(Thunder Bay, Ontario - July 27, 2009) Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Philip Hicks to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2009. Dr. Hicks arrives with a distinguished background as a faculty member, researcher, and administrative leader.

Dr. Hicks received two bachelors degrees (psychology, '73, from Carleton University and biology '76, from Dalhousie University) prior to receiving his Ph.D in physiology from the University of British Columbia ('79). Two years' research training as a post-doctoral fellow followed, first at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Goettingen) and later at Japan's Gifu University Institute for Equilibrium Research.

From 1981 to 1989, Dr. Hicks was an Alberta Heritage Medical Research Scholar while serving as Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Physiology at the University of Calgary. He joined the College of Arts and Science at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, in 1989 and was soon granted tenure as a faculty member in the Departments of Psychology and Biology. In 1996 he joined National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa as Senior Research Officer and Group Leader (Neural Plasticity and Regeneration) in the Institute for Biological Sciences, where he led a research group of 18-25 Ph.D.s while continuing his own research.

From 1999 to 2003, Dr. Hicks served the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo as Science and Technology Counsellor. In 2003 he was appointed President of Nova Scotia Agricultural College, where he was successful in increasing the international student body and post-graduate student population, as well as ensuring the addition of many new degree options at the diploma, Bachelor and Master levels. In August 2007 he moved to the United Arab Emirates as Director of Dubai Men's College, a school of 1,850 students.

Dr. Hicks has served on the Prime Minister's Advisory Council on Science and Technology, the International Strategy Advisory Committee of NSERC, and as a member of NSERC's Research Capacity Development for Small Universities pilot project. He has been invited to serve on the editorial boards of several major international scientific research journals (e.g., Experimental Brain Research, Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Acta Medica et Biologica), has held executive positions in various professional societies, and has referreed hundreds of papers and research grant applications at both national and international levels. He has edited four books, organized numerous scientific conferences, and secured substantial competitively obtained external research funding. Dr. Hicks is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Dr. Laurie Hayes, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, Lakehead University, said: "Dr. Hicks has brought his distinguished research career, significant administrative experience, and respected international credentials to Lakehead University. I am delighted to welcome him to campus and am convinced that the Office of Graduate Studies, graduate programs, and graduate students will flourish under his leadership."

"I have received a very warm welcome and am extremely pleased to be a part of Lakehead University," says Dr. Hicks. "I'm very much looking forward to helping the University achieve its goals for growth and quality-enhancement for existing and future graduate programs."

Media: Please contact Dr. Hicks directly for interviews. He can be reached at 807-766-7136 or philip.hicks@lakeheadu.ca.

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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 7,900 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

(July 10, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Sacha Dubois, a Lakehead University Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate, was awarded the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Aging Age+ Award for his paper titled "The Impact of Benzodiazepines on Safe Driving." This paper was part of Dubois' MPH thesis and was co-authored by Dr. Michel Bédard and Mr. Bruce Weaver.

The CIHR Institute of Aging Age+ Award, valued at $1000, recognizes excellence in research on aging carried out by emerging Canadian scholars. This is only the second time a student who is part of a Lakehead University academic program has received this award. The other Lakehead student to receive this award was Mun Tran, a clinical psychology graduate student supervised by Dr. Bédard in 2007.

Apart from receiving such a prestigious award, Dubois has also had a second paper produced from his Masters' thesis accepted for publication in Accident Analysis and Prevention - a top-ranked Transportation Safety journal. This second paper is entitled "The Association Between Opioid Analgesics and Unsafe Driving Actions Preceding Fatal Crashes" and will be in-press shortly.

Dr. Bédard noted, "It is truly exceptional that a student would not only receive this award, but would also get published in a highly regarded journal."

Dubois added that he believes "a thesis-based Masters which produces two publications, one of which is recognized by a major Canadian health research funding agency, emphasizes the strength of the Lakehead University MPH academic research team involved. Further, it is an indication of the research potential and opportunities for synergy that are part of the MPH program at Lakehead."

