Faculty Wellness Strategy Consultation

Event Date: 
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
OA 3007

Lakehead University is committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our Lakehead community, recognizing that investing in the enhancement of health and wellness interventions will better position us for success in both the classroom and the workplace. To this end, the University is developing a comprehensive multi-year Wellness Strategy in consultation with students, faculty, staff and administrators.  

The Wellness Advisory Committee is reaching out across the University community to gather important insight from our students, faculty and staff.

Faculty Wellness Strategy Consultation

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 3007

Lakehead University is committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our Lakehead community, recognizing that investing in the enhancement of health and wellness interventions will better position us for success in both the classroom and the workplace. To this end, the University is developing a comprehensive multi-year Wellness Strategy in consultation with students, faculty, staff and administrators.  

The Wellness Advisory Committee is reaching out across the University community to gather important insight from our students, faculty and staff. 

Maadaadizi 2019

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
University Centre - UC1007
Event Fee: 
no fee
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
8073438085
Event Contact E-mail: 

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services, Lakehead University, in conjunction with Confederation College, Eabametoong First Nation, Matawa Post-Secondary Education, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win; the Wenjack Education Institute, and 7 Generations Education Institute have again planned and organized Maadaadizi 2019, which means starts a journey in the Ojibwe language.

It's our joint post-secondary Aboriginal Student Orientation being held at Marina Park on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have set aside this special day to welcome post-secondary Aboriginal students and their families to their respective institutions and to the City of Thunder Bay.

Jordin Tootoo is our Keynote Speaker and the day will include a musical performance by Nick Sherman. Information booths by various organizations will be set-up, children's activities, prizes and refreshments will be available. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there, rain or shine! For more information, contact ACSS at acss@lakeheadu.ca or call 807-343-8085.

Yoga and Meditation

Event Date: 
Friday, September 6, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity room
Event Fee: 
free to all students, staff and faculty
Event Contact Name: 
Trudy Kergon
Event Contact Phone: 
8073438582
Event Contact E-mail: 

Enjoy 1 full hour of Hatha yoga, led by Ameena Bacchus, followed by 30 minutes of Mindfulness Meditation led by Trudy Kergon. Live guitar music will be provided for your enjoyment and relaxation.

Free Yoga @ Student Health and Wellness

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 29, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, July 6, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness, Prettie Residence Building
Event Fee: 
Free, Drop-in, open to everyone
Event Contact Name: 
Student Health and Wellness/Ameena Bacchus
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8361
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Student Health and Wellness and volunteer yoga instructor, Ameena Bacchus for an hour of yoga. Classes take place in the Student Health and Wellness activity room in Prettie Residence building (ring the doorbell at the front door or come around to the back of the building and enter through the activity room doors). Open to students, staff, and faculty.

Engineering Career Fair

Event Date: 
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
CASES Building
Event Contact Name: 
Kristen Bohonis: Career Zone and Co-op Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8986
Event Contact E-mail: 

This Career Fair will host a variety of regional and national employers recruiting from Engineering and Science related programs. All students are welcome - remember to make a good impression and present yourself professionally! For a list of participating employers, please visit lakeheadu.ca/careerfairs

Saturday Campus Tour - Orillia

Event Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Orillia, 500 University Ave., Orillia, ON
Event Contact Name: 
Tori White
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4008 ext. 2160
Event Contact E-mail: 

A campus tour is the best way for you to experience life as a student at Lakehead University. Our knowledgeable and friendly student tour guides will show you everything Lakehead has to offer. Please note: no faculty meetings will be available during the Saturday campus tour.

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