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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.
Jan 28	Lakehead University and Orillia Public Library Partner to Offer New Speaker Series (Orillia) A new speaker series featuring Lakehead University professors will be launched at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, February 4, with a talk by Lakehead University Orillia faculty member Dr. Kevin Willison.
Jan 23	Lakehead University co-presents first 2014 Couchiching Conversation event (Orillia) Lakehead University and the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs are launching their Simcoe County Couchiching Conversation Series in Barrie next Tuesday evening, January 28, at 7 pm.
Jan 22	Lakehead University’s Education Fair will offer career opportunities for students (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Education Fair 2014 will be held on Friday, Jan. 24 from 10 am – 3 pm in the Agora. This year’s Fair will present a wide range of teaching opportunities by hosting school boards from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC and First Nation Education Authorities. Teacher recruitment agencies from the UK, China and Korea will also be here to meet upcoming teachers. “We continue to see increased teacher recruitment in northern and western parts of Canada and a competitive demand for Canadian teachers overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom,” said Christina Buzzi, Career and Employment Specialist with Lakehead University’s Student Success Centre. The Ontario Provincial Police and Camp Kodiak will also be present.
Jan 20	New National Toolkit will improve Long Term Care (Thunder Bay) The Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care Alliance held a national launch for its new toolkit on Monday, January 20th. “The Alliance’s primary goal was to develop sustainable, person-focused palliative care programs consistent with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association's Square of Care using a capacity development process,” said Dr. Mary Lou Kelley, Principal Investigator of the Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care Alliance.
Jan 15	Lakehead University Receives CFI Grant for Greener Mining Technology (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University researchers will soon be able to take waste from the forest industry to create environmentally-friendly, bio-based chemicals used for mine rehabilitation.
Jan 15	Sports opportunities contribute to student experience at Lakehead (Orillia) Lakehead University opened its doors in 2006 and within one year the student body wanted to become more involved in sports. The first Lakehead Orillia Thunderwolves team – men’s hockey – was established in 2007. In that first year there were just 20 student athletes donning the Thunderwolves uniform. That number has since grown to almost 100 athletes participating with six different University affiliated teams: men’s and women’s hockey, co-ed soccer, men’s basketball, equestrian and dance.
Jan 10	Fulbright Canada Establishes Visiting Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Sustainability at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University and the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada) have agreed to establish a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Solutions at Lakehead. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed today at Lakehead University, furthers Lakehead’s commitment to addressing today’s complex sustainability challenges. “Solutions to sustainability issues are needed around the world and across many disciplines,” said Lakehead University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson. “The creation of this Visiting Research Chair at Lakehead, and our new partnership with Fulbright Canada, illustrates this University’s determination to more fully understand and respond to our world’s social and ecological challenges.”
Jan 7	Lakehead University participating in sustainability assessment (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University has registered for the Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) to rate sustainability on the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. Offered through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (ASSHE), STARS is a voluntary, self-reporting tool that will rate the university’s sustainability achievements from economic, environmental and social perspectives.
Dec 18	Lakehead Media Studies class inspires students to make a difference (Orillia) Last month, the Media Art & Activism class, taught by Lakehead’s Dr. Sandra Jeppesen, put together what is called a “protestival.” This is essentially a protest-festival, where we include an element of fun and interaction. A more worldly example of a protestival would be the Toronto Pride Parade – protesting in an inclusive, non-violent way. Our cause? – to bring composting to the Lakehead Orillia campus.
Dec 9	Students prepare for teaching careers by building digital self-portraits (Orillia) What is your digital self-portrait, and why is it important? This is what some of Lakehead’s Education students are learning in a unique course called Digital Teaching and Learning. The course was originally created to provide Concurrent Education students with awareness of educational technology in elementary school environments. The course design now includes a focus on digital citizenship and online safety, and also encourages students to think about who they are in digital environments – as a student, and as an aspiring teacher.

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