The Record of Student Development Program Record of Student Development (RSD) is Nipissing’s way...
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The Record of Student Development Program
Your experience at Nipissing is more than just the time spent learning great things in lectures,
labs, and seminars. Your experience is also about the activities you are involved in outside of the
classroom. It is about the causes you champion to make change on campus; the clubs you
organize; the awards you receive for being a student leader; the workshops you participate in; the
volunteering you do; and all of the learning that occurs outside of the classroom.
The Record of Student Development (RSD) is Nipissing’s way of recognizing that learning is
happening everywhere on campus. It is a formal record otherwise known as a co-curricular
transcript where students can include workshops, volunteer experiences, awards, and activities
that they have participated in throughout their degree. For more information & to register click
here.
This logo is displayed in all Laker’s Orientation events which are
approved for inclusion in the RSD program. If you attend an event with
this logo, all you have to do is log on to rsd.nipissingu.ca add it to your
record!
The Equity Centre
The Equity Centre is a student run safer space on campus where students can hang out, learn, or
help organize events and campaigns that raise awareness of equity issues which impact the
diverse communities at Nipissing University. We work to provide education and resources,
advocate on behalf of students, and promote allyship on campus. The Equity Centre space and
our events are open to everyone. However, we prioritize initiatives and spaces by and for
students from marginalized communities, such as: Indigenous students, students of colour,
LGBTQIA2S+ students, students with disabilities, and students from ethnic, religious and/or
cultural minority groups. Allies are welcome to hang out, learn more, and attend our events,
unless stated otherwise.
The Equity Centre currently collaborates with two equity sub-groups on campus: QT Pride, a
group for LGBTQIA2S+ students and their allies; and Students of Colour United, a group for
Indigenous students, students of colour and their allies. We strive to provide opportunities for
students to gather socially and make friends in a safe and accessible way; we always welcome
feedback on how we can improve our efforts.
For more information, check us out on Facebook or email us directly at
This logo is displayed on all Laker’s Orientation events where The Equity
Centre executives will be present, or where we are hosting an event. Our
executives are there to help facilitate safer spaces and inclusion for all students.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education - Consent Crew
The Consent Crew is made up of student leaders and community members who engage in
conversation and learning around consent. Together we work as outreach for Sexual Violence
Prevention and Education and we are working to create a culture of consent on campus. Please
look out for the teal ribbon on your orientation calendars. At every event with a Teal Ribbon you
will find the Consent Crew who are there to engage in conversation, offer information on
supports and services, and to hand out amazing prizes and consent swag!
#nuperspective is Nipissing University’s campaign to end sexual violence through education,
prevention and outreach. The teal colour used in the logo is the official colour of Sexual Assault
Awareness. The hashtag is included as a symbol to engage in a campus-wide conversation
around preventing sexual violence. Throughout the year, #nuperspective will be organizing
events and initiatives on campus focused on sexual violence prevention and education. Putting
Sexual Violence into Perspective: Awareness, Responsibility, Action.
For more information please visit www.nipissingu.ca/nuperspective
To ask specific questions feel free to email [email protected]
Putting Sexual Violence into Perspective: Awareness, Responsibility, Action.
Residence Orientation Residence Orientation is designed to give students living in residence opportunities to connect with their peers and learn about their new communities and home. Residence Orientation seeks to provide a range of activities to new and returning students to allow them to engage with others, develop tools to ensure a positive residential living experience and have fun during the first week of the NU academic year.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Info Event/Session Details
10am-4pm Move-Ins Your residence building
Welcome to your NU home! Once you have checked in to your assigned complex a member of the Residence Life team will escort you to your new room and give you important information to start your year off well. Remember to label your boxes with your name and suite number!
7pm-8pm Meet Your Neighbor All complexes Drop by your lounge or Don’s suite/house for this MANDATORY meeting. Meet the floor, learn some key information and wear your floor t-shirt!
8pm-9:30pm Welcome Mixer Complex Assembly Rooms (TRC Community House)
Enjoy this chance to meet the fellow residents of your complex in a social event planned by your Residents’ Council Executives. Snacks will be provided!
9:30pm-11pm Choose Your Own Adventure
All complexes Choose an Adventure within your complex based on your interests. Be sure to check out our Living Learning Community Adventures to find out what those communities are all about and how you can get involved!
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Info Event/Session Details
12pm-1pm Pancake Breakfast Complex Assembly Rooms (TRC Community House)
Bring a plate, fork and knife to the assembly room/community house for a free pancake breakfast prepared by the residence life team.
1pm-4pm Community Orientation Meeting
GH, FH, CH only Learn more about residence, where you are living and what to expect as you make the transition from home to university life. This session is MANDATORY.
