Today, Nipissing University celebrated the official launch of Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada, a national support service for people living with rare or young onset dementia led by Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, Professor of Social Work and Social Gerontology. 

Lakers Break the Ice on Mental Health, an annual fundraiser led by Nipissing University’s Sport Marketing class, raised $17,500 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation and Nipissing University’s outreach program, NU Listens. The fundraiser utilized sport and community spirit to raise awareness for mental health while encouraging needed conversations. The main event, featured the Lakers varsity hockey teams and drew almost 1000 fans to enjoy exciting hockey and support students’ fundraising efforts.

On Friday, November 18, Nipissing University recognized the achievements of some of its outstanding alumni at its annual Alumni Awards reception, part of the University’s Homecoming Weekend celebrations.