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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.
Jun 6	Lakehead Orillia’s 2015 Convocation celebrates achievement (Orillia) Over 300 students walked across the stage and claimed their hard-earned degrees, today, as Lakehead University’s Orillia campus hosted its 2015 Convocation Ceremonies at Rotary Place.
May 29	Bachelor of Education students get competitive edge (Orillia) In the competitive teaching market, what can students do to set themselves apart from the rest? According to Lakehead Orillia Faculty of Education’s Dr. Katherine Becker, real-world volunteering makes all the difference.
May 15	Kim Fedderson named Principal as Orillia Campus moves to Next Phase (Orillia) Building on the recommendations from the Provost’s Task Force on the Academic Structure and Governance at the Orillia Campus, President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson announced a new title and new responsibilities for Dean & Vice-Provost (Orillia campus) Dr. Kim Fedderson.
May 14	Is Orillia ready for a local food policy – join the conversation (Orillia) A local food procurement policy encourages governments and community organizations to purchase food from local suppliers. Such a policy helps local farmers and food suppliers in the community and can also help to build a more secure local food system.
May 14	Ontario Master Naturalist Program launches at Lakehead (Orillia) An aquatic biologist, a physical education student, and a gardener are all part of the diverse group of people participating in the Ontario Master Naturalist Program, which kicked off on May 2. The first of its kind in Canada, the program is a partnership between Lakehead University’s Orillia campus and Ontario Nature, and is passionately spearheaded by local award-winning naturalist Bob Bowles.
Apr 28	Local student wins Lakehead Orillia’s prestigious Business Award (Orillia) James Newlands of Ramara is about to graduate from Lakehead University’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce program and just received a huge boost to support his further education and career goals.
Apr 21	Lakehead Orillia hosts conference on Holistic Early Learning (Orillia) Two members of Lakehead Orillia’s Faculty of Education launched a new International Journal of Holistic Early Learning and Development this past year and are now presenting an international conference on the topic.
Apr 15	Lakehead Orillia announces honorary degree and special award recipients for 2015 Convocation (Orillia) Lakehead University will honour Orillia’s legendary artist, Gordon Lightfoot, at this year’s Convocation ceremonies being held at Rotary Place in Orillia on June 6.
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 14	Next In Conversation event explores the history of Orillia’s Champlain monument (Orillia) What is the history behind one of Orillia’s most talked-about, and sometimes controversial, landmarks – the Champlain monument?
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 8	Lakehead’s Humanities 101 students celebrate success (Orillia) A group of 15 Lakehead University students gathered with family and friends last night for a special convocation dinner and ceremony at Orillia restaurant, Era 67.
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.
Mar 20	Lakehead’s Steel Bridge Team places first at regionals (Thunder Bay) Lakehead’s Steel Bridge Team came first in the ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition held at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse earlier this month.
Mar 18	Extraordinary soccer duo wins Lakehead Athlete-of-the-Month award (Orillia) For the first time, Lakehead University has awarded its monthly Plastics Protect & Holliswealth Athletic Achievement Award to a pair of athletes. Two members of Lakehead Orillia’s men’s soccer team received the award for February.
Mar 17	LUNSA hosting 27th annual Powwow (Thunder Bay) The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 27th Annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 20-22.
Mar 12	March Break Open House made a difference to this student (Orillia) For three days in March, Lakehead University’s Orillia campus will be opening its doors to prospective students and giving them a chance to feel what it’s like to be a Lakehead student for a day. These types of events take place at different schools all over the province to help students make their important decision about postsecondary education.
Mar 12	Lakehead University and Midland Cultural Centre team up to offer “The Lakehead Challenge” (Orillia) Lakehead University has partnered with the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) to offer a new conversation series, The Lakehead Challenge, which will feature experts and community leaders in discussions about current issues.

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