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Apr 14	Next In Conversation event explores the history of Orillia’s Champlain monument (Orillia) What is the history behind one of Orillia’s most talked-about, and sometimes controversial, landmarks – the Champlain monument?
Apr 13	Lakehead announces four new Canada Research Chairs (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is receiving $2 million to support four new Canada Research Chairs whose important research and work includes the fields of green chemicals, Indigenous mental health, fisheries, and human diversity.
Apr 8	Lakehead’s Humanities 101 students celebrate success (Orillia) A group of 15 Lakehead University students gathered with family and friends last night for a special convocation dinner and ceremony at Orillia restaurant, Era 67.
Apr 7	Board of Governors Upholds Province’s Tuition Framework (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) In accordance with Ontario’s tuition framework, Lakehead University’s Board of Governors Executive Committee approved a 3% increase to its 2015–2016 academic year’s tuition fees. The Executive Committee heard a deputation from Lakehead University Student Union representatives before discussing the matter and voting.
Mar 27	Lakehead names Thunder Bay Convocation’s 2015 Honorary Degree Recipients and Fellow of the University (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University will honour four remarkable individuals at this year’s Convocation ceremonies being held at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on May 29 and 30.
Mar 20	Lakehead’s Steel Bridge Team places first at regionals (Thunder Bay) Lakehead’s Steel Bridge Team came first in the ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition held at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse earlier this month.
Mar 18	Extraordinary soccer duo wins Lakehead Athlete-of-the-Month award (Orillia) For the first time, Lakehead University has awarded its monthly Plastics Protect & Holliswealth Athletic Achievement Award to a pair of athletes. Two members of Lakehead Orillia’s men’s soccer team received the award for February.
Mar 17	LUNSA hosting 27th annual Powwow (Thunder Bay) The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 27th Annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 20-22.
Mar 12	March Break Open House made a difference to this student (Orillia) For three days in March, Lakehead University’s Orillia campus will be opening its doors to prospective students and giving them a chance to feel what it’s like to be a Lakehead student for a day. These types of events take place at different schools all over the province to help students make their important decision about postsecondary education.
Mar 12	Lakehead University and Midland Cultural Centre team up to offer “The Lakehead Challenge” (Orillia) Lakehead University has partnered with the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) to offer a new conversation series, The Lakehead Challenge, which will feature experts and community leaders in discussions about current issues.
Mar 12	Lakehead’s Research and Innovation Awards celebrate excellence (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Awards Reception was held on Thursday, March 12 to celebrate the dedication and excellence of researchers and students.
Mar 11	Lakehead hosting College Transfer Preview Day (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University invites college students to College Transfer Preview Day on Wednesday, March 18 to learn how to turn a diploma into a degree to reach their full potential.
Mar 11	Lakehead hosting March Break Open House for prospective students (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University invites all prospective students, along with family and friends, to explore life on campus from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 during the March Break Open House.
Mar 10	Lakehead University opens campus to prospective students during March Break (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia will host its annual March Break Open House next week, opening up the campus to hundreds of prospective students and their families and friends.
Mar 10	Next In Conversation event asks: “Do bacteria eat metal?” (Orillia) The next In Conversation event at the Orillia Public Library features Dr. Sree Kurissery, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of Lakehead’s Department of Sustainability Sciences, who will present her interesting research examining material-microbe interactions.
Mar 10	Lakehead’s School of Social Work is now the YouthREX hub for Northwestern Ontario (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Department of Social Work has become Northwestern Ontario’s hub for the Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX).
Mar 9	Lakehead University recognized for exemplary CRC recruiting practices (Thunder Bay) During the 10th annual Research and Innovation Week opening ceremonies, Lakehead University was recognized as the university that demonstrated exemplary practices in recruiting Canada Research Chairs (CRC) in 2014.
Mar 6	Lakehead University at the Intercity Mall for R and I Week (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s 10th annual Research and Innovation Week will have exciting displays at the Intercity Shopping Centre on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 am to 6 pm.
Mar 5	Lakehead celebrates launch of Research Centre for Sustainable Communities (Orillia) The establishment of a new Research Centre for Sustainable Communities will be celebrated at an official launch on Thursday, March 19 at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus.
Mar 5	Lakehead University Orillia to host Math Kangaroo Contest (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia is a regional host for the Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest for the first time this year, making Orillia one of 30 Canadian host cities. Lakehead University in Thunder Bay is also a regional host, for the third year in a row.

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