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Microaggressions in schools the focus of newly published research
ArticleAssociate professors in the Schulich School of Education, Dr. Julie Corkett, Dr. Christine Cho and Dr. Astrid Steele, have released a newly published research monograph titled Global Perspectives on Microaggressions in Schools: Understanding and Combating Covert Violence. -
Executive in Residence shares insights with business students
ArticleAt the end of winter term, Dr. George Flumerfelt, Nipissing University’s School of Business Executive in Residence and President and Chief Executive Officer of The Redpath Group, delivered virtual guest lectures to students in two introductory accounting classes taught by accounting lecturer, Alisha Millar. -
Celebrating National Nursing Week
ArticleMay 6-12 marks National Nursing Week, an annual celebration that takes place the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. This year's theme, #WeAnswerTheCall, showcases the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. The pandemic has highlighted the courage and commitment that nurses exhibit every day and the important role they play in the community. -
Nipissing University appoints Dr. Kevin Wamsley as new President and Vice-Chancellor
ArticleAfter a nearly year-long search, Nipissing University has appointed Dr. Kevin Wamsley as its seventh President and Vice-Chancellor. A distinguished scholar and administrator, Dr. Wamsley is currently the Academic Vice-President & Provost of St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He will begin his five-year term at Nipissing on August 1, 2021. -
Embracing Big Data: Nipissing University launches new data science program
ArticleWith the demand for data scientists on the rise, Nipissing University is pleased to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Data Science - the only program of its kind in northern Ontario. -
Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board donation to improve campus trails
ArticleThe Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB) recently announced a donation of $50,000 to upgrade the campus trail system and related facilities. -
Canadore College and Nipissing University lead effort to deliver enhanced mental health services to students
ArticleCanadore College and Nipissing University recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the usual stress and anxiety many students experience. That is why they are collaborating to enhance mental health supports offered to their students. The two institutions will share in the $375,621 project funding announced earlier this week by Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli. -
Nipissing receives provincial funding for innovative virtual learning projects
ArticleNipissing University has received nearly $500,000 in funding from the province as part of Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS), managed through eCampus Ontario. The funding, announced earlier today by MPP Vic Fedeli, will support four innovative projects in virtual teaching and learning led by Nipissing. -
Letter to the community regarding the Kamloops residential school burial site
ArticleThe recent news about the discovery of a mass grave of 215 children in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc near Kamloops, British Columbia, is deeply disturbing and a sobering reminder of these truths and devastating chapter in our nation’s not-so-distant shared history. We send our deepest condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation for this tragic loss of the children and their families. -
Celebrating Pride Month
ArticleJune is Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity and acknowledge the history and achievements of LGBTQ2+ communities. Due to the pandemic, North Bay Pride has postponed its typical June celebrations until September, however planning for the fall is already underway, and Nipissing looks forward to taking part and hosting a number of on-campus events.
