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Dec 12	New Tourism Micro-Credential now available at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University is now offering a brand new micro-credential with intake starting on January 9.
Dec 9	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Check out Lakehead University's Research and Innovation Bulletin produced by the Office of Research Services!
Dec 8	Lakehead University launches Community Zone as a central hub for accessing lifelong learning, professional development, and training (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities through the Northern Sustainability Fund (2019), Lakehead University established the Community Zone to strengthen the University’s commitment to developing and delivering innovative and accessible, non-academic learning opportunities.
Dec 5	CERAH E-Blast - December 2022 (Thunder Bay) Check out the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH)'s monthly E-Blast for December.
Dec 5	Lakehead Electrical Engineering professor receives international recognition (Thunder Bay) Professor Abdelhamid Tayebi, from Lakehead University’s Department of Electrical Engineering, has been named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow.
Dec 5	Department of Health Sciences Newsletter - Celebrating 20 Years of MPH & Other Success Stories! (Thunder Bay) The Department of Health Sciences 2022 Fall Term Newsletter is now available online.
Dec 2	Lakehead University received more than $260k for student financial aid and other projects (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University officials were once again celebrating the amount of support that students received for financial aid on Giving Tuesday.
Nov 30	Collaborative event discussed what is being done to make Thunder Bay a better place to live (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University organized a collaborative event today to discuss positive initiatives on social issues affecting Thunder Bay, in partnership with Diversity Thunder Bay, the City of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism and Equity Advisory Committee, Confederation College, and several other community organizations.
Nov 30	Economy topic of interest during Let's Talk Business event (Orillia) Lakehead Orillia business program and BOSS held their first Let's Talk Business event.
Nov 29	Lakehead University announces four-year standalone nursing program for fall 2023 (Thunder Bay) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will help address the urgent, growing healthcare needs across the province and specifically in Northern Ontario.
Nov 28	Professor Joel Mohr spoke with the CTV's Tony Ryma (Thunder Bay) Press play to watch the CTV’s Tony Ryma interviewing Professor Joel Mohr from Lakehead University's Faculty of Business Administration about whether holiday consumerism is alive and well.
Nov 28	Giving Tuesday will support student financial aid at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Tuesday, November 29 marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday at Lakehead University.
Nov 23	Dr. Pauline Sameshima Named OAEA “Post Secondary Teacher of the Year” (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Dr. Pauline Sameshima has been named “Post Secondary Teacher of the Year” by the Ontario Art Education Association.
Nov 22	Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Congratulations to the Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives
Nov 18	Dean of Lakehead University’s Faculty of Engineering receiving the Gold Medal from OSPE (Thunder Bay) The Dean of Lakehead University’s Faculty of Engineering is being honoured with the top award for professional engineers in Ontario.
Nov 16	Lakehead University researchers receiving more than $300k in SSHRC grants (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Researchers received funding for a variety of important projects, including to determine why some immigrants find more success in Canada's labour market than others and humanizing learning online and offline.
Nov 15	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Check out Lakehead University's Research and Innovation Bulletin produced by the Office of Research Services!
Nov 14	Lakehead University and TBDSSAB release report on migration and homelessness (Thunder Bay) Today, Dr. Ravi Gokani from Lakehead University and representatives from the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board released the results of their research into migration and homelessness.
Nov 9	International Education Week 2022 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead International welcomes all our students, staff and faculty to join in this year's International Education Week from November 14 to November 18. International Education Week is an annual event that is celebrated by over 100 nations around the globe and this year's theme is Exploring Global Perspectives.
Nov 8	Teaching Award recipients for 2020 and 2021 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The following individuals were not properly recognized in Campus Connection due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Each individual was recognized at Senate and celebrated during Teaching and Learning week. Please join us in congratulating the Teaching Award recipients for 2020 and 2021. 2020: 1. 2020 Teaching Support Award - Dr. Victoria Te Brugge of the Department of Sustainability Sciences 2. 2020 Distinguished Instructor Award - Dr. Alice den Otter of the Departments of English and Interdisciplinary Studies 3. Teaching Innovation Award x 3 Dr. Barbara Parker - Sociology Dr. Lana Ray/Ivory Tuesday - Indigenous Learning Dr. Julie Rosenthal - Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism 4. 2020 Contribution to Teaching Award x 5 Dr. Liang Cui - Department of Civil Engineering Daniel Dylan - Faculty of Law Dr. Ryan McVeigh - Departments of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Julie Rosenthal - School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Dr. Will Zhao - Faculty of Business Administration 2021: 1. 2021 Teaching Support Award - Lucas Johnson, Faculty of Education 2. 2021 Distinguished Instructor Award - Dr. Gerald Walton, Faculty of Education 3. 2021 Teaching Innovation Award x 3 Dr. Scott Pound, Department of English Dr. Kathryn Walton, Department of English Dr. Will Zhao, Faculty of Business Administration 4. 2021 Contribution to Teaching Award x 6 Dr. Muntasir Billah, Department of Civil Engineering Dr. Ahmed Elshaer, Department of Civil Engineering Dr. Angela Hovey, School of Social Work Alexandra Hudyma, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Camillo Lento, Faculty of Business Administration Dr. Kathryn Walton, Department of English

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