According to the United Nations’ website, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established six years after the Sharpeville tragedy and massacre in South Africa. The police opened fire killing 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid “pass laws” in Sharpeville on March 21,
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – March 11, 2021): Today, the Algoma University community celebrated the academic achievements of its students through a virtual edition of the 27th Annual Algoma University Student Awards. Personalized video messages have been sent to each award recipient,
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- February 26, 2021): Algoma University’s inaugural Research Week kicks off Monday, March 1, 2021, and runs through March 5, 2021. This first instalment will feature live keynote speakers, faculty lunchbox talks, alumni research profiles,
International Women’s Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women and to continue towards the achievement of gender equality in Canada and around the world. This year, the Sexual Violence Taskforce has an assortment of virtual events for you to participate in all week long.
Algoma University prof’s research examines digital assistive technology to support remote working by the disabled
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- February 10, 2021): Dr. Nicola Shaw, Professor in the Department of Sociology at Algoma University, has recently been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Knowledge Synthesis –
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- February 1, 2021): February is Black History Month, and Algoma University is joining communities around the world in celebrating the important contributions of the Black community. This year’s theme is Black History Matters,
Domestic enrolment up and campus renovations move forward despite pandemic
(SAULT STE. MARIE: January 28, 2021): The Algoma University Board of Governors convened virtually this evening for their first regular meeting of the new year. Those present received updates on student enrolment,
Innovative new lab facilities will support growth, research and collaboration
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- January 26, 2021): Algoma University’s plans to expand facilities for its growing School of Computer Science and Technology received a significant boost thanks to an investment of $1.98 million announced earlier today by Sault Ste.
Dan Gowans has been in the tech space since graduating from Algoma University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Shortly after receiving his degree, Dan began working for a startup as a developer at the recommendation of one of his professors.
Press Release: Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2020.12.31) – The Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 Medal of Merit recipients. This year’s recipients include The Honourable Ray Stortini (in the individual category) for his outstanding contributions to the community and Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (in the group category) for its standard of excellence in a cultural or academic field.