The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with Lakehead University to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of university and college students.

Moving to a new country and starting your life there can be a stressful experience. Thankfully, you don’t have to go through it alone. Join us to look at some of the specifics of life in Canada, like costs, banking and credit, and the income and personal tax systems. Learn from the experience of other newcomers to Canada, and the things they wish they knew when first arriving.

The goal of “A Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian Finances” is to provide you with the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare for life in Canada and manage your finances as a new arrival. You will learn about life in Canada, such as the costs you can expect, considerations when renting, and scams to watch out for; the differences between banks in Canada and how to get started with credit; and the ins and outs of earning income in Canada and paying personal income taxes. Starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch—learn from the experiences of others to help make your transition to Canada as easy as possible.

Register for the webinar at https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XH4c5BaPQ1a2iXohUimUlg.

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with Lakehead University to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of university and college students.

A postsecondary education in Canada is a significant investment and can cost $10,000+ per year. Join us to learn some of the ways you can pay for your education, important details about taking on and repaying government student loans, and the impact of being a student on your credit score. You’re in postsecondary to plan for your future, start now by planning for post-secondary.

The goal of “How to Pay for School” is to help you prepare for your postsecondary education by thinking about how you plan to pay for it, and what the longer-term consequences of that payment approach may be. You'll learn about some of the ways available to pay for your education, including scholarships and bursaries, loans, and government programs; some of the finer details of government student loans, related to both taking them on, and paying them back; and how being a student can affect your credit score, including ways to build your score as a student. Without a proper plan, the cost of a postsecondary education can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Think ahead, so you can get ahead.

Register for the webinar at https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MBTwo7vOSUal_qZBzvEQow.

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with Lakehead University to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of university and college students.

Investing without a plan can lead to serious risk of loss, something a wise investor likes to avoid. Join us to learn about tax efficient investing, strategies to manage your overall investment risk, and methods to evaluate and understand stock purchasing decisions. Building a solid investment portfolio can help keep your money safe, so you can watch it grow for years to come.

The goal of “Building an Investment Portfolio” is to cover the basics of diversification and managing investment risk. You will learn about methods to decrease or even eliminate the tax burden offered by your investments; different strategies to manage investment risk and build a more stable asset portfolio; and methodologies to review and evaluate stocks, which can be a driving force behind a balanced portfolio. “The best offence is a good defense”—by building a balanced portfolio, you can reduce your risk of loss, putting your money to work for you.

Register for the webinar at https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bJYbzuChRdW-3KYru8FzKA.

Looking for some extra protection against COVID-19 this academic year? The province’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine bus will be rolling into campus this September.

The GO-VAXX bus will be set up on campus from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. Students, faculty, staff, and community members will be able to receive a first, second, third or fourth dose of the vaccine. No appointment is required.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive their vaccine is reminded to:

• Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card or birth certificate.
• Eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
• Dress for the weather in case there is a lineup.
• Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
• Wear a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin.
• Do not visit the GO-VAXX bus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

Rosanna Shillolo, owner of Sunrise Yoga Studio, will be leading this one-hour yoga session for faculty and staff. In lieu of payment, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the LUSU Food Pantry.

Please register at https://forms.gle/14DfvjMUU1e2Ej2fA

Title: “Evaluating the Utility of a Point of Care Device to Assess Stress Differences Among Wild Boreal Fishes”

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Mike Rennie (Supervisor)
Dr. Constance O’Connor
Dr. Jay Treberg
Dr. Steven Cooke (External)

All are welcome to attend. Please contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for meeting ID and password.

On behalf of the Office of Innovation, Partnerships and Economic Development (IPED)

Central Canada Resource Expo - CenCan, is being held at Thunder Bay's CLE Grounds on Wednesday, September 14 - Thursday, September 15, 2022.

CenCan will be a gathering place for all those who thrive in the business of resources (Mining, Forestry and Energy). The expo will be showcasing the latest in resource technologies, expand the discussion of sustainable development with industry leaders and provide a forum that fosters economic regional growth.

Lakehead University will be participating as an exhibitor and Expo organizers have extended a FREE Expo Pass to Lakehead University faculty, staff and students. This discount code is for FREE admission to the event (value of $25) when guests pre-register before Monday, September 12, 2022. Follow the instructions on the Expo Pass to claim your FREE ticket.

For more information about the CenCan Expo event please visit https://virtex.cencanexpo.ca/.

An informal session to assist graduate students enhance their applications and share tips and tricks with a Professor, a Graduate Funding Officer and some Tri-Council award holders.

Thunder Bay Public Library presents Poems for Peace with Canadian Poet Terry-Lynn Johnson reading Sprigs and Twigs Poetry and New Poems.

Terry-Lynn is a Lakehead University graduate.

Visit the author's official website www.lakeheadpoet.com for social links. Book Signing. Acoustic music performed by Mike Kivari. Come on out and enjoy the event.

Title: “Invasive spiny water flea (Bythotrephes cederströmii) and their impacts on young-of-year walleye growth”

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Mike Rennie (Supervisor)
Dr. Robert Mackereth
Dr. Erin Dunlop
Dr. Tom Johnston (External)

All are welcome to attend. Please contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for meeting ID and password.