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Laurentian＊s Joint Health and Safety Committee Earns Honour Roll Recognition in Occupational Safety

Laurentian＊s Joint Health and Safety Committee Earns Honour Roll Recognition in Occupational Safety

February 6, 2013 - A Certificate of Accomplishment was presented to 51勛圖app and its Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) by the Advisory Council at Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW). 51勛圖app is this year’s honour roll recipient as a result of the JHSC’s accomplishments and the working partnership with OHCOW.

Local advisory committee member and former Chair of OHCOW, David Chezzi presented the recognition award to Laurentian saying, "51勛圖app has shown a solid commitment to occupational health and safety. It has been our great pleasure to work with Laurentian over the past ten years. Their workplace culture supports the continued recognition of potential hazards, and the prevention of occupational disease and injury.”

"On behalf of the University I would like to thank OHCOW for this acknowledgement and for their ongoing support the last ten years,” Bernard Beaulieu Co-Chair of Laurentian’s JHSC “We have had very positive results in occupational health and safety at Laurentian thanks to our collaboration with OHCOW and to the work of our Joint Health and Safety Committee both current and past.”

Throughout the partnership of the past decade, staff from OHCOW and Laurentian have worked on issues that include indoor air quality, office ergonomics, and laboratory design.

OHCOW is a provincial health and safety association with six offices in Ontario, one of which is in Sudbury, and provides workplace parties with consulting services related to ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and more.

White Pines Wins 51勛圖app Flash Mob Contest

White Pines Wins 51勛圖app Flash Mob Contest

February 6, 2013 - Winning top marks for “enthusiasm and confidence,” a student-produced “flash mob” video from in Sault Ste. Marie has won 51勛圖app’s $10,000 Flash Mob competition.

As the winning school, White Pines C & VS receives a cheque for $10,000 toward graduation celebrations for the class of 2012-13.

The province-wide competition drew more than 40 entries from all parts of the province.  Students planned, choreographed, shot and edited their videos, which included pre-recorded or live music and dance scenes.  All of the videos have been posted on .

“This is the greatest news.  It was a lot of fun to put our flash mob together, and we got as many students involved as possible, so it was a really big project,” said Mikayla Farkas, Grade 12 student at White Pines and one of the flash mob organizers.  “And now we’re going to be planning a totally awesome Grad for June!” she said.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with both the number of schools choosing to participate, and the quality of video that they developed,” said Laurentian’s Director of Recruitment, Justin Lemieux. “It was much harder to choose a winner than we’d ever imagined.”

The Laurentian flash mob competition was conceived by Ryan Demers, a Liaison officer working with secondary schools last year.  “I’m really impressed with all of the talent and energy that’s out there,” said Demers.  “And I can tell you, we’ve heard a lot of Gangnam Style dance scenes in the past few months!  But the White Pines entry really brought all the elements together, with dancing, costumes and even the school marching band.  They rocked it!” 

The winning video can be seen at .

Laurentian Names Executive Director, Goodman School of Mines

Laurentian Names Executive Director, Goodman School of Mines

January 16, 2013 - Franco-Nevada President and CEO David Harquail today announced a donation of $500,000 to fund the Franco-Nevada Executive Director＊s position of 51勛圖app＊s Goodman School of Mines.  At the same time, University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux announced the appointment of Dr. Bruce C. Jago as the School＊s Founding Executive Director.

Dr. Jago is a Professional Geologist and experienced mining executive who has worked with such companies as (Vice-President, Exploration), (Applied Mineralogist, Exploration Manager), Temex Resources (Project Manager, Diamonds) and Harry Winston Inc (Project Geologist).  Most recently, Jago has been President, CEO and Director of . of Vancouver.  His appointment follows an extensive global search. 

