Maclean’s ranks Lakehead among Canada’s Top 10 universities, again

Oct. 30, 2015 – Thunder Bay, ON

Maclean’s University Rankings have, once again, included Lakehead University among the country’s Top 10 primarily undergraduate universities. When compared to Ontario universities in its category, Lakehead places second overall.

Among Canada’s primarily undergraduate universities, the 2016 Maclean’s University Rankings place Lakehead number one in the category of total Research Dollars; second in the categories of Scholarships & Bursaries, and Social Sciences & Humanities grants; and third in the categories of Citations, and Library Acquisitions. 

Among Ontario’s primarily undergraduate universities, the Rankings puts Lakehead in a tie for first place in the Library Expenses category; and second in the Student-to-Faculty Ratio, and Operating Budget categories.

“These rankings continue to demonstrate the strengths and exceptional opportunities our University provides its students and faculty,” said Lakehead President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson. “We were very pleased to learn, just weeks after being named Canada’s number one undergraduate university for research funding, that Lakehead is considered to be one of the top ten places in the country to pursue your post-secondary education.”

Earlier this month, Re$earch Infosource placed Lakehead University first in Canada in the undergraduate university category of its annual Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities report.

Lakehead’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Moira McPherson, said the Maclean’s ranking is a good way to gauge how a university is doing as compared to its peers, and encourages prospective students, faculty, and staff to learn more about what post-secondary institutions can offer them.

“People from all over the world come to learn and work at Lakehead for all kinds of reasons,” Dr. McPherson added, “Including our small, personable class sizes, safe and beautiful living environment, and the opportunity to participate directly in groundbreaking research.”

For more information about the 2016 Maclean’s University Rankings, please visit http://www.macleans.ca/education/best-of-the-best-introducing-the-2016-macleans-university-rankings/.

Earlier this month, Re$earch Infosource placed Lakehead University first in Canada in the undergraduate university category of its annual Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities report. For more information about the report, please visit  http://www.researchinfosource.com/top50_univ.php.

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Media: For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177, or mediarelations@lakeheadu.ca.

 

 

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University offer a fully comprehensive array of programs: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2015, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead first among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University hosting Canadian Math Kangaroo competition

March 3, 2015 Thunder Bay, ON

Lakehead University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences is a regional host for the Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest for the third year in a row.  

The contest will be held in Thunder Bay on Sunday, March 29 in the University’s Ryan Building, from 11 am to 3 pm. New this year, the Thunder Bay contest is open to grades 9-12, in addition to grades 1-8.

 “The purpose of this competition is to introduce math challenges to youngsters from grades 1 to 12 in a fun and enjoyable way, to inspire even more interest and advancement in mathematics,” said Dr. Monica Ilie, Mathematical Sciences Associate Professor at Lakehead University.

Participating in math contests boosts a young person’s confidence and provides the opportunity to interact with like-minded peers.

The International Mathematical Kangaroo Contest is an international mathematical competition that takes place in more than 50 countries around the world. In 2014 more than six million students participated, including 3, 332 from Canada.

For more information about the Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest, including registration and fees, visit http://kangaroo.math.ca/. Registration ends Sunday, March 15. 

Top-achieving students will receive medals and certificates. For more information about the local competition, please visit http://math.lakeheadu.ca/2015-math-kangaroo-contest/.

For more information about this mathematics contest, please contact Dr. Ilie at (807) 766-7224 or milie@lakeheadu.ca.

 

 

 

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Media: For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact Brandon Walker, Media Relations Officer, at (807) 343-8177, or mediarelations@lakeheadu.ca.

 

 

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

 

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

 

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

 

 

2015-2016 In Conversation Series Kicks Off with ‘Creating the Nazi Community of the People’

September 23, 2015 – Orillia, ON

Lakehead University’s popular In Conversation series is preparing for its first event of the 2015-2016 academic year.

