Outstanding Work in Advancing the Cause of Arboriculture

Monday, August 10, 2015 / Campus

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Richard W. Harper (HBEM '00) of Amherst, Massachusetts, is the 2015 recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) Award of Achievement. This Award of Distinction recognizes ISA members for outstanding work in advancing the cause of arboriculture.

Harper works in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst as an Extension Assistant Professor in the Arboriculture/Urban Forestry Program. An ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®, he was integral in coordinating the launch of an annual Arborist Certification Training. Harper continues to provide critical accredited continuing educational opportunities for Certified Arborists through the monthly webcast series, Urban Forestry Today. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the ISA New England Chapter.

“The Arborist Certification Training class Rick developed has contributed vastly to the growth of the ISA Certified Arborist program in the New England area,” says Mark Roberts, ISA board president. “Providing opportunities for more arborists to become certified improves industry professionalism overall.”

A former practicing arborist, Harper says his involvement in various industry organizations has helped him to better understand the importance of professional credentialing.

 

Allison McDonald publishes new children's literacy book

Friday, October 30, 2015 /

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Bachelor of Education grad, Allison McDonald (BEd. '03) recently had her book published by Scholastic Books Inc., entitled "Raising A Rock-Star Reader : 75 Quick Tips For Helping Your Child Develop A Lifelong Love of Reading."  The book is written for parents, that includes tips for creating a literate environment along with quick activities for building children’s oral language and early reading and writing skills.

The book will be available for purchase beginning November 2015. 

Goldie Award Winner 2015 - Joan Crowe

Thursday, February 12, 2015 / Campus

Joan Crowe receiving an award

Joan Crowe (HBSc.'70) has been awarded the 2015 John Goldie Award by the Field Botanists of Ontario to recognize her significant contribution to field botany in Ontario.

Joan volunteered in the Claude Garton Herbarium. The Herbarium was built on the collections made by Claude Garton starting with collections that began as early as 1933. In time, Joan assumed the role of Acting Curator in 1990 and held that position until 1993. During that period, she began the process of digitizing the collection and maintained high standards for the collection. She also taught some courses on "Bryophytes and Lichens", "Pteridophytes" and “Vascular Plant Identification” at the University where her students held her in high regard.

In 1993, Walter and Joan moved to Owen Sound and Joan soon became active with the Owen Sound Field Naturalists. Joan has always been a strong advocate for the environment. As an example, Joan and Walter with OSFN donated their property at Long Swamp located west of Owen Sound to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. This donation helps to preserve a large portion of this important wetland to ensure that it would remain natural and undeveloped. Joan was presented with a Lifetime Membership Award from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists in December 2006.

Past Alumni Association president becomes OPP union boss

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 / Campus

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Rob Jamieson, (HBOR '94, BA '94) was elected as the new president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) in December 2015.  

Rob joined the OPP in 1995, after graduation and soon became a detective sergeant based in Barrie, Ontario. Jamieson chose to do policing in a rural location because it combined his love of the outdoors with his desire to help people.  A proud alum of Lakehead University, Rob served as President of the Lakehead University Alumni Association from 2012-2015.

He has been involved in the union since early in his career.

 

Norm Gale appointed city manager of Thunder Bay

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 / Campus

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Norm Gale, (HBA '08, MA '11) former chief of Superior North EMS took over the city's top administrative spot in an acting role in October following the retirement of Tim Commisso. On January 12, city council voted unanimously to make that decision permanent.

"I'm extraordinarily pleased and grateful for the opportunity that council has presented here," Gale said following the meeting.

Gale was a paramedic for more than a decade before taking over as chief in 2007. He also spent 23 years in the Armed Forces Reserve.  He has served as chair of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health, vice-president of United Way of Thunder Bay, and president of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs.

Proud Teacher: Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement

Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Campus

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Alumnus John MacPhail's (HBA in History 1996, BEd 1997, MA in History 2000) Grade 7 class at St. Dominic Elementary School in Oakville has been awarded The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement. This award recognizes the most exceptional individuals and groups that have contributed to conserving Ontario’s cultural and/or natural heritage. 