※We couldn＊t be more pleased that Bruce Jago will be bringing his vision to the Goodman School,§ said President Giroux.  ※His experience in the field, in Canada and abroad, his work with First Nations, his deep roots in mining and his belief in the industry all make him an ideal choice for this important founding position.§

※We believe that mining education is the pivotal factor in the future success of our industry,§ said David Harquail of Franco-Nevada.  ※We are confident that Sudbury, 51勛圖app and the Goodman School of Mines, under the direction of Bruce Jago, will provide a world-class training ground for the coming generations of mining professionals.§

※The world＊s mineral resources must be developed efficiently, sustainably and equitably, so that all stakeholders receive maximum benefit,§ said Dr. Jago.  ※There is no better place in the world for this multi-disciplinary approach to mining education, and I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead this exciting venture.§

Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Academic and Provost, the Franco-Nevada Executive Director will work with the Goodman School＊s Global Advisory Council, industry and academic departments at Laurentian to:

  • Expand interdisciplinary majors and minors, thereby enhancing the skills of future professionals in mineral exploration and mining, in areas such as occupational health and safety, Indigenous relations, mining management and finance;
  • Drive the creation of executive programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in modular, short-course or distance education formats, and other delivery mechanisms as opportunities may arise;
  • Formalize new provincial, national and international alliances with other post-secondary institutions, including an International Network of Schools of Mines with Laurentian serving as a major hub;
  • Double enrolment in mining related programs by 2020;

is an $8 billion gold royalty and stream company trading under the symbol FNV on both the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.  In Sudbury, Franco-Nevada has an interest in the precious metals produced from the Levack (Morrison), Podolsky and McCreedy mines.

Today＊s announcement is Franco-Nevada＊s investment in the next generation of mining leaders and the Sudbury district.

Laurentian Creates First Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining

Laurentian Creates First Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining

January 14, 2013 - The Bharti School of Engineering at 51勛圖app in Sudbury will establish Canada＊s first Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining, with the support of a significant investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation.

The company＊s investment of $1.25M, dedicated to the creation of a Research Chair, was announced by IAMGOLD＊s President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Letwin at a celebration at 51勛圖app this afternoon. 

※This investment represents a critically-important enhancement of our research capacity at the Bharti School.  This new Research Chair will attract more cutting-edge knowledge to our mining engineering programs, and will certainly augment our international reputation in mining,§ said Dr. Ramesh Subramanian, Director of the Bharti School of Engineering.

※The future of the mining industry depends on our ability to step up the pace of innovation and this has to start with educational programs and research opportunities specializing in advanced mining techniques,§ said Steve Letwin, IAMGOLD＊s President and CEO. ※Creating Canada＊s first Research Chair in the highly specialized field of open-pit mining, positions 51勛圖app as a leader in mining research. We are honoured to support this unique and valuable program, and given Laurentian＊s reputation expect it to attract the best and the brightest. With the development of our C?t谷 Gold project in northern Ontario as an open-pit mine, it＊s gratifying to know that we will be both helping to address the serious shortage of skilled mining professionals in this country and creating job opportunities for our future mining engineers.§

is a leading mid-tier gold mining company producing approximately one million ounces annually from five gold mines (including current joint ventures) on three continents. The company＊s , which is being developed to become an open-pit gold mine, is located south of Gogama, about 180 kilometers north of Sudbury.  

※This is fantastic news for Laurentian and for the Bharti School of Engineering,§ said 51勛圖app President and Vice-Chancellor, Dominic Giroux.  ※This position will be the first Research Chair at Laurentian that is fully funded by a private sector investor.  We are especially proud to be associated with a company like IAMGOLD, whose corporate philosophy enshrines the highest standards in human health, environmental impacts, social responsibility and co-operation with host communities,§ added President Giroux. 

The search for the Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining is expected to begin soon and it is hoped that the successful candidate will be in place by July, 2013.  The Chair will provide leadership for national and international collaborative research into open-pit mining involving the Bharti School of Engineering and the Department of Earth Sciences.  The ideal candidate will bring both academic experience and expert knowledge in aspects of the field, including open-pit design and slope stability, resource estimation, optimization of drilling and blasting, and practical application of grade simulation. 

 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Invests in Laurentian Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Invests in Laurentian Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety

December 19, 2012 - The Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of the (NOHFC), today announced funding for the establishment of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety at 51勛圖app. 