8:00pm-11pm Northern Lights Social
Townhouse Residence Circle
Come out to the Townhouse Residence Complex for live music, food and fun activities while you meet members of the greater residence community. This event is in partnership with the Consent Crew!
Monday, August 28, 2017
12pm-1pm Banners & Cheers GH/FH/CH Only Gather the forces of your floor in the lounge to create a banner and cheer for the upcoming wars...
1:30pm- 4:30pm
Res Wars GH/FH/CH Only Stand strong with your floor and compete with the rest of your complex for the title of res wars champions. Present banners, chant your cheers and charge head first into a variety of fun competitions.
5:30pm-8:30pm BBQ Banquet Founders Field Head to Founders Field for a BBQ, an inter-residence cheer off, and a variety of activities and prizes! This event is in partnership with the Consent Crew!
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Time Event/Session Info Location Info Event/Session Details
9pm-12am Outdoor Movie Night (partnered w NUSU)
Founders Field (Athletic Centre rain backup)
Relax on the Founders Field with popcorn and enjoy a feature film projected onto a giant inflatable movie screen. Bring a blanket down and enjoy this casual orientation experience.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
9pm-11pm Capture the Flag (partnered w NUSU)
Founders Field Get active on the Founders Field and play a fun game of capture the flag with some of your future classmates!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
9pm-10:30pm Sexy Bingo Chancellors House Assembly Room
Come to the Chancellors House Assembly Room for laughs, prizes, a chance to debunk some sex myths and learn about healthy sex and relationships. This event is run in partnership with the Consent Crew!
Friday, September 1, 2017
7pm-8pm Yoga on the Field (partnered w NUSU)
Founders Field (rain backup- Chancellors House Assembly Room)
Unwind from the busy week by coming out to the Founders Field and stretching it out with yoga on the field.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Time Event/Session Info Location Info Event/Session Details
7pm-10pm Carnival (partnered w NUSU)
Chancellors House parking lot
Close the Orientation Week with a carnival in the Chancellors House parking lot. Enjoy inflatable games, sports, competitions, and snacks with your fellow residence and frosh friends.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
1pm-4pm Community Orientation Meeting (TRC Only)
TRC Community House
Learn more about residence, where you are living and what to expect from your new community. This session is MANDATORY for TRC Residents.
6pm-8pm Returner BBQ TRC Circle Unwind after a fun week of frosh activities with fellow upper year students with a delicious dinner in the TRC Circle. This is a returner student only event.
9:30-11pm Ice Cream Social Complex assembly rooms/community house
Kick back and enjoy some ice cream sundaes in your complex assembly room. Learn about your building’s General Council and all of the involvement opportunities available to you in your own home. *Bring your own bowl*
Monday, September 4, 2017
1pm-4pm Staring Class: Upper-Year Student Panel
Complex assembly rooms/Community house
Come down to the assembly rooms/community house and and ask all of your questions/ hear from upper year students about the NU experience.
FROSH NUSU welcomes all first-year Nipissing students (including new, Mature & Transfer, and international students) to join us in this year's Frosh Week, The Last of the 90s! This amazing week will help you connect with other students, and explore our campus and city while your team competes to earn the most points. Get ready for the best week ever! For more information on FROSH events please visit www.nusu.com
DAY 1: TUESDAY AUGUST 29, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Athletic Centre Opening Ceremonies is the official start to Frosh Week, so WELCOME!!! At Opening Ceremonies you’ll receive your Frosh Kit, get your team t-shirt, meet your leaders and team, and hear some great community leaders speak!
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Gym Come enjoy some free food provided by one of NUSU’s sponsors! This is also a perfect time to get to know your Frosh team.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Scavenger Hunt Around Campus Go on a quest around campus to learn about Nipissing’s many services while accumulating spirit points and event points for your team!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Game Show Athletic Centre Who Wants to be a Frosh Millionaire?! Test your knowledge of 90s trivia, NUSU, and Nipissing. Be a contestant on our Frosh game show to rack up more event points for your team!
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Outdoor Movie Night
Founders Field Relax on the Founders Field with popcorn and enjoy a feature film projected onto a giant movie screen. Bring a blanket and enjoy this casual cinematic experience.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speak About It Performance & Lunch
Nipissing Theatre
This is a humorous yet provocative performance filled with dynamic true monologues, and energetic skits. Speak About It is an hour-long performance that addresses consent, sexual assault, and bystander intervention.
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Amazing Race Around North Bay
Frosh teams compete in a race around North Bay to complete specific tasks at each location. Points are at risk.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Capture the Flag Founders Field Get active on the Founders Field and play a fun game of Capture the Flag with some of your future classmates!
DAY 3: THURSDAY AUGUST 31, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Note-Taking & Mock Lecture Workshop
TBD Want to brush up on your note-taking skills? Join us and learn some new skills. You will get to practice them too!
