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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	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 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 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.
Sep 13	Lakehead University introduces MobileSafety app (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University has partnered with AppArmor to give students, faculty and staff a faster way to access resources on campus.
Sep 1	Lakehead announces William G. Tamblyn Legacy Society at Art Gallery opening (Orillia) Today, Lakehead University announced the new William G. Tamblyn Legacy Society and opened a new art gallery space at its University Avenue campus.
Aug 31	Lakehead University welcomed its largest group of international students (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University welcomed a record number of international students at this year’s orientation.
Aug 26	New students to be welcomed at Lakehead’s “Thunderwolves Howl” Orientation (Orillia) Orillia campus ready to welcome new students at Lakehead's "Thunderwolves Howl"
Aug 26	Lakehead’s Fall Orientation helps students transition to university (Thunder Bay) The Thunderwolves Howl! Fall Orientation will welcome new students to Lakehead University and introduce them to the Thunder Bay campus.
Aug 24	Lakehead Orillia announces 10th birthday celebrations! (Orillia) It has been ten years and Lakehead University is ready to celebrate! The University is marking an important milestone this year – the 10th Anniversary of its Orillia campus and is inviting the community to join in the festivities.
Aug 23	Lakehead University faculty ratify new collective agreement (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University’s Board of Governors and the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement.
Jul 27	First Nations Youth Employment Programs Expose Students to Careers in Natural Resources (Thunder Bay) The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has 48 participants learning about anthropology, geography, dendrology, sustainable energy sources, visual arts, engineering, entrepreneurship, aboriginal mentorship and more this week during a Science Camp at Confederation College and Lakehead University.

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