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Feb 3	Lakehead University appoints new Dean of Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies (Thunder Bay) Following a comprehensive search, Lakehead University has announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Randall as the institution’s new Dean of the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. His five-year appointment begins on March 1, 2017.
Feb 1	Lakehead University students win accounting competition (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University accounting students Tingting Zhuang, Sarah Dyce, Taylor Goods and Daniel Sabbe earned first place in the Business and Accounting Student Case Competition and Conference (formerly GAAPS) sponsored jointly by Asper School of Business Accounting Association and Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba.
Jan 23	Lakehead University one of Canada’s best kept secrets (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The secret is out about Lakehead University.
Jan 17	Lakehead Orillia classes cancelled due to weather (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Due to extreme inclement weather, all classes and exams are cancelled at Lakehead University's Orillia campus today (Tuesday, Jan. 17).
Jan 17	Lakehead University professors will discuss Ghostbusters 2016 and Trump (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Did something strange in your neighbourhood lead to the election of Donald Trump?
Jan 9	Postponed due to weather - In Conversation event to provide insight into teacher education in Simcoe County (Orillia) Lakehead Orillia’s popular speaker series, In Conversation, begins the new year with a talk on Tuesday, Jan. 17 by Dr. Frances Helyar about the evolution of teacher education in Simcoe County.
Dec 8	Major funding for research on when oxygen first entered Earth’s atmosphere (Thunder Bay) A Lakehead University professor is part of a research team receiving more than $2.7 million to explore when oxygen first entered Earth’s environment by examining rocks near Red Lake, Ont.
Dec 5	Students from across the province will explore Lakehead University at Fall Preview Day (Thunder Bay) Staff, faculty and students at Lakehead University look forward to welcoming prospective students to campus for an exciting day of exploration and discovery at the annual Fall Preview Day on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Dec 2	Federal Government announces new Canada Research Chair at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) An assistant professor in Lakehead University’s Department of Health Sciences, Dr. Charles Levkoe, has been named the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Food Systems.
Dec 1	Lakehead University’s first Giving Tuesday was an exceptional success (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) On Tuesday, November 29th, Lakehead University initiated its first-ever Giving Tuesday event, which officially kicks-off the giving season.
Nov 25	Lakehead University participating in Giving Tuesday (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University will be participating in Giving Tuesday for the first time on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Giving Tuesday is a new Canadian movement for giving. Seen as the “opening day of the giving season,” it is a day where charities, companies, and individuals join together to share their commitment, rally for their favourite causes, and think about others.
Nov 25	Giving Tuesday an opportunity to support students (Orillia) Lakehead University is participating in Giving Tuesday for the first time on Tuesday, November 29.
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 $9.5-million investment in Lakehead University will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
Nov 4	Public lecture to focus on Canada’s North and the role of oral traditions (Orillia) Lakehead University Acting Chair and Professor of History, Dr. Ron Harpelle, will visit the Orillia campus on Wednesday, November 9 to present a public lecture about the role of oral traditions in the exploitation of natural resources in Canada’s north.
Nov 3	Georgian, Lakehead unveil two new degree-diploma programs for 2017 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Two new degree-diploma programs, offered jointly by Lakehead University and Georgian College, will bring rewarding opportunities for students across central Ontario, beginning in September 2017.
Nov 3	Dr. Lloyd Axworthy speaking about Canadian lessons from public forums (Thunder Bay) The talk will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the John N. Paterson Auditorium, located on the third floor of PACI, 401 Red River Rd.
Oct 27	Lakehead University Research Ranked Number One in Canada, again (Online) , (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Two assessments of Canada’s universities have, once again, placed Lakehead University atop several research categories. For the second year in a row, Re$earch Infosource has ranked Lakehead University number one in Canada in its category of undergraduate research universities.

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