Bell Let's Talk

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Outside the main cafeteria
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Student Health and Counselling
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8361
Event Contact E-mail: 

Together, we at Lakehead University can help end the stigma around mental illness.

Thunder Bay

Come out to the main cafeteria today between 10 am and 2 pm to learn more, enter draws, have a snack, start a conversation . . .

Athletics & Wellness Orillia 

  • Peer Wellness Team will have a table with LUSU and the Mental Health Outreach Team using the Bell Let's Talk materials
  • Mental Health First Aid Course for Faculty, Staff and Student Staff will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Thursday, Feb. 1 (training costs will be covered by the Wellness Department).
  • Promotion of the Youth Mental Health Summit Programming happening on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Sign up table for Safe Talk Training Sessions in Orillia
  • Students on Thursday, Feb. 15
  • Staff and Faculty on Wednesday, Feb. 14
 
Women's home basketball game at CJ Sanders Fieldhouse - Friday, Feb. 2 - first 50 people will receive toques
  • Talk Bubbles will be filled out, photos will be taken of students holding them and they will be showcased at the game on Friday, Feb 2

 

Youth Mental Health Summit - Behind the Mask

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 8:30am to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead Orillia - Simcoe Hall OA 1033
Event Fee: 
https://goo.gl/forms/L7BoDP5uJyxkKt112
Event Contact Name: 
Elana Weber - Student Athletics and Wellness Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4008 x2115
Event Contact E-mail: 

This summit aims to facilitate the participation of youth in this very important conversation.

On Thursday, Feb. 8, Lakehead invites 120 high school and post-secondary youth to come together through youth-led interactive dialogue, a panel presentation, and an exciting keynote speaker, Team Canada's former goalie Kendra Fisher, to actively engage with what often exists Behind the Mask.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 8
Time: 8:30 am to 2 pm
Location: Lakehead Orillia
Cost: FREE
Includes: Keynote Speaker Kendra Fisher, Student Panel, Parking Pass, Takeaway Care Kit, Lunch and Snacks

Click the link to register.

March Break Open House

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 9:00am EDT to Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Welcome Centre / Cafeteria Building - Lakehead University, 500 University Ave, Orillia
Event Contact Name: 
Tori White
Event Contact Phone: 
7053304008 ex 2160
Event Contact E-mail: 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Lakehead University Orillia campus this upcoming March. Become a student for a day - exploring our campuses, meeting your future profs, sitting in on classes, and taking part in all the other great experiences we have planned this week.

EXCEL - Leadership 101

Event Date: 
Monday, January 22, 2018 - 5:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
OR 1013 - Academic Support Zone
Event Contact Name: 
Jade Hermans
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Rich from the Student Success Centre for an engaging workshop all about the foundations of leadership. Meet new people, develop your leadership skills, and have fun!

Come on out to learn more about EXCEL Leadership: a program designed to help students increase their leadership skills and involvement in the community.

EXCEL - Leadership vs. Management

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 5:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
OR 1013 - Academic Support Zone
Event Contact Name: 
Jade Hermans
Event Contact E-mail: 

This workshop will examine the differences between Leading and Managing. Students will leave with a heightened understanding of group development theory, leading without a title, giving feedback and more.

Join Rich from the Student Success Centre for this engaging workshop. Meet new people, develop your leadership skills, and have fun!

Come on out to learn more about EXCEL Leadership: a program designed to help students increase their leadership skills and involvement in the community.

The Art of Self-Management

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 5:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
OR 1013 - Academic Support Zone
Event Contact Name: 
Jade Hermans
Event Contact E-mail: 

Time waits for no one, so why try to manage it? Manage yourself instead!

This interactive workshop will explore strategies to help you use your time more effectively, set goals and priorities, and learn the value of celebrating small steps. Join Rich from the Student Success Centre for this engaging workshop.

Meet new people, develop your leadership skills, and have fun! Come on out to learn more about EXCEL Leadership: a program designed to help students increase their leadership skills and involvement in the community.

The Value of Adversity

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 5:00pm to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
OR 1013 - Academic Support Zone
Event Contact Name: 
Jade Hermans
Event Contact E-mail: 

We learn more from our difficult experiences than the things that come easily to us. Adversity is incredibly valuable (even though we generally don't want to deal with it).

This workshop examines three ways that adversity can make us stronger and more effective leaders. Join Rich from the Student Success Centre for this engaging workshop.

Meet new people, develop your leadership skills, and have fun! Come on out to learn more about EXCEL Leadership: a program designed to help students increase their leadership skills and involvement in the community.

Eating with Intention & Attention: A Mindful Eating Exercise

Event Date: 
Friday, January 26, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Faculty Lounge
Event Fee: 
Free, lunch provided
Event Contact Name: 
Student Health and Counselling
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8361
Event Contact E-mail: 

Coffee Hours at the LUSU Sustainability Centre SC 0022

Event Date: 
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 9:00am EST
Event Location: 
SC 0022
Event Fee: 
Free Event
Event Contact Name: 
Charlotte McEwen
Event Contact Phone: 
8073438889
Event Contact E-mail: 
Every second Monday from 9 - 11 AM, bring a reusable mug and fill it up with free ethically-sourced and locally roasted coffee at the LUSU Sustainability Centre (SC 0022). On January 29th, we will feature Bean North Coffee & Slate River Dairy.

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