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May 20	Faculty Hiring and its Importance to Campus Sustainability (Orillia) The excitement surrounding Lakehead - Orilia's new campus is growing as the September 2010 opening of the University Avenue campus draws nearer. The new campus will be Canada's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum university campus, the very highest standard of energy efficiency and environmental design.
May 19	Innovative Software Engineering Systems Enhance Data Sharing in Education and Health Care Fields (Thunder Bay) Today, members of Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering, alongside community collaborators, gathered to showcase prototypes of three innovative new software systems that may one day be used to share data more effectively and efficiently in the education and health care realms.
May 18	Centre for Northern Studies Sponsors International Conference: Open to the Public (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Centre for Northern Studies is pleased to sponsor a one-day international conference hosted by the Canadian International Council (CIC) - Thunder Bay Branch. The conference discusses the changing economy of Northwestern Ontario in a Globalized World.
May 14	Students and Staff to Participate in the Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike (Orillia)
May 13	Integration of Diploma and Degree Gives Water Resource Science Students Best of Both Worlds (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University and Confederation College have partnered to offer an "applied" Environmental Water Management stream to the University's existing Water Resource Science program. Effective September 2010, this new program element will provide students with a more comprehensive and hands-on learning experience, which representatives from both institutions fully expect will create enhanced career opportunities for those who complete the four-year degree.
May 12	Lakehead U Pivotal in Thunder Bay's Recognition as Age-Friendly City (Thunder Bay) At the May 10 City Council meeting, committee members from the local Age-Friendly Thunder Bay committee presented a strong case and successfully convinced Council members to endorse Thunder Bay to become an Age-Friendly community.
May 11	FinnForum IX Offers Something for Everyone (Thunder Bay) FinnForum IX is just around the corner and it offers something for everyone interested in the Finnish dimensions of the Social Sciences and Humanities.
May 10	Grant Helps Lakehead Researchers Study Social Aspects of Uruguay's Pulp Industry (Thunder Bay) Three Lakehead University researchers have been awarded a $24,000 grant that will support researcher exchange and travel involved in studying The Social Impact of Pulp Mills and Changing Economies in Ontario and Uruguay.
May 4	Lakehead Launches Unique University Program in Resource and Environmental Economics (Thunder Bay) Lakehead has launched a new degree program in Resource and Environmental Economics, which will give students knowledge to analyze public policy in resource and environmental sectors.
Apr 21	aig+c Introduces First Two-Year Post-Doctoral Fellow (Thunder Bay) The aig+c is pleased to introduce Dr. Kezia Picard, the Agency's first two-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Apr 20	Lakehead Sponsors Visit from Leader in Traditional Land Use and Occupancy Mapping (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is a co-sponsor in bringing Terry Tobias, a leader in the field of traditional land use and occupancy mapping, to Thunder Bay. This week, Terry presents a free public lecture and a two-day workshop.
Apr 19	New Faculty Name Reflects Mission to Meet Modern-Day Forestry Challenges (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment is pleased to announce it has changed its name to the Faculty of Natural Resources Management.
Apr 15	Upcoming Women of Influence Luncheon Honours Lakehead Athlete (Thunder Bay) After a productive year both on and off the court, senior guard Tasia McKenna of the Lakehead Thunderwolves women's basketball team will be recognized at the Ontario University Athletics' (OUA) 7th Annual Women of Influence Luncheon.
Apr 15	Four Outstanding Alumni to be Recognized at May 26 Dinner (Thunder Bay) In recognition of the accomplishments of four outstanding Lakehead University alumni, Alumni Honour Awards and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards will be presented at the 2010 Lakehead University Alumni Awards Dinner.
Apr 13	Young Math Enthusiasts Show Competitive Edge (Thunder Bay) Hundreds of high school students from across the region are gearing up to participate in the 8th Annual TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition, which takes place on Lakehead's Thunder Bay Campus on April 28.
Apr 13	Additional Funding to Support Lake Simcoe Clean-Up (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University - Orillia has received a second research grant for $78,000 from Environment Canada's Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund (LSCUF) to evaluate a new and innovative method of measuring phosphorus levels in Lake Simcoe.
Apr 9	Lakehead-Orillia Launches Canada's First Interdisciplinary HBASc Degree in Environmental Sustainability (Orillia)
Apr 9	NSERC Invests Over $1.75 M in Lakehead University Research Activity (Thunder Bay) Thirteen Lakehead University researchers have received NSERC funding, with grants totalling $1,761,341 across diverse areas of study which span the faculties of Natural Resources Management (formerly the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment), Science and Environmental Studies, and Engineering.
Apr 9	Lakehead-Orillia Launches Canada's First Interdisciplinary HBASc Degree in Environmental Sustainability (Thunder Bay) Lakehead's Orillia Campus is pleased announce the launch of Canada's first interdisciplinary Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Environmental Sustainability.
Apr 6	FSAE Team Unveils 2010 Formula SAEÂ® Car (Thunder Bay) Thunder Wolf Racing, the Lakehead University Formula SAE® team, will unveil this year's Formula SAE® car on Wednesday, April 7. The team is pleased to announce that this year's car has more sophisticated engineering than last year's, with emphasis on weight reduction and improved handling.

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