Dubois said, "I'm grateful that our work was recognized by CIHR and proud to have an MPH degree from Lakehead University. The challenge now is to continue this important research, and I am excited to do this with both Lakehead's Centre for Research on Safe Driving and the St Joseph's Care Group Research Department."

Details on Sacha Dubois' project can be found on the CIHR website.

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Media: Sacha Dubois is available for interviews by contacting Jasmine Durham at 807-343-8177

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 7,900 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.

(Thunder Bay, Ontario - July 13, 2009) Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Livingston to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, effective July 1, 2009. Dr. Livingston was most recently a faculty member at Dalhousie University since 2000, serving in the Faculty of Health Professions.

The Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences was established in July 2008 and brought together the schools of Nursing, Social Work, and Kinesiology, as well as the Department of Psychology and the academic programs in Public Health and Gerontology. The Faculty sustains even closer collaboration among the academic units whose faculty and students have traditionally focused on the health sector.

Dr. Livingston is a dedicated teacher who has taught and directed in fields such as Kinesiology, Physical Education, Biomechanics, Human Growth and Development, and Statistics. An active researcher, her research focuses on the link between bilateral asymmetries and the risk of chronic or acute injury in the human lower limb, and since 2003, has been listed in "Canadian Who's Who." This listing is a comprehensive biographical reference source listing "Canadians who significantly contribute to Canadian life." Dr. Livingston has also been nominated for numerous awards including, most recently, the Dr. Tom Pashby Safety Award. This award honours a Canadian for his/her significant contribution towards the prevention of catastrophic injuries in sport or recreational activities. She has also been a thesis supervisor for many students, had numerous publications, and has served as an external reviewer for university programs.

Dr. Laurie Hayes, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, Lakehead University, said: "Dr. Livingston has had a distinguished teaching, research, and administrative career in Canada. We are delighted to welcome her to Lakehead and look forward to her leading the strategic development of the new Faculty. Thunder Bay is moving rapidly toward provincial prominence in health care and Dr. Livingston will help Lakehead University increase the visibility of the Faculty's successful academic programs and research prominence in human health and behaviour."

Dr. Livingston obtained a B.A.-B.P.H.E. (with distinction) in Biology-Physical Education from Queen's University in 1982, a M.Sc. in Biomechanics from Queen's University in 1984, and earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Calgary in 1990. Dr. Livingston also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the School of Physical and Health Education at Queen's University.

"I have received a very warm welcome and I am extremely pleased to be a part of Lakehead University," says Dr. Livingston. "I am very much looking forward to working with my colleagues."

Media: To interview Dr. Livingston about her vision and goals for the Faculty, please contact Jasmine Durham at 807-343-8177 or communications@lakeheadu.ca. For further information about this media release, please contact Eleanor Abaya at 807-373-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

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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 7,900 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.

(June 29, 2009 -- Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University is once again hosting some of the brightest young minds in Canada during Shad Valley 2009. The official welcome of the Shad Valley students took place on Monday, June 29, at 9:30 a.m. in Lakehead's Senate Chambers. The group of 65 Shads is the largest among all participating institutions.

Running until July 23, Shad Valley is a program geared to developing innovative leaders of tomorrow. Shads (participants) are Grade 11 and 12 students from across Canada and abroad. They are selected based on rigorous criteria that include academic performance and community involvement. Shad Valley puts Shads through a rigorous academic program with a focus on Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Medicine, and Science. During the month-long program, students attend presentations on various topics, participate in workshops, and complete projects in different areas.

Shad Valley is held at 10 university campuses across Canada. This year, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has declared 2009 the International Year of Natural Fibres. Cotton, cellulose, hemp, flax and silk are a few common natural fibres used as clothing, food, paper, rope, and insulation, among other useful products. The Shad Valley theme "Looking to Nature and Natural Fibres" will challenge participants to find an innovative way to use natural 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).

Innovating using triple bottom-line principles of creating economic value while considering social responsibility and environmental sustainability, participants will explore the boundaries between science, design, and art by Looking to Nature and Natural Fibres. At the end of the month, all participants will display and share the experiences of their major projects.

