(November 16, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University and its Chancellor Electoral Board are pleased to announce that Arthur V. Mauro, prominent Canadian lawyer and businessman, has accepted the position of Chancellor of Lakehead University. Dr. Mauro starts a renewable three-year term on January 1, 2010. He succeeds Dr. Lorne Everett who served as Chancellor from 2000 - 2009.

The Chancellor's primary responsibilities include building bridges between the University and stakeholder groups as well as the broader publics - locally, nationally, and internationally; fostering the mission, vision, and values of Lakehead; and undertaking specific duties such as conferring degrees at Convocation, representing Lakehead University on special occasions, and participating in select initiatives to promote the University.

"Arthur Mauro is respected for his numerous career-and community-based accomplishments," says President Gilbert. "He has already demonstrated leadership in furthering Lakehead University's Advancement initiatives, and we are delighted that he will serve as our next Chancellor."

Dr. Mauro, OC, OM, was born on February 15, 1927, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He studied law at the University of Manitoba and was called to the Bar of Manitoba in 1953. Until 1969 he practiced law, specializing in transportation and communication law. Dr. Mauro has had an illustrious career. In 1967, he was appointed Chairman of the Royal Commission on Northern Transportation, and in 1969 became a senior executive with Great Northern Capital Corporation. From 1972 to 1976, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Transair Limited, and joined the Investors Group in 1976 to become its President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman. From 1991-2000 he was Chancellor of the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Mauro has been an active supporter of the University of Manitoba since his student days. In September 2001, Dr. Mauro made a major contribution to St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba to establish the Centre for Peace and Justice. In 1987, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was later promoted to Officer in 1992. He received an Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree from Lakehead University in 1997. In 2004, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba. At present, Dr. Mauro is Chair of the Winnipeg Airport Authority.

"I will be pleased to serve as Lakehead's Chancellor and await the opportunity to contribute to institutional success over the next three years," says Dr. Mauro. "As a longstanding member of the Thunder Bay community, I am proud not only to support Lakehead in this capacity but also to represent its character and the excellence it embodies.

Dr. Gilbert acknowledges the years of service Dr. Everett dedicated to Lakehead, throughout which he performed his duties with enthusiasm, humour, and grace. "Dr. Everett will be missed, but being a Thunder Bay son, it is hoped and expected that he will continue to take an active part in Lakehead functions as frequently as his busy schedule allows."

The participation of Chancellor Electoral Board members was pivotal in conducting this search. "The University Chancellor is an uniquely important role that requires a special individual with many talents to help bring the University's vision forward, and the Board has done an excellent job in selecting Dr. Mauro."

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Media: To arrange interview times with Drs. Gilbert and Mauro, please contact Communications Officer Heather Scott at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca; or Director of Communications Eleanor Abaya at 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.

About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

(November 11, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) HaemAssist, a product designed and developed by the 2009 Lakehead Shads' company FiberGel Inc., has won Best Application of Scientific Principles and Best Business Plan at the RBC Shad Entrepreneurship Cup, held in mid-October in Waterloo, Ontario.

The theme of the 2009 competition asked Shads to look to nature and natural fibres, tasking them with finding an innovative way to use the fibres: through first use (manufacture with new materials); repurposing (reuse of existing material in a new manner); recycling (creating new product from old); or retirement (converting existing natural fibre materials to a final use). Shads explored the development of HaemAssist while considering the boundaries of science, design, and art, while thinking innovatively and using bottom-line principles to develop a product that encapsulates economic value, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.

HaemAssist is an entirely new product for use in the emergency response and healthcare industries. Currently, many Canadian emergency response services do not have means to provide fast and effective treatment to patients suffering severe blood loss. In response, HaemAssist provides care workers with a natural-based product that aids in the retention and coagulation of blood using the natural fibre Hagfish Exudate.

"Our Shads faced a tough yet reputable judging panel this year and we're extremely proud of their achievements," says Dr. Sultan Siddiqui, Lakehead's Shad Valley Director. "Through their time with the Shad program and in preparing their final projects for the Cup, our students learned a great deal about engineering, entrepreneurship, information technology, medicine, and science as well as about themselves and how they work alongside their peers. They fared very well in several areas overall this year. They set some high standards for themselves, and in working as hard as they did, they are all more prepared to face the challenges and opportunities that life, schooling, and work will bestow upon them - now and in years to come."

