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Nov 8	Lakehead University Celebrates Rewards and Responsibilities in 2012 Report to Community (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's 2011-2012 Report to the Community extols how innovative people, impressive achievements and forward momentum have made the past year a shining success while promising even more for the future. The web-based report also outlines the many benefits resulting from the various relationships and partnerships between Lakehead and the people and communities of Northwestern Ontario. "This report celebrates the enormous contribution Lakehead University makes to the economic, social and cultural life of the communities around us," says Cam Clark, chair of the Lakehead University Board of Governors. "Our Draft Strategic Plan for 2013-2018 will only strengthen our community outreach and economic development initiatives."
Nov 7	Lakehead University Conference Discusses Strength-based Approach in Schools (Thunder Bay) An upcoming workshop hosted by Lakehead University's Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs will teach educators about the benefits of using a strength-based approach in schools. Uncovering Your Students' Potential: A Workshop on Integrating a Strengths-Based Approach will examine the idea that everyone has strengths and youth should be empowered to draw upon their different strengths to achieve their goals. "The research behind this demonstrates that educators who use a strength-based approach increase student success and reduce bullying," says Dr. Ed Rawana, Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs, and Director of Lakehead's Clinical Psychology Program.
Nov 7	Lakehead University's CERAH hosts Palliative Care Conference (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is hosting a bi-annual palliative care conference entitled Life Transitions: Chronic Illness and Palliative Care. The conference will take place in Thunder Bay at the Victoria Inn, from November 7-9, 2012. The goal of the conference is to bring interdisciplinary palliative care providers together to share current information on end-of-life care and to facilitate networking and team building in communities throughout the region and beyond.
Nov 7	Lakehead University's CERAH hosts public presentation on Palliative Care and Euthanasia (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is hosting a public presentation by Sharon Baxter called Let's Talk About Hospice Palliative Care First, an awareness campaign launched by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. The campaign is in response to the apparent confusion in the minds of Canadians surrounding euthanasia, assisted suicide and hospice palliative care. Professionals working in hospice palliative care and health care are often at a loss about how to respond to these issues. The free presentation will discuss the campaign and how the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association's (CHPCA) resources can assist with these conversations. There will be time for discussion with participants.
Nov 5	Lakehead Ranks Highly Among Ontario Peer Institutions in Maclean's University Rankings (Orillia) Lakehead University continues to shine among Ontario universities in its category. According to Maclean's University Rankings released today, Lakehead is ranked near the top in several important categories and second overall when compared to its peer universities in the province.
Nov 1	Lakehead Ranks Highly Among Ontario Peer Institutions in Maclean's University Rankings (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University continues to shine among Ontario universities in its category. According to Maclean's University Rankings released today, Lakehead is ranked near the top in several important categories and second overall when compared to its peer universities in the province. Nationally, Lakehead places in the top five in several of the report's key points in its category of universities, including Total Research Dollars, and Student and Faculty Awards. This year's Maclean's University Rankings examined various key points from 19 universities across Canada.
Oct 31	Lakehead University's SMA Will Create A More Student-Centred Experience (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University puts forward its Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) in response to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' recent call for Ontario post-secondary institutions to distinguish themselves as innovators in education. Lakehead's SMA focuses on continued improvements to the student experience by discussing key elements that will have direct results on student success.
Oct 25	Creative book launch prepares education students for placements (Orillia) A group of Lakehead University students enrolled in Orillia's professional education (teacher certification) program recently held a "Giant Book Launch" as part of their Curriculum & Instruction in Language Arts program.
Oct 25	Lakehead University Scientists Awarded Canadian Foundation for Innovation Grants (Thunder Bay) Two research teams at Lakehead University have been awarded prestigious Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund grants to acquire specialized equipment to pursue their innovative research. "CFI investments equip researchers with the tools they need to think big and turn discoveries into innovative products and processes that benefit their communities," says CFI President and CEO, Dr. Gilles G. Patry. "Infrastructure funding awarded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation is continuing to play a fundamental role in providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and equipment to our faculty and thus allowing their innovative programs of research to advance to the next level," explains Dr. Rui Wang, Lakehead's Vice-President (Research, Economic Development & Innovation).
Oct 24	Simcoe County presents $1 million to Lakehead (Orillia) On behalf of Simcoe County Council, Warden Cal Patterson presented Lakehead University Orillia with a $1-million cheque in support of post-secondary education.
