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Dr. Zundel has accumulated 12 years of...

February 02, 2016 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce four new members have been appointed to the Board of Governors. Stuart Harshaw, Brian Lyle Montgomery, Yves Pelletier and Tina Sartoretto have each been appointed to a three-year term.    Mr. Stuart Harshaw is the new Vice President of Vale's Ontario Operations at Vale Canada Limited. He was previously...

February 12, 2016 – After delivering programs at Georgian College in Barrie since 2001 and in Orillia from 2004 to 2013, the Board of Governors of Laurentian University decided today, after careful consideration of all options available in exercising its fiduciary responsibilities, to no longer resource Arts and Management programs in Barrie as of May 2017, and to no longer...

MARCH 7, 2016 - The Goodman School of Mines and Laurentian University are proud to announce the inaugural Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC), an investment management competition for undergraduate students. The competition will be held at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario from February 22 to February 25, 2017. The Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC) is unlike any other competition in Canada;...

APRIL 15, 2016 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer Witty as incoming Chair for a one-year term, effective June 2016, when the term of current Chair Michael Atkins is complete. Ms. Witty has been a board member since 2005 and currently serves as Vice-Chair.   “We are fortunate to have a board member with the...

MAY 26, 2016 – Six distinguished Canadians from the fields of law, mining, engineering, journalism, education and social activism will be awarded Honorary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2016 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie.   Among the recipients of Honorary Doctorates this Convocation season are the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable...

The Laurentian University School of Architecture will now be known as the McEwen School of Architecture, in recognition of a significant investment by Rob and Cheryl McEwen. A blue and gold banner bearing the McEwen name was unfurled outside the School in downtown Sudbury today, as the McEwens announced a $10 million gift. Four million dollars will be used to complete the School’s $45 million...

The inaugural Goodman Gold Challenge held on February 22 to February 25 was a tremendous success.  Six teams of undergraduate students participated in the competition: two teams representing Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering and Faculty of Management, Bishop’s University from Sherbrooke, Québec, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology from Oshawa, Ryerson...

Laurentian University  and Cambrian College have formalized an agreement that facilitates the creation of collaborative partnerships and enables faculty, students, and staff at both institutions to pursue large-scale research projects –sharing professional expertise, facilities, equipment, and administrative services in order to boost innovation, productivity, and results. The aim is to...

The Health Sciences North (HSN) and HSN Research Institute (HSNRI) Board of Directors announced today that Dominic Giroux, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of HSN and HSNRI effective October 2, 2017. Located in Greater Sudbury, HSN ranks among Ontario’s largest academic health sciences centres and among Canada’s...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to four distinguished Canadians during its 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. This year’s recipients have dedicated themselves to helping people and improving their communities through the fields of healthcare, education, architecture, and law. “The honorary doctorate recipients this spring have contributed to the betterment of...

Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines has officially launched its new Project Management Certificate program. The certificate program will offer training in resources, techniques, and practices needed to successfully oversee all aspects of managing industrial projects in a wide variety of fields across Northern Ontario. “This new certificate program is just the latest example of...

Al Douglas, Director of the Ontario Centre for Climate Impact and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR) at MIRARCO, a Laurentian University research centre, will hold a seat on Canada’s new Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results. Climate change is already having negative impacts and posing significant risks to communities, the private sector, and the environment....

Laurentian University’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Yves Pelletier to the position of Associate Vice-President, Academic and Francophone Affairs effective August 1, 2018, for a five-year renewable term. “Dr. Pelletier is a seasoned leader and strategic thinker in the post-secondary education sector with a demonstrated commitment to improving the...

December 14, 2018 –  Laurentian University is pleased to announce three new members have been appointed to the Board of Governors. Mr. Khari Gaynor, Mr. Ricus Grimbeek, and Mr. Nelson Toulouse have each been appointed to a three-year term following the Board’s October 26th meeting. Laurentian alumnus, Mr. Khari Gaynor is Vice-President of Digital Marketing at Aha Insurance. He has over...

