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Team Canada’s Kendra Fisher to speak on mental health journey
GeneralAthleticsStudent Development and ServicesTonight at 6 p.m., Nipissing University and Canadore College will welcome former Team Canada hockey goalie, Kendra Fisher, to campus for an inspiring talk about her personal mental health journey and the importance of connection. The event, part of Fisher’s North American post-secondary speaking tour, will take place in the Nipissing Theatre (F213, 100 College Drive, North Bay) and is open to the public. -
Nipissing University seeking input into new strategic plan
GeneralNipissing University is embarking on a new strategic planning process that will lay the foundation for the future of the institution over the next five years and beyond. To guide the development of the new strategic plan, Nipissing is seeking input from its partners through various forms of engagement. As one opportunity to provide input, members of the community are invited to share their thoughts and ideas through an online survey: https://strategicplanning.nipissingu.ca/survey -
Nipissing University joins Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine
GeneralResearchNipissing University has become a Knowledge & Development Partner of Bioenterprise Canada, known as Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations opens new doors into northern Ontario for the Engine’s national network and offers the Nipissing community, including agri-food and food-tech innovators, access to mentorship, partnership and funding support available through Bioenterprise Canada. -
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. -
Lakers Break the Ice on Mental Health event raises $17,500
GeneralLakers Break the Ice on Mental Health, an annual fundraiser led by Nipissing University’s Sport Marketing class, raised $17,500 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation and Nipissing University’s outreach program, NU Listens. The fundraiser utilized sport and community spirit to raise awareness for mental health while encouraging needed conversations. The main event, featured the Lakers varsity hockey teams and drew almost 1000 fans to enjoy exciting hockey and support students’ fundraising efforts.
After a two-year COVID hiatus, this year’s event introduced -
NU instructor receives CASN Nursing Education Excellence Award
School of NursingGeneralThe Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has announced that Laura Killam is the recipient of the 2022 CASN Nursing Education Excellence (Non-Tenured) Award. Killam is a part-time instructor at Nipissing University in the Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She was presented with this award on Monday, November 21 at CASN’s virtual Awards Recognition Event. -
Nipissing University alumni honoured for outstanding achievements
GeneralAlumniOn Friday, November 18, Nipissing University recognized the achievements of some of its outstanding alumni at its annual Alumni Awards reception, part of the University’s Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
