NOSM University Celebrates Inaugural Convocation
Canada’s first independent medical university celebrates a historic milestone on Friday, May 26, 2023, when it graduates its first class since being proclaimed NOSM University. With its new status, NOSM University became empowered to grant degrees that in the past came under the auspices of Lakehead and Laurentian Universities.“Our new graduates bring a great deal of pride to our institution,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University. “They bring knowledge, compassion, and a dedication to health equity, and they are now ready to help others live in good health and with dignity. I am ho...
> Read MoreA Memorable Year—and Much to Celebrate
This spring, we are emerging from a year like no other. It has been one full year since NOSM University was proclaimed Canada's first independent medical university, and here we are on the cusp of granting our first degrees as a university to MD graduates—a historic moment. In the last year, we also have established a new Board of Governors and a new Senate; we have made leadership changes to reflect our new status, hired our first Provost and in Sudbury, we will be installing our first Chancellor at convocation on Friday, May 26. The shift to one convocation is a necessary one as, no matter where we all are in Northern Ontario, we ...
> Read MoreNOSM University to host inaugural convocation ceremony
Joy Warkentin, Chair, Board of Governors, and Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO, invite media to attend a special event. NOSM University, Canada's first independent medical university, will graduate its very first class, and install Dr. Cindy Blackstock as inaugural Chancellor. Date: Friday, May 26, 2023 Time: Media scrum at 2 p.m., graduation ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. EST In person: United Steelworkers Hall and Conference Centre 66 Brady St. Sudbury, ON Online: The announcement will be live-streamed on YouTube beginn...
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