The annual RBC/Shad Entrepreneurship Cup is a national competition that unveils Shad-designed products that are well-positioned to be the next business success story. The Cup showcases the best in entrepreneurship, science, and technology, and demonstrates what senior high school students are capable of creating.

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Media: Dr. Siddiqui is available for media interview. For more information or to arrange interview times, please contact Communications Officer Heather Scott at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca; or Director of Communications Eleanor Abaya at 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.

About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

(November 9, 2009 --Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University and its researchers, in collaboration with researchers from partner institutions, are pleased to announce progress made on their bio-energy research related to the Atikokan Bio-Energy program. Bio-energy is at the forefront of many issues concerning Ontario's environmental and economic responsibilities, and the progress made by Lakehead University researchers will help Thunder Bay and Ontario stay competitive in the bio-energy sector.

Research results and impacts to date include the submission of patent applications, creation of employment and business opportunities for specific demographics, development of research facilities unique to Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario, information sharing with Thunder Bay's core industry partners, and training of highly qualified personnel. To date, the project has involved more than 24 researchers across Ontario and trained over 50 highly qualified personnel in various aspects of clean energy production based on peat/forest biomass. Overall economic impact of the project exceeds $7.5 million across northwestern Ontario.

In 2007, Lakehead University, in collaboration with other institutional partners, spearheaded a research project to develop transformative technologies toward the utilization of abundant biomass resources, which aim to curtail CO2 emissions from coal-fired generating stations such as those located in Atikokan and Thunder Bay. This project received funding under the aegis of the Atikokan Bio-Energy Research Centre from Ontario Centres of Excellence and other governmental and private industry partners. Research projects leading to clean energy under three well-defined research themes were conducted, led by Lakehead University researchers Dr. Charles Xu, Dr. Peter Lee, and Dr. Reino Pulkki.

"This research project is a huge undertaking that involves Lakehead-based researchers and researchers from institutions across Ontario," explains Dr. Rui Wang, Vice-President (Research), Lakehead University. "The overall goal of the project is to use biomass resources in the development of sustainable technologies that will allow the current Atikokan Generating Station to partially replace coal to continue Plant operations in the most environmentally efficient manner possible."

The Project aims to produce electricity from bio-energy sources, reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, and provide new economic opportunities - all of which would strengthen communities across the region and the province while securing Ontario's standing as a leader in cleaner energy. "Lakehead is proud to house cutting-edge research that is vital to so many aspects of society during these pivotal economic times," adds Dr. Wang. "These projects only add to Lakehead's reputation as a research-intensive institution, and will nurture both the economic and environmental health of our community, region, and province."

Each research theme of the project covers a range of practical and applied research topics in the field of bio-energy. They include Dr. Lee's research on environmental effects of wet-harvesting peat, Dr. Xu's research on biomass combustion for efficient energy production, and Dr. Pulkki's research on wood biomass harvesting, storage, and transportation strategies.

"Atikokan is very thankful to all who are responsible for enabling the Bio-Energy Research project to take place in Atikokan," states Atikokan Mayor, Dennis Brown. "We are especially appreciative of: the funds provided by the Provincial Government; Ontario Power Generation for allowing the participation of their staff; Ontario Centres of Excellence for being responsible for coordinating the research; for the seven universities and colleges, especially Lakehead University and Confederation College, for the valuable research they are conducting; and to the 29 partner organizations who have contributed $4.6 million through cash and in-kind support. The valuable information that has been obtained will assist not only Atikokan but also northwestern Ontario, Ontario, and Canada, and at the same time will hopefully ensure the continued operation of the Atikokan and Thunder Bay plants. The continued operation of the Atikokan Plant is so crucial to the wellbeing of the Town of Atikokan."

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Media: To arrange interviews with Drs. Wang, Lee, Xu, and Pulkki, or to obtain documents pertaining to research objectives, results, and impacts, please contact Communications Officer Heather Scott at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca; or Director of Communications Eleanor Abaya at 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.

