Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Information Session

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 2017
Event Contact Name: 
Anya Scheibmayr
Event Contact Phone: 
807-346-7862
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law invites all Orillia Campus students to learn more about Lakehead's three-year JD Program. Join us for a presentation to find out more about admissions, curriculum, and life as a Bora Laskin student!

For more information, please contact Anya Scheibmayr at law@lakeheadu.ca or 807-346-7862.

Walk the Labyrinth

Event Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Bora Laskin Gymnasium
Event Contact Name: 
Devon Lee
Event Contact E-mail: 

Please join Lakehead’s Labyrinth Learning Community this term as we prepare for the installation of the Wellness Path later this year.

We will be holding open walks every Friday until April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Bora Laskin Gym*. Information will be provided on labyrinths and the practice of walking the labyrinth as a form of meditation. All are welcome!

For information about the open walks, contact dlee2@lakeheadu.ca. For information about the Labyrinth Learning Community and outdoor installation, contact greenwooddavida@gmail.com.

*Enter through change rooms adjacent to the Education Library.

NRMT Seminar - Health Benefits of Forest Therapy

Event Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 11:30am to 12:30pm EST
Event Location: 
BB-1054
Event Contact Name: 
Jenn
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The Faculty of Natural Resources Management in partnership with EcoSuperior, co-sponsored by the Department of Geography and Queen Elizabeth Scholarships Advanced Scholars at Lakehead University, invites the university community to attend our special seminar on Fri., Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in BB-1054.

Ben and Romola Porchuk of the Global Institute of Forest Therapy will present on the Health Benefits of Forest Therapy. Those interested in becoming a certified forest therapy guide are invited to stay afterward for an information session.

Spending the early part of his career as a wildlife researcher, Ben earned a Master’s degree for his work studying the ecology and conservation of the endangered Blue Racer Snake on Pelee Island. Later, Ben became a restoration ecologist, with projects including much work with Indigenous communities in southern Ontario. It included Traditional Medicinal native plant inventories, including several plant-based meditations led by Native Elders. With this experience, Ben co-wrote and instructed the first Restoration Ecology course at the University of Guelph. Since being certified as Canada’s first Forest Therapy Guide in 2015, he has led over 200 forest therapy walks. Along the journey, Ben was inspired to co-found the Global Institute of Forest Therapy, an ethical non-profit organization for training forest therapy guides.

Romola holds a doctorate in clinical and organizational psychology, as well as a Master’s degree in educational psychology. She has practiced in the field since 1993 working as a clinician, consultant, and adjunct professor at Western University. She is also a certified forest therapy guide and trainer. Romola has worked clinically in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, sexuality, family and marriage/partnership, custody, mediation, and cultural repair. She has the privilege of time spent specifically working with First Nations both in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Romola develops a process and curricula based on clinical humanistic foundations to help the forest therapy guide provide a bridge with their participants to experience growth and healing within the forest.

Screening of Film A.K.A. by Dr. Ron Harpelle

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Trinity United Hall, 310 Park Ave.

The Department of History is pleased to partner with the Vox Popular Media Arts Festival in the screening of Dr. Ron Harpelle's docu-drama A.K.A. about a serial impostor who taught at the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology/Lakehead University in the mid-1960s. 

The film uncovers the story behind Dr. David MacDonald, a.k.a. Ronald MacDonald, who taught psychology for three years at Lakehead.

The film will screen at Trinity United Hall, 310 Park Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

Tackling Taxes

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
RC 1001
Event Contact Name: 
Derek Lawrence
Event Contact E-mail: 

With tax season fast approaching, it's important for students to understand taxes and the benefits of completing your tax return on time. Student Central, in collaboration with RBC Future Launch, will be holding two student focused tax presentations. All students are welcome.

Learn more about Lakehead University’s Wolf Den athletics expansion

Event Date: 
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Waverley Library Auditorium - 285 Red River Rd.
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Brandon Walker
Event Contact Phone: 
807 343-8372
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Lakehead University is embarking on a $1.8 million campaign to support the construction of the dynamic new Wolf Den athletics facility, a project that students overwhelmingly supported in a referendum in 2018.

Set to open in 2020, the new 30,000 square-foot Wolf Den will be connected and built adjacent to the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. Students are contributing $11 million of the $12.8 million construction cost.

The expansion will allow Lakehead to double the space dedicated to weight lifting, cardio and gym areas that the current space provides, for both students and community use.

The Wolf Den will include a multi-purpose gymnasium, modern weightlifting area, new aerobics studio, expanded club team storage and offices, new space for recreational programming, multi-use boardroom, student study areas, a lounge and meditation centre, and a wellness clinic. The new facility will also provide accessibility enhancements for users who have disabilities.

Join Tom Warden, Lakehead’s Athletics Director, for this free In Conversation talk at 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Waverley Library.

Kindness Rocks! Rock Painting

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Shannon Maloney
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Join us in the Agora from 10:00am - 2:00pm for Kindness Rocks! with the Student Appreciation Committee. Paint a rock and enter to win one of many prizes. FREE!

Carpool Month

Event Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 9:00am EST to Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead University
Event Contact Name: 
Ledah P McKellar

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The Office of Sustainability, partnered with Commute Ontario, invites you to participate in this year’s Carpool Month campaign (www.carpoolmonth.ca) that is set to take place from February 1 - February 29, 2020.

The month-long campaign aims to encourage faculty, staff, and students to register or log into the Carpool Ontario ride-matching tool (www.carpoolontario.ca), search for potential carpool partners and give carpooling a try!

Faculty, staff and students who log into their existing account or create a new account on Carpool Ontario during the month of February 2020 will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a chance to WIN a $500 gift card towards their gas purchases.

Faculty, staff and students can earn additional entries (no limit to how many!) into the prize draw by referring co-workers and students to register an account on Carpool Ontario. New Carpool Ontario registrants will be asked to provide the email address of the individual who has referred them upon registration.

The prize draw will take place during the week of March 2, 2020.

Legal Clinic Information booth

Event Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 9:00am EST to Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 3:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 9:00am EST to Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 3:00pm EST
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 9:00am EST to Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 3:00pm EST
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 9:00am EST to Friday, February 14, 2020 - 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora on Feb 10th and 12; Outside Cafeteria Feb 11 & 13 (see times in the description below)
Event Contact Name: 
Kimberley Gagan
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Did you know Lakehead has a legal clinic? We can help with all kinds of legal issues including problems with your landlord, criminal or traffic charges, employee rights and more. Find out more about our services by stopping by our booth:

Monday February 10th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Agora;
Tuesday February 11th from 10:00 am – 2:00pm outside the Cafeteria;
Wednesday February 12th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Agora;
Thursday February 13th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm outside the Cafeteria.

We look forward to seeing you!

Building Your Brand

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
The Career Zone UC 0020B
Event Contact Name: 
Kenna Stanley
Event Contact E-mail: 

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Are you wondering how to crack the Canadian job market? Unsure of how to "sell" yourself? This hour-long presentation will give you the knowledge you need to guide the development of your professional brand based on your own story. This will be a great lively session hosted by a successful communications guru, RBC's Regional Communication's Director Robb Ritchie.

Robb Ritchie is a bold storyteller and guardian of RBC's brand bringing with him over 29 years of experience, leading with a passion for innovative and engaging communications that seek to inspire.

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