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  • Meet Student Leader Lisa Truong

    Dave Marshall Leadership Award
    Lisa has demonstrated her community leadership by advocating for, and educating others about, the need for bone marrow transplant donors in Canada. During her practicum, Lisa became aware of the silent crisis occurring in the bone marrow transplant community. Through research, Lisa discovered that only 2% of Canadians were registered to be a donor and that there is a particular need for more ethnically diverse stem cell donors.
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  • University Bargaining Update

    General
    Early on Monday morning of October 21st, 2019, a tentative deal was reached between the representatives of Nipissing University administration and the Faculty Academic Staff Bargaining Unit (FASBU).

    Nipissing University would like to thank our students and university community for their patience through this process. Classes will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the semester.
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  • Meet Student Leader Samuel Levac

    Dave Marshall Leadership Award
    Photo of student leader Samuel Levac
    Samuel has demonstrated his community leadership through his three years of experience as a volunteer coach for North Bay Spartan’s Basketball. In this role, Samuel coached the 3 on 3 program and 2 rep teams per season while completing his degree program. He also volunteered his time to run a summer program for serious basketball athletes to continue to work on skills and strength. His positive influence has contributed to the success of many local athletes.
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  •  The Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre is Open for Business

    General
    School of Business
    Students in Nipissing University’s School of Business now have the opportunity to connect with the North Bay community through the Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre. Due to a generous contribution from the Sparrow Family, the university has created a new space on campus where students will engage in experiential learning by developing knowledge, skills and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting, which includes hands-on engagement opportunities with the community.
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  • Homecoming Weekend - October 4-6

    Alumni
    Athletics
    General
    Homecoming Weekend
    Open to the public and for all ages, Nipissing University spirit and North Bay pride will be on full display on October 5th when the Nipissing Lakers Women’s Varsity Hockey Team will be playing Laurentian University at Memorial Gardens at 7:30PM for a Homecoming game. Immediately after the game, there will be a fireworks performance sponsored by the City of North Bay. Tickets are available from Memorial Gardens.
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  • Meet Student Leader Kyle Cuthbert

    Dave Marshall Leadership Award
    Photo of student leader Kyle Cuthbert
    Kyle has demonstrated his community leadership through volunteering with the Crown Christian Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Near North Baptist Church’s Youth Ministry, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Victim Services of Nipissing District.
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  • Meet Student Leader Riley Cormier

    Dave Marshall Leadership Award
    Student Development and Services
    Photo of Student Leader Riley Cormier
    Riley has demonstrated community leadership through his extensive involvement within the community throughout his degree. He has been on the board of directors for both the Friends of Laurier Woods and Nipissing Naturalists.
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  • Meet Student Leader Mykaela Volpe

    Dave Marshall Leadership Award
    My Nipissing
    Photo of student leader Mykaela Volpe
    Mykaela has demonstrated her leadership on campus through her roles as Varsity Athlete, Captain of the Women's Varsity Soccer Team, International Student Mentorship Program Mentor, Children's Soccer Coach, Volunteer Intramural Referee, Biidaaban Youth Group Volunteer, and Academic Success Program Student Assistant.
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