To arrange interviews with Atikokan Mayor, Dennis Brown, please contact him directly at
807-597-8050.

About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

(November 4, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University is pleased to announce that Dr. Aicheng Chen, Chemistry Professor at Lakehead University and Canada Research Chair in Material and Environmental Chemistry has won the prestigious W. Lash Miller Award from the Canadian Section of the Electrochemical Society.

Established in 1967, the award honours the memory of the eminent Canadian chemist and recognizes candidates - excellence in publications and/or technical contributions in the field of electrochemical science and technology and/or solid state science and technology. It is awarded every two years, and can be awarded to an individual only once throughout his or her career.

Dr. Chen's numerous and significant contributions to electrochemistry make him an outstanding candidate to receive and accept this esteemed award. As Dr. Chen explains, "Over two million Canadians have diabetes, and it has been scientists' longstanding goal to develop a non-enzymatic electrochemical technique to monitor blood sugar levels for controlling and treating diabetes." His innovative research is now leading to the development of high-performance electrode materials for electrolysis as well as new electrochemical technologies for environmental and biological analysis as he has developed a novel way to oxidize glucose by using an electrochemical process with remarkable sensitivity and selectivity. "This method has significant potential to turn the dream to control and treat diabetes into a reality," adds Dr. Chen. A United States patent has been filed for this invention.

Dr. Chen's research has also gained extensive attention in the areas of wastewater treatment, mining, and the pulp and paper sector, and it has been widely covered by regional, national, and international media. Dr. Chen will accept the award and deliver a lecture entitled Electrochemical Study of Nanomaterials for Green Chemistry Applications at the 2009 Fall Symposium of the Electrochemical Society of the Canadian Section, to be held at Dalhousie University on November 7.

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Media: Dr. Chen is available for media interview from 10:00 a.m. - noon and after 3:30 p.m. on November 4. For more information or to arrange interview times, please contact Communications Officer Heather Scott at 807-343-8177, commun@lakeheadu.ca; or Director of Communications Eleanor Abaya at 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.

About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

Sponsored by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, TVO's Best Lecturer Competition is quickly becoming a favourite annual event for universities, colleges, lecturers, and students across Ontario. Now in its fifth year, the Best Lecturer Competition was created to recognize the best and brightest lecturers at Ontario's colleges and universities. It invites students and alumni to nominate professors whose love of learning has helped stimulate imaginations, open eyes, and push boundaries in institutions of higher learning across the province. It focuses on capturing the art of lecture on camera, and in doing so, introduces audiences to professors who excel at offering their students a blend of knowledge, clarity, stimulation, and wisdom.

Former Lakehead faculty member Jeanette Lynes (English Department, 1991-1998) has made the2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist for excellence in Canadian fiction writing with her work The Factory Voice - a quirky, light-hearted mystery about the lives and dreams of four vital, engaging women and the puzzling events that unfold at a Fort William military aircraft factory in 1941.

Lynes, who now teachesat St. Francis Xavier University, visits Thunder Bay on November 5 to present Riveting Rosie Returns: History, Story, and Can Car During WWII, an event hosted by Lakehead University's Advanced Institute for Globalization and Culture (aig+c).Visit Lakehead University's Calendar of Events to find out more about this presentation.

(October 26, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University is pleased to announce that History Professor Dr. Ron Harpelle has received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Grant for Conferences and Workshops. The grant is valued at $20,000 and will be used to offset expenses associated with Finn Forum IX, an event that will draw academics from around the globe to Thunder Bay from May 26 - 27, 2010.

Since 1974, every forum of its sort has offered opportunities to present research within a specific thematic approach. The theme for Finn Forum IX is Finland and the World: Past, Present and Future. The call for papers has been announced and submissions should focus on Finnish history, migration, culture, and language; cultural, social and economic aspects of the Finnish Diaspora; and the country's impact on the world.

Since its inception, Finn Forum has become reputed as a premier international conference. It provides a public arena in which scholars, who work in widely dispersed locations and across diverse disciplines, come together to present the results of their research.

