Lakehead University's New Faculty of Law Hires First Faculty Members

(February 5, 2013 " Thunder Bay, ON)

The founding dean of Lakehead University's Faculty of Law, Lee Stuesser, proudly introduced his first three hires. The law school, Ontario's first in 44 years, has appointed two assistant professors " a Lakehead University alumna who specializes in Aboriginal legal issues, and an experienced Canadian Constitutional Law teacher " and a head librarian who is also a lawyer.

"One thing is clear: Lakehead University's ability to attract such quality people bodes well for the future of this law school," said Stuesser. "I'm very excited how our Law School's inaugural year is taking shape."

"Our two new faculty appointments not only bring excellent academiccredentials, but proven teaching skills," added Rod Hanley, Lakehead University's Provost and Vice-President, Academic. "With teacher-scholars of this caliber now on board, our first year's teaching team establishes a firm foundation for our new Faculty of Law."

Karen Drake, Assistant Professor of Law

A Lakehead alumna, Ms. Drake is currently enrolled in the Master of Laws program at the University of Toronto, where her focus is on Aboriginal legal issues " specifically identifying and evaluating the rationale underlying Aboriginal rights.

Ms. Drake received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1998 from Lakehead and went on to complete a Masters degree at Queen's University in 1999. After graduating from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law in 2007 Karen took up private practice as an Associate with the local law firm of Erickson & Partners, where she practiced in the areas of Civil Litigation with a focus on Aboriginal legal issues, labour and employment law, and human rights.

Dr. Mariette Brennan, Assistant Professor of Law

Dr. Brennan comes to Lakehead from Bond University's Faculty of Law where she is an Assistant Professor and has taught for four years in the areas of Canadian Constitutional Law and Foundations of Canadian Law, in the Canadian Law Program.

A Canadian, Dr. Brennan received her Ph.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2012 following her Master of Laws at the University of Essex and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Ottawa in 2003. Her research interests focus on international human rights and health law.

Rob Hudson, Head of Faculty of Law Library

Mr. Hudson has extensive experience establishing law libraries, having been the founding Law Librarian and Lecturer at Qatar University, the Associate Dean for Arizona's Phoenix School of Law's library, and the Interim Director and Head of Public Services at the Law Library and Technology Centre at NSU, Florida.

Mr. Hudson received his M.L.I.S. from the University of British Columbia after receiving his Juris Doctor at Valparaiso University Law School, Indiana, and Ed.S. doctoral degree in Educational Technology from NSU. He also holds a B.A. and M.A. in history from the University of California, Riverside.

Mr. Hudson looks forward to the challenges and excitement of founding the newest academic law library in Ontario and helping establish the Lakehead University Faculty of Law.

Lakehead University's Faculty of Law

In July 2011, Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) made a significant funding announcement to support Lakehead University's Faculty of Law. MTCU has committed to fully fund and support the Faculty of Law and, as part of the Province's capital improvements budget, they have made a $1.5 million commitment to complete capital improvements to the historic PACI building in Thunder Bay where the Faculty of Law will be housed.

The law school is in the North for the North, with a focus on preparing students for the practice of law in rural and smaller centres where there is a pressing need for new lawyers. Its focus is threefold: aboriginal law and understanding of aboriginal issues, the needs of small practitioners, and natural resources law.

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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
Lakehead 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.

Lakehead University Names Former Canadian Ambassador as its Eighth Chancellor


Lakehead University's eighth Chancellor Dr. Derek Burney speaks at the announcement.

(Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 - Thunder Bay, ON)

Lakehead University is proud to announce distinguished former career diplomat, entrepreneur and political strategist, Dr. Derek Hudson Burney, as its eighth Chancellor.

"Dr. Burney is an accomplished individual with a national and international reputation and deep roots in Thunder Bay," said Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson. "Lakehead University is honoured that this former ambassador to the United States from 1989 " 1993 will now represent our great university at home and abroad."

As Chancellor, Dr. Burney will use his experience, contacts and wisdom to fulfill various duties, including the promotion of Lakehead University's diverse local, national and global interests. In addition, Dr. Burney will have the authority to grant degrees at Convocation and represent the University at special occasions.

