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Preparing students for the real world – Nipissing’s Experiential Learning initiative aims to transform education
GeneralNipissing University is advancing its commitment to innovative learning through a bold new initiative focused on experiential and work-integrated learning (EL/WIL). Sparked by the institution’s 2023–28 Strategic Plan and outlined in Action Item 10 of the Academic and Operational Plan (APOP), an ad hoc EL/WIL committee has been hard at work exploring how best to expand meaningful opportunities that connect students with real-world experiences, and the momentum is building. -
Things I Wish I Knew Before Living at Nipissing University
GeneralStudent Development and ServicesMoving out on your own for the first time? You’ve packed the basics, but there are a few insider tips that can make your first semester way smoother. We asked current Lakers to share what they wish they had known before starting university and living on their own, and their answers go beyond the usual packing list. From finding friends to discovering the best campus trails, here’s how to start your first year one step ahead. -
Student Well-Being Comes First in New Approach to Teaching English Studies
GeneralEnglish DepartmentDr. Lindsey McMaster is a longtime instructor in English Studies and Academic Writing at Nipissing University, but she always wondered if there was a way for writing to contribute to students’ well-being instead of stressing them out. -
Your Final Countdown to Becoming a Laker
GeneralWhether you’re moving into residence, commuting locally, or joining us from across the country, now’s the time to get organized so your first days on campus are stress-free and memorable. We’ve compiled some highlights to include on your final prep checklist for a strong start as a Laker. -
From Couch to Classroom: Reality TV Meets Academic Analysis
GeneralResearchWhat happens when you combine a love of reality TV with academic expertise in art history and critical media studies? For Dr. Wendy Peters, Associate Professor of Gender Equality and Social Justice in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University, it led to a fascinating new research publication. -
Nipissing mourns passing of inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James Redpath
GeneralNipissing University is mourning the passing of its inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, who passed away peacefully on August 2 in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador after a courageous twenty-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 88.
Growth, Reflection, and the RSD
When Priya Seeraj-Turingia reflects on her five years at Nipissing University, one theme stands out clearly: the Record of Student Development (RSD) has been the backbone of her growth, guiding how she learns, leads, and contributes to the campus community.
