18 Facts About Algoma University

Algoma University, commonly shortened to Algoma U or Algoma, is a public university with its main campus located in Sault Ste.

Algoma University U offers satellite programming in Brampton and Timmins, Ontario.

Shingwauk Hall, presently the main building of Algoma University College, was erected in 1935 after it was deemed the Shingwauk Home original building had deteriorated beyond repair.

One year later, on 17 December 1965, Algoma University College was established as a non-sectarian institution affiliated with Laurentian University after the Affiliation Agreement was signed.

In September 1967, Algoma University College began offering courses to its first 77 students at what is today Sault College, formally then known as Cambrian College, under the leadership of Principal Reverend Charles A Krug .

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The majority of students studying at Algoma University College were mature or "extension" students looking to enhance their post-secondary education by taking first-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science courses.

Algoma University College received its own emblem, the Thunderbird, as designed by Dora de Pedery-Hunt in 1972.

On 19 May 2006, Algoma University College entered into a new relationship, which further entrenched its pre-existing relationship with First Nations people.

On 13 July 2009, Algoma University conferred its first degrees as an independent university, with 60 students earning Algoma University degrees.

Algoma University offers more than 40 programs - three and four year bachelor's degrees in disciplines such as biology, business, computer science, community development, English, geography, history, psychology, social work, sociology, political science, music and fine arts.

Algoma University has diploma-to-degree agreements with Cambrian College, Confederation College, George Brown College, Humber College, Mohawk College, Northern College, Sheridan College, Sault College and Seneca College, as well as a student exchange agreement with the Algoma University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Arthur A Wishart Library at Algoma University is a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries and is a contributor to Open Content Alliance.

In 2009 Algoma University received more than $16 million to build a biosciences and technology convergence centre.

Housing over 96 students, Algoma University Dormitory is furnished with an open concept area, a single bed, wardrobe and a desk with a high speed wireless internet connection.

Algoma University offers extension programming out of campuses in Timmins and Brampton.

Algoma University offered extension programming in St Thomas, Ontario from September 2012 until April 2015.

Algoma University Thunderbirds participate in the Ontario University Athletics and Canadian Interuniversity Sport conferences in the sports of basketball, soccer, cross-country running, curling, wrestling, and Nordic skiing.

Anishinaabe students of Algoma University have an active Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students' Association and are represented on the Algoma University Student Union executive, the Anishinaabe Peoples Council and the Cross Cultural Committee.