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Oct 14	Lakehead’s In Conversation Talks return to the Thunder Bay Library (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is partnering with the Thunder Bay Public Library for the third year in a row to offer the In Conversation speaker series.
Oct 7	Lakehead University professor co-authors paper on Homo naledi (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Dr. Matt Tocheri is a co-author of a paper published in Nature Communications that sheds new light on the hand of Homo naledi, a new species of ancient human announced last month.
Oct 6	Opioid challenges and treatment addressed at film screening and panel (Thunder Bay) A film screening and panel at Lakehead University on Thursday, Oct. 8 will discuss the challenges of opioid addiction and treatment in Northwestern Ontario’s First Nation communities.
Oct 2	Lakehead names new Legacy Society in honor of William G. Tamblyn (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University is naming its new Legacy Society in honour of William G. Tamblyn, the University’s founding President and Vice-Chancellor.
Oct 1	Recalling Lakehead Moments – a conversation with Dr. Sree Kurissery (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) As part of our celebrations of Lakehead University’s 50th Anniversary, I spoke to some of our faculty and staff to learn more about their experiences at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. My conversation with Dr. Sree Kurissery, associate professor of Biology and chair of the Sustainability Sciences department, is the third of a six-part series.
Sep 30	Lakehead celebrating Homecoming with the community this weekend (Thunder Bay) There will be something for everyone at Lakehead University during this weekend’s Homecoming celebration.
Sep 17	Lakehead anthropologists tracing origins of food production in Northern Ontario (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Dr. Matthew Boyd and his research team are receiving $381,300 to uncover the most northern evidence of farming in the ancient Americas.
Aug 19	Recalling Lakehead Moments – a conversation with Dr. Alice den Otter (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) As part of our celebrations of Lakehead University’s 50th Anniversary, I spoke to some of our faculty and staff to learn more about their experiences at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. My conversation with Dr. Alice den Otter, associate professor with the Interdisciplinary Studies and English departments, is the second of a six-part series.
Aug 11	Lakehead University names new VP of Research and Innovation (Online) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian J.R. Stevenson is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew P. Dean as the University’s new Vice-President, Research and Innovation.
Jul 30	First Nations Youth Employment Program Exposes Students to Careers in Natural Resources (Thunder Bay) The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has more than 55 participants learning about archaeology, geography, dendrology, sustainable energy sources, entrepreneurship, aboriginal mentorship and more this week during a Science Camp at Lakehead University and Confederation College.
Jul 6	SHAD brings amazing youth to Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) Sydney Van De Wiel has never been to Thunder Bay. She lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, but this summer the 17-year-old will spend a month at Lakehead University.
Jun 26	Bahram Dadgostar Renewed as Lakehead’s Dean of Faculty of Business Administration (Thunder Bay) Lakehead’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Moira McPherson is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr. Bahram Dadgostar as Dean of the University’s Faculty of Business Administration.
Jun 25	Lakehead University celebrates Charter Day on July 1 (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Charter Day is Wednesday, July 1, and 2015 is our 50th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us at Marina Park from 5:30 to 11:30 pm.
Jun 24	Lakehead researcher examining economic potential of Marathon minerals (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $2.6 million to examine the economic potential of minerals in Marathon, green technologies for wastewater treatment, and other potential breakthroughs.
Jun 23	Mining Engineering MOU signed between Lakehead and Queen’s (Thunder Bay) Opportunities in the field of mining engineering have taken a step forward for students at Lakehead University and Queen’s University with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the institutions.
Jun 19	Faculty of Law's Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Thunder Bay) The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law has responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's specific recommendation 28, related to the teaching of Aboriginal law and history at Canadian law schools.
Apr 15	Final ‘In Conversation’ talk covers Lakehead University’s First 50 Years (Thunder Bay) Lakehead’s final In Conversation Speaker of the semester will describe the University’s major milestones in its first 50 years, on Saturday, April 18 at the Mary JL Black Branch Library.
Apr 13	Lakehead announces four new Canada Research Chairs (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is receiving $2 million to support four new Canada Research Chairs whose important research and work includes the fields of green chemicals, Indigenous mental health, fisheries, and human diversity.
Apr 7	Board of Governors Upholds Province’s Tuition Framework (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) In accordance with Ontario’s tuition framework, Lakehead University’s Board of Governors Executive Committee approved a 3% increase to its 2015–2016 academic year’s tuition fees. The Executive Committee heard a deputation from Lakehead University Student Union representatives before discussing the matter and voting.
Mar 27	Lakehead names Thunder Bay Convocation’s 2015 Honorary Degree Recipients and Fellow of the University (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University will honour four remarkable individuals at this year’s Convocation ceremonies being held at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on May 29 and 30.

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