During the first In Conversation talk, Pins, Potlucks and Paid Holidays: Creating the Nazi Community of the People, History and Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Professor Dr. Valerie Hébert will use images and artifacts to illustrate how the Nazis created and perpetuated the illusion of unified social support for the Third Reich.

This presentation about techniques used by the Nazis to create the feeling of a community of the Volk, or ‘people’, will take place at the Orillia Public Library, on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:15pm – 8:00 pm.

Admission is free to the In Conversation talks, but registration is required. Please register by email at info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca; by phone at 705-325-2338; or in person at the Orillia Public Library (36 Mississauga St. West). 

To learn more about In Conversation, about future topics and dates, please visit the Lakehead University website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/community-programs/public-lectures.

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Dr. Valerie Hébert

Lakehead University History and Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Professor Dr. Valerie Hébert launches this year’s In Conversation series at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:15 pm.

MEDIA:  For more information, please contact New Media Communications Coordinator, Derek Desroches, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2021 or ddesroch@lakeheadu.ca.

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

Love, Sex, and Mate Choice the topic of Lakehead’s next In Conversation event

November 26, 2015 – Orillia, ON

What are the differences between sex, romantic love, and attachment? Why is it sometimes difficult to integrate all three? Why do people often repeat dysfunctional patterns in love, despite saying “I will do better next time?”

These will be some of the questions that Lakehead University’s Dr. Les Fleischer will address at the next In Conversation event at the Orillia Public Library on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:15 pm.

Dr. Fleischer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Lakehead Orillia, and is also a psychoanalyst and member of the faculty of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis. His research interests include adult and adolescent mental health, psychoanalysis, dreams, and the education of mental health professionals.

In his talk: Love, Sex, and Mate Choice: A Psychoanalytic Perspective, he will discuss how an understanding of the unconscious and neuro-biological factors can help us understand these complex phenomena.

Admission is free to the In Conversation events, but registration is required and is accepted by email at info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca; by phone at 705-325-2338; or in person at the Library (36 Mississaga St. West).

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 Dr. Les Fleischer

Dr. Les Fleischer, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work at Lakehead University, will be “In Conversation” at the Orillia Public Library on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:15 pm.

MEDIA:  For more information, please contact Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca. 

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

Award-winning Canadian poet to speak at Lakehead University

Gary Geddes

Gary Geddes 

October 5, 2015 – Orillia, ON

Award-winning Canadian poet Gary Geddes will visit Lakehead University’s Orillia campus this week for a reading and discussion. The event takes place on Thursday, October 8 from 1 to 2:15 pm and is open to the public.

Geddes will read from his 2014 collection, What Does a House Want?, followed by a question and answer discussion. Selections to be read from the collection include not only short poems, but dramatic monologues as well. 

Originally from British Columbia, Geddes has travelled and worked all over Canada and across the world. His long list of professional accomplishments includes university professor, writer-in-residence, critic, anthologist, translator, author, and editor. Geddes has been the recipient of countless awards for his work, most notably receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence in 2008.

“It isn’t every day that such a seasoned and prolific writer comes to town, so it is an incredibly exciting experience for the Lakehead University community,” said Dr. Cheryl Lousley, associate professor with the English department.

Geddes has been described as one of Canada’s best political poets. “His travels to South and Central America, China, Palestine, and war-torn areas of Africa give shape to his many award-winning prose and poetry books,” added Lousley. “We are fortunate to have this seasoned traveller, poetic craftsman, and human rights advocate share his work with us.” 

The reading, which is sponsored by the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts, will take place at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus at 500 University Avenue, 1 – 2:15 pm in room 1022, Simcoe Hall. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.

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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca. 

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies. 

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

CANCELLED: The Lakehead Challenge to discuss the state of water in Ontario

Dr. Doug West

Dr. Doug West, Associate Professor of Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, will lead a discussion about the state of water in Ontario at the next event of “The Lakehead Challenge,” taking place at the Midland Cultural Centre on Tuesday, August 11.

