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Letter to the community regarding the Kamloops residential school burial site
GeneralThe 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. -
Canadore College and Nipissing University lead effort to deliver enhanced mental health services to students
Student Development and ServicesCanadore 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 University Alumni Advisory Board donation to improve campus trails
AlumniThe Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB) recently announced a donation of $50,000 to upgrade the campus trail system and related facilities. -
Embracing Big Data: Nipissing University launches new data science program
Math and Computer ScienceWith 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 appoints Dr. Kevin Wamsley as new President and Vice-Chancellor
GeneralAfter 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. -
Campaign raises funds for Paul Nelson Memorial Scholarship
AthleticsPhysical and Health EducationWith no hockey taking place this year, organizers of the ninth annual Paul Nelson Memorial Hockey Game got creative and instead held an online fundraising and awareness campaign at the end of March, raising $1045 for the Paul Nelson Memorial Scholarship fund. -
Celebrating National Nursing Week
School of NursingMay 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. -
Applications sought for Board of Governors
Board of GovernorsNipissing University’s vision is to provide an exceptional and personalized student experience within a collegial and diverse learning community. Want to be part of our success?
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Update on Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program – Canadore College Nipissing University
School of NursingGeneralCanadore College and Nipissing University have agreed to a progression plan for students enrolled in NURS 1027, NURS 2026 and NURS 3217, establishing that students registered in the 2020-2021 academic year have satisfied requirements to progress to the next level of study based on a completion plan that includes adjustments to future clinical courses and some voluntary lab sessions for skill development. -
Graduate students challenged to present research in just three minutes
ResearchThe ability to communicate complex ideas in a way that anyone can understand is an essential skill for any researcher. Nipissing University will challenge its graduate students to do just that during its annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) taking place on Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m. via Zoom.
