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Dec 6	Lakehead University Holds National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Thunder Bay) It will take a community approach to end violence against women, said Jayal Chung, Coordinator of Lakehead University’s Gender Issues Centre on today’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. “Violence against women is a human rights issue. Everyone can begin to address gender-violence by becoming aware of the oppressive structures that support violence and reflecting on the attitudes we hold about women.
Dec 5	Lakehead signs MOU with UAlberta’s Faculty of Arts School in Italy (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University officials have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a relationship with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Arts School in Cortona, Italy.
Nov 27	Lakehead University’s Faculty of Law Signs Aboriginal Protocol Agreement (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University officials have signed a protocol agreement with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, the Union of Ontario Indians, Grand Council Treaty #3, and Métis Nation of Ontario to establish a strong, meaningful and respectful working relationship regarding the Faculty of Law. The agreement brings together these Aboriginal leaders who will meet on a semi-annual basis to discuss issues relating to Aboriginal perspectives of the law. “I look forward to working with First Nation and the Métis Nation organizations in furthering the Faculty of Law’s mandate of focusing on Aboriginal law and understanding of Aboriginal issues, the needs of small practitioners, and natural resources law,” said Faculty of Law Founding Dean Lee Stuesser.
Nov 26	County of Simcoe and Lakehead University further solidify partnership with $1M contribution and naming of building (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia was presented a $1 million cheque by the County of Simcoe during County Council this morning in Midhurst, Ontario. This brings the total amount of contributions to Lakehead by the County of Simcoe to $3.5 million since 2009.
Nov 22	Lakehead’s Faculty of Law Receives Approval for Canada’s First Integrated Practice Curriculum (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Faculty of Law has received approval from the Law Society of Upper Canada for its Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC), the first in Canada to integrate legal professional training into a law degree. The Faculty of Law’s model of legal education fuses the theory of law with the practice of law. In addition to learning law, students will also acquire the necessary practical skills to use the law effectively. “Our curriculum is aimed at integrating legal skills with substantive legal knowledge,” said Professor Lee Stuesser, Founding Dean of Lakehead’s Faculty of Law. “Skills are taught progressively and coordinated so they build one upon the other – course by course, year by year.”
Nov 21	Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute and Lakehead University Scientist developing a new method for breast imaging (Thunder Bay) Dr. Alla Reznik, a Professor of Physics at Lakehead University and Senior Scientist with the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI), is developing a new cancer imaging technique with financial support from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). The CBCF grant provides Dr. Reznik and her research team with $450,000 over three years to develop a Portable Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) device as a new method for breast imaging. The PEM will be more effective for detecting tumours in younger women who generally have denser breast tissue.
Nov 20	Lakehead researchers receive over $1.4 million from CIHR (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $1.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to improve the quality of people’s lives. Dr. Michel Bédard will improve the lives of seniors, Dr. Vicki Kristman will help injured workers return to work faster and Dr. Eli Nix will improve the health of Northern Ontario’s Aboriginal people.
Nov 18	Lakehead conference will explore the role of government policy in sustainable mining development (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s recently established Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration (CESME) will help address challenges faced by Northwestern Ontario’s mining sector at an upcoming conference that will feature several speakers, including Bob Rae. The Role of Government Policy in Sustainable Mining Development conference will bring together researchers and participants from First Nation, Métis and other local communities, government, and industry on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at Lakehead’s University Centre, Room 1015.
Nov 15	Lakehead University shares a remarkable year with its 2012-13 Annual Report (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is celebrating its success stories in Northwestern Ontario and Central Ontario through the release of the 2012-13 Annual Report. The Annual Report describes the outstanding teaching and research occurring at both of Lakehead University’s campuses, and includes performance indicators and financial statements for 2012-13. “What we’ve achieved over the past year proves that we are on the right track in our mission to be recognized as an innovative comprehensive university,” said Lakehead President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson.
Nov 12	Lakehead University’s Vocal Ensemble and TBSO Perform Britten’s Saint Nicolas (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Vocal Ensemble is partnering with the Dulcisono Women’s Choir and the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra to perform Benjamin Britten’s cantata Saint Nicolas to mark the centenary of the famous composer’s birth. “This piece is full of excitement and drama and features singers of all ages,” said Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans, Associate Professor in Lakehead’s Department of Music and one of two conductors for the performance. “There will be tremendous community impact generated from this performance, which is typical of the larger musical works by Britten. There are also opportunities for the audience to participate by standing and singing,” Dr. Jobin-Bevans said.
