The most significant change in the evolution of the influenza virus is the rapid growth of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on a global scale. These industrial agricultural operations have the potential of housing thousands of animals in a relatively small area. Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) event can be considered as a shift in the pathogen-host-environment interplay characteristics. These changes in the host-environment and the disease, ecology is key to creating novel transmission patterns and selection of novel pathogens with a modification of genetic traits. With the development of CAFOs throughout the world, the need for training of animal caretakers observe, identify, treat, vaccinate and cull if necessary is important to safeguard public health.

Lakehead University is partnering with the Thunder Bay Public Library for the third year in a row to offer the In Conversation speaker series.

An expert from Lakehead University will give a free presentation about the making of the Nor'wester Mountains. Please join us!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 28
Location: Mary J.L. Black Branch Library - 901 Edward St. S.
Time: 2-4 pm

Description: Dr. Peter Hollings is the Chair of the Department of Geology. For the past 14 years he has been studying the formation of the rocks and mineral deposits of Northwestern Ontario. He will discuss the formation of Thunder Bay's Nor'Westers and the 1.1 billion-year-old Midcontinent Rift of which they are a part. We will investigate the geology in and around town and relate it to the evolution of the region.

Join us at this interactive Student Support Services Fair from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Main Floor Learning Commons of the Chancellor Paterson Library.

Before the rush of exams, come check out the wide variety of student supports and services that are available to help you succeed!

Friendly and helpful staff will be hosting displays and helping you connect to important student services. Whether you want to get back on track, or develop new strategies for success, you'll not want to miss this event.

In addition to the interactive booths, you can also enjoy some snacks and enter into prize draws to win some Lakehead gear.

The Economic Speaker Series presents Maggie Jones, PhD Candidate from Queen's University on "Incentives, Disincentives and Academic Achievement" on Friday, Nov. 27 at 2:30 pm in ATAC 2015.

Everyone is welcome!

Teresa Trudeau, Traditional Healing Coordinator and Elder, will be on campus Friday, Nov. 27 from 9:30 am to noon. A smudging ceremony will occur using traditional gifts of tobacco, sage and sweet grass. Teresa will be discussing Gender Roles and Women's Teachings.