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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.
Oct 23	Joint Conference Discusses Northwestern Ontario Economic Development (Thunder Bay) The 2013 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation’s (CRRF) annual national conference will be held in Thunder Bay at the Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre from Oct. 23-27. Hosted by the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and Lakehead University, the CRRF will discuss new opportunities for growth while reigniting questions about regional development, resource management, governance and co-governance of resources at local and regional levels and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
Oct 18	Lakehead University Ranks First in Ontario (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University is Ontario’s number one research university in the undergraduate category of this year’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities, as reported by Re$earch Infosource. Lakehead was second in the province in the same category, last year. “This result confirms what we already know at Lakehead University – that research and innovation can be a thriving and growing part of universities our size,” said Provost and Vice-President-Academic, Dr. Rod Hanley. “We have exceptional faculty, students and community partners who are passionate and driven about changing the world.”
Oct 17	Local student wins Lakehead’s coveted Presidential Scholarship (Orillia) Driven by a desire to make a difference, Christina Petsinis did just that at her high school, tentatively dipping her toe into student politics in Grade 9 before diving into new leadership positions, making a splash not only at her school, but also at the school board and provincial levels.
Oct 10	Lakehead University Career & Job Expo helps students explore employment options (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Career & Job Expo 2013 is an excellent opportunity for students to explore career options and hone their ability to find employment. “We’re offering tips to get your foot in the door with employers to improve the chances of being hired,” said Christina Buzzi, Career and Employment Specialist with Lakehead University’s Student Success Centre. “We hope as many students as possible take advantage of Career & Job Expo 2013,” Buzzi added.
Oct 2	Lakehead University Experts will be In Conversation at the Library (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s new In Conversation speaker series will be held at the Thunder Bay Public Library from October until April. Talks will be hosted by experts from Lakehead University who will discuss depression, the history of the residential school program, the beauty of bugs, classical guitar, and the fashion and femininity of flappers from the 1920s.
Sep 27	Lakehead University officials visiting Queen’s Park (Orillia) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University officials will visit Queen’s Park on Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1 as part of its annual Lobby Days visit with provincial leaders. Lakehead’s President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, began the Lobby Days initiative three years ago in order to highlight Lakehead’s strategic priorities to the Ontario government and opposition parties. Dr. Stevenson will be joined by Deb Comuzzi, Vice-President External Relations, and Richard Longtin, Director of Government Relations, as they meet with key ministers, critics and party leaders
Sep 26	Lakehead University’s Morris Lecture Featuring Philosopher Mark Kingwell (Thunder Bay) One of Canada’s most famous philosophers, Mark Kingwell, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Morris Lecture, hosted by Lakehead University’s Department of Philosophy. “Mark Kingwell is Canada's pre-eminent public intellectual, one of our best philosophers, an excellent writer, and a dynamic speaker,” said Lakehead Philosophy Professor Todd Dufresne. “Kingwell’s work combines scholarship and an unusual understanding of contemporary issues ranging from politics to culture. In this presentation, he promises to address a common problem of everyday life: procrastination.
Sep 23	Lakehead’s research garden shows dramatic results (Orillia) Over the past few months, students at Orillia’s Lakehead University, as part of an innovative project with a local plastics company, have learned the value of field studies – in a field adjacent to the University Avenue campus.
Sep 18	Lakehead’s PACED to Focus on Economic Development in Northwestern Ontario (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, has announced the creation of the President’s Advisory Council on Economic Development (PACED) for Northwestern Ontario. The council will meet regularly, and is comprised of regional industry and business leaders. “PACED’s purpose is to advise me on how Lakehead University can fulfil an even more integral role in the economic development of Northwestern Ontario,” said Dr. Stevenson, who will serve as Chair of the new council. “Council members will help me determine where this University can best contribute to our region and how to measure that success.”
Sep 18	Celebrated poet and author to open Lakehead’s Aboriginal Series (Orillia) Celebrated author, poet, and educator, Lee Maracle, will be the guest lecturer at Lakehead University’s first event of the 2013 Aboriginal Speakers Series.
