Orillia Campus Welcomes Applicants and their Families
(Orillia, Ontario - May 4, 2007) Lakehead University - Orillia Campus will be hosting a Preview Evening for applicants, their families, and supporters on Wednesday May 9 from 5 pm - 8 pm. The evening will involve presentations from the Social Work, Education, and Business faculties. Applicants will also have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet future classmates, experience videoconferencing technology, and learn valuable information about Financial Aid and Student Services.
The evening will also bring to a conclusion the Campus Post Card design competition with the announcement of the winners. The aim of the contest was to promote Lakehead University and create community awareness in a way that engages the community in a hands-on fashion. All winners will receive 50 copies of their postcard and prizes will be awarded as follows: first place - $150; second place - $100; and third place - $50.
"This event will demonstrate all the wonderful things that Lakehead University - Orillia has to offer," said Kelli Gray, Student Services Coordinator. "We know that choosing a university is a difficult decision and Lakehead University wants to provide students with all the opportunities that are available to them at this fine institution."
Media: Prize winners and Campus staff will be available for media interviews on May 9 following the close of the formal awards presentation, at 7 pm in the Lakehead University - Orillia Campus Boardroom. For further information, or to arrange a media interview please contact Lakehead University - Orillia Campus at 705-330-4019.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead University Canada's Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
The evening will also bring to a conclusion the Campus Post Card design competition with the announcement of the winners. The aim of the contest was to promote Lakehead University and create community awareness in a way that engages the community in a hands-on fashion. All winners will receive 50 copies of their postcard and prizes will be awarded as follows: first place - $150; second place - $100; and third place - $50.
"This event will demonstrate all the wonderful things that Lakehead University - Orillia has to offer," said Kelli Gray, Student Services Coordinator. "We know that choosing a university is a difficult decision and Lakehead University wants to provide students with all the opportunities that are available to them at this fine institution."
Media: Prize winners and Campus staff will be available for media interviews on May 9 following the close of the formal awards presentation, at 7 pm in the Lakehead University - Orillia Campus Boardroom. For further information, or to arrange a media interview please contact Lakehead University - Orillia Campus at 705-330-4019.
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Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,600 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead University Canada's Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.