Lakehead Orillia launches new ‘Gathering Place for Arts, Culture and Community’
June 25, 2013 – Orillia, ON
Lakehead University Orillia has launched a new summer initiative that offers exciting and unique opportunities for creative learning – the Lakehead Orillia Centre: A Gathering Place for Arts, Culture and Community.
"Inspired by this region’s vibrant arts community, the Lakehead Orillia Centre is the result of a cooperative effort between our University and numerous community partners,” said Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson.
Programs will be offered this summer at a variety of local gathering places where people can come together to explore and participate in the arts. Some of the events include options for overnight stays at Lakehead Orillia’s residence.
“We hope the community will rally around the Centre and register for programs,” said Kathryn Manners, the Centre’s program director. “We’re prototyping many great learning events this summer, so we’re looking forward to involvement and participation from the community to help guide future programming for the Centre.”
Registration is now open for a number of interesting learning experiences, from “Shakespeare Seductions” and “Mariposa Folk Expressions” to “Life Books” and “Film School Smarts.”
One of the upcoming programs, Shakespearean Seductions, is described as “a sexy romp through some of the most tantalizing duets of Shakespeare.” Participants will explore the dynamics of some of the most alluring characters – from the actor, director and audience points of view. Other programs are designed for those who enjoy films, books, painting, making music, dancing and more.
To learn more about the Centre and to register for programs, visit the Centre’s website at www.lakeheadorilliacentre.ca or contact Program Director Kathryn Manners at 705-330-4008 ext. 2010, or kmanners@lakeheadu.ca
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Media: For more information, please contact Lakehead University’s Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 orkjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with a reputation for a multidisciplinary teaching approach that emphasizes collaborative learning and independent critical thinking. Over 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, visitwww.lakeheadu.ca