3D Printing Orientation Session

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm EDT
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library - LI1005
Event Contact Name: 
Valerie Gibbons
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Join us in the Makerspace@Paterson to learn the ins and outs of 3D printing on the Makerspace printers. This 30-minute session will include a general introduction to 3D printing, basic features and operation of the printers and safety guidelines. Attendance at a 3D Printing Orientation is required for anyone wanting to use the printers.

Additional sessions are scheduled for the month of October.

Event registration: http://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3522266

Campus Rec Hockey Registration Deadline

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 12:00am EDT to Friday, October 18, 2019 - 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
CJ Sanders Fieldhouse
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Ferguson
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Don't miss out on playing in our Campus Rec Hockey Leagues this year! We have both a Non-Body Contact (NBC) and a Coed League. Registration ends at 11:59 pm on October 17th. Register in person at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse during building hours (6 am to 10pm) or online at luathletics.lakeheadu.ca.

Encounters in Bioethics - "Caring for People with Chronic Pain: Challenging ethical issues"

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
St. Joseph's Heritage, Georgian Room, 63 Carrie Street, Thunder Bay
Event Contact Name: 
Loretta Delea
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Join the Lakehead University Centre for Health Care Ethics for a presentation and discussion session on "Caring for People with Chronic Pain: Challenging ethical issues":

- Addressing distress from the lack of definite diagnosis and/or treatment plan
- Balancing hope and realism when discussing expectations
- Responding to injustices experienced by the pain sufferer

Presenter:
Hadi Shojaei, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, St. Joseph's Care Group; Assistant Professor, NOSM

Panel:
-Jennifer Lake, RN, Chronic Pain Management Program, SJCG
-Paul Francis, MSW, RSW, Director of Indigenous Relations, SJCG
-Deborah Scharf, PhD, CPsych, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Lakehead University

Everyone is welcome. Free Admission. Free parking.

This session will also be offered in a one-hour format on Thursday, October 24th, from 12 - 1 pm at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Boardroom, 3rd Floor Administration. This is an abbreviated session; not all panelists participate. Everyone is welcome.

Study Abroad Day

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Pudas
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Interested in studying abroad? Find out more about the opportunities available to you! Study Abroad Day is happening on Wednesday, October 23rd in the Agora from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are many ways to integrate global experience into your university education, but none is better than traveling and studying in another country. Students can choose to spend a semester, summer or a full year abroad at one of our international partner institutions while earning credit towards their degree. Immerse yourself in a new culture, learn more about yourself and expand your global perspective through studying abroad! Exchange partners include universities in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, the UK & many more.

At our Study Abroad Day, you’ll be able to register for a Study Abroad Information Session, talk to our Study Abroad advisors, students from our partner universities, and other Lakehead students who have done a semester in another country. We will also be having draws for exciting global prizes, including exchange bursaries!

If you have any questions about this event, please e-mail studyabroad@lakeheadu.ca for more information.

Assistive Technology Open House!

Event Date: 
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Education Library
Event Contact Name: 
Amber Saville
Event Contact E-mail: 

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE!
Friday, October 18, 2019
11am-1pm, Education Library (Bora Laskin Building)
Learn about how assistive software and devices can help you with your academic studies. Try some apps that will help you with notetaking, organization, studying and mindfulness.
DROP BY TO LEARN ABOUT ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE AND DEVICES!

HITBASS SHOWCASE

Event Date: 
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse
Event Contact Name: 
Brenda Magajna
Event Contact E-mail: 

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HITBASS
presents
RESEARCH SHOWCASE

Sunday, October 27, 2019
2:00 – 4:00 om
C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse
Rooms 1016, 1025, 1028

Faculty and Student Research
• Come meet Pepper the robot
• Student research posters
• See your muscles in action
• Impact helmet testing
• Smart Fab Lab
• Cane mobility devices
• Superior Science Ozobots and Makey-Makey

Free Public Event

Career and Job Fair

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sarena Favaro
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4008, ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Recruit talented future employees from Lakehead Orillia's academic programs including business, social sciences and humanities, health and behavioural sciences, social work, education, and science and environmental studies. 

For a list of participating employers, visit lakeheadu.ca/careerfairs

What Would Get You to Vote?

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons

Lakehead University’s Department of Political Science and the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) are providing the opportunity for students to engage in dialogue around the federal election.

A panel, What Would Get You to Vote, planned for Oct. 8 will allow Lakehead Orillia students the opportunity to have in-depth discussion of the issues affecting them in the upcoming federal election, including what would get them to the polls.

Moderated by Lakehead Orillia professor Dr. Todd Stubbs, the panel will feature six political science students.

Consciousness and the Dying Brain

Event Date: 
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
AT 5036
Event Contact Name: 
Alexandrea Macey
Event Contact E-mail: 

The notion of brain death was introduced in the 1960’s. After 50 years of clinical experience, new questions are being raised about the adequacy of the clinical tests used in its determination. This presentation reviews the issues and invites discussion concerning possible ways forward.

LinkedIn Day of Learning: Open House

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library (Main Floor)
Event Contact Name: 
Leslie Malcolm
Event Contact E-mail: 

Get the most out of your FREE LinkedIn Learning at Lakehead account by joining us at the LinkedIn Day of Learning Open House.

A representative from LinkedIn Learning will be hosting an Open House on the Thunder Bay campus offering workshops, 1:1 sessions, presentations and more.

Drop by anytime throughout the day to:

  • Define and Achieve Personal and Professional Goals: take a deep dive into LinkedIn Learning
  • Rock your Profile: level up your skills with LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning
  • Bridge the Skills Gap: customize alignment of content to course level learning skills

Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Chancellor Paterson Library (main floor)

What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 14,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics.

Start exploring Linkedln Learning now by logging in with your Lakehead University username and password.

Academic and administrative departments interested in scheduling a session with the LinkedIn representative can send an email to Leslie Malcolm at lmalcolm@lakeheadu.ca. Visit LinkedIn Learning at Lakehead to learn more.

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