"The benefits of hosting this conference in Thunder Bay are two-fold," explains Dr. Harpelle. "The fact that Lakehead University and Thunder Bay have the opportunity to make their marks on an international stage for hosting such a reputable conference is very exciting. This conference also gives the academics coming from outside of Thunder Bay the opportunity to discuss their research in a city that so embraces Finnish culture and tradition. Those who visit can enjoy the much-loved Finnish landmarks that add to the subtle nuances and ambiance of our city."

Finn Forum IX also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the building of Thunder Bay's Finnish Labour Temple. The landmark's history is a reflection of the history of Finnish immigration and settlement in North America. It was completed in 1910 through the combined efforts of the Finnish-American Workers' League and the Finnish New Attempt Temperance Society. Over the last century, it has been host to political rallies, theatrical productions, concerts, motion pictures, sporting events, and festivals. The Finnish Labour Temple continues to serve Thunder Bay's Finnish community as its most important public meeting place.

Selected scholars who present at this conference will have an opportunity to publish their research. Proposals, for presentation or panel (150 word limit), alongside short C.V.s will be accepted until December 15, 2009. Additional information regarding submissions is available at http://finnishstudies.lakeheadu.ca/finnforum9/finnforum-call-for-papers.

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About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

(October 22, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Local media were on campus earlier today to get a sneak peek of a group of Lakehead students dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Members of Lakehead's Thrill the World team are more eager than ever before to participate in this year's Thrill the World event, which aims to take the title of "Largest Simultaneous Thriller Dance World-Wide" on Saturday, October 24.

Thrill the World began in 2006 in Toronto, when Ines Markelle, a Toronto dance choreographer, assembled a group of 62 zombies and danced to what is coined one of the greatest and most influential dance routines of all time. Since then, the event has hit the world stage with more than 72 countries participating in last year's event. This year, the record-breaking attempt carries a much more significant meaning following the unexpected death of the King of Pop last June.

Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay. Those interested in attending or participating are encouraged to learn more by visiting Lakehead University's Calendar of Events.

(October 21, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University is bolstering its "indie" reputation as a university that encourages its students to be innovative and independent thinkers. Its strategic branding campaign, "I think for myself," portrays a series of ads, online initiatives, and aligned promotional material featuring key graduates who reflect on the role of their Lakehead education and how it shaped their actions leading to their success.

The ads include: Michael Rapino (BAdmin 1989), CEO, Live Nation; Shy-Anne Hovorka (BEd 2003, HBA Music 2000), singer-songwriter and six-time nominee for the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award (APCMA), and Duncan Weller (BA 1989), Governor General's Award winner for Children's Literature (Illustration).

"Lakehead University provides a special educational experience at its Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, from its inquiry-based learning to the opportunity for a more intimate learning environment. This gives students the chance to blossom individually and exercise their curiosity and critical thinking to their fullest," says Dr. Frederick Gilbert, President, Lakehead University. "The 'I think for myself' campaign highlights Lakehead success stories that are testaments to this reality- former students who went out into the world and shaped very creative lives and careers built on the experiences they had at Lakehead University."

The campaign, which commences October 2009 and runs until the end of March 2010, will appear in transit, print, and online, with outdoor poster support. The University has aligned all its student and parent touch points via iwillthinkformyself.com, mylakehead.ca, Facebook, and marketing materials such as the Lakehead University Admissions Handbook. All carry the same theme - that independent thinking enriches the educational experience and creates lifelong opportunities.

According to Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, "The branding campaign is a strategic platform that positions Lakehead as an institution for those who wish their post-secondary education to support their individuality - not force them to conform to the standards of others. Lakehead students tend to be individualists, and this is encouraged by the professors Lakehead attracts."

Dr. Gilbert adds, "All the Lakehead graduates whom we contacted were enthusiastic about being invited to participate in the branding campaign, and gave us a rich depository of stories to tell. The University can look forward to telling more such stories of its past, current, and future students, as well as those of its outstanding professors and researchers, in the years to come."

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Media: Dr. Frederick Gilbert and Eleanor Abaya are available for interview by contacting Communications Officer Heather Scott at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca.

About Lakehead
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 7,700 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

Lakehead's Dr. Robert Jickling has received an award from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) for his "Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Education Research."

Dr. Jickling accepted his award at the NAAEE conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 10. Download the NAAEE's media release to read about the award in full.