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Laurentian University of Sudbury
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Laurentian University is located within the territory of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850, and recognizes its placement on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, as well as its proximity to Wahnapitae First Nation. As Canada’s only university with a tricultural mandate, Laurentian offers an outstanding higher education and research experience in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Together with its federated partners, Laurentian prepares the next generation of leaders who bring innovative solutions to local and global issues. This year, Laurentian marks its 60th year of proud accomplishments and service to the communities we serve in the North and beyond.
- In November 1960 the Board of Governors and Senate adopted blue and gold as the Laurentian team colours, rejecting the student preference for copper-red and nickel-grey, a more regionally appropriate but less eye-appealing choice.
- In the early 1960s Laurentian students were expected to attend class in proper attire at all times. Coats and ties were required, while windbreakers and open shirts were banned. Infringements of the rules were to be reported to the Dean, though departmental heads often refused to do so because such actions adversely affected student-professor relations. During convocation, instructions for the graduates were printed in the local newspaper. Men were instructed to wear dark suits, ladies light coloured dresses and shoes.
- In March 1966, on the urging of Fr. Roger Leclaire, sj, professor of physics and astronomy, Laurentian entered into an agreement with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration to host a tracking station which, over the next three years, participated in NASA’s GEOS-A and GEOS-B satellite projects. Leclaire also spearheaded efforts that resulted in the establishment of a temporary planetarium on campus in the autumn of 1967. Two years later the university constructed a permanent facility, the Doran Planetarium named after W.J.Doran, president of Northern Breweries, who assisted the project financially. On the basis of these achievements, in 1967 Laurentian created the Institute of Astronomy, its first research centre.
- In 1968, the Laurentian Board of Governors and Senate approved a bilingual Bachelor of Arts degree program. Students were required to take a minimum of six full university courses in the second language, either English or French, and pass both a comprehensive oral and written examination in English and French prior to graduation. The first students to receive the degree graduated in June 1970.
- Sports Administration, an innovative program developed at Laurentian that combined studies in physical education and commerce, began operations in the autumn of 1972.
- The first woman to be appointed to a senior administrative position at Laurentian was Dr. Gamila Morcos, professor of French, who became Dean of Humanities in July 1975.
- Although an alumni association had been created in the mid-1960s, it became dormant later in the decade. In 1974 the Laurentian University Alumni Association was revived and reorganized with chapters in Toronto, Ottawa and Sudbury, its first major event being Homecoming that fall.
- 1986 was a notable year with respect to teaching and research at Laurentian, with the creation of the Laurentian University Teaching Excellence Award, the Laurentian University Research Excellence Award, and the Laurentian University Research Fund.
- The Students General Association first approved the establishment of a student radio station in 1984, but CFLR, cable106.7, did not begin broadcasting until two years later. Run by thirty-five Laurentian student volunteers, it billed itself as ‘alternative radio,’ then meaning no Madonna or Bruce Springsteen.
- Laurentian’s first Native Awareness Week featuring a series of cultural activities, guest speakers and a pow-wow, took place in October 1995.
- In 1996, twenty-two year old legally blind Aaron Marsaw, a fourth year philosophy and political science major raised and educated in Sudbury, was awarded Laurentian University’s only Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University.
- In January 1996, Laurentian entered the internet era, announcing its www site, then nickel.Laurentian.ca.
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Bonjour, Aanii, and Welcome to Laurentian University! More students are choosing Laurentian and we are excited to let you know why. We have award winning programs, a multi-cultural learning atmosphere, and a breath-taking campus. We have a proven track record in preparing graduates for a bright and rewarding future.
Certificate of Bilingualism
Laurentian offers you the opportunity to earn a certificate that will highlight your language abilities in both official languages and give you a competitive edge in the workforce.
The certificate is awarded to students who earn a minimum of 15 credits in courses offered in English or French – whichever is not the language of study – during their program of study at Laurentian University.
Laurentian's Online Programs
The largest selection of bilingual (English and French) distance education programs in Canada. Envision the possibilities.
Laurentian Online offers 27 degree programs and nearly 540 courses in online and/or blended formats (online and print-based). Our offerings provide the flexibility to complete a full program of study or complement on-campus study. By enrolling online you can get ahead, keep-up, or catch-up with your studies, all on your own schedule.
Non Degree Applicants
If you are interested in enrolling as a non-degree student at Laurentian University, you can apply using the graduate applicant portal. When applying through the graduate portal hosted by the Ontario Universities' Application Center (OUAC), you will need to select the Non-Degree Applicant option.
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Our campus is moderate in size and sits on more than 765 acres of land near the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Nature is at the core of our identity, and learning here is a true pleasure for the senses. Access Downtown Sudbury within minutes by hopping on the many transit buses which commute back and forth from campus. Forgot something in residence? Not a problem as it is only a minute or two away. In addition to our surroundings, Laurentian has made significant investments in classrooms, labs, residences, facilities and social spaces.
August 30, 2012 - With the snip of a ribbon, Laurentian University today officially opened the newest residence facility on the Ramsey Lake Road campus. The New Residence is a 12-storey complex providing accommodation for 236 upper year students in ‘suite-style’ living spaces.
The New Residence is the 5th Laurentian residence on campus, and the first since the adjacent West Residence was opened in 2006. Along with the residences of the three Federated Universities (Huntington, Thorneloe and the University of Sudbury), Laurentian now has 8 residence facilities on its main campus. The New Residence brings total campus housing capacity to 1600.
“This beautiful new building allows us to meet the significant and growing demand for residence accommodation, while adding a fresh look to our campus silhouette,” said Laurentian Vice-President, Administration, Carol McAulay.
The New Residence has 62 self-contained apartments, each unit having three or four single bedrooms, two bathrooms, and shared living room and kitchen. The apartments are also wired for cable TV, high-speed internet and telephone service. The New Residence will serve 3rd and 4th year students and is already filled to capacity as the fall 2012 academic year is set to open.
Laurentian guarantees a place in residence for first-year students, who make up about 35% of all students living in residence. The university also has a high proportion of returning students who are seeking accommodation on campus, according to Manager of Residences Ben Demianiuk.
“Laurentian is unique in that so many of our students want to live on campus throughout their 3 or 4 years of study,” said Demianiuk. “The New Residence responds to the needs of the upper year students, allowing for privacy and quiet spaces while also providing ready access to all of the amenities and social activities of residence life,” he added.
“It really is a wonderful place to live and to study. It’s a very comfortable environment with some very impressive views,” said SGA President Andrew Rollins. “We’re fortunate to have this kind of facility to add to our housing supply here on campus.”
The $20M project was designed by local architects J.L.Richards and built by Sudbury-based construction firm TESC Contracting.
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