(April 19, 2010 " Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University's Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment is pleased to announce it has changed its name to the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. The Faculty has also restructured its undergraduate programming. Both changes have been approved by Senate and are effective immediately.

Dr. Ulf Runesson, the Faculty's Interim Dean, says the change reflects the right direction at this point in time. "Our new name better describes our mission to meet related challenges and opportunities, such as adapting to climate change, responding to new economic realities for Ontario, and engaging a more informed and motivated public in the stewardship of Ontario's significant forest estate."

As part of this initiative, the Faculty has aligned two undergraduate Honours degrees " a new degree in Environmental Management and a restructured Science in Forestry degree. Both degree options have a five-year Co-op choice. They also share a common curriculum for the first two years to ensure students receive a sound foundation in sciences, humanities, social sciences, and natural resources management.
After the first two years, students will have sufficient information to choose a specialization based on their interests. There are six specializations to choose from " three within each degree. To ensure that all students appreciate the decision-making process on forested lands, they will now all come together in their last two semesters for policy and management courses.

Since the 1950s, the University has offered high-quality educational programming in forest sciences, which started with forest technologist diplomas and moved through the addition of bachelors and masters degrees, later expanding to include preparing PhDs in forest science over the last decade. "Lakehead has a longstanding commitment to academic leadership in forested ecosystems, a commitment which continues to be a focus with these recent changes," says Dr. Laurie Hayes, Vice-President (Academic & Provost).

Dr. Hayes is also enthused that the Faculty of Natural Resources Management is developing an easy pathway for college graduates who want to enter the final two years of specialization in both redesigned degrees. She says the college pathway will include improved evaluation of advanced credit, a summer transfer program, and special mentoring.

President Fred Gilbert has commended these changes as actions which are in line with the University's recently approved 2010-2013 Strategic Plan. He points out that "the renamed Faculty is an example of an academic unit that has evaluated and sought new efficiencies in its structure, marketing, and quality. The new Faculty of Natural Resources Management has leveraged a strong foundation based on years of experience, and has introduced changes to better match current realities and future challenges " both within the academy and in society as a whole."

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MEDIA: Dr. Runesson is available for media interview. For more information, please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer, at 807-343-8177/commun@lakeheadu.ca, or Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, 807-343-8372/eleanor.abaya@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

In recognition of the accomplishments of four outstanding Lakehead University alumni, Alumni Honour Awards and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards will be presented at the 2010 Lakehead University Alumni Awards Dinner.

After a productive year both on and off the court, senior guard Tasia McKenna of the Lakehead Thunderwolves women's basketball team will be recognized alongside fellow outstanding female student-athletes from across Ontario. She'll travel to Toronto to attend the Ontario University Athletics' (OUA) 7th Annual Women of Influence Luncheon which takes place on Friday, April 30.

(April 13, 2010 " Orillia, ON) Lakehead University " Orillia has received a second research grant for $78,000 from Environment Canada's Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund (LSCUF) to evaluate a new and innovative method of measuring phosphorus levels in Lake Simcoe.

Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery, a professor and researcher at the Orillia campus, leads the one-year project. Kurissery is also involved as co-investigator with the University's first research project funded by the LSCUF, which studies the role of local wetlands as a nutrient buffer. The project team for the new research also includes Lakehead researcher Dr. Nandakumar Kanavillil, along with faculty from the University of Victoria.

The project is based on Kurissery's proposal, "Human mediated phosphorus input into Lake Simcoe: An evaluation using caffeine as an anthropogenic marker." Kurissery explains: "We know that the contributors to increased levels of phosphorus in the lake are human waste, animal waste, and agricultural practices, but in order to help prevent this pollution effectively, we need to more accurately identify the source."

Why caffeine? Previous studies have shown that there is a correlation between levels of caffeine and phosphorus. This study will evaluate how well the measurement of caffeine levels can help determine the source of phosphorous in the water.

"This is the first time this type of research has been conducted in Lake Simcoe," says Kurissery, and if our findings are conclusive, it will represent a significant scientific advancement."