Nov 11	Lakehead University’s CERAH hosts Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Booster (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is hosting a mini-conference, Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Booster: It takes a Village, Teamwork in Palliative Care, at Thunder Bay’s Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre, November 14–15, 2013. The mini-conference brings together interdisciplinary palliative care providers to share current information on palliative and end-of-life care, and facilitates networking and team building in communities throughout the region and beyond.
Nov 8	High School Students Aim for Podium at Lakehead’s Science Olympics (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s upcoming Science Olympics Northwestern Ontario is a unique opportunity for curious high school students to learn through doing. Exciting events run by university professors and students add a competitive nature to the experience, too. Local and regional students from grades 9 to 12 will work in groups to solve fun challenges that apply their knowledge of science and engineering in creative ways. “Science Olympics is an excellent way to engage students in science, engineering and math while introducing them to Lakehead University,” said Dr. Andrew Dean, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies.
Nov 5	Lakehead University receives replacement teepee from community member (Thunder Bay) A generous individual has donated a teepee to Lakehead University after learning of the recent damage done to the teepee located on the University’s ceremonial grounds at its Thunder Bay campus, last week. The donor has chosen to remain anonymous. Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives, is very thankful this individual stepped forward with their gift. “This demonstrates how Thunder Bay is a place where people care about what happens in their community,” Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux said. “We will use this teepee at future gatherings, including a community-wide feast which will be held in the spring to foster positive interaction, communication, and unity.”
Nov 4	Celebrate the thrill of discovery at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) You are invited to indulge your inner Indiana Jones at International Archaelogy Day – a celebration of the thrill of discovery! Lakehead University's Department of Anthropology will have hands-on activities providing you with the chance to learn more about archaeology.
Nov 1	Lakehead Workshop Offers Engineering Insight for Young Women (Thunder Bay) Go ENG Girl is a free session that encourages young women in grades 7 to 10 to have fun while learning about current programs of study and careers in engineering. This hands-on workshop will allow participants to experience the creativity, imagination and teamwork involved in engineering design. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate and talk to students, faculty and alumna. Go ENG Girl promotes increased participation of women in engineering. ONWIE – the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering – organizes and hosts Go ENG Girl at 14 locations across the province.
Nov 1	Maclean’s University Rankings Place Lakehead in Canada’s Top 10 (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Maclean’s magazine’s annual University Rankings places Lakehead in second place among Ontario’s primarily undergraduate universities. When compared to all Canadian universities in this category, Lakehead climbed two spots from last year’s results to rank tenth overall.
Oct 31	Georgian College and Lakehead University to develop Central Ontario’s only four-year Electrical Engineering degree (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University and Georgian College have announced plans to develop a four-year degree in electrical engineering that they will deliver jointly in Central Ontario. Students will enrol in both institutions and graduate with a Georgian advanced diploma and Lakehead degree. Graduates will be eligible to apply for a Professional Engineer (PEng) designation. The program was announced at Georgian College’s Barrie Campus, yesterday, by Georgian College President and CEO, Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, and Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson.
Oct 29	Anishinaabe guest speaker presents Aboriginal perspective of local history (Orillia) The final event of Lakehead’s fall Aboriginal Speaker Series takes place on Thursday evening, November 7, and will feature special guest Dr. Darrell Manitowabi, who will present a lecture and discussion about the Coldwater-Narrows Experiment.
Oct 24	Task Force to Examine Sexual Assault Education, Prevention and Support (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) As stated in a recent letter to his University community, today Lakehead President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, announced the creation of a Presidential Task Force to examine policies pertaining to sexual assault prevention and the support provided to victims on campus. “Universities have a responsibility to promote understanding and positive social change,” said Dr. Stevenson. “And we do that through education.” “This Task Force speaks to the role Universities play in transforming society,” added Dr. Stevenson.
Oct 23	Lakehead University and Georgian College Explore New Pathways for Students (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) In a time when Canada’s universities and colleges are being encouraged to work closer together to expand opportunities for students, Lakehead University and Central Ontario’s Georgian College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, outlining how both post-secondary institutions will embark on several new learning pathways.

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