MSc Proposal Presentation - Chemistry: M. Wang

Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:30am to 12:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
AT3006
Event Contact Name: 
Andrea Maggrah
Event Contact E-mail: 

Chemistry MSc Thesis Proposal Presentation - Miao Wang
Development of Novel Lysophosphatidic Acid Receptor 1 (LPAR1) Antagonists for Cancer Therapy

Global ME Week: Minute to Win It Challenges

Event Date: 
Monday, September 21, 2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Test your skills with these fun games from around the world while mingling with exchange students and learning more about Global ME!

Global ME Week: Mid Autumn Festival

Event Date: 
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Learn about this cultural celebration and the partners we have across Asia! Mingle with exchange students and learn more about Global ME!

International Office Drop-In Hours

Event Date: 
Monday, September 7, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, September 21, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, October 5, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, October 12, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, October 26, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Monday, November 2, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Monday, November 9, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Monday, November 16, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Monday, November 23, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Monday, November 30, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Monday, December 7, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
OA 1031 or ZOOM
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Mondays 2:00 - 4:00pm (excluding holidays when the campus is closed as per the Academic Calendar).

All students, staff or faculty are welcome to drop in with any questions related to the international office and immigration advising. Please note, if your case is more complicated we may ask you to book an appointment so we can explore in greater detail together.

Visit OA 1031 or join virtually! See link in newsletter, scan QR code on poster, or visit https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/my/luiorillia to access Zoom.

International Welcome Day

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 2014 (Simcoe Hall)
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Start your Lakehead journey off right! Connect with other international students and the International Team, discover what campus has available for you, and embrace the Canadian way with fun activities! This is a mandatory event, all new students should plan to attend Welcome Day.

**Please note this event is for new International Students only. Space for friends and family will not be available.**

Register Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqE9vIlC6lBJI_MycmaVGPWFwAorpd...

International Fireside Chat

Event Date: 
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Dining Hall Couches
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

What's a Fireside Chat?
An opportunity for anyone on campus to connect with international staff to share your input, reflections, and ask questions about programming that the office offers.

Global ME Drop-In Q&A

Event Date: 
Friday, September 25, 2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 1031
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

As a Lakehead Thunderwolf, you have the exciting opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime international experience in a different part of the world, and transfer your credits back to your Lakehead degree.

Stop by to learn more and ask questions! We encourage any current Lakehead University student, or a staff or faculty member who is interested in supporting students in seeking these opportunities, to inquire.

Culture Days Presents Orillia Storytelling Slam Night

Event Date: 
Friday, October 2, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Creative Nomad Studios 23 Mississaga Street West Orillia, ON
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Back by popular demand!!!

Get ready for Storytelling Slam Night—an unforgettable evening of voice, performance, and visual expression where our community comes together to share personal stories that celebrate our lived experiences.

Free and open to all!

Evening Highlights:

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments. Explore creativity hands-on in Arts Orillia’s Creative Youth Lab with animation and a screening of short films. View powerful visual storytelling through an exhibition presented by North Simcoe Arts.

At 6:30 p.m., the stage comes alive with performances from the Orillia & Area Black Community Association, Mariposa Arts Theatre’s (MAT) and Lakehead University students. The evening will also feature a pre-registered storytelling showcase and an open mic segment, offering space for those who wish to prepare in advance as well as those who feel called to share impromptu after hearing others’ stories.

Presented in partnership with:

City of Orillia (www.facebook.com/orilliaedo) | Arts Orillia (@artsorillia) | Mariposa Arts Theatre (@mariposaartstheatre) | North Simcoe Arts (@northsimcoearts) | Orillia & Area Black Community Association (@orilliablackcommunity) | Lakehead University (@lakeheadintlife_or)

MSc Thesis Defence - Biology: Abby Sim

Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
CB 3013 & Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Heather Suslyk
Event Contact E-mail: 

Title: "Forest Harvesting Generates Attractive Breeding Habitat for Male Eastern Gray Treefrogs (Dryophytes versicolor) at their Poleward Range Edge"

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Adam Algar (Supervisor)
Dr. Cody Dey
Dr. Julie Lee-Yaw
Dr. Luke Frishkoff (External)

Please join Abby in CB 3013 or contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for the Zoom link.

PhD Thesis Proposal - Chemistry and Materials Science: Noah Siegfried

Event Date: 
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
FB 2023
Event Contact Name: 
Brenda Magajna
Event Contact E-mail: 

Chemistry and Materials Science Doctoral Candidate, Noah Siegfried will present his thesis proposal: Exploration of molecular assembly and on-surface reactions for the synthesis of 2D organic optoelectronic materials on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1 pm in FB 2023 in the CASES building.

Committee Members: Dr. Maryam Ebrahimi, (supervisor), Dr. Mark Gallagher, Dr. Craig MacKinnon, and Dr. Kang Kang (external)

Everyone is welcome

For more information contact Brenda Magajna at phd.ses@lakeheadu.ca

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