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Nov 23	Lakehead University’s Report to the Community Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Report to the Community luncheon celebrated the innovative changemakers and events from the last year with a roomful of important stakeholders
Nov 17	Lakehead’s Report to the Community celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship Lakehead University’s Report to the Community luncheon recognized the innovative people, programs and projects that are making a difference at the University and in its communities.
Nov 10	In Conversation continues with a focus on the chemistry of cooking Lakehead Orillia’s popular speaker series, “In Conversation,” continues with an afternoon presentation with Dr. Thamara Laredo, known for making the topic of chemistry fun and intriguing.
Nov 10	Canada and Ontario invest in post-secondary infrastructure at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today’s $9.5-million investment in Lakehead University will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
Nov 4	Public lecture to focus on Canada’s North and the role of oral traditions (Orillia) Lakehead University Acting Chair and Professor of History, Dr. Ron Harpelle, will visit the Orillia campus on Wednesday, November 9 to present a public lecture about the role of oral traditions in the exploitation of natural resources in Canada’s north.
Nov 3	Georgian, Lakehead unveil two new degree-diploma programs for 2017 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Two new degree-diploma programs, offered jointly by Lakehead University and Georgian College, will bring rewarding opportunities for students across central Ontario, beginning in September 2017.
Nov 3	Dr. Lloyd Axworthy speaking about Canadian lessons from public forums (Thunder Bay) The talk will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the John N. Paterson Auditorium, located on the third floor of PACI, 401 Red River Rd.
Oct 27	Lakehead Orillia welcomes prospective students to Fall Preview Day (Orillia) A day of exploration and discovery is about to take place at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus, as the University opens its doors for its annual Fall Preview Day. On Saturday, November 5, hundreds of prospective students and their families are expected to attend the open house to learn about all that Lakehead has to offer.
Oct 27	Lakehead University Research Ranked Number One in Canada, again (Online) , (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Two assessments of Canada’s universities have, once again, placed Lakehead University atop several research categories. For the second year in a row, Re$earch Infosource has ranked Lakehead University number one in Canada in its category of undergraduate research universities.
Oct 18	County of Simcoe and Lakehead University celebrate 10 years with $1M gift (Orillia) On behalf of the County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall presented a $1 million cheque to Lakehead University this morning during a special celebration event at the 500 University Avenue campus in Orillia. This brings the total amount of contributions to Lakehead by the County of Simcoe to approximately $6.5 million since 2009.
Oct 14	Lakehead University offering In Conversation speaker series at the Waverley Library (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University has once again partnered with the Thunder Bay Public Library to offer the In Conversation Speaker Series. This series provides an opportunity for the general public to learn about research happening at Lakehead University and to experience an academic-style lecture.
Oct 14	Shining a Light on Dark Personalities kicks off 2016-17 In Conversation Series (Orillia) Lakehead Orillia’s popular speaker series, “In Conversation,” returns to the Orillia Public Library this fall with a series of seven talks by Lakehead University professors.
Oct 3	Lakehead University’s Homecoming Weekend celebrates the exceptional (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University held its 2nd annual Homecoming celebrations over the weekend, hosting alumni and their families from across the country.
Sep 30	Lakehead University President announces new scholarship in honour of Dr. John Naysmith (Thunder Bay) Dr. Brian Stevenson, Lakehead University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, honoured Dr. John Naysmith on Friday, Sept. 30 by announcing the creation of the Naysmith Scholar.
Sep 28	Lakehead University receives funding for research on important social issues (Orillia) Lakehead University is receiving more than $500,000 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to provide insight into some important issues facing Canadians today.
Sep 28	Lakehead University receives funding for research on important social issues (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is receiving more than $500,000 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to provide insight into some important issues facing Canadians today.
Sep 26	Lakehead University set to host second annual Homecoming Weekend (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s 2nd Annual Homecoming Weekend is only a few days away, taking place on the Thunder Bay campus on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1.
Sep 26	Living Sustainably Begins at Home – next talk in series (Orillia) The second event in Lakehead’s new “Sustainable Communities” speaker series will discuss how some of the latest trends and technologies for our homes could be supporting sustainable communities.
Sep 23	Lakehead’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law graduates called to the Bar (Thunder Bay) Thirty-six graduates from Lakehead University’s inaugural Bora Laskin Faculty of Law class were called to the Bar on Friday, Sept. 23.
Sep 16	Lakehead University appoints first Chair on Truth and Reconciliation (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, has appointed Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux as the University’s Chair on Truth and Reconciliation. This historic appointment takes effect immediately.

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