Past Presidents
Dr. Brian Stevenson President, 2010-2017 | |
Frederick F. Gilbert President, 1998-2010 | During his time at Lakehead University, Gilbert was responsible for positioning Lakehead as a leader in advanced technology for communications, teaching, and learning. He helped to spearhead the establishment of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine at Lakehead and Laurentian Universities. |
John H.M. Whitfield President, (Interim) 1997-1998 | Whitfield is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics who served as Vice-President (Academic), Interim President (1997-1998), and Vice-President Research and Development at Lakehead University. He played a key role in establishing the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. |
Robert G. Rosehart President, 1984-1997 | Rosehart initiated the $32.4-million Share Our Northern Vision fundraising campaign and fostered the development of campus expansions, international exchange programs, and Native access programs. |
George A. Harrower President, 1978-1984 | Harrower is a Professor Emeritus of Science and an Honorary Professor Emeritus of Physics. He was one of the founders of radio astronomy in Canada. |
Andrew D. Booth President, 1972-1978 | During his term at Lakehead, Booth was known for developing graduate programming and helping to set the stage for the University's research agenda. Dr. Booth was a brilliant physicist, computer scientist, and engineer who helped pioneer the first computer in the mid-20th century. |
William G. Tamblyn President, 1965-1972 | As the first President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University, Tamblyn oversaw the dynamic growth of the institution in its early years. He co-authored with Harold Braun A Northern Vision: The Development of Lakehead University. |
