"Today's Family" to feature Lakehead University
PTGTV, a US-based industry leader in consumer lifestyle educational shows, recently announced the selection of Lakehead University for an upcoming episode of the highly acclaimed educational television series, Today's Family. Lakehead University will be featured in a segment on "The Importance of Selecting the Right University." The TV feature will be shown in targeted geographic markets across the U.S.
The reason for this selection is captured in a media release from PTGTV as follows:
Outstanding and innovative academic offerings combine with a highly diverse campus community to make Lakehead University one of Canada's most desirable sites of higher education. The university features an outstanding faculty and a central location in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead offers an impressive collection of educational resources, with an emphasis on research and advanced technology.
Ranked number one in Value-Added among all universities in Canada for the fourth time by Macleans magazine, Lakehead is the leader in learning-assisted technologies that provide students with a truly unique educational experience. The school seeks to enroll students from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of geographic regions, and works with Aboriginal people to further their educational aspirations.
Lakehead provides a quality education and a high-tech campus that gives the students tools for a successful tomorrow. Students experience the Lakehead difference - an excellent exchange program, and a strong tradition of excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in the community.
More than 7500 students from around the world call Lakehead University home during the academic semesters. Located in a metropolitan area, it is ranked as one of the most scenic and beautiful Canadian college campuses. In the winter, the campus comes alive with three Alpine and world-class Nordic ski centers nearby as well as excellent curling and hockey facilities. In the summer hiking, sailing, camping, biking, and fishing are favorite activities.
Lakehead has opened a new campus in Orilla, Ontario, an hour's drive from Toronto. The new campus will feature academic courses and programs that target the interests and needs of the region. With more than 40,000 graduates all over the world, Lakehead has grown into one of Ontario's premier institutions of higher learning while retaining its philosophy of being student centered. According to Dr. Fred Gilbert, its president, "While Lakehead has grown significantly over the last 10 years, it takes pride in being a smaller university with a big vision. And our students always come first."
Note: Airtime schedules will be announced as soon as they are finalized.