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Mar 12	Lakehead University Native Student Association Hosting Spring Powwow March 14-16 (Thunder Bay) The Lakehead University Native Student Association is hosting its annual powwow at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse from Friday, March 14 until Sunday, March 16. The theme for this year’s powwow is re-uniting the community, which was decided after recent events in Thunder Bay resulted in social upheaval and a further division between local communities.
Mar 7	Lakehead University well represented at Canadian Leadership Conference (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University will have one of the largest delegations of students in attendance at this year’s Canadian Conference on Student Leadership, taking place March 6 to 8 at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Mar 7	Lakehead University is hosting new College Transfer Preview Day (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Office of Undergraduate Recruitment is hosting a new Preview Day designed specifically for college students or college graduates who are looking to turn their diploma into a degree. College Transfer Preview Day will benefit college students or grads who will learn about the different pathways to Lakehead.
Mar 6	Lakehead University opens campus to prospective students during March Break (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia will host its annual March Break Open House next week, opening up the campus to hundreds of prospective students and their families and friends.
Mar 6	Lakehead University’s Research Awards Celebrate Excellence (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Awards Reception was held on Thursday, March 6 to celebrate the dedication and hard work of researchers and students. “Because of this passion, Lakehead University was recently ranked number one in Ontario and number two in Canada for research by Re$earch Infosource,” said Dr. Rod Hanley, Acting Vice-President (Research, Economic Development and Innovation) and Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
Mar 3	Student project connects historical research to real-life experience (Orillia) Holly Wiggins’ great-grandfather, a butcher from a small town in England, joined the armed forces during the Second World War, leaving behind his young wife and two children under the age of five. His family would not hear from him again, until he was on a ship sailing back to Liverpool following his liberation from a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
Feb 28	Lakehead’s Research and Innovation Week Kicks off at Intercity Mall, March 1 (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Research & Innovation Week launched on Friday by highlighting some of the booths that will be on display in the Intercity Shopping Centre all day on Saturday, March 1. “Approximately 20 different booths will be run by Lakehead University researchers and students on Saturday at the Intercity Mall. Research and Innovation Week offers a glimpse into the important questions they answer to make the world a better place,” said Dr. Umed Panu, Associate Vice-President (Research, Economic Development and Innovation).
Feb 27	Top Ontario university researchers visiting Thunder Bay to discuss “What Matters Now” (Thunder Bay) , (Online) Fighting malnutrition with fertilizers, keeping clean water flowing, balancing the environmental consequences of economic growth, wearing smart technology, and exploring Aboriginal rights will be in the spotlight as five leading Ontario university researchers discuss “What Matters Now” during a stop in Thunder Bay. Hosted by public broadcaster Piya Chattopadhyay, the discussion will take place at Thunder Bay’s Fort William Historical Park on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 9 pm.
Feb 26	Award-winning author Joseph Boyden speaking at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) As part of Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week, award-winning author Joseph Boyden will discuss what he learned about race relations before Canada’s Confederation; knowledge he gained while researching his 2013 bestselling novel The Orenda. Boyden will give a free talk at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 5 at Lakehead University in UC 1017. His talk is called The Past and the Future are Present: Race Relations in Canada.
Feb 25	Lakehead invites community to celebrate research and innovation (Orillia) Lakehead University celebrates its Research & Innovation Week March 1 to 7 at both the Orillia and Thunder Bay campuses with a wide variety of student and faculty presentations and special events.
Feb 25	Power of Partnerships highlighted during Lakehead University’s R & I Week (Thunder Bay) Earl Miller of MaRS Discovery District will talk about the Power of Partnerships, during Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week held from March 1-7. Miller is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for MaRS, and is responsible for government relations and strategic partnerships with industry groups, professional associations, and non-profit organizations. He has a strong stake in commercialization and entrepreneurship. Miller’s talk is free of charge and includes a complimentary hot breakfast. It is being held in Lakehead University’s Faculty Lounge on Wednesday, March 5 from 7:30 – 9:30 am. Seating is limited and is on a first come first served basis. Registrants are encouraged to RSVP kafettes@lakeheadu.ca at their earliest opportunity to guarantee a seat.
