Lakehead University Calendar of Events
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Spring/Summer OSAP Pick-UpDate: May 01, 2012Time: 8:45 AM Duration: See below. Where: OA 1028 For more Information Contact: Jackie Bean: Student Affairs Officer 2110 jbean2@lakeheadu.ca http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca/financial-aid/ Information: Orillia Campus Drop-in times: Tuesday, May 1: 8:45 am - 1pm, 1 - 2 pm Wednesday, May 2: 8:45 am - 1 pm, 2 - 4:30 pm REMEMBER TO BRING: SIN CARD, and Government PHOTO ID (driver's license, passport, health card), AND Void cheque (or direct deposit information from your bank) - necessary for funds to be deposited into your account. Add this event to your Calendar | 2
Spring/Summer OSAP Pick-UpDate: May 02, 2012Time: 8:45 AM Duration: See below. Where: OA 1028 For more Information Contact: Jackie Bean: Student Affairs Officer 2110 jbean2@lakeheadu.ca http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca/financial-aid/ Information: Orillia Campus Drop-in times: Tuesday, May 1: 8:45 am - 1pm, 1 - 2 pm Wednesday, May 2: 8:45 am - 1 pm, 2 - 4:30 pm REMEMBER TO BRING: SIN CARD, and Government PHOTO ID (driver's license, passport, health card), AND Void cheque (or direct deposit information from your bank) - necessary for funds to be deposited into your account. Add this event to your Calendar | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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Summer of Sustainability Series - in OrilliaDate: May 08, 2012Time: 7:00 PM Duration: 7 - 9 pm Where: Lakehead University Orillia; University Avenue Campus For more Information Contact: Thamara Laredo Information: Summer of Sustainability (SOS)
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Geology Department Seminar - Faculty Candidate - Dr. Amanda DiochonDate: May 10, 2012Time: 10:00 AM Duration: 1 Where: CB 3031 Price: Free For more Information Contact: Dr. Stephen Kissin (807) 343-8220 sakissin@lakeheadu.ca Information: The Department of Geology presents a seminar by: Dr. Amanda Diochon, Canadian Government Laboratory Visiting Fellow, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa ON Candidate for the Tenure Track Biogeochemist Environmental Geologist Position. "Looking for the needle in the haystack: how stable isotopes and physical separation techniques can be used to detect changes in the soil carbon pool" | 11 | 12 | 13 |
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BioFor ConferenceDate: May 14, 2012Time: 8:00 AM For more Information Contact: Grzegorz Kepka (807) 343-8294 gkepka@lakeheadu.ca Information: The Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) at Lakehead University and the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bioeconomy (CRIBE) are pleased to announce the Biofor Conference, a new international forum for those working or interested in the emerging bio-industry and bio-economy. The primary focus is to share new and existing knowledge and technology for this quickly expanding field of research and economy. The two day Biofor Conference will include oral and poster presentations as well as an opportunity for a field tour of biomass operations, the Biorefining Research Institute, and other Lakehead University research facilities. Conference Venue: Lakehead University The three themes being investigated are: Bioenergy – The use of biological sources for energy, specifically forest biomass. Biorefining – The process of "refining" multiple products from biomass to create various bioproducts such as fuels, power, materials and chemicals. Bioeconomy – Understanding the mechanisms and processes of the "green economy" as they relate to the social and economic fabric of our communities, regions, and nations. For more information and abstract submission please visit http://www.cribe.ca/biofor/abstracts | 15 | 16
CRaNHR Seminar Series 2011-2012: Improving End-of-Life Care in First Nations CommunitiesDate: May 16, 2012Time: 12:00 PM Duration: 1 Hour Where: ATAC 6033 Price: None For more Information Contact: Dr. Grace Bandoh 807-766-7266 gbandoh@lakeheadu.ca Information: Holly Prince and Luanne Maki examine end-of-life care in First Nations Communities. This study seeks to improve the end-of-life care in First Nations communities by developing community-based palliative care programs and teams. The presentation will highlight some results from a community assessment specific to developing palliative care conducted in Fort William First Nation in 2010-2012. Holly Prince, MSW, is an Ojibway woman from the Red Rock Indian Band and currently works as a Research Associate at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health. Holly’s research expertise is in community-based and applied health services research using participatory methods. Luanne Maki is the Community Health Representative for Fort William First Nation. She is responsible for the coordination, provision and delivery of community health services and education for her community. Add this event to your Calendar | 17
