Inspiration, History, Education, Beauty:

​A guided tour of the university’s art collection with Dr. Dennis Geden, associate professor of Fine Art​​

Nipissing’s art collection has grown to include more than 140 pieces, some of them you know, others you might not. Here we discuss the collection itself, where it came from and why it’s here; as an added bonus, the always engaging Dr. Dennis Geden provides a guided video tour of a few works, shedding light on the artist, the piece and its place in the collection. Click here for the full article.​​​

Meet the Hamiltons: Dynamic Mother-Son Duo By: Brett Greene		Homecoming 2011 - A Great Time Had By All By: Bob Pipe
Joanne Hamilton's decision to return to school in her 40s to pursue her degree entailed some challenges. Attending Nipissing with her son, Justin, however, offered some advantages, like advice on research and navigating classes. The opportunity to graduate together was pretty sweet for this mother-son team as well. Click here for the full article.​​​		North Bay was a sea of blue and green during Homecoming Weekend 2011, September 30 – October 2, as alumni, students and friends celebrated Nipissing University. Highlights included the Alumni Awards gala, Pints and Pancakes at the soccer game, a 5-2 Lakers hockey victory and the ever-popular Tailgate Party. Click here for the full article.​​​
Library opens doors to world of opportunities By: Bob Pipe		Opinion: The Power of Unschooling By: Dr. Carlo Ricci
The shelves are filled with books, the computers are up and running, and the staff are ready to connect students, faculty and community to a world of learning and opportunity in the beautiful new Harris Learning Library. Click here for the full article.​​​​​​		Unschooling is gaining in popularity and picking up support along the way. Dr. Carlo Ricci, professor in the Schulich School of Education, discusses unschooling’s potential and debunks some common held myths. Click here for the full article.​​​
A farewell to Al Carfagnini, Nipissing’s original liaison officer By: Bob Pipe		Teachers Toolbox Podcast - Teaching Screenagers By: Rob Graham
Al Carfagnini carved out a 38-year career at Nipissing. Beginning as a student in 1972, he became the school’s first liaison officer a few years later. He retired last spring from his latest role as Associate Vice-President Student Development and International to concentrate on family and fishing. Click here for the full article.​​​		Schulich School of Education professor, Rob Graham, is creating a series of podcasts, Making IT Happen. They're aimed at helping educators successfully integrate technology into their classes, and are pertinent to anyone interested in the changing face of education and how it is delivered. Click here for the full article.​​​