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Nov 26	Lakehead University Paleo-DNA Laboratory, Genesis Genomics Expanding (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Paleo-DNA Laboratory, along with Genesis Genomics, received funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) today. This funding, to be used toward expansion of the facilities, was announced by The Honorable Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of NOHFC.
Nov 24	Minister Tours Tallships Adventure Learning Centre (Thunder Bay) The Minister of Tourism and Recreation Jim Bradley and Sergio Buonocore, General Manager of Fort William Historical Park, toured the Tallships Adventure Learning Centre (TALC) on Wednesday, November 24.
Nov 22	A New Era for Cancer Research in Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay) commitment to work together to "enhance tomorrow's cancer care" was made this morning by the leadership teams at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (Regional Health), Lakehead University (Lakehead U), and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). The three senior executives announced today the creation of a new institute of cancer research in Thunder Bay. The new research partnership, ICR Discoveries, will bring together the best cancer research talent of the three institutions. Ultimately, the partnership will grow the critical mass of cancer researchers in the city and attract new dollars to Thunder Bay for cancer care clinical trials, medical physics and imaging research, wet lab or biosciences research, health outcomes research, and supportive care or psychosocial research.
Nov 15	Lakehead U Researcher “Cooks” Wood to Enhance Market Value (Thunder Bay)
Nov 11	Lakehead U Professor Releases Book on Bioterrorism and Healthcare (Thunder Bay) A Lakehead University Political Science professor has released a new book to help healthcare systems prepare for, and respond to, the increasing threat of bioterrorism.
Nov 8	Lakehead U Tops Canadian Universities for “Value Added” (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University has retained its spot as Canada's number one university for Value Added in Maclean's annual university ranking issue 2004. This is the third time Lakehead has been number 1 in Value Added, and the seventh year it has been in the top three. Value Added measures the entering average of students and achievement through the retention rate, the proportion who graduate, and the number of students receiving national awards.
Nov 5	OPAS Presents 2004 Visionary Award to Pamela Wallin (Thunder Bay) On Monday, November 8, 2004, Pamela Wallin, Canada's Consul-General to New York will be presented with the OPAS Visionary Award for 2004. Ms. Wallin's address, entitled "Canada-U.S. Relations - The View from New York" is being sponsored by Bell ExpressVu and will take place at the University of Toronto. The presentation will also be transmitted live via satellite and webcast to more than 3,000 participants from 30 university campuses in all ten provinces. This is the 8th annual Visionary Seminar, presented by The Office for Partnerships for Advanced Skills (OPAS).
Oct 28	Lakehead U Research Project Wins National Award for Innovation (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is pleased to announce that its Forest Watershed and Riparian Disturbance (FORWARD) research project, in collaboration with Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, and other university and industry partners, has won a 2004 Science and Engineering Research Canada (NSERC) Synergy Award for Innovation.
Oct 25	Lakehead U Researcher Receives Funding to Study Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Children’s Memory (Thunder Bay) A Lakehead University researcher has teamed with colleagues at the University of Rochester, New York, to look into the memory processes in abused and neglected children.
Oct 25	Symposium Provides Update on School of Medicine Activities (Thunder Bay) Activity is at an all-time high at the newest medical school in Canada in over 30 years. With the charter class of students beginning their studies in less than a year, staff and faculty are busy with preparations.
Oct 13	New Learning Tool Launch at Lakehead U (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Department of History and Faculty of Education have teamed together to create a new tool to help teachers and students learn about a unique subject.
Oct 7	25th Annual Lakehead U Engineering Student Society Charity Bus Pull (Thunder Bay) A trial of strength and stamina will be taking place in Lakehead University's Agora Circle this Friday. The Lakehead University Engineering Student Society (ESS) will be holding the 25th Annual Charity Bus Pull on October 8 starting at 10 a.m.
Oct 5	Mental Health Week Display at Lakehead U (Thunder Bay) As part of Mental Health Week, Lakehead University's Health and Counselling Services is hosting an information display and will have counsellors on hand to speak to the University community about mental health.
Oct 5	Career Day Connects Students with Potential Employers (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Student Placement & Co-op Centre is giving students a head start on their career search by bringing national employers to campus. Career Day 2004 takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6, in the Agora from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a chance for students and graduates to talk one-on-one with potential employers, learn about various career choices, and find out about hiring processes. There will be approximately 30 employers at the fair this year who have full-time, part-time, and future summer opportunities for students and graduates.
Oct 1	Lakehead U Announces New Members of Board of Governors (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is pleased to announce the new members of the Board of Governors for 2004/2005, as elected at the Annual Meeting on September 24. Joining the Board as new members are: Kevin Cleghorn, Ann Dumyn, Sean Hannaford, Ron Keenberg, Tim Pile, and Dennis Wallace. Sitting on the Board as the new Chair is Jackie Dojack and the new Vice-Chair is Don Campbell.
Sep 30	Lakehead U Professor Honoured for Work as Experiential Teacher (Thunder Bay) A Lakehead University professor has been honoured for his work as an experiential teacher. Dr. Tom G. Potter, of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (ORPT) at Lakehead U, has received the Outstanding Experiential Teacher of the Year Award from the Association of Experiential Education (AEE).
Sep 28	Lakehead U Forestry Students Compete in International Competition (Thunder Bay) Some of Lakehead University's top Forestry students will be showing their stuff at an international competition next week. A team of six students will be in a battle of wits against other North American forestry schools in game-show style competition called the "Quiz Bowl." This competition will cover over 20 forestry-related topics including Geographic Information Systems; Wildlife and Fish Ecology; Urban and Community Forestry; and Philosophy and History of Forestry.
Sep 24	World-Renowned Political Analyst Speaking at Lakehead U (Thunder Bay) World-renowned political analyst and columnist Gwynne Dyer will be the next guest for the Lakehead University Speaker Series.
Sep 24	Distinguished Expert to Speak at Workshop on Attention, Behavioural Difficulties in Youth (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University's Centre of Excellence for Children & Adolescents with Special Needs will be hosting a one-day workshop to discuss attention and behavioural difficulties relating to youth at school and at home
Sep 20	New Parking Lot Construction on Campus (Thunder Bay) A new parking lot will be constructed on Lakehead University campus starting this week. This move is in response to students' need for additional parking space.

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