In addition to providing benefits to the scientific community, the Lakehead project will greatly enhance the community's collective efforts to keep Lake Simcoe clean. A number of local organizations, including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Kids for Turtles Environmental Education and the North Mara Beach Residents Association, are project partners. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is also a partner. The project will employ two university students during the summer and one or two part-time students during the school year.

"Lakehead University " Orillia, with its academic research capabilities, is ideally located in the Lake Simcoe watershed, so we feel it is our responsibility to help prevent pollution and keep the lake clean," says Kurissery.

In addition to her ongoing research and teaching, Kurissery will be taking on a new role at the University this fall " that of academic coordinator for Canada's first interdisciplinary Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Environmental Sustainability. The program will be offered at the new Orillia campus, which itself will become a hallmark of environmental sustainability, as Canada's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum university campus.

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Contact: Project Information
Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery
705-330-4008 ext. 2629
skurisse@lakeheadu.ca

Contact: Media
Kathy Hunt
Communications Officer
Lakehead University " Orillia
705-330-4008 ext. 2014
kjhunt3@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

(April 13, 2010 "Thunder Bay, ON) The 8th Annual TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition takes place in Lakehead University's Ryan Building at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28. The contest has two components including an individual contest (to be held in the morning) and a team competition (to be held in the afternoon). A substantial number of high school students from across the region have signed up to participate. For the first time this year, event organizers are also pleased to welcome Orillia high schools to participate in the contest.

"Mathematical applications are important to a broad spectrum of fields," says Dr. Fridolin (Fred) Ting, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Lakehead University. "Math is the backbone of our technological and scientific advances, and it is becoming increasingly clear that math makes an impact in many areas, such as economics, business, and related avenues." Dr. Ting emphasizes the role math plays in giving industry the edge.

The TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition tests students' abilities to solve challenging problems related to their educational curriculum. Winners of the contest receive medals and cash prizes. An entrance prize for the top Grade 12 participating student who plans to attend Lakehead University in September 2010 is also available. Last year, the competition welcomed more than 170 student participants, including those from Geraldton, Terrace Bay, Wawa, and Atikokan.

"The purpose of this particular contest is to stimulate and develop the mathematical talents of students, boost their confidence, and invigorate mathematical interest," explains Dr. Ting. Math can be both a group and social activity, and this competition highlights teamwork via team-based problem solving. Dr. Ting notes that in his experience, participants have seemed to thoroughly enjoy the team-focused aspect of the contest.

In preparation for the contest, tutorials are held every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Lakehead University's Ryan Building, room 2023. All young math enthusiasts are welcome to attend " free of charge.

Northwestern Ontario has been home to many talented young people who, over the years, have excelled in established mathematics contests, run both nationally and internationally, and who have later gone on to enjoy successful careers in fields related to mathematics.

Lakehead University's Department of Mathematical Sciences thanks major sponsor TD Canada Trust for making this contest possible. The support provided by Thunder Bay Hydro, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Thunder Bay Ventures, NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS), Lakehead University, TBT Engineering, Engineering Northwest Ltd., and Thunder Bay Chinese-Canadian Association is also greatly appreciated.

To learn more about the 8th Annual TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition, please contact Dr. Ting via 807-343-8469.

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MEDIA: Dr. Ting is available for media interview. To arrange interviews, please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 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

(April 9, 2010 " Orillia, ON) Lakehead University's Orillia Campus is pleased to announce the launch of Canada's first interdisciplinary Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Environmental Sustainability.

Dr. Alice den Otter, Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead's Orillia campus, is delighted the program has been approved. "After more than a year of collaboration, research, and development, it is wonderful to see this program come to life." Dr. den Otter, who was one of the creative and academic supporters of the degree, adds that the HBASc in Environmental Sustainability has been designed to produce well-rounded, environmentally conscious, and responsible citizens with excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.

The Environmental Sustainability program will include courses such as ecology, environmental politics, philosophy, climatology, Aboriginal People and the forest, and environmental issues. A co-op option will also be available, where alternating study and work terms will allow upper year students to integrate theory and practice while gaining work experience in their respective fields.

Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery, a leading researcher in the field of microbiology, will serve as the Program's first Academic Coordinator. Dr. Kurissery believes the new program in Environmental Sustainability will be of great benefit to Ontario and to Canada. "The aim of this program is to produce well rounded graduates who are critical thinkers, sensitive to environmental issues, and capable of finding scientifically-based and ethically sound solutions to problems we face in fields related to environmental study."

Lakehead-Orillia will soon be home to Canada's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum university campus, and will become a hallmark of sustainable and ecologically sensitive development. Lakehead-Orillia strives to become one of Canada's greenest campuses in its role as a catalyst for research and learning in environmental sciences, and will become a demonstration site for green technology, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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MEDIA: Dr. Alice den Otter is available for interviews. To schedule interview times, please contact Kathy Hunt, Lakehead-Orillia Communications Officer, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 / kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca or Heather Scott, Lakehead-Thunder Bay Communications Officer, at 807-343-8177 / commun@lakeheadu.ca.

(April 9, 2010 - Orillia, ON) Lakehead University's Orillia Campus is pleased to announce the launch of Canada's first interdisciplinary Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Environmental Sustainability.

Dr. Alice den Otter, Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead's Orillia campus, is delighted the program has been approved. "After more than a year of collaboration, research, and development, it is wonderful to see this program come to life." Dr. den Otter, who was one of the creative and academic supporters of the degree, adds that the HBASc in Environmental Sustainability has been designed to produce well-rounded, environmentally conscious, and responsible citizens with excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.

The Environmental Sustainability program will include courses such as ecology, environmental politics, philosophy, climatology, Aboriginal People and the forest, and environmental issues. A co-op option will also be available, where alternating study and work terms will allow upper year students to integrate theory and practice while gaining work experience in their respective fields.

Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery, a leading researcher in the field of microbiology, will serve as the Program's first Academic Coordinator. Dr. Kurissery believes the new program in Environmental Sustainability will be of great benefit to Ontario and to Canada. "The aim of this program is to produce well rounded graduates who are critical thinkers, sensitive to environmental issues, and capable of finding scientifically-based and ethically sound solutions to problems we face in fields related to environmental study."

Lakehead-Orillia will soon be home to Canada's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum university campus, and will become a hallmark of sustainable and ecologically sensitive development. Lakehead-Orillia strives to become one of Canada's greenest campuses in its role as a catalyst for research and learning in environmental sciences, and will become a demonstration site for green technology, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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MEDIA: Dr. Alice den Otter is available for interviews. To schedule interview times, please contact Kathy Hunt, Lakehead-Orillia Communications Officer, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 / kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca or Heather Scott, Lakehead-Thunder Bay Communications Officer, at 807-343-8177 / commun@lakeheadu.ca.

(April 9, 2010 - Thunder Bay, ON) Dr. Rui Wang, Lakehead University Vice-President (Research), is pleased to announce that substantial funding, administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), has been awarded to support the work of thirteen Lakehead researchers. The grants total $1,761,341 across diverse areas of study, which span the faculties of Natural Resources Management (formerly the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment), Science and Environmental Studies, and Engineering. Three of the grants were awarded to Lakehead Adjunct Professors working at the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI).

This funding has been awarded in conjunction with NSERC's Discovery Grants Program (DGP), Discovery Accelerator Supplements (DAS) Program, and Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant Program.

The DGP supports the peer-evaluated work of Canadian researchers, twelve of which are from Lakehead University. These government-led investments in research and development recognize the quality of research being conducted in Canada, which ultimately contribute to a stronger, more buoyant economy. Recipients of the funding are recognized to be among the very best researchers in Canada.

The DAS Program represents a new component of the Discovery Grants Program and aims to provide substantial and timely additional resources to accelerate research progress while maximizing the impact of outstanding research programs.

The RTI Grant Program fosters and enhances the discovery, innovation, and training capability of university researchers in the faculties of natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment and installations.