"I am personally honoured to accept this appointment and look forward to representing Lakehead University as a beacon of academic excellence in my home town," said Dr. Burney, an Officer of the Order Canada.

"We are very fortunate to have as our new Chancellor someone with so much energy and vast experience in diplomacy, business, politics and academe," said Mr. Cameron Clark, Chair of the Board of Governors at Lakehead University. "Dr. Burney will help us achieve our strategic goals and connect us to the world."

Dr. Burney is Senior Strategic Advisor to Norton Rose Canada LLP. He is Chairman of GardaWorld's International Advisory Board, a Director of TransCanada Pipelines Limited, a Governor of the Ottawa Hospital Board of Governors and a member of the Advisory Board of Paradigm Capital Inc.

Dr. Burney was President and Chief Executive Officer of CAE Inc. from October 1999 until August 2004. Prior to joining CAE, Dr. Burney was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bell Canada International Inc. (1993-1999). Dr. Burney's assignment as Canada's Ambassador to the United States culminated a distinguished thirty-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service, during which he completed a variety of assignments at home and abroad, including a period as a Deputy Minister of External Affairs.

From March 1987 to January 1989, Dr. Burney served as Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister. He was directly involved in the negotiation of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. He was the Prime Minister's personal representative (Sherpa) in the preparations for the Houston (1990), London (1991) and Munich (1992) G-7 Economic Summits.

Dr. Burney, who was born in Fort William, married his Port Arthur sweetheart Joan Peden and together have raised four boys.

Dr. Burney will take on his official duties after he is installed as Lakehead University's Chancellor in a special ceremony at Convocation in June 2013.

The selection process for Chancellor of Lakehead University involved soliciting the public and University community for nominations. Candidate nominations were received and reviewed by a Chancellor's Electoral Board, who recommended the appointment of Dr. Burney.

Dr. Burney succeeds Dr. Arthur Mauro, who served as Lakehead University Chancellor from 2009 to 2012. Please click here to read Dr. Burney's biography.

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Media: For more information, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177.

Lakehead University
Lakehead 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.

Lakehead Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Fellow of the University

(January 21, 2013 " Thunder Bay, ON)

The Board of Directors of Lakehead University is seeking nominations for "Fellow of the University," which recognizes people who have contributed to the growth, development and well being of Lakehead University.

Candidates should have substantially contributed to education at Lakehead University, as well as to the University's growth and development. They should be active participants in charities, service clubs, community organizations, and business and professional groups.

The selected Fellow(s) is given the right to attend and speak at meetings of the Board of Governors as a non-voting member, the right to participate in Convocation ceremonies, the right to wear designated academic dress, as well as other special privileges.

Forms and a complete list of nomination criteria are available through the University Secretary, found online here.

Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, Feb. 5. Nominations can be submitted to:

University Secretariat, Karen Roche, UC 2002

Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, P7B 5E1

Or via email: kroche@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University Board of Governors' Chair, Cameron Clark, is available for interviews.

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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
Lakehead 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.

Lakehead University Professor's Book Discusses the Beauty of Bugs

Dr. Harvey Lemelin's book discusses bugs that lack anthropomorphic features.

(January 11, 2013 " Thunder Bay, ON)

A new book edited by Lakehead University's Dr. Harvey Lemelin challenges the idea that insect enthusiasts are not interested in bugs that lack human characteristics by discussing those people who raise and collect such creatures.

"There is a misconception that people don't care about insects lacking anthropomorphic features " that simply isn't true," said Dr. Lemelin, Lakehead University's Research Chair in Parks and Protected Areas.

Dr. Lemelin's book, The Management of Insects in Recreation and Tourism, illustrates a range of human-insect encounters from an interdisciplinary perspective.

"This book provides insight into the insect recreation and tourism industry," Dr. Lemelin explains. "It presents case studies and examples that demonstrate the appeal of insects, from the captivating beauty of butterflies to the curious fascination of locust swarms.

