Lakehead University officials visiting Queen’s Park
September 27, 2013 – Thunder Bay and Orillia, ON
Lakehead University officials will visit Queen’s Park on Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1 as part of its annual Lobby Days visit with provincial leaders.
Lakehead’s President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, began the Lobby Days initiative three years ago in order to highlight Lakehead’s strategic priorities to the Ontario government and opposition parties.
Dr. Stevenson will be joined by Deb Comuzzi, Vice-President External Relations, and Richard Longtin, Director of Government Relations, as they meet with key ministers, critics and party leaders.
University officials will also host a reception for all Ontario MPPs to advance Lakehead’s relationship with key public office holders and staff.
Cameron Clark, Chair of Lakehead’s Board of Governors, will attend the reception with several other board members. The University delegation will be recognized in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, Sept. 30.
“As our provincial leaders may not always have the chance to visit our Orillia or Thunder Bay campuses,” Dr. Stevenson explained, “Lobby Days is Lakehead’s effort and opportunity to share our University’s priorities and concerns with Party Leaders, Ministers and MPPs.”
Dr. Stevenson will be available for phone interviews on Monday, Sept. 30 from 4 until 5 pm and Tuesday, Oct. 1 from noon until 3 pm.
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Media: For more information, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177 or mediarelations@lakeheadu.ca
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.