Accommodation

Alumni Information

Bank Machines

Cafeteria

Campus Shop

Class Rings

Convocation Dinner

Convocation Luncheon

Convocation Photos

Degrees

Directions to North Bay Campus

Elevators

Flowers

Framing of Degrees

Grad Party

Maps

Pal's Variety Store

Parking

Phones

Regalia

Tim Horton's

Washrooms

Water

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Accommodation

For Convocation, rates at our Chancellors House residence start at $34.50 per person per night (including taxes); and $ 119    for a full unit per night (including taxes).

If you are interested in reserving one of the 75 suites available in our residence complexes, please email the Conference Services department at summerhousing@nipissingu.ca, call 705-474-3450 ext. 2601 or visit Suites 2010.  If you wish more information on Nipissing University's Chancellors House residence, email: stay@nipissingu.ca. 

Students and guests are advised to book accommodation in North Bay several months prior to Convocation.

For information on local hotels/motels, please visit the City of North Bay Tourism site at:  http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/visiting/accommodations/

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Alumni Information

Benefit from your Association

Nipissing University Alumni Association Services & Benefits

The Nipissing University Alumni Association organizes events and creates programs to benefit alumni of Nipissing University. We provide opportunities to meet fellow alumni and members of your community.

Networking opportunities include:

Volunteer opportunities include:

Alumni Services include:

• TD Insurance Meloche Monnex home and auto insurance competitive rates
• MBNA Canada MasterCard
• Canada Life Alumni Insurance products and services
• Commemorative Alumni Wine from Canadian Signature Wine Company Inc.
• Alumni card (as requested) though the Advancement Office
• Nipissing University Review magazine
• Alumni E-Newsletter
• Preferred membership rate at the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centr
• Access to the Education Centre Library
• Email
    

Keep us updated with your address — we like to celebrate our alumni through profiles in the Nipissing University Review magazine and award nominations!

Tel: 705-474-3450, ext. 4573

email: alumni@nipissingu.ca

Web: www.nipissingu.ca/alumni

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Bank Machines

Two bank machines are available on campus, inside the entrance of the Education Centre.  They are located on the same side as Pal's Variety store near the windows.

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Cafeteria

The main cafeteria is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The cafeteria will be closed on Saturday, June 12.

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Campus Shop

University memorabilia (sweats, mugs, etc.) are available for sale in the Campus Shop.  The Campus Shop accepts Interac, cash and credit cards.  Hours of operation during Convocation will be posted at a later date.

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Class Rings

Note:  School rings will be available for sale during Convocation weekend on the main campus.  The vendor will be located in the hall outside the Library.

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Alumni Awards & Convocation Dinner

Graduates are invited to attend the Convocation Dinner either on Wednesday June 9th or Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Best Western.  Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  See additional information noted below:

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Alumni Awards & Convocation Dinner

You and your guests are cordially invited to our

Alumni Awards & Convocation Dinner

                                             Wednesday, June 9, 2010

or

Friday, June 11, 2010

Best Western

700 Lakeshore Drive

        6:30 p.m.    Cocktails/cash bar

        7:00 p.m.    Buffet Dinner

        8:30 p.m.    Alumni Awards

   Dress:    Semi-formal

   Cost:      $40.00

 

The Convocation Dinner provides graduates with an opportunity to celebrate their special weekend with, fellow graduates, friends, student award winners, honorary degree recipients, staff, faculty, alumni and special guests. Dinner resevations can be found by selecting the following link: Dinner Reservation

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Convocation Luncheon

All special guests, members of the platform party, members of the Band, honorary degree recipients, award winners, valedictorians and student and staff volunteers are invited to attend a luncheon on Wednesday, June 9; Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room A246.

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Convocation Photos

Heritage Directories and Photography will be on site during Convocation for those who missed an opportunity to have graduation portraits taken earlier in the year. They will be located in room A241. Each day (Wendesday through Friday) they will be set up all day from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

The photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

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Degrees

Graduates must pick up their degree AFTER THE CEREMONY in room A223. The room will be open until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Students will be asked to present their I.D. card and will also be required to "sign" for their degree. 

