Lakehead University Experts will be In Conversation at the Library
October 2, 2013 – Thunder Bay, ON
Lakehead University’s new In Conversation speaker series will be held at the Thunder Bay Public Library from October until April.
Talks will be hosted by experts from Lakehead University who will discuss depression, the history of the residential school program, the beauty of bugs, classical guitar, and the fashion and femininity of flappers from the 1920s.
“In Conversation brings the world of academia to the community,” says Barb Philp, Head of Adult Services at the Thunder Bay Public Library. “It’s not every day that you get to hear such interesting discussions by researchers and experts from Lakehead University.”
Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, says he believes that Lakehead, as a comprehensive university, offers an extensive range of learning opportunities. “Our world-class faculty possesses a great deal of knowledge on a variety of fascinating subjects,” he said. “And while we are proud of the work our professors undertake with our students in classrooms, it’s also quite rewarding when they step off our campuses to share their knowledge with the community.”
The free talks will be held on the days, times and locations listed below:
Dealing with Depression: A Family Perspective
Dr. Josephine Tan, Associate Professor of Psychology
Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Waverley Resource Library – 285 Red River Rd.
The History of the Residential School Program
Dr. Robert Robson, Associate Professor of Indigenous Learning
Date: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Mary JL Black Branch Library – 901 S. Edward St.
Fireflies and Butterflies: The Beauty of Bugs
Dr. Harvey Lemelin, Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Waverley Resource Library – 285 Red River Rd.
Lyrical and Percussive: The Art of Classical Guitar
Joey Roy, Department of Music Lecturer
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Waverley Resource Library - 285 Red River Rd.
Flappers, Fashion and Femininity in the 1920s
Dr. Jane Nicholas, Associate Professor in Women’s Studies
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Mary JL Black Branch Library - 901 S. Edward St.
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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.