Sudbury in Greater Sudbury, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Laurentian University of Sudbury
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Université Laurentienne de Sudbury

Laurentian University of Sudbury<br>(<i>marker east side • English</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024

1. Laurentian University of Sudbury
(marker east side • English)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] On petition of the University of Sudbury, the United Church of Canada and the Anglican Diocese of Algoma, supported by prominent citizens, this non-denominational, bilingual institution of higher learning was incorporated in 1960. Higher education in Northern Ontario had its origins in Sacred Heart College, founded in 1913 by the Society of Jesus, which as the University of Sudbury first exercised its degree-granting powers in 1957. Such powers, except in theology, were suspended in 1960 when both the University of Sudbury (Roman Catholic) and the newly incorporated Huntington University (United Church) federated with Laurentian University, which awarded its first degrees in 1961. In 1963, Thorneloe University (Anglican), incorporated in 1961, joined the federation.

[Français] À la requête de l'Université de Sudbury, de l'Église Unie du Canada et du Diocèse anglican d'Algoma, appuyés par d’éminents citoyens, cette institution universitaire, non-confessionnelle et bilingue, fut incorporée en 1960. L'éducation supérieur dans l'Ontario-Nord débuta au Collège Sacré-Cœur, qui fut fondé en 1913 par la Compagnie de Jésus et qui exerça pour la première fois ses pouvoirs de conférer des grades en 1957 comme Université de Sudbury. Ces pouvoirs, sauf en théologie, furent suspendus en 1960, lorsque l'Université de Sudbury (catholique romaine) et Huntington University (Église unie) nouvellement incorporée, se fédérèrent à l'Université Laurentienne, qui conféra ses premiers grades en 1961. En 1963, Thorneloe University (anglicane), fondée en société en 1961, rejoignit la fédération.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 46° 27.991′ N, 80° 58.423′ W. Marker is in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. It is in Sudbury. It can be reached from University Road 1.3 kilometers south of Ramsey Lake Road (Greater Sudbury Road 39). The marker is located on the Laurentian University of Sudbury campus, in the plaza on the west side of the R.D. Parker Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Greater Sudbury ON P3E 2C6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario

and specifically in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Université Laurentienne de Sudbury<br>(<i>marker west side • Français</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024

2. Université Laurentienne de Sudbury
(marker west side • Français)

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Franco-Ontarian Flag / Le drapeau franco-ontarien (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Austin Airways 1934-1987 (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); The Sudbury Basin (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); W. J. Bell (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); The Irish Regiment of Canada (approx. 3 kilometers away); The Founding of Sudbury / La fondation de Sudbury (approx. 3 kilometers away); Sainte-Anne-des-Pins (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); Sacred Heart College / Collège du Sacré-Coeur (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greater Sudbury.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Laurentian University of Sudbury (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: A mid-sized bilingual public university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, incorporated on March 28, 1960. Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate,
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024

3. Laurentian University of Sudbury
(marker east side • English)
Looking west across the Laurentian University of Sudbury campus. The Arts building is in the left background.
graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. Laurentian is the largest bilingual provider of distance education in Canada. Laurentian's historical roots lie in the Roman Catholic church. A university federation combining representatives from the Roman Catholic, United, and Anglican churches was incorporated as a "non-denominational, bilingual institution of higher learning" in 1960. The new Laurentian University held classes in the University of Sudbury facility, as well as in a variety of locations in the city, including the Sudbury Steelworkers Hall, until its current campus was opened in 1964.
The college was formerly federated with Thornloe University, Huntington University, and the University of Sudbury. Laurentian severed the federation during 2021 insolvency proceedings, ending 60-year relationships, and triggering lawsuits. On February 1, 2021, Laurentian University President Robert Haché confirmed that the University had filed for creditor protection. Court filings revealed that the university's liabilities amounted to CA$321 million. As part of its restructuring, the university ended its relationships with the federated schools.

(Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024

4. Université Laurentienne de Sudbury
(marker west side • Français)

Looking southeast; the R.D. Parker Building is in the background.

Laurentian University of Sudbury / Université Laurentienne de Sudbury Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024

5. Laurentian University of Sudbury / Université Laurentienne de Sudbury Marker

Looking east across the flag plaza on the west side of the R.D. Parker Building. The marker is visible amidst the flagpoles; the R.D. Parker Building is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Laurentian University of Sudbury⎯⎯⎯Université Laurentienne de Sudbury

Laurentian University of Sudbury
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Université Laurentienne de Sudbury