Sep 17	Paterson Foundation Gives $1 million to Lakehead University’s Faculty of Law (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University has graciously accepted a $1 million gift from the Paterson Foundation. The donation is intended to help further ongoing renovations to the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and the University’s new Faculty of Law. “The Paterson Foundation and the Paterson Family have been supporters of Lakehead University from the beginning,” said Don Paterson, President of The Paterson Foundation. “It is our hope that this support to the University will help to highlight the importance of Lakehead University, particularly the Faculty of Law, in our community and will encourage others both in the community and beyond our borders to become involved.” In recognition of this most generous gift, the Faculty of Law’s main auditorium will be named The Paterson Foundation Faculty of Law Auditorium.
Sep 16	Lakehead University Researchers Receive SSHRC Grants (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $1.5 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for exciting projects relating to new media, First Nations renewable energy initiatives and economic development, weight bias and more. SSHRC’s Insight Grants aim to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Dr. Sandra Jeppesen, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead Orillia and coordinator of Media Studies for Social Change, has been awarded an Insight Grant of $497,482 over five years for her program of research, Indymedia 2.0: New Media Activism in the Digital Economy. This is the largest Insight Grant that Lakehead has ever received
Sep 13	A Standing Ovation for Lakehead University’s Donors, Alumni and Community Friends (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University donors, alumni and friends got together to raise funds for student scholarships while enjoying an evening of great food, live music, and a silent auction at Standing Ovation, the institution’s annual fundraiser. “Tonight’s event will assist students in our Faculty of Law’s charter class, which means these scholarships will benefit Northern Ontario by improving access to justice,” said Lee Stuesser, founding Dean of Lakehead’s new Faculty of Law. “Access to justice is of paramount importance to the people of Northern Ontario. It’s the reason our University’s Faculty of Law was established,” Stuesser added.
Sep 13	Environmental sustainability students get early start (Orillia) A group of aspiring scientists began their studies at Lakehead University Orillia early this fall, as the first cohort of fourth year Environmental Sustainability students embarked on an intensive three-week field study course in August.
Sep 4	Lakehead Opens Doors to Ontario’s First New Faculty of Law in 44 Years (Thunder Bay) Ontario’s first Faculty of Law in 44 years officially opened its doors, today, with a large ribbon cutting ceremony at Lakehead’s Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI), home to the University’s newest Faculty. Attendees of this historic event included the school’s first cohort of students and faculty, as well as dignitaries and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. The inaugural class will teach 60 students everything they need to know to be lawyers and more, by focusing on aboriginal law and understanding aboriginal issues, the needs of small practitioners and natural resources law.
Aug 30	Lakehead University Orientation 2013 Helps Students Transition to University (Thunder Bay) Faculty and staff at Lakehead University look forward to welcoming new undergraduate students and their families to Lakehead and Thunder Bay during Fall Orientation: Experience Lakehead 2013 Fall Orientation offers students the opportunity to meet other new students, learn more about the University and participate in a number of fun and welcoming activities.
Aug 29	Lakehead Professor’s New Book Sheds a Northern Light on Polar Tourism (Thunder Bay) Dr. Harvey Lemelin’s latest book, From Talk to Action: How Tourism is Changing the Polar Regions, discusses how polar tourism has become a global industry. “The book is based on outcomes from the third International Polar Tourism Research Network Conference held in the small Inuit community of Nain, Nunatsiavut in 2012. We are particularly proud of these proceedings since they featured the voice of Nunatsiavut residents, consultants, graduate students, and academics,” said Dr. Lemelin, the Lakehead University Research Chair in Parks and Protected Areas.
Aug 28	Homestay Program a Win-Win for International Students and Hosts (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University International (LUI) is looking for people in Thunder Bay who are interested in participating in the University’s Homestay Program. The program is seeking those who would enjoy hosting international students coming to Canada to learn English and study. “This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a new culture while helping our international students adjust to life in Canada,” said LUI’s Director, Leigh-Ellen Keating.
Aug 27	New students get set to “Experience Lakehead” at Orientation 2013 (Orillia) Lakehead University Orillia launches the new academic year with an Orientation schedule that is sure to impress. Orientation 2013: Experience Lakehead will introduce new students to university life from September 6 to 8, following residence move-in on Thursday, September 5.

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