July 27, 2015 – Orillia, ON 

Please note this event has been cancelled. 

Residents of the Georgian Bay and Simcoe County regions will have the opportunity to learn about how local water resources have an impact on their lives at the next “Lakehead Challenge” event on Tuesday, August 11 in Midland.

“The Challenge of Water: Quantity, Quality and Ontario’s Future,” is the topic of the second event of the conversations series, The Lakehead Challenge, offered at the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) in partnership with Lakehead University Orillia.

The conversation begins at 7:30 pm, and features panel members Dr. Doug West, Associate Professor of Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead University Orillia, and Debbie Balika, Scientific Advisor to the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Association, who recently completed her Master of Biology at Lakehead Orillia and specializes in water quality research and stewardship practices.  Bob Bowles, renowned local naturalist and director of Lakehead’s Ontario Master Naturalist Program will also bring his exceptional knowledge to the panel. 

“The quantity and quality of Ontario’s water resources are extremely important, especially to those living in this region,” said Dr. West. “The water levels in Georgian Bay have a significant impact on our local economy and on property values.”

As the population increases, the pressure on our limited freshwater supplies, from expanding industrial and recreational activities, has created a series of challenges that will be addressed during this conversation –

•   Who controls the flow of water in our province?

•   How much water is used by the average consumer on an average day?

•   Can we sustain our current levels of water use in Ontario without serious intervention and education? 

This is an opportunity to join experts in an open forum to discuss Ontario’s water and to learn what can be done to conserve our most priceless resource.

Tickets for The Lakehead Challenge are $10/person and can be purchased at the MCC box office (333 King Street, Midland); online at midlandculturalcentre.com; or by calling 705-527-4420. The event begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

EVENT

The Lakehead Challenge

The Challenge of Water: Quantity, Quality and Ontario’s Future

   

When

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

7:30 pm

Where

Midland Cultural Centre

          333 King Street, Midland

Who

Dr. Douglas West, Associate Professor of Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, Lakehead University Orillia.

Debbie Balika, HBASc/BEd, MSc – Scientific Advisor and Water Quality Researcher

Bob Bowles, Director, Lakehead University Ontario Master Naturalist Program.


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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact:

Kathy Hunt, Communications Officer, Lakehead Orillia – 705-330-45008 ext.2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca. 

Shelby Mulligan, Marketing Manager, Midland Cultural Centre – 705-527-4420 ext.3403 or shelby@midlandculturalcentre.com.

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities. Visit www.lakeheadu.ca. 

Midland Cultural Centre combines art, music, theatre, events and a café, all in one outstanding building in downtown Midland, Ontario. Come and attend a performance, a workshop, a concert, an art show or stop by our licensed café for lunch. Tours of the building are available. There’s something for everyone at the MCC. For information about events and to purchase tickets, visit www.midlandculturalcentre.com.

County of Simcoe’s $2M gift to Lakehead celebrated with students

County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall (centre behind cheque) presents a $2M cheque to Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson (holding cheque left), as Orillia Campus Principal Kim Fedderson (far right), Lakehead V.P. External Relations Deb Comuzzi, and members of County Council celebrate.

County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall (centre behind cheque) presents a $2M cheque to Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson (holding cheque left), as Orillia Campus Principal Kim Fedderson (far right), Lakehead V.P. External Relations Deb Comuzzi, and members of County Council gather to celebrate.

County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall, Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson and members of County Council join Lakehead mascot “Wolfie” and new students to kick-off Orientation activities with the traditional “Thunderwolves Howl” cheer.

County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall, Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson and members of County Council join Lakehead mascot “Wolfie” and new students to kick-off Orientation activities with the traditional “Thunderwolves Howl” cheer.

September 10, 2015 – Orillia, ON

Lakehead University was presented a $2 million cheque by County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall this morning during a special celebration event at the 500 University Avenue campus in Orillia. This brings the total amount of contributions to Lakehead by the County of Simcoe to $5.5 million since 2009. 

