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Nipissing University Hosts Student Awards and Donor Social
GeneralAdvancementStudent AwardsLast week, Nipissing University celebrated the generosity of its donors and the achievements of student award recipients at the annual Student Awards and Donor Social, held at the NUSU Student Centre. -
Celebrating Generosity: Honouring the collective impact of giving
GeneralAlumniOn Thursday afternoon, Nipissing University’s Small Cafeteria was filled with warmth, conversation, and heartfelt appreciation as the Alumni & Advancement Team hosted Celebrating Generosity: In Appreciation of Staff & Faculty. This informal yet meaningful gathering offered colleagues the chance to come together, share in light refreshments, and reflect on the deep-rooted culture of giving that shapes our campus community. -
Nipissing University receives $2M gift from The Joyce Family Foundation for Student Bursaries
GeneralAdvancementNipissing University has received a $2 million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation to establish an endowed bursary fund that will provide crucial financial support for students who face socio-economic barriers to pursuing post-secondary education. -
Nipissing University receives $1-million gift from The Peacock Family Foundation
GeneralAdvancementResearchIndigenous InitiativesNipissing University announced the receipt of a $1 million donation from The Peacock Family Foundation in support of student research, Indigenous initiatives, and Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada). Drs. John and Adrienne Peacock, who received honorary doctorates from Nipissing in 2023, are passionate advocates for post-secondary education across Canada and have made this gift to enhance opportunities for students and faculty at the University. -
Fourth annual Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. -
Nipissing celebrates impact of philanthropy
GeneralAdvancementNipissing University’s dedicated donors play a key role in the success of the institution as well as its students. On Thursday, March 21, Nipissing’s Advancement team welcomed donors and students to the NUSU Student Centre for the 20th Annual Donor Social to celebrate the impact of philanthropy. -
Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralAthleticsAdvancementThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are gearing up for the 3rd annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, January 20 at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the University of Windsor Lancers. -
Community invited to Conquer the Escarpment in memory of former Laker
GeneralAthleticsAdvancementMembers of the community are invited to get moving in support of the Lakers Nordic Ski Team by taking part in the Conquer the Escarpment Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4 at 12 p.m. hosted by Nipissing University. -
Nipissing mourns loss of leading philanthropist Helen Vari
GeneralAdvancementThe Nipissing University community is mourning the loss of leading philanthropist and education advocate, Dr. Helen Vari, whose tireless support of education and generous contributions to student success will be felt for generations to come at Nipissing University and at institutions across the country. -
A heartfelt thank you from Nipissing University to our alumni, donors and friends
GeneralAdvancementAlumniAs the final weeks of 2022 come to an end, we want to take this opportunity to share how deeply grateful we are for the Nipissing community and send a humble thank you. This past year, we have had lots to celebrate with the return of in-person events, students returning to campus, and stories of Nipissing supporters making a difference in the lives of students. I am honoured to be able to share some of these highlights with you.