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Elevators

The following are the directions to the nearest elevator (from the Nipissing front entrance) to get to the main gymnasium:

• from the main entrance, walk to the end of the hall (past the Arts & Science and Education offices)
• turn right
• the elevator is located int he hallwayimmediate right
• take the elevator down one flight
• exit the elevator, go straight to the end of the hall
• turn right at the end of the hall
• the main gym is on the left

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Flowers

Fresh flowers will be available for purchase from the Convocation Flowers kiosks before and after Convocation ceremonies at two locations – in the main lobby (F-wing foyer) or outside the main cafeteria on the lower level.  It is recommended that presentation of flowers be made after the graduate steps off the stage and returns to
his/her seat. For pricing and to pre-order, please click here: Convocation Flowers Website

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Framing of Degrees

Graduates may have their degrees framed outside the Library following each Convocation.  Please see complete details below:

SPECIAL DISCOUNT – PRE-ORDER YOUR DEGREE FRAME BEFORE May 10, 2010 AND SAVE $5.00 PER FRAME - LIMITED TIME ONLY.

It has taken years of hard work, so proudly display your Nipissing University degree in an elegant custom degree frame!  Each year during Convocation Weekend (in front of the library), NUSA provides a degree framing service. You can have your degree framed on the spot - it only takes a few minutes. If you pre-order your degree frames for your degree or if you would like to have your degree framed and your degree has already been conferred earlier in the academic year and you have already received it in the mail, please bring your degree with you to the framing tables.

These special frames highlight your degree and your pride in being a Nipissing University grad! Proceeds from the program are used to support on-going student programs and services.

Discount applies to pre-orders only – regular prices will be in effect as of May 11, 2010. Visa, American Express, MasterCard (with expiry dates), cheques and money orders (payable to Nipissing University) are acceptable. If you would like more information on the NUSA degree framing program, please visit the website – www.nipissingu.ca/nusa, click on ambassadors, click on degree frames or contact University Advancement (705.474.3450, ext. 4553) or e-mail nusa@nipissingu.ca.

NUSA Degree Frames

If you are attending Convocation, you will be able to pick up your degree frame at the Pre-Paid table (across from the library). *Please note that there is an additional $10.00 for shipping within Ontario and $12.00 to the provinces outside of Ontario for those not attending Convocation. For North Bay residents not attending Convocation, you can stop by our office to pick up your pre-ordered frame the beginning of June and save the shipping - Room F215.

Sale Prices:

* Note: Gold metal, Classic Wood, Diplomat, Diplomat Satin degree frames will only be available bypre-order or mail as we will no longer keep them in stock.

* You can pay with debit, credit card, cash or cheque on Convocation day.

Office of University Advancement Pre-Order Form

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Grad Party

Grad parties will be held on Wednesday, June 9th, Thursday, June 10th, and Friday, June 11th. The party begins at 9:00 p.m. at The Wall.

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Maps

For directions to Nipissing University, estimated driving times and street maps, please visit our conference services site.  Nipissing University is located at 100 College Drive in North Bay.

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Pal's Variety Store

Pal's Variety Store is located in the main entrance of The Education Centre.  The following are the hours of operation during Convocation:

• Wednesday - Friday (June 9-11)  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• The store will be closed on Saturday

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Parking

Guests may park in any of the parking lots on campus.  There is one parking lot designated as “Visitor” (Lot 4) directly across from the entrance to Nipissing University.  There is no parking fee for any of the Convocation dates.  Please note that the parking lots may be crowded.  Several handicapped parking spaces are available alongside the gym and a couple of spots are available in the "Visitor" parking lot (Lot 4).

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Phones

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Regalia

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Tim Horton's

Tim Horton's is located in the main cafeteria and will be open during the following times for Convocation:

• Wednesday-Friday   June 9-11      7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Closed on Saturday, June 12

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Washrooms

The nearest washroom (from the Nipissing University front foyer) is to the left of the Registrar's Office.

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Water

Water is supplied for Convocation immediately outside the main gymnasium.  It is also sold in vending machines at the entrance of The Education Centre and in vending machines outside the main cafeteria.

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