Shads will be exposed to local businesses in Thunder Bay and will live in residence at Lakehead through the duration of the program.

Lakehead University has participated in the Shad Valley program since 1999.

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Media: For further information and a schedule of events, please contact Shad Valley 2009 organizer Dr. Sultan Siddiqui, Program Director, Faculty of Engineering, at 343-8794 or on his cell phone at 251-2162. Media inquiries can also be directed to Mary Dever, mary@shad.ca, 519-884-8844 ext. 223.

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 7,900 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.

Delegates tackle diverse topics including lake tourism and sustainable development

(June 21, 2009 -- Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University and the Centre for Tourism and Community Development Research have joined forces to bring researchers from all over the world to Northwestern Ontario to discuss lake tourism. From June 21 - 25, delegates from Canada, the U.S., Russia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, and Europe will congregate at the Lakehead campus to discuss wide-ranging topics including sustainable development, rural and community development tourism, tourism marketing, and building local capacity for indigenous tourism.

The conference theme "Making Lake Conservation Work for Communities - AND - for Lakes" provides a platform for wide-ranging topics discussed at sessions throughout the 5-day conference. The conference officially starts at 7:00 p.m., June 21, with a talk from the keynote speaker Professor Michael Hall, a world-renowned tourism researcher from New Zealand, and Dr. Rhonda Koster of Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.

From June 21-23, the conference will be at Lakehead University, with all sessions held at ATAC 1007. The delegates are then bussed to Nipigon/Red Rock where delegates continue the conference from June 23 - 25.

The conference itinerary includes:

• Two days of research presentations from Canadian and international tourism researchers at ATAC 1001
• One-day field trip to the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and Lake Helen First Nations community
• One-day workshop at the Red Rock Inn involving researchers, Parks Canada, OMNR, civic leaders, politicians, and members of the community

The conference is supported by grants from SSHRC, Parks Canada, the Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and the communities of Nipigon, Lake Helen, and Red Rock.

• View a complete program of activities (PDF)

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Media: Dr. Norman McIntyre (343-8963) and Dr. Rhonda Koster (343-8554) are available for interview by calling them directly. Keynote speaker Professor Michael Hall may be interviewed before the evening opening session on June 21 by calling Norm McIntyre.

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 7,900 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

(Thunder Bay - June 18, 2009) Following a ten-month renovation process, Lakehead Athletics today opened its doors to the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse swimming pool during a Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Open House.

Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert, LUSU President Dave Grad, Athletics Director Tom Warden, Professor Nancy Luckai, and former LUSU President Richard Longtin were on hand for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a tour of the refurbished portions of the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse.

The three-stage renovation project began last August following the LUSU orchestrated "Save the Pool" campaign during the 2007-08 school year. In a Student Union referendum that concluded on April 4, 2008, 1,589 Lakehead University students voted overwhelmingly in favour of paying an additional $15 per semester to cover the $2.5M budgeted to refurbish the facility's pool, change rooms, and reception area. Overall, 77% of voters supported the rehabilitation of the facility, which faced eventual closure due to accumulating deferred maintenance needs. The move to rehabilitate the facility received huge support from University faculty and staff, as well as from supporters in the wider community.

Lakehead Athletics Director, Tom Warden, shared his satisfaction with the final result of the renovation process. "I'm happy to have seen the student body support this project throughout the entire process. LUSU did a great job of supporting the renovation as did the University community as a whole. I'd like to acknowledge their efforts and also thank Physical Plant for its good work during this process. Lakehead Athletics is looking forward to providing university students and employees - as well as the broader community - with improved services through this newly renovated facility."

Dave Grad, LUSU President added, "The 'Save the Pool' campaign was a demonstration of democracy in action. Richard (Longtin) and the LUSU team worked closely with stakeholder groups in the University and outside, and we now know that the outcome has led us to this day. Students can be very proud of this facility, knowing that they had a hand in its renewal."