Lakehead has received $1,556,000 in DGP funding. Awardees (in alphabetical order by last name) are:

• Dr. Razvan Anisca, Mathematical Sciences, "Structural properties of infinite-dimensional banach spaces." Grant: $60,000
• Dr. Aicheng Chen, Chemistry, "Design and electrochemical study of nanostructured surfaces and functional nanomaterials." Grant: $375,000
• Dr. Laura Curiel, Electrical Engineering/TBRRI, "Novel imaging guidance for high intensity focused ultrasound." Grant: $135,000
• Dr. Gautam Das, Physics, "Investigation on optical fiber waveguides, lasers and their applications." Grant: $100,000
• Dr. Andrew Dean, Mathematical Sciences, "K-theory and classification for C*-dynamical systems and quantum groups." Grant: $60,000
• Dr. Kam Leung, Biology, "Survival of and interactions between microorganisms in environmental biofilms." Grant: $130,000
• Dr. Christopher Phenix, Chemistry/ TBRRI, "Prodrug strategies applied to new generation PET imaging agents." Grant: $135,000
• Dr. Oleg Rubel, Physics/TBRRI, "Microscopic theory of high-field transport in disordered semiconductors." Grant: $150,000
• Dr. Chander Shahi (Dr. Mathew Leitch, co-applicant), Natural Resource Management, "Pre-harvest estimation of value of trees in forest stands based on market demand: A cost optimization model for Northwestern Ontario." Grant: $110,000
• Dr. Rui Wang, Biology, "Mitochondrial production and function of hydrogen sulfide." Grant: $31,000
• Dr. Wilson Wang, Mechanical Engineering, "Intelligent diagnostics and prognostics for machinery systems." Grant: $120,000
• Dr. Chunbao Xu, Chemical Engineering, "Aqueous phase reforming of biomass-derived carbohydrates, ethanol, and glycerol for H2 generation with minimized CO formation for fuel cell applications." Grant: $150,000

Lakehead's Dr. Aicheng Chen (DGP recipient listed above) has been awarded $120,000 in DAS funding. Dr. Chen is one of only 100 DAS award recipients across Canada.

Additionally, a total of $85,341 in RTI funding has been awarded to Lakehead University's Dr. Douglas Morris (Biology) for his research study entitled, "Integrated radio-frequency identification system (IRIS)."

"NSERC is a valuable funding partner which continually maintains its commitment to supporting research excellence, through these grants and by other means. All three of these funding programs give researchers the freedom and flexibility to utilize creative and cutting-edge equipment and approaches, and to leverage broad collaborations as they pursue their promising research avenues," says Dr. Rui Wang.

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MEDIA: Drs. Aicheng Chen and Laura Curiel are available for media interview today. To arrange interviews, please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 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 7,900 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 Wolf Racing, the Lakehead University Formula SAE® team, is pleased to announce that this year's Formula SAE® car has more sophisticated engineering, with emphasis on weight reduction and improved handling.

The team unveils this year's car at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, in UC 1017. Please note that the new car is not yet painted and will not yet display sponsor decals.

Both the new car and last year's car will be on display, and technical and business presentations will be given. Attendees can learn about various facets of the car, ranging from driver controls to the cooling system.

An additional event is tentatively scheduled to take place in the Field House parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, at which time sponsors and interested parties can see the new car in action " painted and sporting sponsorship decals.

The 2010 Formula SAE® international competition takes place at the Michigan International Speedway from May 12 - 15. Lakehead's team will compete alongside 119 other registered teams from Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia.

At last year's competition, Lakehead's team ranked 2nd in Ontario, 6th nationally, 43rd internationally, and received the Rookie of the Year award. This year, Lakehead aims to secure a spot among the top 25.

Posted By KATHY HUNT

Packet and Times April 1, 2010

Welcome to a new column where you will get to know Lakehead University -Orillia. We plan to keep you up-to-date on the new campus, university activities, the Your Bright Future campaign and what it all means to Orillia and Simcoe County. Not only do we plan to bring you many interesting stories about Lakehead in our community, but by doing so, invite you to become part of the adventure!

From steering the ship to building the ship, a Q & A with Brian Jeffs.

Jeffs considers himself very lucky -- he's part of a team that's overseeing the development of the new University Avenue campus in Orillia -- a responsibility he sees as being extremely exciting. I talked to him to get a firsthand update on the project.

Q: What is your role at Lakehead and with the new campus?

