New learning centre launched at Nipissing University

The Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre has been launched at Nipissing University.

The centre on campus has been made possible by the generosity of the Sparrow Family.

It will facilitate connection between students, faculty and the community with a space for generating and sharing ideas, workshops and engaging with North Bay community partners.

Dr. Mike DeGagné, President & Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University says the university is grateful for the commitment from the Sparrow Family and their support of the School of Business.

“Our business programs will be able to connect students to valuable and unique learning opportunities that bridge academic interests with our community. We are honored to welcome the Sparrow Family into the Nipissing family and are inspired by the contributions that Tena & Herb Sparrow and the family have made within North Bay and the greater Northern Ontario community,” he says.

Pam Laycock, granddaughter of the late Herb and Tena Sparrow says the reason we choose to support Nipissing University and create the Sparrow Experiential Learning Centre is because our Dad and Grandfather (Herb Sparrow), and our Mom and Grandmother (Tena Sparrow) were self-made entrepreneurs in North Bay.
“Together they supported several business start-ups in Northern Ontario and have always felt that it was important to do their part to give back to the greater community. They saw the value of education and helped many students in their pursuit of higher education,” she says.

(photos submitted by Nipissing University)