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Community collaboration takes centre court with opening of new beach volleyball facility
ArticleEarlier today, the North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Jr. Lakers, Nipissing University, and Canadore College proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Education Centre Beach Volleyball Courts. The four-court facility is the result of a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting youth engagement, athlete development, and community collaboration through sport. -
Lakers hockey player steps up to save a life
ArticleJonathan Rees didn’t wake up expecting to be a hero. For this Lakers summer student working with the City of North Bay’s parks department, most of his days are predictable: cut grass, maintain trails, keep things running smoothly. But when crisis interrupted a regular day on the job, Rees didn’t falter, he stepped in. -
Nipissing mourns passing of inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James Redpath
ArticleNipissing 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. -
Nipissing mourns loss of philanthropist Hilary Weston
ArticleNipissing University is deeply saddened by the passing of the Hon. Hilary M. Weston C.M., C.V.O., O.Ont. -
From Couch to Classroom: Reality TV Meets Academic Analysis
ArticleWhat 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. -
Study shows Northerners face barriers to post-secondary education
ArticleA new study published by researchers at Nipissing University finds evidence that individuals from the northernmost areas of Canada’s provinces continue to experience significant barriers on the road to attending post-secondary education. -
New Student Orientation in full swing
ArticleCampus is buzzing this week as incoming students flock to campus for New Student Orientation (NSO) to get a taste of what life will be like as a Laker this fall.
NSO is a one-day orientation program for all new students and their supporters, designed to introduce the services and programs available to support student success, and build connections to the Lakers community. -
Your Final Countdown to Becoming a Laker
ArticleWhether 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. -
Slo-pitch tournament in support of Shinerama
ArticleThe Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) and NU Lakers Crew are teaming up to fight cystic fibrosis. The two groups are set to host Shine Ball, a co-ed charity slo-pitch tournament in support of Shinerama, July 28-29 at the Steve Omischl Sports Complex in North Bay. -
Rolling Darkness Revue rolling into Nipissing
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