Class Notes
Lakehead Orillia author inspired by life
Jessica Dawson (BASED '17) would likely say that regardless of what happens — good or bad — because she’s a very optimistic person.
Legendary Basketball Team Reunites after 45 Years
On November 1, 2014, the 1969 men’s basketball team arrived at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to celebrate the team’s 45th anniversary and the 85th birthday of their coach - George Birger.
Past Alumni Association president becomes OPP union boss
Rob Jamieson, (HBOR '94, BA '94) was elected as the new president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) in December 2015.
Allison McDonald publishes new children's literacy book
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."
Wrestling Program Welcomes BeauParlant as Assistant
Lakehead's wrestling program welcomes back one of their own, and one of their best ever, as an assistant coach this season. Head coach Francis Clayton announced today that Justin BeauParlant will serve as an assistant with the program this season.
Outstanding Work in Advancing the Cause of Arboriculture
Richard W. Harper (HBEM '00) of Amherst, Massachusetts, is the 2015 recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) Award of Achievement.
Best in the World!
Eilea Given and Kaitlyn Simpson are the best in the world. They're grand champions in competitive jump rope.
Former Basketball Star inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
Congratulations to former Lakehead University basketball star, Jim Zoet, who was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame on July 21, 2015.
Coleman Hell singled out by streaming service, Spotify
Pop artist and Thunder Bay native, Coleman Hell (BA '11) is among the Canadian artists singled out by Spotify on a list of artists "poised to hit it big."
OUA Player of the Year Jylisa Williams signs pro contract in Germany
Jylisa Williams (BA'15) has signed a one-year contract with Evo New Basket Oberhausen in the German Damen Basketball Bundesliga (DBBL).