Lakehead Town & Gown

Event Date: 
Friday, February 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
OA 2005

The Lakehead Town & Gown brings Orillia faculty together with members of the surrounding community. Meetings occur monthly to discuss topics of broad interest—such as AI, education, loneliness, and citizenship—and have easy but engaged conversation. The group is co-run by Ryan McVeigh, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Anderson Charters, retired publisher and champion of Lakehead’s Orillia campus.

The next session will occur on Friday, Feb. 7, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in OA 2005. The topic for discussion is creativity. 

Academic Integri-TEA Gathering

Event Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online (Zoom)
Event Contact Name: 
Joel Symonds
Event Contact E-mail: 

Academic Integri-TEA is a community of practice that provides a safe and collaborative space for faculty to talk about the common academic integrity issues they are experiencing in the classroom and share helpful tips with their peers. Attendees are invited to make themselves a cup of tea (or coffee) and join with other instructors as we strive to positively influence the academic integrity culture at Lakehead University.

Registration
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItceqsqDsoGt0IhNrHxc0V1Xgpi...

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/96063460209

Meeting ID: 960 6346 0209

PhD Dissertation Proposal Defense - Psychology: Kristen Chafe

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom or ATAC 3004
Event Contact Name: 
Kelsey Mullin
Event Contact E-mail: 

Please join us for Kristen Chafe's PhD dissertation proposal defense. This is a hybrid defense, should you wish to attend in person it will take place in ATAC 3004.

Title: An Exploration of Biopsychosocial Factors that Contribute to Low Cognitive Test Scores Among Alcohol Abstainers

Supervisor: Dr. Kirsten Oinonen

Second Reader: Dr. Dwight Mazmanian

GSC Rep: Dr. Josephine Tan

Please contact admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca for Zoom link and passcode

Masquerade Gala

Event Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 6:00pm EST to Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 2:00am EST
Event Location: 
Valhalla Inn Hotel
Event Contact Name: 
Anas Tareen
Event Contact E-mail: 

One of the most anticipated events of the year, Lakehead University's Nursing Association and Engineering Society is hosting a formal event, following a masquerade theme, a night full of fun, good food, professional photography and memories being made- on February 1, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. at the Valhalla Inn.

International Drop-In Hours

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
OA 1031
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Open to all students to ask questions about International services and programming. Please note that immigration questions cannot be answered during these times - please attend immigration drop in hours Mondays 11am-1pm, send an email to or.international@lakeheadu.ca or book an appointment.

Immigration Drop-In Hours

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
OA 1031 or Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Open to all students to ask questions related to study permits, student visas, and working in Canada as an international student. Please note that non-immigration questions can be answered during regular drop-in hours Monday-Thursday, by sending an email to or.international@lakeheadu.ca or book an appointment.

Snowshoe with LUI

Event Date: 
Friday, February 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Meet in Residence Lobby
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Have you ever tried this winter activity? Dress warm in your winter gear and meet us in the Residence Lobby. Snowshoes will be provided. Please bring your LU student ID card. Note that no prior experience with snowshoeing is required.

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 11:30am to 12:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for a wish exchange in the Learning Commons!

Explore Orillia with LUI

Event Date: 
Friday, January 17, 2025 - 11:45am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Meet at City bus stop on campus
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Welcome to Orillia! Join us for a city tour to explore this beautiful city, meet new friends, and discover the best spots for food, shopping and fun. Meet Dhanvi at the bus stop on campus - don't forget your student ID card/bus pass!

Global ME Info Table

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

As a Thunderwolf, you have the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime international mobility experience in a different part of the world. Drop by our table to learn more!

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