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dean’s Lunch Athletic Centre This lunch is provided by our sponsors and the Deans of the University from Applied & Professional Studies, Arts & Science, Schulich School of Education, and Graduate Studies.
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Muddy Olympics Founders Field It is time to get muddy! Compete against your peers in students’ favourite part of Frosh Week!
DAY 4: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lunch and Beach Day North Bay Waterfront
Enjoy some beautiful North Bay scenery while eating delicious food provided to you for free. Participate in some water games to win even more spirit and event points!
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Yoga Founders Field Come out to Founders Field and unwind by joining us in some awesome yoga.
DAY 5: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Shine Breakfast Athletics Centre or Shared Cafe
It’s Shine Day! Grab a t-shirt, eat some breakfast, and get pumped to raise some money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Shine Day Opening Ceremonies
Athletic Centre Hear from a student who lives with Cystic Fibrosis, and how your participation in Shine Day can make a world of difference.
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Shine Day!!! Various Locations
Come out and help us raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Canada at 12 locations around North Bay, Powassan, Callander, and Sturgeon Falls. Bragging rights for the team who raises the most money!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Carnival (with Residence)
Chancellors House Parking Lot
Who doesn’t love a carnival? Make awesome memories by attending this event in the Chancellors House parking lot. Enjoy inflatable games, sports, competitions, and snacks with your fellow residents, and Frosh friends.
DAY 6: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Food Drive Various locations in the North Bay Community
The NUSU Student Food Bank provides a service throughout the year for those who need it. By attending this event you are helping to collect non-perishable food items and money for your peers. Light refreshments/ snacks provided.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Ceremonies Athletics Centre (Tentative)
Closing Ceremonies ends Frosh Week in a fun and exciting way. Find out who won Best Frosh Team, Best Frosh Leader, and other various awards. Come out to support your team one last time.
Lakers Academy
During Lakers Academy students will build a foundation of academic skills and learn the important resources available to support
them through their first year and beyond.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Time Session Location Session Details
1.00-1:40 Lakers Skill
Series
B208, B211,
A257 and A259
Come join us for some quick presentations by actual real life students about: Academic Integrity, NU
Technology, Communicating with Staff & Faculty, and why to Get Involved.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
10.00-1.00 Speak About It* F213 Using a combination of humorous yet provocative skits, interactive dialogue, and powerful
monologues, Speak About It is an hour-long performance that addresses consent, sexual assault, and
bystander intervention.
This event is run in partnership with the Consent Crew
Thursday, August 31, 2017
10.00-11:30 Note-taking &
Mock Lecture
workshop
F213 If you need to brush up on your note taking skills come meet us in the LOCATION at 10.30 on August
31st. You’ll get a chance to learn some new skills and practice them too!
7.00 - 9.00 Speed Friending Small Cafeteria -
A246
Speed friending: it's like speed dating, but platonic! Come out and make new friends, meet the Equity
Centre executive team, and get cool swag! This event is open to all students, but we especially
encourage the participation of Indigenous students, racialized students/students of colour,
LGBTQIA2S+ students, students with disabilities/(dis)abled students, and students from ethnic,
religious and/or cultural minorities. Meet new friends in a safer space.
This event is run in partnership with the Equity Centre on Campus
Friday, September 1, 2017
10.30-12:00 Power &
Privilege*
F213 A sense of belonging and Laker pride is at the forefront of building an engaged campus community.
Join the conversation with current Nipissing University students as they share their stories of privilege
and marginalized identities on our campus.
6.00 - 7.00 SOCU Pizza &
Pie Social
Small Cafeteria -
A246
Pizza, pie, and pretty awesome people? Nothing could be better! All Indigenous students, students of
colour, and allies are invited to this social. Come enjoy some food, share your experiences with others,
and make friends! This event is run by Students of Colour United (SOCU), and it’s a great opportunity
to meet new people in a fun and relaxed setting.
This event is run in partnership with the Equity Centre on Campus
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
11.00 - 1.00 How to Read a
Textbook
A137 If your textbooks are throwing you through a loop come out to “How to Read a Textbook” and we’ll
give you a hand. You can find us at 11.00 or 1.00 in LOCATION.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
10.00-12.00 Get Involved
Fair
NU Hallway Looking for ways to get involved during your time at Nipissing University? Check out the
opportunities to get involved with NUSU, the AskMe Team, New Student Orientation, Notetaking,
NU Perspective, and Student Counselling Services.
12.00-1.30 Consent+* B208 The Consent+ workshop discusses healthy relationships, sexuality, consent, bystander intervention,
and how to respond if someone discloses to you.