“The County of Simcoe has been enormously supportive of our University and the Orillia campus since its inception,” said Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson. “The impact of the County’s support can be seen by the growth of our teaching, community service and research activities at the campus, and especially through our students and their successes,” added Dr. Stevenson.

Dr. Stevenson, along with Orillia Campus Principal Kim Fedderson reported to Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall, County Council members and guests about how the County’s investment has supported Lakehead’s growth. The positive impacts have included unprecedented student growth from just over 100 students in 2006 to almost 1,500 today; growth of academic programs including a partnership with Georgian College and the expansion of research activities through the Research Centre for Sustainable Communities. The presentation also included a look at the future growth of the campus, highlighting the potential for satellite classrooms using immersive telepresence technology.

Dave Venneri, a fourth year Lakehead student thanked the County for its support on behalf of the student body and presented Warden Marshall with a framed print of Simcoe Hall, the University’s academic building, which was named in honour of the County in 2014.

“The contributions made by the County of Simcoe, and the generosity and dedication of people such as yourselves, have helped Lakehead University become a bright and lively environment,” said Venneri. “At Lakehead, the values of learning and community come together to provide students with an exceptional experience – and this is made possible due to the generosity and commitment of community leaders such as yourselves.” 

“County Council understands that our region’s post-secondary educational facilities will play a vital role for generations to come,” said Warden Marshall. He explained that the contributions stem from the County of Simcoe’s Strategic Plan that supports local post-secondary education opportunities for our residents.

Following the cheque presentation, County Councillors and guests were invited to take part in the Orientation opening event – where new students are led in a large group “Thunderwolves Howl” cheer  – a tradition to kick-off the start to their Lakehead journey.

“It was inspiring to learn about the exciting growth of the Lakehead Orillia campus,” said Warden Marshall. “And to have the opportunity to meet such a large and enthusiastic group of new students embarking on their university experience right here in Simcoe County was very special.”   

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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact:

Kathy Hunt, Communications Officer, Lakehead Orillia – 705-330-45008 ext.2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities. Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

Lakehead as global leader: Next In Conversation event highlights Lakehead University at 50

November 9, 2015 – Orillia, ON

Over the past 50 years, Lakehead University has become known for some exceptional accomplishments, including advancements in Paleo-DNA research, leading programs in Women’s Studies and Criminology, and Indigenous learning, to name a few.

In celebration of Lakehead’s 50th Anniversary (1965-2015), Dr. Doug West, Associate Professor with the departments of Interdisciplinary Studies and Political Science, will lead an “In Conversation” discussion about how Lakehead has become a leader in Canada and around the world. The event takes place at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:15 pm.

Joining Dr. West will be Lakehead Orillia Campus Principal Dr. Kim Fedderson. Both Dr. Fedderson and Dr. West will bring insight from their experiences as professors at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses.

This special 50th Anniversary discussion is free and open to the public, but registration is required, and is accepted by email at info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca; by phone at 705-325-2338; or in person at the Library (36 Mississaga St. West).

For a full schedule of In Conversation topics and dates, visit the Lakehead University website at lakeheadu.ca and check the calendar of events.

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Dr. Doug West

Dr. Doug West, associate professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Political Science, will be joined by Lakehead Orillia Campus Principal Dr. Kim Fedderson for the next In Conversation event at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, November 10.  They will discuss some of the highlights of Lakehead University’s history in celebration of the University’s 50th Anniversary. 

Dr. Kim Fedderson

Dr. Kim Fedderson

In Conversation series website link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/community-programs/public-lectures.

MEDIA:  For more information, please contact Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca. 

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University Orillia Welcomes Prospective Students to Fall Preview Day

Prospective students from across the province are expected to visit Lakehead Orillia for its Fall Preview Day on Saturday, November 7.

Prospective students from across the province are expected to visit Lakehead Orillia for its Fall Preview Day on Saturday, November 7.

