The Teaching Life Cycle: Reflections from Early, Mid and Late Career Faculty

Event Date: 
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am EST
Event Location: 
AT5036 and OA2005
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Brett Sharman, Instructional Development Centre
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8554
Event Contact E-mail: 

In this opening event for the 2013 Teaching and Learning Week, Dr. Rhonda Koster, Director of the Instructional Development Centre, will guide a Q&A session in which panelists and participants from both campuses will share and reflect on the successes, challenges and changes experienced along their pedagogical journeys.

The session will include opening remarks from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Rodney Hanley and Deputy Provost Dr. Moira McPherson. Faculty and contract lecturers are encouraged to bring along prepared comments and questions.

Light refreshments will also be provided. To register for this event and to check out other events happening throughout Teaching & Learning Week, visit idc.lakeheadu.ca/2013-teaching--learning-week

Walking (and Understanding) the Talk on Social Justice (Part 1)

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 9:00am EST
Event Location: 
AT 5036 (Thunder Bay) and OA 2005 (Orillia)
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Brett Sharman, Instructional Development Centre
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8554
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead University is committed to social justice for Aboriginal peoples and acknowledges that this begins with recognition of Aboriginal realities.

In this three-part forum, Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Vice-Provost of Aboriginal Initiatives, will deliver three unique sessions based on the CBC's 8th Fire TV Series to guide an open, accessible and pragmatic discussion on proactive ways to address social justice in our pedagogy.

To register for this event and to check out other events happening throughout Teaching & Learning Week, visit http://idc.lakeheadu.ca/2013-teaching--learning-week/

“You Talkin’ to Me?” A Discussion on Interpreting and Using Student Feedback

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
AT 5035 (Thunder Bay) and OA 2017 (Orillia)
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Brett Sharman, Instructional Development Centre
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8554
Event Contact E-mail: 

It's that time of year again, student evaluation of teaching time.

This session will provide a unique and intimate forum for faculty and contract lecturers to discuss the process of emotionally and professionally responding to student evaluation of teaching with colleagues from across the university.

Separate sessions will run on each campus and include comments from invited discussants. To register for this event and to check out other events happening throughout Teaching & Learning Week, visit http://idc.lakeheadu.ca/2013-teaching--learning-week/

Employer Information Session - TD Commercial Banking

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 11:30am to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
RB 1022
Event Fee: 
no charge
Event Contact Name: 
Christina Buzzi
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8018
Event Contact E-mail: 
Event Contact Web: 

Welcome to the TD Commercial Banking Information Session!
TD National Recruiter and Managers will be on campus to present information about career opportunities in commercial banking on Tuesday, November 19th from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in RB 1022.
All interested students are welcome.
For additional information please contact the Student Success Centre at ssc@lakeheadu.ca or 343-8018.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site
Event Fee: 
no fee
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance Coordinator Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8084
Event Contact E-mail: 
Event Contact Web: 

There will be a Sweat Lodge Ceremony Wednesday, November 27th 5 pm at the Sweat Lodge Site. Everyone is welcome to attend!

It's recommended that participants dress for the heat. Women should wear long skirts and a T-shirt. Men should wear shorts. Be sure to bring a towel.

Participants are encouraged to bring the Elder a tobacco offering which is available for pick-up at ACSS (RC0002). Women who are on their moon time must not participate in the sweat lodge ceremony or handle ceremonial items. For more information please contact Yolanda Twance, ACSS Coordinator at 343-8084 or via email at acss1@lakeheadu.ca.

One Nation Under Court: Constitutional Politics and Canadian Federalism

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
Event Location: 
RC 0005
Event Fee: 
Everyone Welcome
Event Contact Name: 
Karen Woychyshyn
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8477
Event Contact E-mail: 
Event Contact Web: 
As part of our 2013-2014 Political Science Speaker Series we are very pleased to introduce Dr. Nadia Verrelli. Dr. Verrelli joined our Department on August 1, 2013.

Distinguished Canadian Artist Lois Andison Speaking about Her Art, Life

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 6:00pm EST
Event Location: 
ATAC Room 1010
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Sam Shahsahabi
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8491
Event Contact E-mail: 
Event Contact Web: 

One-Year Bachelor of Education Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 7:00am EST to Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
Atrium - 1294 Balmoral Street
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Jo Krisko
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8133
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you thinking about a career in teaching or a post-degree option?

Enhance your degree and expand your skill set with the One-Year Bachelor of Education program! Lakehead University offers a One-Year Bachelor of Education program at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses and we want you to be a part of it!

Admission into Lakehead University's Consecutive Education program for September 2014 is your last chance to earn a Bachelor of Education degree in only 8 months! Having your Bachelor of Education degree opens doors to a new and rewarding career and the chance to work around the world.

Please join us at one of our upcoming information sessions to learn about the program, application process and admissions procedure.

One-Year Bachelor of Education Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 1:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
ATAC 5036
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Jo Krisko
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8133
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you thinking about a career in teaching or a post-degree option?

Enhance your degree and expand your skill set with the One-Year Bachelor of Education program! Lakehead University offers a One-Year Bachelor of Education program at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses and we want you to be a part of it!

Admission into Lakehead University's Consecutive Education program for September 2014 is your last chance to earn a Bachelor of Education degree in only 8 months! Having your Bachelor of Education degree opens doors to a new and rewarding career and the chance to work around the world.

Please join us at one of our upcoming information sessions to learn about the program, application process and admissions procedure.

One-Year Bachelor of Education Pre-Assessment Clinic

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 1:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Jo Krisko
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8133
Event Contact E-mail: 

Current or past students interested in determining their eligibility for admission to the 1 Year Bachelor of Education program Fall 2014 should join us at our Pre-Assessment Clinic.

In order to determine your eligibility for teaching subjects available in the One-Year Bachelor of Education program at Lakehead University, be sure to bring all transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate, from all post-secondary universities you have attended with you to your pre-assessment. Original transcripts are not necessary for the Pre-Assessment Clinic.

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