Laurentian officially announces interim president and provost
'I’ve always been of the opinion that Laurentian University held a unique and enviable position,' says Sheila Embleton.
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'I’ve always been of the opinion that Laurentian University held a unique and enviable position,' says Sheila Embleton.
Laurentian University will have a new interim president and interim provost starting on Jan. 1, 2023. Sheila Embleton will take over the interim president role, and Brenda Brouwer will be the interim provost as the Sudbury, Ont., university emerges from more than a year of creditor protection.
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