Feb 24	Lakehead’s ‘In Conversation’ event tackles New Media and Social Change (Orillia) Smart phones and the Internet are a powerful combination of technologies that offer exceptional opportunities for social change. The challenge of how to use these new technologies in a positive way is the focus of the second In Conversation series event presented by Lakehead University and the Orillia Public Library.
Feb 24	Renowned researcher discussing the plague during Lakehead University’s R and I Week (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Dr. Hendrik Poinar will give an engaging talk examining causes of the plague, during Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week to be held from March 1-7. This free presentation is part of the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Speaker Series. Dr. Poinar, a Canada Research Chair in Paleogenetics at McMaster University, will discuss the implications of his research into the plague in the context of understanding the evolution of virulence and the co-evolution of its ‘accidental’ hosts: humans.
Feb 13	Lakehead University’s PACED Simcoe to Foster County’s Economic Development (Orillia) In the interest of further contributing to the economic growth and development of Orillia and Simcoe County, Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, today announced the establishment of the President’s Advisory Council on Economic Development for Simcoe County, or PACED Simcoe. This new council is comprised of regional industry and business leaders.
Feb 12	Lakehead University to host Math Competition (Thunder Bay) Lakehead's Department of Mathematical Sciences is privileged to be a regional host for the Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest for the second year in a row. The contest will be held in Thunder Bay on Sunday, March 23 in the University’s Ryan Building, between 12 and 3 pm. “The Kangaroo Contest provides students with challenging questions beyond the regular curriculum that will spark their interest in mathematics. Participating in math contests boosts their confidence and gives them the opportunity to interact with like-minded peers,” said Dr. Monica Ilie, Mathematical Sciences Associate Professor.
Feb 5	Lakehead University has a new Record (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University students now have a new tool to tell their whole university story. The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) was launched as a new and exciting initiative for all students at Lakehead’s Orillia and Thunder Bay campuses. The CCR is an official document that chronicles a student’s involvement in not-for-credit activities at Lakehead University.
Feb 4	Lakehead University Experts are In Conversation at the Library (Thunder Bay) This is a reminder that Lakehead University’s new In Conversation speaker series will continue at the Thunder Bay Public Library until April. Talks will be hosted by experts from Lakehead University who will discuss topics ranging from the beauty of bugs, classical guitar, and the fashion and femininity of flappers from the 1920s.
Feb 4	Lakehead University Provost Announces Two Decanal Renewals (Thunder Bay) Lakehead's Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Rod Hanley, today announced the renewal of two of our University's deans: Dr. Lori Livingston, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, and Dr. Gillian Siddall, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. "These decanal renewals are in recognition and response to the dedication and contribution these individuals have made to their respective faculties and Lakehead as a whole," said Dr. Hanley. "In a time of increased importance in post-secondary education, universities need to retain those in key positions whose strategies and philosophies only serve to benefit our students and the future of academia.”
Jan 31	Explore research, solve clues and win prizes with the Research Matters Virtual Scavenger Hunt (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is one of 21 Ontario universities launching a Virtual Scavenger Hunt that will take the public on an intriguing online journey through the world of research, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) announced this week. The month-long contest, which begins Monday, Feb. 3, is open to students and the general public. Contestants can solve new clues every day to enter for prizes. Intrepid scavengers who get all 21 clues correct will be able to unlock a secret message that they can then submit to be entered for grand prizes. “Ontario's universities constantly produce useful and fascinating research that we generally only hear about when a major breakthrough is made,” says Erica Sawula, Lakehead University’s Research Matters Student Ambassador.
Jan 30	Outstanding athletes at Lakehead Orillia recognized with new Achievement Award (Orillia) The first recipients of Lakehead Orillia’s new Plastics Protect & HollisWealth Athletic Achievement Award were honoured today at a presentation on campus with representatives of the award donor and members of the Lakehead community.

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