"The emphasis is on the innovators, educators, researchers and activists who have brought insects to the forefront of conservation and leisure activities," Dr. Lemelin says.

The book features a chapter on citizen science and insect conservation co-written by Lakehead graduate students Kelsey Johansen and Alaine Auger.

The Management of Insects in Recreation and Tourism was released by Cambridge University Press on January 1, 2013.

This release follows Dr. Lemelin's other books, Last-Chance Tourism: Adapting Tourism Opportunities in a Changing World, and New Issues in Polar Tourism: Communities, Environments, Politics.

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Media: Dr. Harvey Lemelin is available for interviews. For more information, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177.

Lakehead University
Lakehead 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.

Lakehead University's Annual Education Fair Hosts Employers from Around the World

(January 11, 2013 " Thunder Bay, ON)

Lakehead University's 2013 Education Fair will be bustling with school boards and teacher recruitment agencies from across Canada and around the world.

The annual event " taking place in the Agora on Friday, Jan. 18 (10 am-3 pm) " provides an ideal venue for Lakehead students and alumni to learn about local, national and global teaching opportunities.

"We have seen increased teacher recruitment in northern and western communities of Canada and there is a competitive demand for Canadian teachers overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom," said Christina Buzzi, Career and Employment Specialist with the Student Success Centre.

This year's Fair will host School Boards from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and First Nation Education Authorities. Also in attendance will be teacher recruitment agencies from Mexico, the United Kingdom, China and Korea, as well as organizations such as the Ontario Provincial Police and Camp Kodiak. The Fair offers prospective employers the chance to share information about themselves to interested prospects.

"Alternative opportunities to the traditional classroom setting are growing as employers recognize the valuable skills our Education graduates can bring to an organization," Buzzi added.

"Students are encouraged to explore national and international teaching opportunities that offer unique experiences that let them show off their skills," said Dr. John O'Meara, Dean of Lakehead University's Faculty of Education. "Connecting our students with potential employers from around the corner to around the world is why our Fair is such a success."

For more information about Lakehead's 2013 Education Fair, a schedule and complete list of participating organizations, please visit http://jobs.lakeheadu.ca/education-fair/.

The Fair is in the Agora on Friday, Jan. 18, from 10 am until 3 pm.

Media are invited to attend at 11 am for interview and photo/video opportunities.

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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
Lakehead 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.

Lakehead Orillia Welcomes Interim Dean

(January 8, 2013 - Orillia, ON) Lakehead University's Orillia campus has started the new year under the leadership of a new dean.

Dr. Herman van den Berg, a member of the Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead Orillia, has assumed the role of Acting Dean for a one-year period from January 1 to December 31, 2013.

Dr. van den Berg was appointed Acting Dean to coincide with the one-year administrative leave of Orillia Campus Dean, Dr. Kim Fedderson, who has led the development of the Orillia campus since 2007. Dr. Fedderson will return to his duties as dean on January 2, 2014.

Dr. van den Berg joined the Lakehead Orillia faculty in 2009 and has taught courses in all business programs offered at the campus, including the Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA). He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and is a graduate with distinction of York University's Schulich School of Business MBA program.

"I am absolutely delighted that Dr. van den Berg has agreed to serve as the acting dean," Dr. Fedderson said.

"With his strong background in administration and strategic management, Herman will be a real asset to the University in his new leadership role. I can't think of anyone who is better equipped to implement the first year of our new five-year (2013-2018) Campus Plan."

Dr. van den Berg is also very involved in the community, serving as a director on the boards of the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation, and the Mariposa Folk Foundation. "I am confident Herman will continue our tradition of connecting Lakehead University to the community," said Dr. Rod Hanley, Lakehead's Provost & Vice-President (Academic).

President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson added that Dr. van den Berg will continue to advance the exciting work being done in Orillia while providing an important strategic perspective as the campus positions itself within Simcoe County and Central Ontario. "I look forward to working with Dr. van den Berg, and on behalf of all faculty, staff and students, I want to congratulate him on his new role at our Orillia campus."

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Lakehead University

Lakehead 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.

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