International Student Connect Webinar - Culture & Spirituality

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you an international student? Join a Let's Connect Information Session to learn about services in your community.

Register for any or all of these sessions using the QR code or by visiting this link: https://forms.gle/uYTaDNYnr1c9z4H96. You will receive a Zoom link via your Lakehead email account before each webinar.

Members of all Lakehead University locations are welcome to attend as much of the information will be relevant across Ontario.

Hosted by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant Services.

Questions? Contact Suzana.tanase@sm.ymca.ca. or or.international@lakeheadu.ca.

International Student Connect Webinar - Health Care

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you an international student? Join a Let's Connect Information Session to learn about services in your community.

Register for any or all of these sessions using the QR code or by visiting this link: https://forms.gle/uYTaDNYnr1c9z4H96. You will receive a Zoom link via your Lakehead email account before each webinar.

Members of all Lakehead University locations are welcome to attend as much of the information will be relevant across Ontario.

Hosted by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant Services.

Questions? Contact Suzana.tanase@sm.ymca.ca. or or.international@lakeheadu.ca.

International Student Connect Webinar - Child Care

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you an international student? Join a Let's Connect Information Session to learn about services in your community.

Register for any or all of these sessions using the QR code or by visiting this link: https://forms.gle/uYTaDNYnr1c9z4H96. You will receive a Zoom link via your Lakehead email account before each webinar.

Members of all Lakehead University locations are welcome to attend as much of the information will be relevant across Ontario.

Hosted by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant Services.

Questions? Contact Suzana.tanase@sm.ymca.ca. or or.international@lakeheadu.ca.

International Student Connect Webinar - Community Participation & Recreation

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you an international student? Join a Let's Connect Information Session to learn about services in your community.

Register for any or all of these sessions using the QR code or by visiting this link: https://forms.gle/uYTaDNYnr1c9z4H96. You will receive a Zoom link via your Lakehead email account before each webinar.

Members of all Lakehead University locations are welcome to attend as much of the information will be relevant across Ontario.

Hosted by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant Services.

Questions? Contact Suzana.tanase@sm.ymca.ca. or or.international@lakeheadu.ca.

Research into Action Conference 2026

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 9:00am to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Italian Cultural Centre, 132 Algoma St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3B7
Event Contact Name: 
Sarah Kamalzadeh
Event Contact E-mail: 

EPID@Work is excited to host the 4th annual Research into Action Conference on October 20, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre.

EPID@Work Research Institute presents: The Research into Action Conference 2026 on October 20th.

Research into Action brings together students, researchers, community members, organizations, employers and workers from diverse backgrounds to discuss workplace health and safety in Northwestern Ontario.

What to Expect
Join us for an engaging day featuring:
- Research Presentations
- Research Posters
- Community Discussion Panels
- Networking Opportunities
- Complimentary Lunch and more!

REGISTER: https://epid.eventbrite.ca

Questions?
If you have any questions about this conference or EPID@Work, please reach out. We are here to help!

Sarah Kamalzadeh
Communications Specialist
epidevents@lakeheadu.ca or skamalza@lakeheadu.ca
807-343-8010 Ext 7636

FOBA Speaker Series: AI as an Information Quality Intervention: Enhancing Human Decision-Making

Event Date: 
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
ATAC 3004 or Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
David Richards
Event Contact E-mail: 

A presentation of research by Dr. Aydin Farrokhi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration and Hongcen Guo (MBA, MSc. Management) on AI-enabled decision support, examining how enhancing information quality and relevance can support better human decision-making under uncertainty, time pressure, and complexity.

Friday, Sept. 18 from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in ATAC 3004 (Thunder Bay) or by Zoom:
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/96320487979?pwd=w53gCGKkQ3hLHMfbjoVIaYjyH0tW...
Meeting ID: 963 2048 7979
Passcode: 193596

Tree Planting Ceremony - Dedicated to the Memory of Mr. Lynne F. Sevean

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Meet at BB 1001G

Tree Planting Ceremony

In recognition of his contributions to the Faculty of Natural Resources Management and his service as a member of the Lakehead University Board of Governors.

If you are unsure where the Memorial Garden is, please meet us at BB 1001G at 12:30 p.m.

MA Thesis Defense - Psychology: Teagan Neufeld

Event Date: 
Friday, September 11, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
AT 3004
Event Contact Name: 
Donna Garstin, Psychology Program Officer
Event Contact E-mail: 

Please join us for Teagan Neufeld's Clinical Psychology MA thesis defense. This is an in-person defense in meeting room AT 3004.

Title: Evaluating Indigenous Post-Secondary Student Acceptance of The Aaniish Naa Gegii: The Children’s Health and Well-being Measure

Supervisor: Dr. Aislin Mushquash

Second Reader: Dr. Chris Mushquash

External Reviewer: Dr. Michelle Spadoni

GSC Chair: Dr. Greg Depow

2026 Alumni Association AGM

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Mark Tilbury
Event Contact E-mail: 

Whether you are a long-standing member of the Lakehead community, a current student preparing for graduation, or a team member passionate about our institution's growth, this virtual gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the broader Lakehead family. Join us as we celebrate the achievements and highlights of the past year and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead in 2026/2027!

Special Guest Speaker: Mr. Karl Subban

We are thrilled to welcome Karl Subban as our keynote guest speaker!

-Lakehead Alumnus: Proud graduate of Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education.

-Educator & Leader: A long-time Toronto school principal who dedicated over 30 years to empowering youth and building supportive school communities.

-Bestselling Author & Speaker: Author of How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Life, School, and Hockey. Karl is widely recognized for his inspiring message on leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and helping others achieve their full potential.

-Family Man: Father to five accomplished children, including NHL hockey stars P.K., Malcolm, and Jordan Subban.

Karl will share his uplifting perspectives and practical wisdom on turning life's hardships into personal playbooks for success- insights that promise to inspire students, educators, and leaders alike.

Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. Secure your spot today!

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kxONDhvIQsma3DxmUuOqrQ#/re...

LUMINA Concert Series

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts
Event Contact Name: 
Ayano Dempsey
Event Contact E-mail: 

The first concert of the LUMINA concert series hosted by the Music Department will be on Sep 29, at 12:30 p.m.

Programme:
Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2 Op.67 e minor (1943-44)
Georgy Sviridov: Piano Trio Op.6 a minor (1945)

Ayano Dempsey, piano
Jaedon Daly, violin
Peter Cosbey, violoncello

Tickets are cash at door: $15 and $10
Subscriptions for the whole series (7 concerts) are: Regular $70 Senior $50

All LUMINA series concerts are held on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts (Sep 29, Oct 20, Nov 10, Jan 26, Feb 9, Mar 2, Mar 16)
For more information, please call 807-343-8010 ext. 8787.

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