October 29, 2015 – Orillia, ON

A day of exploration and discovery is about to take place at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus, as the University opens its doors for its annual Fall Preview Day. On Saturday, November 7, hundreds of prospective students and their families are expected to visit the Orillia campus to learn about all that Lakehead has to offer. 

“This annual event showcases all of the unique programs and activities that Lakehead University Orillia has to offer,” says Lakehead Orillia’s Principal, Dr. Kim Fedderson. “We know that choosing a university is a difficult decision and attending this open house event is the perfect opportunity for students to see, first-hand, all of the exceptional options and opportunities that are available for them at Lakehead.”

Preview Day gives prospective students the opportunity to tour the campus, meet professors, and learn from current students about what it’s like to be a student at Lakehead. Information sessions will help students gain valuable information about Lakehead’s programs, courses, and student life. A highlight will be the draw for a Freshman Prize Pack valued at $2,500 that contains “everything you’ll need to make first-year epic!” 

Everyone is welcome to visit the campus for Preview Day, which takes place on Saturday, November 7 from 12 noon to 4 pm. For more information about Preview Day and to register (although not required), visit: www.mylakehead.ca

EVENT

Lakehead Orillia Preview Day Open House

When

Saturday, November 7, 2015

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus

500 University Avenue

Orillia, ON

Lakehead student, Jessie Baker, conducts campus tours with prospective students at the 2014 Preview Day open house in Orillia.

Lakehead student, Jessie Baker, conducts campus tours with prospective students at the 2014 Preview Day open house in Orillia.

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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca. 

In 2015, Lakehead University celebrates 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

 

Lakehead University to welcome first Fulbright scholar

Dr. James Hollenbeck in Simcoe Hall

Lakehead University welcomes visiting Fulbright scholar, Dr. James Hollenbeck, to the Orillia campus this fall, where he will conduct research and teach with the Department of Sustainability Sciences. Dr. Hollenbeck is a professor of Science Education and Coordinator of Science Education at Indiana University Southeast.

September 16, 2015 – Orillia, ON 

Lakehead University is hosting its first Fulbright scholar this fall with the arrival of Dr. James Hollenbeck at the Orillia campus.

Dr. Hollenbeck comes to Lakehead from Indiana University Southeast’s School of Education through Fulbright Canada’s Visiting Research Chair Program, which is designed to encourage mutual understanding between Canada and the United States through academic and cultural exchange.

As the recipient of the program’s Visiting Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Solutions, Dr. Hollenbeck will work with Lakehead Orillia’s Department of Sustainability Sciences for the fall term.

“We look forward to having Dr. Hollenbeck at Lakehead,” said Dr. Andrew P. Dean, Lakehead’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation. “He will make an excellent addition to the campus. His insight and experience will be of great benefit to our students, staff and faculty.”

One of Dr. Hollenbeck’s areas of research focus is on how to integrate environmental sustainability into a school curriculum. He is especially interested in how best to meet the changing needs and demands of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for students in Canada and the U.S.

While at Lakehead University, Dr. Hollenbeck’s project will address questions about STEM education and environmental sustainability that will bring Canadian and American educators together. His research will involve Lakehead University, local community schools and the community at large. In addition to his research, Dr. Hollenbeck will teach a course in Environmental Sustainability for Society while at Lakehead.

"The appointment of Dr. Hollenbeck as the first recipient of the Fulbright Canada – Lakehead University Visiting Research Chair in Environmental Sustainability reflects Lakehead’s growing leadership in the area of sustainability and its commitment to developing a more nuanced appreciation for the critical social and ecological challenges that face modern societies," said Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO of Fulbright Canada.

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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact New Media Communications Coordinator, Derek Desroches, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2021 or ddesroch@lakeheadu.ca.

In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.

Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings places Lakehead University 2nd in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and 1st among Ontario’s undergraduate universities for Total Research Dollars, Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, and Library Expenses. In 2014, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead 2nd in Ontario and 3rd among Canada’s undergraduate universities.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

 

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