The student's in John's class received the award for producing a book that is a collection of oral history interviews the students conducted with veterans in their community. The students compiled the stories into an oral history book, planned and held a ceremony to present the book to veterans and produced a video to document the event. The ceremony was held in Bronte Veteran's Park and involved members of the community, including local veterans, politicians, students and their families. At the ceremony, the students also unveiled a plaque commemorating VE Day to ensure that their work would have a lasting and visual impact on the community. 

More information about this year's recipients can be found at
http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/News-and-Events/2016/Feb/Lieutenant-Gover...

In 2007, John was one of  six recipients of the Governor General's Award (GGA) For Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Sponsored by Canada's National History Society, the GGA annually salutes history teachers in the classrooms of our nation who have inspired and challenged students to explore Canada's past (see more at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/history/news/articles/200...

Lakehead Student & Faculty Member Win Innovation Awards

Monday, May 16, 2016 / Campus

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Congratulations to Lakehead student Shayna Parker (MHSc) and Dr. Pedram Fatehi who won innovation awards from the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) at its recent awards ceremony.

Shayna won the Young Innovator of the Year award.

She was recognized for a video game she is developing for mobile devices to help post-stroke and brain-injury patients regain the use of their hands.

Her project was also awarded $50,000 last fall from the Ontario Brain Institute's (OBI) Entrepreneur Program. The OBI program provides funding over a one-year period to help post-graduate students focus full-time on commercialization activities related to a neuroscience-based opportunity. 

Dr. Fatehi was awarded the Innovation Hero of the Year Award, which is given to an individual who takes an innovative approach to improve his/her organization, business, or community.

According to NOIC, “Dr. Fatehi’s focus on cross-disciplinary learning, combined with his research and commercialization efforts into green and environmentally friendly pulp and paper solutions make him deserving of this award.” 

Thunder Bay teacher one of Canada's Outstanding Principals

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 /

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Lakehead Public Schools is pleased to announce that Darren Lentz (HBOR, BSc. Bed ’96, MEd.’07), Kingsway Park/Hyde Park Public School Principal has been named as one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals of 2017. Principal Lentz joins 39 other Principals from across the country, as announced today by the Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principals program.

Ian MacRae, Director of Education, Lakehead Public Schools said: “This award is a testament to his innovation, leadership and creativity in finding solutions and opportunities within the school community that he serves. We are extremely proud of this recognition for Principal Lentz.”

Principal Lentz will attend the Canada’s Outstanding Principals ceremony February 28, 2017 in Toronto to receive his award. He will also attend an executive training program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management later in the year. With this award, Principal Lentz becomes a member of the exclusive National Academy of Canada’s Outstanding Principals with a membership of over 400 Principals from across the country.

Full media release from Lakehead Public Schools is available here.

Principal honoured by Catholic Principals Council of Ontario

Friday, February 17, 2017 / Campus

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Letizia Tremonti, Principal of St. Martin School in Thunder Bay, was named Principal of the Year by the Catholic Principals Council of Ontario and selected by her peers as Outstanding Principal in 2017.

Letizia is a Faculty of Education BEd alumnus, who graduated with First Class Standing in 1986.

In a press release, she stated: “There have been many wonderful moments over my 31-year career but being nominated for Principal of the Year by my colleagues is one of my greatest moments.”

For more information, see the article here.

 

 

2017 Parks and Recreation Ontario Award of Excellence winner

Monday, April 3, 2017 / Campus

Kimberly Baskin headshot

The City of Thunder Bay announced that Kimberly Baskin (BA'11), Program Supervisor – Children & Youth, Recreation & Culture Division, was awarded the 2017 Parks and Recreation Ontario Award of Excellence in the Emerging Leader category. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a professional in the early stages of their career. Only two individuals across Ontario were recognized in this category. 

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