Thursday, February 14, 2019 – Laurentian University and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced a commitment of $300,000 over two years to help fund Laurentian University’s new Career Development Plan program.   The program includes the development of two new academic courses, Career Development Skill Building and Career Development Practicum, aiming to help students better understand and...

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Amadeo M. Parissenti has been awarded the 2018–2019 Research Excellence Award. Dr. Parissenti was nominated by Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University, for his outstanding research in monitoring tumour response to chemotherapy and its potential to...

May 29, 2019 - Students and faculty members with the McEwen School of Architecture are earning awards and recognition both in Canada and around the world. Although the school’s inaugural Masters of Architecture class graduates this spring, McEwen has already garnered the kinds of prestigious awards and recognition one would expect from more long-standing institutions.   ...

July 25, 2019 – Fleming College graduates from the Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) program now have the option of completing a master’s degree at Laurentian University. It is the first pathway of its kind in postsecondary education in the province.   The institutions have signed an agreement allowing eligible graduates of Fleming’s EVC program to continue their education...

August 15, 2019 - Students at Laurentian University are all smiles as TPEI Accounting and Education Foundation has donated $250,000 in support of their education. This donation will fund scholarships for accounting students in China to study at Laurentian University as visiting students for 4 months. Similarly, the donation will also financially support Canadian students who choose to study the...

November 13, 2019 -- Laurentian University’s researchers are pleased to see their institution’s name so high up the ranks of this year’s national list of research universities by Research Infosource. The organization has rated our institution number one in research income for undergraduate universities. In fact, multiple areas of success have seen Laurentian take the top spot two years running....

(DEC 4, 2019) – Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) hosted an Open House today to showcase the fully operational Workplace Simulator (W-SIM). W-SIM is the only facility of its kind in the world and can recreate almost any Northern Ontario workplace environment within a controlled laboratory setting. It integrates a robotic motion platform to...

SUDBURY, ON. Oct. 30, 2019 --  Laurentian University and its Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Abols as the next Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines and President and CEO of MIRARCO effective November 4th, 2019. When Dr. Bruce Jago completed his term as Founding Executive Director...

Sudbury, Ontario, April 29, 2020 — Laurentian University today announced that it is facing significant financial challenges arising from COVID-19. While the full impacts of the pandemic on the university sector remain to be seen and understood, COVID-19 and other pre-existing financial pressures require the University to amend and accelerate its sustainability plan to address a shortfall of...

(May 27, 2020) Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) is excited to announce that the Sudbury 2050 Urban Design Ideas Competition is in full swing. You can check it out at sudbury2050.ca. The Sudbury 2050 Urban Design Ideas Competition offers a unique opportunity for urban thinkers from around the world to present their visions for our city’s future. It’s a chance to...

(Dec. 1, 2020) December 1, 2020 will mark the sixth consecutive year that Laurentian University participates in Giving Tuesday. This global event is a day of giving that happens each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a time when Canadians, charities and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and nonprofits. This year...

May 6, 2021 -- With the official start of Laurentian University’s Spring Semester on May 3rd, the University embarks on a new journey, one that carves out a path forward for students, faculty, and the community. Laurentian offers a wide variety of courses in French and English in areas such as; business, engineering, Indigenous Social Work and many more. The Spring Semester plays a key role in...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially altered ways in which we travel, Lisa McGowan (Guelph, ON), a Laurentian University graduate of Psychology (2011) and Education (2012) is eager to embark on a four-month work and travel adventure through Europe and Africa. McGowan expects to depart for this journey this month and in January 2022 through the Remote Year program. Destinations along...

(February 15, 2022) - At Laurentian University, there are many student-led clubs, organizations, and associations. When like-minded students share a common interest, they are encouraged to organize. This helps foster an enhanced sense of community amongst students. The Laurentian University African and Caribbean Student Association (LUACSA) is one such association making a tremendous...

(March 3, 2022) - As Laurentian University welcomes back students with the resumption of in-person classrooms this week, the university community is also preparing to welcome many more future students at the March 12th Open House.  Laurentian’s Liaison Services delivers the event and supports the future student journey towards post secondary education. Liaison is the first point of...