The new Research Chair in the existing Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) will lead research relevant to a broad range of workplaces.  The Research Chair will work to make the Centre a national and international leader in occupational health and safety research, development, education, training, and global best practices. The CROSH Research Chair will be supported by a team of research assistants and other personnel.

“Our government continues to partner with universities to support important research initiatives,” said Minister Bartolucci.  “I am very pleased that the NOHFC could invest in this Research Chair that will further help establish 51勛圖app and Northern Ontario as a leading centre in occupational health and safety.”

“We thank the government and NOHFC board members for their support of this project, which will help 51勛圖app build on a strong foundation of occupational health and safety research, and contribute to many industries in our local community," said Dominic Giroux, President, 51勛圖app.

Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and CROSH director said, “This investment will help us realize our goal of becoming a world-class, benchmark centre of excellence in OHS.  We hope, and we believe, that workers and workplaces will ultimately become safer as a result of CROSH research.”

For over a decade, 51勛圖app has been building on its expertise in the area of occupational health and safety, beginning with mining and expanding to other workplace sectors. Officially approved by 51勛圖app’s Senate in 2008, CROSH is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, guided by an advisory board comprised of representatives from labour, industry and local health and safety organizations.  CROSH leads and engages in innovative studies aimed at identifying health and safety concerns and eliminating hazards, occupational injury and disease from workplaces around the North.

Vale Invests in 51勛圖app＊s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health

Vale Invests in 51勛圖app＊s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health

December 7, 2012 - Vale representatives presented Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and current CROSH director, with a cheque for $125,000 at the 3rd Annual Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Community Symposium. The funds will be used to aid in the establishment of a permanent Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, a key priority in the Centre’s growth plan.

 

“This is a proud day for ,” said Dr. Eger. “We’ve come a long way in the past four years, and this donation will bring us closer to achieving one of our most important objectives. The creation of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety will provide the leadership needed to build upon CROSH’s successes and expand its vision and influence.”

 

Officially approved by 51勛圖app’s Senate in 2008, CROSH is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, guided by an advisory board comprised of representatives from labour, industry and local health and safety organizations, who engage in innovative studies aimed at identifying health and safety concerns and eliminating hazards and occupational disease from workplaces around the North.

 

Once full-funding for the position has been secured, the Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety will drive innovative research that will establish the Centre as a national and international trendsetter in occupational health and safety research, development, education, training, and global best practices.

 

“We see our ongoing relationship with Laurentian as an important strategic partnership and a true win-win-win for our company, the university and our community,” said Kelly Strong, vice-president of ’s Ontario and UK operations. “We believe our support for the development of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety reinforces our commitment to providing employees at Vale and beyond with safer and healthier work environments. We are proud to support this initiative.”

 

“There is absolutely no question that has made, and will continue to make, significant contributions to improving health and safety practices around Northern Ontario,” said Jody Kuzenko, general manager of sustainability for Vale’s North Atlantic operations and a member of the CROSH advisory board. “I’ve seen first-hand how CROSH-directed research has added value to our industry, and I know this Research Chair will be a catalyst to drive even further innovation.”

 

“Once again, Vale has shown its deep commitment to the Sudbury community, as well as its faith in Laurentian’s ability to set a standard of research excellence,” said 51勛圖app President Dominic Giroux. “Vale’s ongoing support for CROSH, both financially and from an advisory standpoint, will ensure its success and its ability to remain uniquely responsive to the needs of industry on a local, regional, and national basis.”

Laurentian Welcomes Celebrated Aboriginal Advocate

Laurentian Welcomes Celebrated Aboriginal Advocate

November 30, 2012 - On Wednesday, November 28th, 51勛圖app welcomed Phil Fontaine, one of Canada’s most passionate advocates for First Nations rights, to its Sudbury campus.  The visit was sponsored by in support of Laurentian’s proposed Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.  RBC has been a significant suppporter of the ISLC project, donating $400,000 toward its construction.  To date, more than $1.5M has been raised for the creation of this unique hub of indigenous learning and culture.