This event is run in partnership with the Consent Crew
8.00-10:30 Dear White
People Movie
Screening
F213 In Dear White People, at the fictional Winchester University, students are predominantly white. Racial
tensions rise when Samantha White, an outspoken black student and host of her own radio show
entitled "Dear White People," is elected as head of house for Armstrong/Parker, the all-black residence
on campus. After the movie screening, join us for a debrief discussion on the film, race, and racism on
university campuses. This program will be led by Students of Colour United and The Equity Centre,
and facilitated by Dr. Nathan Kozuskanich from the History department. Come enjoy the movie, share
your perspective in a safer space, and hear what your fellow Lakers have to say!
This event is run in partnership with the Equity Centre on Campus
Thursday, September 7, 2017
11.00-1.00 Get Ahead: Stay
Ahead
H109 Come check out some of the services offered by Students Development & Services to help you
achieve your goals. The session will be from 11.00-1.00 and we hope to see you there!
4.00-5.30 Gender 101 A252 The Gender 101 workshop discusses gender roles, gender identity, gender expression, and the
connections to gender-based violence.
This event is run in partnership with the Consent Crew
Friday, September 8, 2017
11.00-1.00 Syllabus Social A252 Now that you've gathered a syllabus or five let's put them to work! Come bring all of your course
outlines to LOCATION on September 8th between 11.00 and 1.00 and we will help you get all those
due dates under control.
7.00-11.00 Kings in the
Bay!
White Water
Gallery - 122
Main Street East
Canada’s Capital Kings are coming to North Bay to entertain you with a spectacular line-up of group
and solo numbers! Canada’s Capital Kings were featured at Toronto Pride and Capital Pride 2017!
Join us for an amazing drag king show, grab some Equity Centre swag, and stick around afterwards to
dance the night away.
This event is run in partnership with the Equity Centre on Campus.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education - Consent Crew
The Consent Crew is made up of student leaders and community members who engage in
conversation and learning around consent. Together we work as outreach for Sexual Violence
Prevention and Education and we are working to create a culture of consent on campus.
Friday, August 25th, 2017
Time Event/Session Title Location Event/Session Details
9:00 am -
9:50 am
Breakfast and Learn Small Cafe Meal is provided to all ATP participants by Nipissing
University.
This event in partnership with the Consent Crew. The Consent
Crew is made up of student leaders who engage in conversation
and peer led learning around consent and healthy relationships.
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
9pm-11pm Northern Lights
Social
TRC Come out to the Townhouse Residence Complex for live
music, food and fun activities while you meet members of the
greater residence community.
The Consent Crew will be there to introduce ourselves and
what we do on campus, then we will stay to mingle and hand
out awesome swag!
Monday, August 28th, 2017
10am-12pm Consent+ for Men’s
and Women’s
Basketball
TBD The Consent Crew will be facilitating the Consent+ workshop
with the men’s and women’s basketball teams. This is part of a
series of events leading up to the November Basketball Home
Opener.
5:30pm-
8:30pm
Residence Closing
Banquet
Founders
Field
Head to Founders Field for a BBQ, an inter-residence cheer
off, and a variety of activities and prizes!
The Consent Crew will be there to introduce ourselves, talk
about what we do on campus and hand out awesome swag!
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
9:30am-
11am
Frosh Opening
Ceremonies
Athletics
Centre
The Consent Crew will attend opening ceremonies and
introduce ourselves and our Sexual Violence Prevention and
Education Coordinator to frosh participants, reference support
options on campus, talk about our events, and where we will be
throughout the Frosh Week.
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
10am-1pm Speak About It Nipissing
Theatre
Using a combination of humorous yet provocative skits,
interactive dialogue, and powerful monologues, Speak About It
is an hour-long performance that addresses consent, sexual
assault, and bystander intervention.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
9pm-11pm Sexy Bingo Chancellors
House
Assembly
Room
Come to the Chancellors House Assembly Room for laughs,
prizes, a chance to debunk some sex myths and learn a little
about healthy sex and relationships. The Consent Crew will be
there to facilitate an activity during breaks between sessions
that will focus on consent and healthy relationships and to give
out awesome prizes!
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
10:30am-
1pm
Get Involved Fair
NU Hallway
Looking for ways to get involved during your time at Nipissing
University? Check out the opportunities to get involved with
NUSU, the AskMe Team, New Student Orientation,
Notetaking, NU Perspective, and Student Counselling Services.
12pm-
1:30pm
Consent+ B208 The Consent+ workshop discusses healthy relationships,
sexuality, consent, bystander intervention, and how to respond
if someone discloses to you
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
4:30pm-
6:00pm
Gender 101 A252 The Gender 101 workshop discusses gender roles, gender
identity, gender expression, and the connections to gender-
based violence