(March 9, 2022) - It wasn’t too long ago that Kyle Davidson completed his final exam at Laurentian University in the School of Sports Administration, and now the Sudbury native has been named General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks.  A graduate of the 2010 class of the Sports Administration (SPAD) program, Davidson, 33, began his career with the Blackhawks as a Hockey Operations...

(June 9, 2022) - June 3rd 2022 officially marks a day of celebration for engineers at Laurentian University. A team of eight Mechanical Engineering and mechatronics Spring 2022 graduates, called the “Laurentian Lunars”, claimed victory in the inaugural Over the Dusty Moon Challenge, hosted by the Colorado School of Mines. The competition found six finalist teams from the United States,...

(August 17, 2022) - Laurentian University is investing in the faculty complement by adding 12 limited-term faculty members across multiple academic departments. The roles will support teaching and learning for the upcoming academic year and will extend into the 2023 academic year. The wide range of programs and schools for which faculty members are being sought includes: School of...

(December 1, 2022) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome four new members with the recent appointments of Aaron Barry, André Guay, Angela Recollet, and Laura Kurkimaki to three-year terms. “We are thrilled to see the depth of experience and expertise within our Board bolstered by these outstanding leaders,” said Jeff Bangs, Chair of the Board of Governors....

December 7, Sudbury, ON – Confidently looking to the future as a financially stable university, Laurentian University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Dr. Sheila Embleton will assume the role of Interim President, working alongside Dr. Brenda Brouwer, who will serve as Interim Provost, starting January 1, 2023. Coming on the heels of Laurentian’s exit from the CCAA process,...

(December 21, 2022) - Greater Sudbury’s regreening story is one that has captivated people from across the globe. Especially in the last three decades, Sudbury’s environmental landscape has drastically changed, demonstrating to the world how a community can achieve incredible feats in ecological recovery.  On December 19, 2022, Laurentian University student delegates, Avery Morin...

(February 23, 2023) - In a partnership between the graduate Nursing and Master of Business Administration programs, Laurentian University has officially launched the Master of Health Administration (MHA). This unique, comprehensive, and accessible graduate program is now accepting applications for students to begin their studies in September 2023.  “The program has been designed to meet...

(March 15, 2023) - Vital Northern health research will continue—and perhaps expand—thanks to a new deal reached by NOSM University and Laurentian University.  A new research agreement has been negotiated by the universities following the establishment of NOSM University as Canada’s first independent medical university in 2021.  “Our institutions have always worked closely on...

(April 18, 2023) - The Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has invested $2.5 million, over the next 5 years, to support the core activities of the Centre. “Our mission is simple – to keep workers out of danger,” said Monte McNaughton,...

Voici quelques publications recentes des professeurs du département de science économique :   Hassan Bougrine   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, The Creation of Wealth and Poverty: Means and Ways, New York and London: Routledge   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, ‘Rethinking the Economic Role of the State’ in Rochon, L. P. and S. Rossi (eds), A Modern Guide to Rethinking...

Les femmes dans les domaines des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM) font des échos partout dans le monde. Même si ces domaines ont été dominés traditionnellement par les hommes, les professionnelles se font de plus en plus valoir en dépit de l’inégalité des sexes qui continue d’exister. Mme Nicole Tardif est l’une de ces femmes leaders de STIM dans le...

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[tabs border="no"] [tab title="Co-op"]   CO-OP OPTION Laurentian University’s School of Commerce offers Cooperative education option as part of the French-language Honours Bachelor of Commerce program.  Cooperative education is a partnership between the student, the employer and the University, contributing to a well-rounded Commerce and Business education. The practical...

Learn everything you need to be successful in business. The career of your dreams awaits! Prepare for a career in management in a large company or, better yet, like 20% of our graduates, in your very own business as an entrepreneur, wherever you come from and wherever you’d like to go. Vision The Marketing and Management Department is recognized for educating socially responsible...