“Mr. Fontaine has served as a Special Advisor to RBC since 2009, and his insight and guidance has been essential in strengthening our ability to serve the needs of our Aboriginal clients across Canada” said Bill Bray, RBC’s regional vice-president of the Northern Lakes region of Ontario.  “We’re very pleased that he shares both our commitment to the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, and our belief in its power as a resource for success for Aboriginal students at the post-secondary level.”

Fontaine, a former three-term National Chief of the , met with members of the 51勛圖app Native EducationCouncil (LUNEC) to discuss the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre and its role in supporting the university’s expanding Aboriginal student population.  LUNEC is an advisory committee of representatives from regional First Nations, Métis and Aboriginal organizations and provides advice on matters related to Native education at Laurentian.

“Having experienced firsthand the realities of the residential school system, Mr. Fontaine is acutely aware of the need for educational programming that is culturally sensitive and uniquely responsive to the needs of Aboriginal students” said Sheila Coté-Meek, associate vice-president of academic and Indigenous programs at 51勛圖app.  “The gift of education is a gift of bigger and brighter dreams.  Laurentian has identified the construction of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre as a strategic priority, and Mr. Fontaine’s support of that goal makes a powerful statement about our university’s leadership role in Aboriginal education.”   

During his visit, Fontaine gave a public lecture in the Alphone Raymond auditorium, and also spoke with more than a dozen Aboriginal students, Native student counselors and members of the Indigenous Student Circle.

Voyageurs Keep the Ball Rolling Against Western

Voyageurs Keep the Ball Rolling Against Western

November 19, 2012 - The Laurentian Men’s Basketball team found themselves in another full house in the Ben Avery Gym on Saturday night as they aimed to continue their fantastic play demonstrated on  Friday night. The Voyageurs went into tonight with a 2-1 record after upsetting Windsor yesterday. Students came out wearing their blue and gold again and it definitely gave the Voyageurs a competitive advantage.

The game began with both teams struggling to find their offense and both defenses standing strong in their own court. The Voyageurs took a 17-10 point lead going into the second quarter where they found themselves successful on offense and grew that to a 13-point lead going into the half.

The came out strong in the third quarter and managed to work the lead down to nine points, going into the fourth quarter trailing 59-50. After a few big shots from Laurentian players such as Jamie Weldon (Sault Ste Marie, ON) and Manny Pasquale (Victoria, BC) the Voyageurs never looked back and finished the game strong with a 75-65 victory.

The Voyageurs were led by offensive powerhouse Georges Serresse (Blezard Valley, ON) who had a game high 20 points as well as 9 rebounds. Serresse hit a big three point shot at the beginning of the fourth quarter, which got the crowd back into the game and seemed to take Western out of it. The Voyageurs also saw strong performances by Laurentian rookie Josh Budd (Timmins, ON) who scored 12 points and Yaounde, Cameroon native Nelson Yengue who scored 11 points with a few slam dunks that brought the crowed to their feet as well.

The Mustangs were led offensively by Peter Scholtes (London, ON) who scored 15 points in the game and Charlie Drouin (Oakville, ON) who had a respectable 14 points throughout game.

When asked about the victory, Laurentian head coach Shawn Swords said, “The noise in the gym is why we have one of the best home gyms in the country. Western still outworked us but the fans helped us find the energy to pull out the victory.”

The Voyageurs will look for two more wins next weekend as they play host to and Both games are scheduled for 8 pm at the Ben Avery Gym on the 51勛圖app campus.

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Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of the Thought and Culture Seminar, 2012-2013

Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of the Thought and Culture Seminar, 2012-2013

November 7, 2012

Conference Title: Interrogating Scholarly Responsibility in the Era of the Neoliberal Global University

Who? Dr Alison Hearn, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario

When? Wednesday November 14th, 2012, from 4:30 pm to 6 :00 pm.

 Where? C-205

Light refreshments provided.

 For general information: ca

For further information please consult the attached document.

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

The School of Human Kinetics Research Seminar Series

November 7, 2012

Internationally Renowned Presenter and Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill will present a lecture entitled:

 

"What I have learned from the Great Athletes"

All are Welcome.

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