As more publishers and funders, including the Tri-Council of Canada, introduce research data management plan (RDM) requirements, it is a good time to get up to speed. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of RDM and research data deposit. This will include exposure to resources and tools to support you throughout your work, especially using Lakehead Dataverse for your research data management.

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

describe research data management (RDM)
recognize the importance of a good RDM practice
identify deposit-ready data practices
understand how to use Borealis (Lakehead Dataverse) for data deposit and open data publishing

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

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3929779

Please join us for Amy Stern's MA Thesis Proposal Defense. This is hybrid defense, should you wish to attend in person it will take place in ATAC 3004.

Title: An Evaluation of Canadian Educators’ Acceptance of Digital Mental Health Tools

Supervisor: Dr. Aislin Mushquash

Second Reader: Dr. Ed Rawana

GSC Chair: Dr. Josephine Tan

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

It’s the ultimate Lakehead tradition — a time to reconnect with friends and relive your favourite memories at Homecoming Weekend 2025!

From an Outpost Pub Night to cheering on the Thunderwolves at their season home-opener to celebrating our outstanding alumni at Lakehead Celebrates, this year’s schedule is packed with energy, pride, and community spirit- all in celebration of Lakehead's 60th birthday!

Mark your calendars: October 2 to 4, 2025
🕺 "Back to the Outpost Pub Night"
🏀 Wall of Fame Induction
☕ Staff & Faculty Coffee Break
🏒 Alumni Blue & Gold Night: Thunderwolves Hockey home-opener
🥂 Lakehead Celebrates Reception
...and more!

Whether you’re an alum, a student, or part of our Lakehead University community, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss out on the fun — join us in celebrating all that makes Lakehead exceptional and unconventional.

Full schedule and details: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/alumni/events/homecoming

Abstract: The solvation layer around biomolecules is an intrinsic, yet often overlooked, partner in protein structure-dynamics and function. It has been observed both spectroscopically and in simulations that the dynamics of water in the hydration layer around proteins varies by location. What role does the heterogeneity in hydration dynamics play in protein structure-function-dynamics? Using molecular dynamics simulations, we have characterized the dynamics and structure of the hydration layer around micelles and proteins, gaining an understanding of how surface interactions influence the hydration shell. We have also characterized protein dynamics and solvation layer properties in a series of organic solvents, using the solvent-compatible enzymes Candida antarctica lipase B and porcine pancreatic lipase. The results in organic solvent hint at strategies for non-aqueous biocatalysis, as well as serving as a “character foil” to water, shedding light on the hydration layer’s role in protein function.

The Department of History welcomes students, faculty and staff to the premiere of A Tale of Two Qallunaat, a documentary film by Lakehead professor Kelly Saxberg at the 21st annual Vox Popular Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. at Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 115 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay.

This 48-minute moving film, narrated by Martha Flaherty, tells the story of two women artists from Thunder Bay—Sheila Burnford and Susan Ross—who travelled to Pond Inlet in the early 1970s. Through their writings, film footage, and hundreds of sketches, they left a lasting artistic and cultural legacy in the Arctic. The documentary revisits these works in the spirit of reconciliation, weaving together the voices of Elders and youth, and exploring deep family connections to Robert Flaherty’s Nanook of the North.

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with producer, cinematographer and editor, Kelly Saxberg.

Watch the trailer here: Vimeo Trailer

Event Details:

• What: Premiere of A Tale of Two Qallunaat + Q&A with Kelly Saxberg
• When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 7:00 pm
• Where: Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 115 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay

We encourage you to attend this premiere and take part in an evening of film, history, and community connection.

See the film's 1-pager here - 2Q_OnePage.pdf

See the full media release here - A Tale of Two Qallunaat_PremiereVOX_PressRelease.pdf

Learning Outcomes: Students will…
Identify strategies for reducing day-to-day living expenses
Use tools like the “Need, Want, Wish Matrix” to make informed financial choices

Learning Outcomes: Students will…
Understand how to complete and submit an OSAP application
Learn what documentation is required and how OSAP finding supports educational costs

The Department of Biology invites you to attend the Claude E. Garton Herbarium Open House and Fundraiser. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join us at this year’s Lakehead University Alumni Association Annual General Meeting! It’s a chance to come together as part of the Lakehead family, reflect on the highlights of the past year, and look ahead to the exciting things to come in 2025/2026.

This year, we’re especially thrilled to welcome Bob McDonald as our guest speaker. You may know him as the award-winning radio and TV personality behind Quirks & Quarks, or as the author who brings science to life in ways that are fun and accessible. Bob was also recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Lakehead University, making this conversation even more special for our alumni community.

Whether you’ve attended our AGM before or it’s your first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Lakehead, hear meaningful updates, and be inspired by Bob’s unique perspective.

To register: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0ivSjYBoQY29T_dnd2srqQ

Join Lakehead University and Mendlife Canada for a hybrid International Day of Peace event on September 19, 2025 (1–4 PM), featuring student-led performances, spoken-word presentations, and a documentary exploring gender, climate justice, and peace. Participate on campus in Thunder Bay or Orillia, or online via Zoom.

Celebrate the International Day of Peace with Lakehead University!

The Department of Gender and Women's Studies, in collaboration with the Social Justice Studies Program and Mendlife Canada (a local nonprofit), invites the Lakehead University community to a hybrid International Day of Peace event on September 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, as well as via Zoom. This engaging program will feature a documentary from the Gender and Climate Activism course, led by Mohit Dudeja (Contract Lecturer) during Summer 2025, alongside presentations from students across the Faculty of Education, Social Justice Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies, and the Department of English.

Highlights of the event include:

• A Drag Performance on Queer Joy
• A presentation on female Holocaust victims’ atrocity photographs, exploring memory, gendered experiences of war, and questions of peace, nonviolence, and ethics of representation
• A spoken-word performance of “Perform”, reflecting on societal pressures on women to suppress authenticity
• A spoken-word presentation on climate justice as a human right, emphasizing global inequalities, legal frameworks, and the links between climate action, health, and human rights
• A short film “Choose Peace”, exploring how digital media can promote peace, empathy, and unity

Event locations:

• Thunder Bay: Ingenuity Theatre / Connections Theatre (FB 2023)
• Orillia: Orillia Boardroom (OA3041)
• Zoom (Registration Required): https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/t6nHSpDkTsSckoDHgOD07g