Free Week of Swimming

As part of the week-long re-opening celebrations, Lakehead Athletics is offering free public swimming during regular operational hours from Thursday, June 18, until Thursday, June 25, except weekends. The pool will run its summer schedule until September 4.

Summer Pool Hours (June 15 to Sept 4, 2008)

Date/Day of the Week	Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday	7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
	12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Weekends	Closed
July 1 - Canada Day	Closed
August 1, 2, 3 - Civic Holiday	Closed

Media Interviews: Please call the following directly to arrange an interview: Nancy Luckai (807) 343-8624; Tom Warden (807) 343-8605, and Dave Grad (807) 343-8550.

For further information, please contact Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at 343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca, or Jasmine Durham at 343-8177.

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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 7,900 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

(June 12, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) A researcher from Lakehead University was recently awarded $60,000 a year for a five-year period by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Dr. Guangdong Yang, a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Kinesiology, will receive this New Investigator Salary Award commencing July 1, 2009, for a research project entitled "Regulation of cystathionine gamma-lyase expression in vascular smooth muscle cells." Dr. Yang has also received an operating grant from CIHR with a value of $330,648 to support his research activity.

Statistics indicate that globally, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death and are projected to remain so. Through multidisciplinary research methods and techniques, Dr. Yang's project investigates the gene expressions and their effects on the development of vascular disorders. The study is expected to enhance understanding of the pathogenesis of vascular diseases, leading to the development of corresponding therapeutic interventions.

According to Dr. Rui Wang, Vice-President (Research), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada New Investigator Award is given to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence in their doctoral and post-doctoral training in cardiovascular or cerebrovascular research. He noted, "The New Investigator award is a very competitive undertaking, and Dr. Yang's award is an acknowledgment of the quality of his work. Dr. Yang's success is another testimony of the research strength and excellence of Lakehead University."

Dr. Yang said, "I am very pleased with this award, which will go a long way in helping me achieve the goals of my study. I am excited to start my independent research career at Lakehead and have full confidence to excel here. I greatly appreciate the support that Lakehead University has provided me."

Dr. Yang is one of eleven scientists in Canada who received this prestigious award in the recent competition. In addition to this first-ever New Investigator Award of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada to Lakehead, Mr. Sean Bryan and Dr. Machha Ajay, both supervised by Dr. Rui Wang in previous competitions, had respectively received a Graduate Studentship and a Post-doctoral Fellowship award from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

For further information, please contact Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, at 807-343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

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Media Interviews: Drs. Guangdong Yang and Rui Wang are available for interviews by contacting Jasmine Durham at 807-343-8177.

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 7,900 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 http://www.lakeheadu.ca/.

(June 11, 2009 - Orillia) As Lakehead University celebrates the groundbreaking of its permanent campus in Orillia, today, the company that will be in charge of the construction project is being announced.

EllisDon Corporation, one of Canada's largest builders of non-residential construction, has been awarded the contract for the construction of the academic building. In business for more than 55 years, and with 40 LEED-accredited professionals on staff, EllisDon is a highly reputable company with a commitment to constructing environmentally sustainable buildings.

"We are very pleased to be working with EllisDon Corporation," noted Lakehead president Dr. Fred Gilbert. "With the company having approximately 40 LEED-certified buildings constructed or in progress with the Canada Green Building Council, I am confident they have the expertise to meet the challenges of a building constructed to the stringent environmental standards required by a LEED Platinum designation."

Construction of the $45-million academic building is expected to begin by July 2009. The 80,000-square-foot facility will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 students and is the first of three buildings that will open in September 2010. Construction on the 250-bed residence and a food services building will begin this summer.

Lakehead University Orillia Campus will be the first university campus in North America built to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standard, meaning it will be a model for long-term environmental sustainability.

"Our students will study in an environment built to the highest levels of environmental accountability," noted Orillia Dean Dr. Kim Fedderson. "Lakehead University is committed to student-centred learning and high-quality research, and is sincere in its desire to help students realize their potential. Our state-of-the-art facility, interdisciplinary studies and commitment to environmental excellence will position our students well to become leaders and independent critical thinkers who are aware of their social and environmental responsibilities to society."