  If you had spoken with Laurentian Commerce graduate Chris Vitiello in the early years of his degree, he would never have believed that he’d be successfully navigating the food industry in just a few years’ time. Raised in the Valley East area, Chris Vitiello shares what it means to be a local entrepreneur, and the importance of giving back to our communities. Chris always knew...

Can you have your cake and eat it too? Laurentian alumna Melanie Morin believes you can have it all, when it comes to your career that is. She is proud of how far she has come in her career, which stemmed from one key relationship and blossomed with one innovative idea, to become much more. Melanie graduated from Laurentian University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English...

  BOB WANZEL: THE GUIDING FORCE OF SPAD, IF NOT THE CREATOR  Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985   Bob Wanzel is many things to the Laurentian University Sports Administration program. The founding chairman of the ground-breaking initiative, Wanzel was a member of the 1967 Vanier Cup championship University of Alberta Golden Bears squad, the very institution...

Technology may change but one thing remains the same: the dynamics between individuals in the workplace and their importance in helping organizations move forward. David Paquette is a Laurentian University alumnus who works as a management consultant, executive coach and leadership trainer. He has dedicated the past 26 years of his career to helping organizations and leaders implement change...

Laurentian University is committed to maintaining high performance standards based on fair, ethical, legal, environmental and professional business practices. As such, Laurentian University abides by all government directives. On April 1, 2011, the Management Board of Cabinet issued the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Expense Directive. This Directive requires designated BPS...

Many people take time to figure out what they would like to do with their careers; others, like Gary Michalak, know exactly what they are meant to do from an early age. As a young athlete, Gary realized he wanted to use the leadership skills he developed playing multiple sports to help those around him achieve their goals. A lifelong learner, Gary has continued to fuel his passion by helping to...

Luciano Galasso, CA CPA, ICD.D is a northern-inspired individual and an alumnus of Laurentian University (B. Com 1979). Originally from Sudbury, Luciano fondly remembers Laurentian University for its beautiful northern Ontario campus, intimate class sizes, group work with classmates, and its dedicated and engaged faculty. He is grateful for these unique educational experiences that...

Céline Séguin – Core Values at Heart of Sports and Entertainment Success Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Born and raised in Elliot Lake, the daughter of hard-working, self-employed parents, Céline Séguin was instilled early with the core values that have shaped her very successful career in both the sports and entertainment industries. Sliding over to her role as Vice President...

Honsing Leung - SPAD 1995 Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Born in Hong Kong but moving to Canada at the age of six, Toronto Blue Jays’ Senior Manager of Client Services and LU Sports Administration alum Honsing Leung might not seem like a natural fit to a sport that he has loved for the better part of his 44 years. Yet here we are. With a little luck and some positive...

The state of senior care in our communities has been largely different lately due to the impending restrictions and threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. An unprecedented health threat like this is certainly a large stressor for many people, especially for seniors who have been identified as high-risk. David Munch (B.Com. ’95) and his team at Finlandia Village in Sudbury have certainly needed to...

Bachelor of business administration student Mac Brooks has put his entrepreneurial spirit into practice this year, and opened a successful pizza restaurant called Little Guys Pizza. "It's always been a dream of mine to break out of working for other people and be my own boss," he told CBC Sudbury. While he opened the Azilda restaurant in the middle of a pandemic, he has been able to...

About the School of Sports Administration (SPAD) Our mission is to develop future business leaders, for the sport industry through an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, industry integration, experiential learning, and innovative scholarship. The School of Sports Administration (SPAD) is the first undergraduate business school in sports management in Canada. While H.B.Com....

The School of Sports Administration offers a limited enrollment, four-year interdisciplinary professional program that combines extensive exposure to the functional areas of business management with the practical and theoretical exposure to the sports industry. The Honours Bachelor of Commerce Sports Administration program (HBCom SPAD) will prepare individuals for positions of responsibility...

Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. The university programs specialize in many fields, including arts, social sciences, technology, natural sciences, engineering, mining, geophysics, health, business management, finance, and forensics. Laurentian has developed an international reputation for research excellence and is one of the Province’s...

Women in STEM, namely in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are making waves all around the world. The fields have been predominantly male but are now seeing an increase in female professionals, despite the gender disparity that continues to exist. Nicole Tardif is one of those women that comes to mind when one thinks about strong leaders in STEM and in Northern...

Hello Laurentian University.   I want to take a moment to introduce myself.  The business card says Dr. Robert Haché, but I prefer to be called Rob. It has been an incredibly busy few months preparing to step into the role of Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor.  It has felt a bit like a whirlwind, but I have already had the opportunity to meet and engage...

Policy on the Freedom of Speech (Freedom of Expression) Office of Administration: Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor Approval Authority: Board of Governors Approval Date: December 14, 2018 Next Review: June 2019 Review History:    Purpose Laurentian University’s objects and purposes are the advancement of learning, the...

Sudbury, Ontario has been a global mining hub and leader for years. Technica Mining, a contracting company led by Mario Grossi, President and CEO, provides services including but not limited to engineering design, construction, maintenance, and production, all in an underground capacity. After completing his Commerce degree at Laurentian University, Mario founded Technica Mining in 1999,...

When Tyler Pretty isn’t on the front lines screening Glencore employees, you will likely find him volunteering with Greater Sudbury Community COVID-19 Response & Relief, where he is  delivering groceries to people unable to leave their homes to buy essential items.  “We have just recently served our 100th family!” Pretty proudly states, on the cusp of entering his fourth...

Kerry Moynihan (B.Com. SPAD) still remembers his parents dropping him off in Sudbury to begin his first year at Laurentian University. Kerry grew up in Toronto, ON, and most of his family members before him completed their postsecondary studies in southern Ontario. Although his first few days in Sudbury were an adjustment, Kerry soon met some of his lifelong friends,...

THE TOSWELL TSN TURNING POINT – LEGALLY SPEAKING Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985   The pathway for David Toswell (SPAD 1985) appeared to be fairly well laid out.  And then, it wasn’t. A native of North Bay and lover of all things sports in his youth, the academically inclined young man had pretty much always seen the Sports Administration program at Laurentian...

                                      Maamwi. Together. Ensemble. This is how we understand the past and learn to move forward hand-in-hand as a community. Listening, understanding and initiating change are all crucial to how we move...

Laurentian Alumni Jean-Marc Edmé, Director of Personnel for the Ottawa Redblacks graduated Cum Laude, Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree in Sports Administration (SPAD) 2008. Reminiscing on his days at Laurentian University, he has fond yet distant memories of Laurentian University African Caribbean Students Association’s (LUACSA) multicultural galas, pot lucks, and fashion shows. LUACSA...

Anik Dennie, a recent graduate of the Masters of Human Kinetics program, received the Research Innovation Award during Research Week 2019 for her work with Dr. Joël Dickinson on the LGBTQ2-S Safe Space Training. Safe Space Training is an initiative that came out of the 2012 Sexuality and Gender Diversity Climate Survey conducted by Laurentian’s Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee which...

Laurentian University is committed to maintaining high standards for performance based on fair, ethical, legal, environmental, and professional business practices. The University, its employees and agents shall procure goods and services in an open, fair and transparent manner and in a competitive environment, so that all transactions yield the optimal benefit to the University in the...

Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade Bio: Celeste Pedri-Spade is an Ojibwe scholar from the Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in northwestern Ontario. She is currently the inaugural Associate Provost of Indigenous Initiatives at McGill University where she is a tenured professor in the department of anthropology. Prior to McGill, she was an Associate Professor of Indigenous...

Sudbury Five Game Friday, February 2, 2024 7:00 p.m.  Sudbury Arena, Downtown Sudbury $25.00 per person Tickets available at www.thefive.ca Join the Laurentian University African and Caribbean Students Association (LUACSA) at the Sudbury Arena for a Sudbury Five basketball game against the Newfoundland Rogues. This game serves as more than...