Laurentian University of Sudbury
Text from the plaque
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.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
Find the place
The City of Greater Sudbury
Through the entranceway to the R.D. Parker Building
at Laurentian University beside the 4 flagpoles
on Ramsey Lake Road at University Road
N 46 27.974 W 80 58.471
Recorded March 2006. Check current access before visiting.