CFA Institute recognizes Lakehead University’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major program

August 28, 2023 – Thunder Bay, Ont.   

Lakehead University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. 

CFA Institute has recognized Lakehead’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major program as incorporating at least 70 percent of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). 

The Lakehead program places an emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. 

“We are very pleased to join the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program,” said Dr. Wing Him Yeung, Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Years 3 & 4 and Associate Professor, Finance in the Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University. 

“This affiliation will further enable Lakehead’s Faculty of Business Administration to support the future career goals of our students. This puts students on track to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world,” Dr. Yeung added. 

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that Lakehead University’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. 

Through participation in this program, Lakehead University is eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.

The Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University is accredited by AACSB and CPA Ontario. The Faculty, and its precursor, the School of Business Administration, has been offering business programming since 1965. 

The Faculty offers an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Management, and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. 

 

 

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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.

About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 190,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 160+ CFA Societies.

For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @CFAInstitute and on Facebook.com/CFAInstitute.

 

EPID at Work launches groundbreaking new study on workplace mental health

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August 29, 2023 – Thunder Bay, Ont.   

Have you ever wondered how your workplace is impacting your mental health?  

EPID@Work (Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability at Work) Research Institute is launching the largest cohort study ever conducted in Northwestern Ontario, which will examine workplace factors for mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.  

EPID@Work Research Institute at Lakehead University is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. 

“We conduct community-driven research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention with a particular focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario,” said Dr. Vicki Kristman, EPID’s Director and Senior Scientist. 

“Our institute has three focus areas: mental health in the workplace, equity, diversity and inclusion, and knowledge mobilization and implementation. Our aim is to bring together community and academic professionals to conduct research that is meaningful to all involved. 

“The Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Cohort Study (NOWWHS) will be a groundbreaking new study for the institute and for our region as a whole,” Dr. Kristman said. 

So, what is a cohort study? A cohort study is an observational, long-term study that follows a group of people over time. Anyone who completes the study will be contacted again in six months for a follow-up survey, and every six months after that as long as the study continues. 

The longer the study runs, the better researchers can collect and examine the data – potentially leading to groundbreaking conclusions and interventions for mental health in our workplaces. 

Who can participate? All workers and all employers in Northwestern Ontario are encouraged to participate. 

Whether you are a small business owner or the CEO of a large corporation, we want to help you better understand the mental health of your organization. 

If your workplace is not participating, individual workers can still elect to take the survey.  Old, new, injured, part-time, full-time, and everything in between – we are looking to hear from all workers in Northwestern Ontario. 

What impacts could this study have? 

For workplaces, this could help to provide an understanding of how mentally healthy your workers are and aspects of your workplace that affect the mental wellbeing of your workers. 

EPID@Work is also hopeful to work with employers to develop and test cost-effective interventions to improve the mental health of employees. For workers, participating will give you an opportunity to share your concerns regarding factors affecting mental health in your workplace. 

Once complete, EPID@Work hopes to use your feedback to develop and test cost-effective interventions to improve the mental health of you and your co-workers. All surveys will remain completely confidential. 

Ultimately, the NOWWHS cohort study could have a big impact on the mental health and wellness of workplaces and workers in our region. With a large sample size and a long-term goal, EPID is hopeful that this study will become a powerful tool for change. 

NOWWHS is set to launch mid-September and getting involved in EPID’s cohort study is easy. Just visit www.workinghealth.ca to learn more, sign up your workplace or volunteer as an individual.

 

 

 

 

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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. 

 

CERAH E-Blast September 2023

Check out CERAH's monthly update of news, events, and resources related to aging & health here: https://conta.cc/45LlN3Y

Research and Innovation Bulletin

The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.

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Lakehead Rocks Lake Tamblyn was a huge success

Photo of President Gillian Siddall singing karaoke with the social committee.

President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Gillian Siddall sang karaoke with the social committee.

Hundreds of faculty, staff, and students enjoyed karaoke, food, and games at Lakehead Rocks Lake Tamblyn, held on Tuesday, Aug. 15. 

Organized by Lakehead University’s Social Committee, Lakehead Rocks Lake Tamblyn featured karaoke, games, a barbecue, food trucks, a visit from Wolfie, and a chance to donate to the LUSU Food Resource Centre. 

It was also an opportunity for new President Dr. Gillian Siddall to greet her colleagues while also performing a few songs at karaoke. 

The event raised around $300 worth of food and cash donations for LUSU’s Food Resource Centre and allowed faculty and staff to mingle before the new school year begins. Thank you to everyone who donated!

The Social Committee provides fun and meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff to connect throughout the year while further reinforcing the University's institutional values of respect, commitment, community, and innovation. 

The group of volunteers consists of Lakehead University staff members who truly understand the significance of uniting as a community. They receive support from Lakehead administration in alignment with our wellness strategy. Their initiatives have resulted in greater camaraderie among fellow staff, faculty, and students. The Social Committee looks forward to organizing more community-building initiatives in the near future.

Research and Innovation Bulletin

The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.

Checkout the latest version of our Bulletin, by clicking here.

Register now for CERAH's Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference

The Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference is a multi-day event bringing over 100 health and social care providers from across Northwestern Ontario together to learn about innovations, research, and advancements in the palliative approach to care. These events aim to support capacity development in our region to provide quality palliative care to those who have received a palliative diagnosis.

This year’s conference may be of value to you if you are a nurse, personal support worker, social worker, physician, nurse practitioner, spiritual adviser, hospice volunteer, administrator, or student providing care and support to anyone living with a life-limiting illness.

More information and registration: https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/events/2023-northwestern-ontario-palliative-c...

Lake Superior Living Labs Network Newsletter (Summer 2023)

In this newsletter we are sharing cross-hub project summaries, some Lake Superior teaching resources, and flagging numerous upcoming fall events across the watershed (in-person and virtual).

Lakehead University representatives attended annual Anishnawbe Keeshigun events

Thanks to Lesley Ng of Fort William Historical Park for inviting Clarence Surette (President of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society) and Jill Taylor-Hollings (President of the Ontario Archaeological Society), both from the Department of Anthropology at Lakehead University, to the annual Anishnawbe Keeshigun events August 19 and 20. 
 
They did flintknapping and pottery workshops while park employees Liam Nicholls and Rowan Patterson demonstrated atlatl (spear) throwing with the visitors. 
 
These events also provided a great opportunity to discuss the importance of archaeology in Northwestern Ontario.
 

Food Service Hours of Operation on Orillia Campus

Residence, Food and Conference Services has released the hours of operation for on-campus food service for the fall and winter semesters on the Orillia Campus. See below for further details.

Dining Hall

  • Open from Thursday, Aug. 31 to Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (holiday shutdown from December 18, 2023 to January 6, 2024)
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and fall and winter study weeks, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm

 

Simcoe Hall Cafe

  • Open from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Friday, April 26, 2024 (holiday shutdown from December 21, 2023 to January 8, 2024)
  • Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm (closing at 8 pm between September 5 and October 6)
  • Friday, 8 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and fall and winter study weeks, Closed

Public House

  • Open from Tuesday, Sept. 12 to Thursday, April 11, 2024 (holiday shutdown from December 7, 2023 to January 16, 2024)
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 to 10 pm

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