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Nipissing alumna inspires local gift-giving
ArticleNipissing University School of Business graduate, Taylor Hummel (BBA ’19), is part of a small team that developed a successful initiative to encourage members of the North Bay community to shop locally this holiday season. Alongside her former high school classmates, Nico Waltenbury and Sierra Mercer, Hummel forged partnerships with 10 local businesses to create The Bay Bundle. -
Nipissing celebrates Alumni Award recipients
ArticleThe Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB) is set to honour five exceptional individuals with Alumni Awards during this year’s virtual celebration. Each day this week, Nipissing University will feature one of its 2020 Alumni Award recipients on its social media channels. -
Season’s Greetings from Nipissing University
ArticleAs we look forward to the holiday break and turning the page on 2020, on behalf of Nipissing University, I’d like to extend my warmest wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy holiday season. -
New teaching chairs to focus on innovation in online teaching
ArticleNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Teaching Chairs focused on online teaching, an area of heightened importance in today’s pandemic environment. Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, and Dr. Mark Wachowiak, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, have been named Teaching Chairs in Online and Virtual Lab/Studio Experiences. -
Nipissing University creates new Indigenous student awards with $75,000 CIBC donation
ArticleNorth Bay, ON – Nipissing University has created new student awards for Indigenous students made possible by a $75,000 donation from CIBC over three years. The President’s Indigenous Achievement Awards will provide up to eight students with bursaries of up to $5,000 in financial support each year. -
Nominations sought for 2021 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards
ArticleThe nomination period is officially open for the 2021 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards. Until January 31, 2021, faculty members, alumni, current students and community members can nominate individuals that have demonstrated exceptional leadership within three categories: Academic, Campus and Community. -
Dr. Peltier featured in WIRED magazine
ArticleDr. Cindy Peltier, Associate Professor and Chair of Indigenous Education at Nipissing University, was recently interviewed by WIRED magazine for an article titled For Marginalized Groups, Being Studied Can Be a Burden. -
Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Nipissing University
ArticleThe events and conversations that have transpired around the globe over the past year have highlighted the many ways in which systemic barriers and inequity exists within our society, our systems and our organizations. At Nipissing, we recognize the importance of acknowledging our shortcomings in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion and more importantly, our responsibility to take concrete action in order to create a respectful, diverse and inclusive culture where our students, staff and faculty can thrive. -
Researchers receive grant for study on dementia, social isolation, loneliness
ArticleNipissing Professor of Social Work and Social Gerontology, Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, is leading a research team that was recently awarded a grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation (RTOERO Foundation) for a study on dementia, social isolation and loneliness. -
NU Café Book Club launches
ArticleA new book club has officially launched for Nipissing University students and alumni through the NU Café networking platform. NU Café Book Club members will have two months to read each selection followed by the opportunity to participate in a virtual Book Club Chat about the book with a special guest.
