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Dec 4	Lakehead University Unveils BRI Laboratories: Research processes lead to a greener tomorrow (Thunder Bay) Today, Lakehead University officials and representatives from funding and government agencies celebrated the grand opening of the University's Biorefining Research Initiative (BRI) laboratories.
Dec 3	Lakehead's 2009 Fall Preview Day Opens Doors to Prospective Students (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is pleased to welcome hundreds of prospective students from around the city and region, alongside their families and friends, to Fall Preview Day which takes place across various campus areas on Friday, December 4.
Nov 26	Lakehead Joins Ontario-wide University Stance on Sustainability (Thunder Bay) Lakehead is one of 22 Ontario higher education institutions that have signed on to a widely spanned effort to increase campus sustainability measures, continuing to uphold its commitment to use greener, more environmentally friendly options in its daily University operations.
Nov 24	Awards Recognize Geology Student's Dedication to Academics and Community (Thunder Bay) Katarina Bjorkman, a third-year geology student at Lakehead University, has recently received two awards totalling $5,500 in recognition of both her academic and community-based achievements.
Nov 18	Lakehead Students Extend Entrepreneurial Guidance to Community (Thunder Bay) From November 16 - 22, members of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Lakehead are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement that celebrates and promotes entrepreneurship in more than 85 countries.
Nov 16	Lakehead Names New Chancellor (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University and its Chancellor Electoral Board are pleased to announce that Arthur V. Mauro, prominent Canadian lawyer and businessman, has accepted the position of Chancellor of Lakehead University. Dr. Mauro starts a renewable three-year term on January 1, 2010.
Nov 11	2009 Lakehead Shads Continue Success Story: FiberGel Inc. Places First in Two Cup Categories (Thunder Bay) The 2009 Lakehead Shads have won Best Application of Scientific Principles and Best Business Plan at the RBC Shad Entrepreneurship Cup.
Nov 9	Lakehead U Announces Progress on Bio-Energy Research: Atikokan Project at Forefront of Bio-Economy (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University and its researchers, in collaboration with researchers from partner institutions, are pleased to announce progress made on their bio-energy research related to the Atikokan Bio-Energy program.
Nov 4	Lakehead Prof's Invention May Help Treat and Control Diabetes: Prestigious W. Lash Miller Award Recognizes Research of Dr. Aicheng Chen (Thunder Bay) Dr. Aicheng Chen, Chemistry Professor at Lakehead University and Canada Research Chair in Material and Environmental Chemistry has won the prestigious W. Lash Miller Award from the Canadian Section of the Electrochemical Society.
Nov 3	Three Lakehead Profs in Running for TVO's Best Lecturer Competition 2010 (Thunder Bay) Lakehead's Dr. Paul Driben (Department of Anthropology), Dr. Syed Serajul Islam (Department of Political Science), and Dr. J.M. Richardson (Department of English) have been nominated by students in TVO's latest Best Lecturer Competition.
Oct 26	Lakehead University Invites Academics to Converge in Thunder Bay: Finn Forum IX Embraces Finland’s Connection to the World (Thunder Bay) Dr. Ron Harpelle receives SSHRC funding to present Finn Forum IX - a conference that will draw academics from around the world this May 26 - 27.
Oct 26	2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist Winner Presents at Upcoming aig+c-Hosted Event (Thunder Bay)
Oct 22	Lakehead Students Join in 'Thrilling' Record-Breaking Attempt (Thunder Bay) Dancing students roam Lakehead's Agora to recruit "Thrill the World" participants.
Oct 21	Lakehead Launches Strategic and Thought-Provoking Brand-Building Campaign (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's branding initiative showcases graduates who have succeeded by being independent thinkers - a cornerstone of the Lakehead University educational experience.
Oct 16	Dr. Robert Jickling Receives NAAEE International Education Award (Thunder Bay) Lakehead's Dr. Robert Jickling has received the "Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Education Research" award from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). He recently attended the NAAEE conference in Portland, Oregon, to accept his award.
Oct 16	Dr. Walter Epp Helps Vimy Foundation Expand Efforts into Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay) The Vimy Foundation proudly named Lakehead's Dr. Walter Epp as an educational advisor. Dr. Epp has taught History and Canadian Studies since 1991, and was the recipient of the Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award in 2005.
Oct 8	"I Chose Lakehead Orillia" Video Available Online (Orillia) Six students share their experiences, and tell us why they chose Lakehead.
Oct 6	Scientists Study New Asthma Biomarker for Treatment: Lakehead Researcher only Canadian Awardee (Thunder Bay) The American Asthma Foundation (AAF) recently released its 2009 competition results for its Research Award Program. Among 12 successful applicants of the 327 who applied is Dr. Rui Wang, a professor of Biology and Lakehead University's Vice-President (Research). Dr. Wang is the only scientist in Canada to receive a 2009 award from the AAF, and his award is valued at $750,000 (U.S.) over three years.
Oct 5	Nursing Students Benefit from New Technology: Lakehead Reveals State-of-the-Art Simulation Lab (Thunder Bay) Today, Lakehead University's School of Nursing unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Laboratory. Faculty and students are thrilled with the learning opportunities the Lab offers, and are eager to show it off to the community.
Sep 24	New Members Appointed to Lakehead University Board of Governors (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Board of Governors is pleased to introduce new members Christopher Fernyc (CFA), Christine Gottardo (Ph.D.), Gordon Hayman (Ph.D.), Tyler Halverson, and Margaret Ryan. All new members were approved at the Board's annual meeting on September 17.

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