The Department of Psychology is pleased to host a presentation by Dr. Mojgan Zarghamifard, who is a visiting professor from the University of Hormozgan, Iran. This talk is open to all students, faculty, and staff. If you are unable to attend the presentation in person and wish to join through Zoom, please contact admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca.

Mature and Transfer Students - Join us for a free pizza lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Faculty of Education at Heritage Place in Orillia!

We hope this message finds you well. Flowing for Change, a period advocacy campaign, is excited to invite you to a groundbreaking event that aims to challenge societal norms and spark creative, inclusive conversations around a topic that affects half of the population but often remains shrouded in silence: periods.

🌸 Panel Discussion: Breaking the Stigma - Embracing Inclusive Conversations on Periods 🌸

Date: March 1, 2024
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location: Alumni Lounge

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring prominent voices in health, activism, and art as we delve into the nuances of periods, break down the stigma surrounding menstruation, and explore ways to foster a more inclusive dialogue.

Our esteemed panelists include:

Chelsea Opperman, Josia Prince, Parvinder Kaur, and Katie Simmons

Hosted by:

Brayden Chartrand


💖 Together, We Can Make a Difference! 💖

Let's come together to challenge societal norms, empower individuals, and create a more inclusive community. By participating in this event and contributing to our fundraising campaign, you become an integral part of the movement to break the stigma surrounding periods and ensure access to essential period products for everyone.

RSVP to secure your spot at the panel discussion and make a positive impact in the lives of those facing period poverty.

We look forward to your presence at this meaningful event.

In this librarian-led interactive workshop we will review several AI tools, look at prompt design, and discuss the importance of information literacy and how it intersects with AI. The session also addresses aspects of copyright and ethical considerations in AI usage. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving academic landscape!

Learning outcomes:

• become aware of a range of AI tools available and their potential for teaching and learning
• learn about prompt design.
• learn to use AI carefully and ethically.

This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Systematic reviews, unlike other types of literature reviews, follow a structured and predefined process. In this session, we will walk you through the steps of a systematic review, focusing on preparing for your systematic review, identifying key sources of research and developing detailed search strategies. Learn how librarians can support you in conducting a systematic review.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• distinguish a systematic review from other types of literature reviews
• identify the steps to conducting a systematic review
• recognize tools and resources to aid in your review

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Come visit a furry friend for some much needed relaxation in the SAS Multi Use Access Lounge. Every Thursday from 2 to 3 pm in the tunnels, SC 0004. All are welcome!

Title: "Can dominant species traits and soil chemistry explain stability in species-poor heath?"

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Azim Mallik (supervisor)
Dr. Adam Algar
Dr. Michael Rennie

All are welcome to attend. Please join Justin in CB 3013 (Thunder Bay) or contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for the meeting ID and password.

This session will showcase the utility of open educational resources (OERs) as a potential benefit to both Lakehead students (in terms of potential cost savings) and to Lakehead faculty in terms of course design/re-design and curriculum development in general. An example OER adoption will be discussed as well as efforts in promoting OER at the Orillia campus.

This workshop will cover the importance of literature reviews in the research cycle and discuss the following:

• selecting a topic
• finding relevant sources using library databases
• evaluating and assessing the research
• structuring your literature review
• organizing your research using software like Zotero or Mendeley

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Zotero is a free and convenient tool that can be used to help you manage information for your research, insert citations into your writing and easily create bibliographies. This session will provide an overview of how Zotero can support your work throughout the research process, with hands-on opportunities to practice using the tool.

After attending this workshop, you will have learned how to use Zotero to:

• save time with the research process
• create better citations and bibliographies
• organise all the books / articles you find during the research process
• use advanced features in Zotero

This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.