Oct 24	Lakehead University's Student Success Centre Source of High Scores in Globe and Mail Report (Thunder Bay) One year after its inception, the positive results of Lakehead University's Student Success Centre (SSC) are evident in the Globe and Mail's 2013 Canadian University Report. Released Tuesday, the report publishes students' opinions on the diverse aspects of Canada's universities. Due in large part to Lakehead's 15-month-old SSC, the University's grades have risen in numerous categories, including overall satisfaction with student services and career preparation. Lakehead Student Success Centre Director Heather Doyle says she's excited to hear that students appreciate the hard work put forward by everyone at the SSC. "This report motivates us to do even more to help Lakehead students get the most out of their post-secondary experience and beyond."
Oct 22	Lakehead University Researchers Receive CIHR Grants Supporting Health Research (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University researchers have been awarded Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Operating Grants and other funding allowing them to continue pursuing their ground-breaking work - ranging from the management of dementia, treatment of atherosclerosis, and development of a new approach in cancer screening for First Nations women. An Operating Grant worth a total of $583,625 has been awarded to Dr. Rui Wang (Biology) to enable him to determine the connection between decreased production of hydrogen sulfide gas in blood vessels and the occurrence of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by blood vessel inflammation, lipid and cholesterol deposition, and narrowing and stiffing of blood vessels. Dr. Elaine Wiersma (Health Sciences) will use $196,336 in funding to examine how the development of a self-management program can help people who have dementia.
Oct 22	Lakehead University Career & Job Expo will help students explore employment options (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Career and Job Expo 2012 is an excellent opportunity for students to explore career options and hone their ability to find work. "We're offering tips to get your foot in the door with employers to improve the chances of being hired," says Christina Buzzi, Career and Employment Specialist with Lakehead University's Student Success Centre. The workshops are running all this week (Oct. 22-26), from 10 am to 3 pm in the Agora. Job expos on Tuesday and Thursday will host a variety of top Canadian organizations recruiting students and upcoming graduates for summer and permanent job opportunities.
Oct 15	Lakehead University Conference Teaches Professors New Learning Strategies (Thunder Bay) This year's Teaching and Learning Week at Lakehead University discusses the importance of a student's first-year experience, a critical transition period for determining success and retention. October 15-19 is 2012 Teaching and Learning Week, an annual week-long workshop that celebrates and promotes excellence in teaching and learning. "Providing a high quality teaching and learning experience has long been a core strength of Lakehead," says Dr. Rhonda Koster, Director of Lakehead's Instructional Development Centre.
Oct 15	Lakehead University celebrates TD Green Roof (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia recognized a $250,000 gift to the "Your Bright Future" capital fundraising campaign from the TD Bank Group with a presentation today atop the green roof of the academic building at 500 University Avenue in Orillia.
Oct 12	Lakehead University Calendar Highlights Beautiful Art By Youth (Thunder Bay) Two new Lakehead University calendars feature amazing artwork by students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Thunder Bay and Simcoe County schools. Developed by the Faculty of Education, the calendars display colourful art depicting the seasons, nature, outdoor sports, animals, Aboriginal artwork, and other subjects. Over 300 pieces of student artwork were submitted to Lakehead University for consideration in the calendar, and a contest was held to choose the winning selections. The calendars will be distributed free of charge to schools Lakehead University has partnered with and to potential students.
Oct 11	Fall Preview Day inspires new interests for Lakehead student (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia is opening its doors to prospective students and their families and friends for its annual Fall Preview Day on Saturday, October 13.
Oct 5	Lakehead University Hosts Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (Thunder Bay) The Lakehead University community will definitely recognize the music performed by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Agora. Theme songs from E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark will be performed, as well as music by Beethoven and other composers that will definitely entertain. "This is a great opportunity to connect with the Lakehead University community," says Chris Wilkinson, TBSO General Manager. "We certainly enjoy performing in various venues throughout Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario."
Oct 5	Lakehead Professor Hosts Prince Albert II of Monaco in Eastern Canadian Arctic (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University sociology professor Dr. Chris Southcott recently hosted Prince Albert II of Monaco during the Prince's visit to the Northern communities of Iqaluit in Nunavut and Kuujjuaq in Northern Quebec as part of University of the Arctic (www.uarctic.org). University of the Arctic is a network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations located across the Circumpolar North - which Lakehead is a founding member.
Oct 4	Lakehead University Professor Recognized by Fraser Institute (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University Economics Professor Dr. Livio Di Matteo is joining the ranks of the senior fellows at the Fraser Institute for his research in health care spending and public finance. "It's nice to be recognized. Becoming a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute has the potential to be quite interesting," Professor Di Matteo says. This means Professor Di Matteo can participate in research projects with assistance from the Fraser Institute, one of Canada's leading policy institutes.

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