Nipissing University offers condolences to the family and friends of Dr. George Zytaruk, who passed away on April 12. A visionary academic and administrator, Dr. Zytaruk was Nipissing’s founding president, moving from Alberta to North Bay to head the institution in 1967. He was a member of the "Group of Seven," Nipissing’s founding faculty members, and was responsible for hiring the other six members.

Nipissing Biology professor Dr. Peter Nosko is giving the keynote address at the Heritage Gardners' Annual Volunteer Appreciation/ Gardening Symposium at the Pinewood Clarion Resort in North Bay on April 21 at 10:30 a.m.