Lakehead University hosting Homecoming Weekend Oct. 12 to 14
October 6, 2023 – Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lakehead University's Alumni Homecoming Weekend is the biggest event of the year and it's quickly approaching.
Lakehead’s annual celebration will take place from Thursday, Oct. 12 to Saturday, Oct. 14 with events being held both on campus and off.
From socials and reunions to health and wellness sessions and sporting events, Homecoming Weekend offers something for everyone.
“Homecoming Weekend is the main alumni event of the year,” said Mark Tilbury, Director of Alumni House at Lakehead University.
“We strive to provide activities and events for our alumni, their families, and the broader community. It is a terrific display of Lakehead pride and spirit to kick off the academic year.”
The weekend begins with a Kick-Off Party on Thursday, Oct. 12, hosted by the local Thunder Bay Alumni Chapter. Held at Goods & Co. Market, alumni and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, entertainment, food, and giveaways.
Homecoming Weekend also marks the kick-off to the Thunderwolves Hockey season at Fort William Gardens. Following a stellar '22/'23 year, the community is encouraged to come down to the Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 14 for an afternoon Street Party that includes tents, live music, games, food, and much, much more.
A full list of Homecoming Weekend events can be found at www.lakeheadu.ca/homecoming. Registration is required for most events.
"We hope to see you there!" Tilbury said.
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Media: For more information or interviews, please contact Brandon Walker, Media, Communications and Marketing Associate, at (807) 343-8110 ext. 8372 or mediarelations@lakeheadu.ca.
Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university with approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent students and over 2,000 faculty and staff at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead has nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Law, Natural Resources Management, Science & Environmental Studies, and Social Sciences & Humanities. Lakehead University’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being ranked in the top half of Times Higher Education's 2023 World Universities Rankings for the fourth consecutive year, and the number one university in the world with fewer than 9,000 students in THE’s 2023 Impact Rankings (which assesses institutions against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals). Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
