EDGE Helps New Lakehead Students Succeed
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 – Thunder Bay, ON
New students and their families are invited to “Explore, Discover, Get Involved and Ease Their Minds” at EDGE 2013.
Participants will visit Lakehead’s residence, meet upper-year students, faculty and staff, and take part in programming at this two-day orientation.
EDGE will occur Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 on the Thunder Bay campus.
“EDGE is the perfect opportunity for students and family members to explore our beautiful campus, discover what Lakehead has to offer, and participate in activities designed to ease the transition to university,” said Lakehead President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson.
“Orientation activities increase a student’s chance of succeeding at university,” said Heather Doyle, Director, Student Success Centre. “EDGE is held in the summer to help new students become accustomed to campus and answer questions they may have before beginning their journey in September. Students and their families are encouraged to stay overnight in residence to gain the full experience.”
EDGE runs Thursday, July 4 from 8:30 am until the evening and Friday, July 5 from 8 am – 12:30 pm (with optional afternoon activities).
Students who wish to register for EDGE should visit www.orientation.lakeheadu.ca.
The $50 registration fee includes meals, T-shirts, a city bus tour and more.
Media are invited to learn more about EDGE and meet some of the participants at a picnic lunch.
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time: 12:15 pm
Location: Lake Tamblyn, behind the University Centre at Lakehead University’s 955 Oliver Road Campus.
Lakehead University’s EDGE is going on the road! We will be providing EDGE on the Road sessions, visiting Ajax on Saturday, July 13 and Mississauga on Sunday, July 14. Students and family members who aren’t able to make it up to EDGE in Thunder Bay will have the opportunity to attend EDGE on the Road and learn more about Lakehead University supports and services. To learn more, or register for EDGE on the Road, visit www.orientation.lakeheadu.ca.
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Media: For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with a reputation for a multidisciplinary teaching approach that emphasizes collaborative learning and independent critical thinking. More than 8,700 students and 1,850 faculty and staff learn and work at campuses located in Orillia, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Lakehead University promotes innovative research that supports local and regional socio-economic needs. In Orillia, development continues on building a campus that meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. For more information about Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.