Local municipal governments have also shown their commitment to the development of Lakehead University's permanent campus in Orillia, with the City of Orillia donating $10 million in land, infrastructure, and money, and the County of Simcoe making an initial contribution of $500,000 to the Your Bright Future capital campaign.

"This occasion marks a significant milestone for Lakehead University as well as the City of Orillia and County of Simcoe. All of the local municipalities are on board and see the strategic value of this project," said Paul Weber, chair of the campaign. "It will be Canada's foremost 'green' campus and it will bring attention to Simcoe County as a knowledge centre for green development and environmental research, and in its wake, encourage research partnerships, new business, and new industry."

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Media interviews: Dr. Gilbert, President, Lakehead University, is available for interview by calling Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at 807-343-8372 eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

For more information and to interview Dr. Kim Fedderson, Dean - Orillia Campus, please contact Lee Pigeau, Capital Campaign Manager at lpigeau@lakeheadu.ca, 705-330-4018 or 705-345-7622 (cell)

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a campus in Thunder Bay and in Orillia, Lakehead has over 7,900 students and 2,250 faculty and staff. Lakehead University-Orillia Campus will open up its permanent campus in September 2010. It will be the only campus in North America where every building will be built to the highest environmental (Leed ® Platinum) standards.

(June 11, 2009 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University Vice-President (Research) Dr. Rui Wang is pleased to announce that eight Lakehead researchers have received grants to support their research. The grants total over $1 million dollars in diverse areas of study including forestry, food pathogens, and mass transfer applications. The new grants for Canada's top researchers are through the Discovery Grants Program (DGP), administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).

The successful Discovery Grant awardees are listed below. All grants listed are for a period of 5 years.

• Dr. Ehsan Atoofian, Department of Electrical Engineering - "Power and performance optimization techniques for multi-core processors" Grant: $125,000
• Dr. Han Chen, Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment - "Productivity, carbon sequestration, and diversity of the central boreal forest in changing environments" Grant: $170,000
• Dr. Deli Li, Department of Mathematics Sciences - "Probability Limit Theorems and Statistical Applications" Grant: $142,500
• Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology - "Habitat filter, priority effect and ecological engineering (feedbacks) of dominant species in post-fire succession" Grant: $120,000
• Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh, Department of Chemical Engineering - "Solid-liquid mass transfer applications" Grant: $100,000
• Dr. Heidi Schraft, Department of Biology - "Biofilm formation by foodborne microorganisms" Grant: $155,000
• Dr. Adam Van Tuyl, Department of Mathematics and Statistics - "Using commutative algebra to investigate problems in graph theory and algebraic geometry" Grant:$90,000
• Dr. Nam Yu, Department of Electrical Engineering - "Pseudorandom sequences and error correcting codes for future wireless communications" Grant: $140,000

University president Dr. Fred Gilbert says, "The Discovery Grants Program supports the work of researchers judged by their peers to be among the very best in Canada. Government investments in research and development not only recognize the quality of the researchers but also potentially contribute to a stronger, more buoyant economy. We are pleased that Lakehead researchers continue to compete successfully for Discovery and other NSERC Grants."

Dr. Rui Wang adds, "The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council is committed to supporting excellent research, and the Discovery Grants Program is its main tool for achieving this." Awarded for one to five years, the grants give researchers the freedom and flexibility to pursue the most promising avenues as they arise, encouraging creative and cutting edge approaches, and international collaborations.

Two recent independent reviews concluded that the Discovery Grants Program is the envy of research communities in many other nations. As NSERC's flagship program, Discovery Grants support ongoing, long-term university based research. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.

Media: Dr Rui Wang, Vice-President (Research) is available for media interviews. To arrange an interview, please call (807) 343-8201. To speak with any of the grantees, please contact Jasmine Durham at (807) 343-8177.

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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 7,900 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.