(October 29, 2020) A dynamic trio of community members have been added to Laurentian University’s Board of Governors. The three new board members represent a variety of experiences, cultural backgrounds, further holding significant leadership roles in our communities. “Our Board members play a critical role in guiding the University and these three new members have key qualities...
MAY 26, 2016 – Six distinguished Canadians from the fields of law, mining, engineering, journalism, education and social activism will be awarded Honorary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2016 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie. Among the recipients of Honorary Doctorates this Convocation season are the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable...
May 28, 2014 – Canada’s 27th Governor-General, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean was today awarded an Honourary Doctorate (Laws) at Laurentian University’s Spring Convocation for graduates of programs in Barrie, Ontario. The Honourary Doctorate was presented by Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin. “The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean has been an...
JUNE 29, 2015 – Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of Alex Freedman as Chief of Staff to the President, effective August 31st. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Freedman to Laurentian in this critical role,” said President Giroux. In this capacity, he will lead the University’s Communications and Marketing...
December 18, 2015 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Pierre Zundel as its next Vice-President, Academic and Provost, effective July 1, 2016. After 16 years of experience as Professor and Department Head at the Université de Moncton and at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Dr. Zundel has accumulated 12 years of...
BOB WANZEL: THE GUIDING FORCE OF SPAD, IF NOT THE CREATOR Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Bob Wanzel is many things to the Laurentian University Sports Administration program. The founding chairman of the ground-breaking initiative, Wanzel was a member of the 1967 Vanier Cup championship University of Alberta Golden Bears squad, the very institution...