Canadian Authors Association - CanWrite ConferenceDate: May 17, 2012Time: 8:00 AM Duration: 5-Day Conference Where: to be announced For more Information Contact: Anita Purcell, Executive Director, Canadian Authors Association 705-719-3926 apurcell@canauthors.org Information: Workshops, blue pencil sessions, writing circles, keynote speakers, readings by participants, readings by CAA Literary Awards authors, awards banquet, board meetings and CAA annual general meeting Add this event to your Calendar | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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Summer of Sustainability Series - in OrilliaDate: May 22, 2012Time: 7:00 PM Duration: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Where: Lakehead University Orillia - 500 University Ave OA 1022 For more Information Contact: Dr. Thamara Laredo 705-330-4008 Ext. 2645 tlaredo1@lakeheadu.ca Information: Summer of Sustainability (SOS)NEW! A public lecture series featuring documentary films and expert-led discussions focused on environmental sustainability.Location: Room OA 1022 For more information, contact: tlaredo1@lakeheadu.ca Add this event to your Calendar | 23
Getting Sick, Getting Well: An Understanding of Health from Asian PerspectivesDate: May 23, 2012Time: 7:30 PM Duration: until 9:30 p.m. Where: St. Joseph's Hospital, Conference Room 3 (basement), 35 N. Algoma Street, Thunder Bay Price: Free. Everyone is welcome. For more Information Contact: Loretta Delea (807) 343-8126 chce@lakeheadu.ca http://bioethics.lakeheadu.ca Information: <p>The Centre for Health Care Ethics presents an <strong>Encounters in Bioethics</strong> presentation and discussion session on:</p> <p><em><strong>Getting Sick, Getting Well: An Understanding of Health from Asian Perspectives</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Sickness as Yin and Yang imbalance</li> <li>Health preserving in Chinese medicine <br /> </li> <li>The Tao of integrative medicine</li> <li>The bioethics of mutuality</li></ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Presenter:</span><br /> <strong>Michael Cheng-tek Tai</strong>, MA (Wilfrid Laurier University), PhD (Concordia University), Chair Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Founding Dean of College of Medical Humanities, Chungshan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; President, International Society for Clinical Bioethics (2002-2010)</p> <p> <span style="text-decoration: underline">Panel:</span><br /> <strong>Richard Berg</strong>, PhD, Chair, Associate Professor, Philosophy, Lakehead University<br /> <strong>Chris Lai</strong>, MD, FRCPC, Curans Health Centre & TBRHSC; Associate Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine<br /> <strong>Peng You Lian</strong>, BA, MA (Beijing Normal University), Canadian Organization of Traditional Taiji Quan Association Chairman; Peng You International Tai Chi Academy President<br /> <strong>Norm McDougall</strong>, Volunteer Patient and Family Advisor, TBRHSC</p> Add this event to your Calendar | 24 | 25
NECU Thesis Defence PresentationDate: May 25, 2012Time: 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hrs Where: ATAC 1010 Price: Free For more Information Contact: Jennifer McKee 343-8357 jlmckee@lakeheadu.ca http://NA Information: You are invited to attend the thesis defence presentation of Kirsten Odber - MES - NECU candidate. Thesis entitled, "Trading with the Hudson’s Bay Company: A Case Study of Nipigon House Post 1828 - 1838" on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 10 am in ATAC 1010. Everyone is welcome. Add this event to your Calendar | 26 | 27 |
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Sexuality and Seniors in Nursing Homes and Retirement HomesDate: May 30, 2012Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 9:00 to 3:00 Where: Victora Inn, Thunder Bay Price: Professionals $30; students $20. For more Information Contact: Lee Stones (807) 343-8563 healthy@lakeheadu.ca http://www.onpea.org Information: Key note speaker Judith Wahl, E.D. of the provincial Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) will address topics related to the multiple issues around sexuality, as they concern residents of nursing homes and retirement homes. Ms. Wahl's presentation will deal with the legal implications of facility and family interventions - as well as discuss the much talked about "nanny cam" issue. Should families use it, or not. Judith Wahl, a dynamic speaker, is a lawyer who has spent most of her career advocating and helping seniors. Add this event to your Calendar Orillia Astronomy Club - Public Lecture on the Transit of VenusDate: May 30, 2012Time: 7:00 PM Duration: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Where: Lakehead University Orillia - 500 University Ave OA 1033 For more Information Contact: Dr. Chris Murray 705-330-4008 ext 2651 cmurray1@lakeheadu.ca Information: Members of the public are encouraged and welcome to attend!Free admission and parking.Add this event to your Calendar | 31 | |||