As assistant vice-president of administration and finance, I am responsible for managing the finances and administrative operations of the Lakehead University -Orillia campus. I work with several colleagues and consultant partners, who are far more knowledgeable and talented than I am at dealing with the details of the build. Collectively, we oversee the development of our new campus site on University Avenue. It's a really exciting role, especially now that the building is taking shape.

Q. What is your background and how did you arrive at Lakehead in Orillia?

I'm an accountant by background. Before coming to Lakehead in 2008, I spent 20 years at the University of Western Ontario. During the last 10 years at Western, I was the director of administration for the medical and dental school. While there, I was involved with a $35-million renovation to the school and was part of a team that oversaw the design and construction of a $22-million campus project at the University of Windsor. If I can use an analogy, when I was considering leaving Western, I felt as though I was capable of steering a very big ship. For me, the Lakehead- Orillia opportunity was really about building the ship -- very different skills and a challenge I found particularly appealing. Very few people in academic administration get the opportunity to build a new campus from the ground up. Once I met Dean Kim Fedderson, I knew it was going to be the right move for me.

Q: Why is that?

I found that Kim and I were on the same page and share similar beliefs, expectations and styles of management. Building anew campus is not just about creating the physical space; it's about building services that go along with a fully functioning campus -- the policies, procedures and the systems that have to be in place to create and support an effective learning environment. After Kim and I spoke, I knew I was going to be able to work with him to accomplish this.

Q: Can you describe the new Lakehead campus?

We're building the first academic building on the University Avenue campus site, which will open this fall. It's over 80,000 square feet, three stories high and will be a combination of classroom and administrative space. It will have several technology- abled classrooms, two science labs, 120-and 200-seat lecture theatres, food kiosk and large library/learning commons area. What makes this campus stand out is that it is being built to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental design.

Q:Can you describe what these environmental standards mean?

Our Orillia campus will be the first university campus in North America that will meet the Platinum -- or highest standard -- of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (LEED). It means the campus will demonstrate and promote awareness of conservation, sustainable growth and protection and respect of the natural environment.

Q: What will the Lakehead student experience at the new campus this fall?

Our hope is that the new space will embrace the idea of collaborative learning. Students will haveongoing access to quality faculty and programming, and will continue to enjoy the small classes and a culture of camaraderie that Lakehead has become known for. A large open library/learning commons area is one of the outstanding features of the building. It will be very open and bright and is designed to support interaction among the students and faculty.

Q: How will the campus grow beyond the first academic building?

In 2010, we anticipate having a total of 900 students at both the University Avenue and downtown sites. We anticipate growth over the next three years to increase by about 200 students per year. Our next step is the development of a student residence and full-service cafeteria, scheduled to open for the 2011 fall school term. We'd like to be considering a science building sooner rather than later, followed by the completion of our master plan for a campus that would serve upwards of 5,000 students by 2025.

Q: Why is it important for the community to support the university?

What the university brings is tremendous economic benefit. This is a proven fact for any community that has a university. In a knowledge-based economy, it is a wonderful way to invest in a region that is challenged by economic conditions. It brings jobs,students and dollars into the community.

Every university is and needs to be supported by its community. It's not only about investing in the future of the community, but in our youth. For many students, to have this in their own backyard makes a university education affordable. The funds we raise within the community will allow us to expedite the project, and in doing so, the benefits the project brings to the region.

Q: Is there anything else that you would add about your Lakehead experience so far?

Ellis Don is doing a terrific job on the build. Of course, they're also constructing the new twinpad arena for the City of Orillia, next door to the campus.

I can't say enough about our funding partners and donors, to date. The City of Orillia, Simcoe County, the federal government, and our individual donors have been integral to the development of the campus.

In addition, the project team I get to work with, from Moriyama and Teshima Architects, MHPM Project Managers and my colleague Kevin Schlyter from Thunder Bay, are the absolute best. They're kind enough to let me tag along and enjoy the ride.

Visit http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca/ to learn more and to find out how you can support and get involved with Lakehead University -Orillia and the Your Bright Future campaign.

Kathy Hunt is Lakehead's communications officer at the Orillia Campus and can be contacted atkjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca.