Student Success Centre

Make the Most of Your Study Week with the Student Success Centre!

Calling all Thunderwolves…who are hanging around during the Winter Study Break! The Student Success Centre invites you to spend some time with us during the break as we’re offering some unique programming to highlight some of our hidden gems.

We hope you will join us. All sessions are free and do not require pre-registration.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - Student Celebration!

Join us for our Study Week kick-off celebration in the Academic Support Zone. Stop by to grab a snack, watch a movie, paint a picture, and learn about how you can utilize your strengths to positively impact your learning environment.

Location: Academic Support Zone (LI 2004)
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - Career Services Lunch & Learn

Join the Career Services team at the Student Success Centre for a pizza lunch to learn about career interests and exploration, educational planning and the labour market, and job search skills.  

Location: Student Success Centre
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Co-Curricular Cafe

Coffee, chips and a chat anyone? Join us at our Co-Curricular Cafe to find out how and why you need to make use of the Co-Curricular Record (CCR). Learn how to create, add and utilize your CCR to showcase your involvement and interests.

Location: International Student Lounge
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Sensational Skills for Success

Don’t miss this Skills for Success Seminar with SSC Advisor, Nick! He will guide you through the best strategies for time management, note taking, and exam preparation. Included in this workshop is the popular study trick, the 5-Day Study Plan. Learn how to prepare and organize your notes and class material to create an effective study plan.

Location: RC 1003
Time: 11:00 am - 12:15pm

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @lakeheadsuccess for reminders about these Study Break sessions or visit the Student Success Centre for more information:

E:  ssc@lakeheadu.ca

P:  807-343-8018

Meditation days and times change
Beginning the week of February 19th, 2018 meditation will be offered as follows:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:45am - 12:15pm @ Prettie Residence Building
Wednesdays 3:15pm-3:45pm @ the International Student Centre
Fridays 3:45pm - 4:15pm @ Prettie Residence Building

Meditation has many benefits including decreasing feelings of depression and anxiety, improving focus and concentration and increasing feelings of overall well-being.  
Come try it out!

Grad Fair 2018

Thursday, March 1st.
10am-3pm, Agora

Join us in the Agora to find out more about graduation, next steps, what to expect on convocation day, financing, preparing for your future and much more! 

Quit Smoking

Student Health and Counselling along with Leave the Pack Behind remind you that "any day can be your quit day". Which day will be yours? Capitalize on a memorable day like your birthday or favourite holiday to increase your chances of a successful quit smoking attempt! 
Ontario residents aged 18-29 years can access 8 weeks of nicotine gum or patches and "quit" counseling absolutely FREE through Leave the Pack Behind. To learn more visit https://www.leavethepackbehind.org/ or make an appointment to talk with someone at the Student Health and Counselling Centre on campus. 

We recognize that our students work hard, study hard, and are contributing members of society as they educate themselves at Lakehead University. That is why we have developed the Lakehead Experiential Advantage. We want to provide you with the opportunity to go out and learn more about your field, your passion, and your interests.

The Lakehead Experiential Advantage is funding to help provide you with an opportunity to gain extraordinary experience while completing your full-time studies. The focus is to help support student-driven education/initiatives that provide hands-on learning experiences.

Presenting/attending a conference, providing assistance to establish/strengthen initiatives that benefit the university or local community are examples of how this fund can help you. The possibilities are limitless.

To qualify you must be:

• An undergraduate student currently enrolled full-time at Lakehead University

• A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• A resident of Ontario

• Participating in non-credit, student-driven education or initiatives within the current academic year.

Apply through myAwards. More information is available on myAwards or Student Central.

Did you know that beginning January 1, 2018, the province will provide free prescription drug coverage to children and youth under the age of 24, regardless of family income?  You don’t need to enrol – all you need is a health card number and an eligible prescription.  

Go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-ohip-plus to learn more and find out if your medication is covered.

Meditation is back for the winter term.  Join us for free, drop-in mindfulness meditation on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays as follows:

Mondays 12:30-1:00 in Prettie Residence Building

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:45am-12:15 pm in Prettie Residence Building

Fridays 3:45pm-4:15 pm in the International Student Centre (LI 0026)

As you ring in 2018, a budget is a great way to keep your money on track. Here are a few tips to consider on budgeting:

1. Calculate your expenses (e.g. tuition, rent, food, etc.)
2. Find out how much money you have coming in (e.g. student loans, awards, gifts, etc.)
3. Set realistic and achievable goals.
4. Don't give up - tracking your expenses can be boring, but in the long run, it's worth it.
5. Seek help - meet with us in Student Central to discuss how we can help you along the way!

Are you in first year? Did you fail any courses last term? Were your grades lower than you hoped? If so, the "Bounce Back" program is designed to support you as you enter the Winter term to help you get back on track.

Bounce Back will support and guide you through a series of interactive sessions that focus on community building, personal reflection, goal setting, academic skills, action plans and peer mentoring. By taking the academic strategies learned in the program and applying them to your studies, you should see an improvement in your academics and grades.

There are 4 sessions in this program, each being approximately 45 minutes in length. The first three sessions run between January 25 - February 9, with the fourth session occurring in late March. You must attend all 4 sessions as the sessions build upon the content learned in the previous session.

Interested? Register here by January 24:  Bounce Back Program Registration.

Lakehead University annually recognizes students who are leaders within the university or broader community.  The Lloyd Dennis, Robert Poulin, and President's Award represent our prestigious awards for students who exemplify excellent citizenship. Does this describe you?

For more information please visit: https://goo.gl/8U8n2G

Applications will close March 31.

Mark your calendar for some upcoming important academic dates:

Last Day to Add a Winter Term class: Friday, January 19, 2018
Last Day to Drop a Full Year (started in September) class: Friday, February 2, 2018
Last Day to Drop a Winter Term class: Friday, March 9, 2018

Reminder: Be sure to always check your course registration with your program requirements in the Academic Calendar!

The annual Education Career Fair is coming up on Wednesday, January 17 from 10 am - 3 pm in the Agora and the Faculty Lounge.

The Fair will welcome school boards from British Columbia to the East Coast and the Far North as well as a variety of international opportunities. School board presentations will run all day during the Fair at various locations near the venues.

Learn more about visiting employers: https://goo.gl/CfqAAs.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!

...It's Exam Time. Best of luck with your Exams!

It's Exam Time! All students are required to understand and follow the University Regulations for Examinations. Please Note: New regulations were recently passed which are now in effect. 

Here are a few of the Examination Regulations to be aware of:

• Cell phones are not permitted into the exam room.
• Books, notes, calculators, headphones, or any other device with listening/viewing/data capabilities are not permitted at the exam location unless approved by the instructor/invigilator.
• The Lakehead University Student ID is mandatory for all exams.
• Students will not be permitted to write an examination and will be asked to leave the examination room until the Lakehead University Student ID is presented.
• Students will only be permitted back into the examination room, with their Lakehead University ID within the first hour of the allowed examination time. A new or replacement Student ID can be obtained from the Chancellor Paterson Library on the Thunder Bay campus and the Bookstore on the Orillia campus.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the examination room. Only water in a clear, unlabelled bottle will be permitted.
• Bags, purses, coats, hats and other belongings must be put into the designated area of the exam room. Coats and hats cannot be worn during an exam.
• No form of communication with other students is permitted.
• Entry into an exam after the first hour will not be permitted.

Any violation of an examination regulation is subject to disciplinary action under the Code of Student Behaviour.

The key to performing well on exams is to begin studying early and use short, frequent sessions. Creating a plan in advance of your exam will also improve your focus, confident, manage stress, and help you be successful. With exams starting next week, now is the time to start to prepare your 5 Day Study Plan. The 5 Day Study Plan is a helpful guide to help you prioritize and plan in advance. Take a look here!

The Student Health & Counselling Centre continues to host free meditation sessions throughout the exam period. Give yourself a much-deserved study break!

Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Tuesdays: 11:45am - 12:15pm
Thursdays: 11:45am - 12:15pm
Fridays: 3:45pm - 4:15pm

We will be opening our campus doors to future Lakehead students exploring their post-secondary options on December 5th. Please join us in welcoming these students to our campus - say hello, ask them where their from or better yet tell them a bit about your Lakehead experience. Approximately 400 high school students and their families will be exploring the campus from 9 am - 2 pm. 

 Give yourself a much deserved study break. Join us for free meditation at The Student Health & Counselling Centre on 

Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Tuesdays: 11:45am - 12:15pm

Thursdays: 11:45am - 12:15pm

Fridays: 3:45pm - 4:15pm

for every week up until December 18th.

Student Health and Counselling is now offering flu shots for students. Call us at 343-8361 or stop by Prettie Residence to make an appointment.

Review your final examination schedule; exams will take place from December 7 -17th with the contingency date being December 18 in case an exam is cancelled. All students will be required to provide their Lakehead University student card prior to writing any exam. If you do not have a student card, have lost your student card or your student card is damaged and cannot be read get a new one now! Student cards are available on both campuses, at the Chancellor Patterson Library on the Thunder Bay campus and at Security on the Orillia campus.

Student Health & Counselling is running its 12 days of holiday giveaways draw for its third year.  Anytime you visit SHCC between now and December 22, fill out a ballot and enter the draw to win one of 12 holiday gift bags.  

Want to win $2500? The annual wouldurather.... contest is back! Quitting smoking can be difficult, a not everyone is ready to quit right now. That's why this contest offers four different categories: quit smoking, cut back by half, stay away from smoking anytime you party or drink alcohol, or commit to continuing your smoke-free lifestyle. Perfect timing for a New Year resolution goal! The contest starts on Monday, January 20th.

Student Health and Counselling is now offering flu shots for students. Call us at 343-8361 or stop by Prettie Residence to make an appointment.

Review your final examination schedule; exams will take place from December 7 -17th with the contingency date being December 18 in case an exam is cancelled. All students will be required to provide their Lakehead University student card prior to writing any exam. If you do not have a student card, have lost your student card or your student card is damaged and cannot be read get a new one now! Student cards are available on both campuses, at the Chancellor Patterson Library on the Thunder Bay campus and at Security on the Orillia campus.

Student Health & Counselling is running its 12 days of holiday giveaways draw for its third year.  Anytime you visit SHCC between now and December 22, fill out a ballot and enter the draw to win one of 12 holiday gift bags.  

Want to win $2500? The annual wouldurather.... contest is back! Quitting smoking can be difficult, a not everyone is ready to quit right now. That's why this contest offers four different categories: quit smoking, cut back by half, stay away from smoking anytime you party or drink alcohol, or commit to continuing your smoke-free lifestyle. Perfect timing for a New Year resolution goal! The contest starts on Monday, January 20th.

 Life is better when you're laughing . . . 

Laughter Yoga elevates mood, reduces stress and strengthens the immune system.  Come laugh with us!

It's that time of year - Student Health & Counselling is offering Flu Shots.  Call (807) 343-8361 or stop by Student Health & Counselling (Prettie Residence first floor) to make an appointment.

Understanding and managing your finances wisely is an important part of being a student at Lakehead University. Join Canadian Bestselling Author, Robert Brown for an original introduction to personal finance. Learn about the need to save money for your future, compound interest, paying yourself first, dealing with consumer debt, credit cards, living within your means, and being comfortable doing so.

Join Us! 
Tuesday, November 14th - 12:30 p.m. in The Study.

This event is free.

We want to help you become financially literate! Come by and visit some local financial experts at our annual Financial Literacy Fair.  Meet with over 10 local businesses who are interested in helping you make your money work. It is an exciting time during Financial Literacy Month to learn how to make your money work for you.

Stop by the Agora on November 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Friday, November 3rd is the final day to drop fall-term courses without academic penalty. Courses can be dropped on myInfo, by selecting "Add / Drop Courses." If you would like assistance with your options, visit Student Central to meet with a Student Central Professional. 

Meditation is a great way to help improve your overall health and well-being. Meditation has shown to have many benefits including:

• Helps increase focus and concentration

• Improves overall cognitive functioning

• Decreases stress & emotional reactivity

• Decreases symptoms of anxiety & depression

• Helps settle restlessness

• Improves sleep

• Decreases pain

• Increases quality of life

• Increases compassion for self and others

Join us in Student Health & Counselling (Prettie Residence) for Meditation on: 

Mondays: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Fridays: 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

It's that time of year - Student Health & Counselling is offering Flu Shots.  Call (807) 343-8361 or stop by Student Health & Counselling (Prettie Residence first floor) to make an appointment.

Exams are around the corner. The December Exam Timetable is now posted and you can review your own Exam Schedule through myInfo. Please review your Exam Schedule to see when your exams will be held so you can start planning ahead and preparing to study.

If you have an exam conflict, which is defined as "a student having exams scheduled at the same time or three exams scheduled on the same day," please email schedule@lakeheadu.ca immediately noting the conflict.

Important! You must be available to attend your scheduled exams. If you are planning to travel, please keep in mind that the Examination Contingency Date is Monday, December 18, 2017. This date  will be used to reschedule any cancelled exam(s) and you will be required to write your exam on that date.

Understanding and managing your finances wisely is an important part of being a student at Lakehead University. Join Canadian Bestselling Author, Robert Brown for an original introduction to personal finance. Learn about the need to save money for your future, compound interest, paying yourself first, dealing with consumer debt, credit cards, living within your means, and being comfortable doing so.

Join Us!
Tuesday, November 14th - 12:30 p.m. in The Study.

This event is free.

We want to help you become financially literate! Come by and visit some local financial experts at our annual Financial Literacy Fair.  Meet with over 10 local businesses who are interested in helping you make your money work. It is an exciting time during Financial Literacy Month to learn how to make your money work for you.

Stop by the Agora on November 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

The doctor is in . . . on Wednesday evening and Saturday morning.

Student Health & Counselling is running evening and Saturday clinics on Wednesday October 25 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and on Saturday October 28 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Call us at 343-8361 to book an appointment.

As we reach the mid-point of the academic year, have you checked in with Student Central yet? It is a good idea to "check in" to make sure you are on the right track to meeting your educational goals.

Next week, Student Central will be on the move - coming to a location near you! On October 24th, you will find us in the Library (main floor) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Be sure to stop by to visit with a Student Central Professional to talk about scholarships & awards, loans, academic advising, preparing for graduation and more!

Are you planning to graduate this Fall? 

Lakehead University Senate meets on Monday, October 30, 2017 to approve Fall graduates. All successful graduates will be invited to attend Convocation ceremonies in the June 2018. Please watch for our upcoming Graduation Fair on March 1, 2018. Congratulations to all Lakehead University graduates.

Employers will once again be visiting campus to recruit our future Lakehead graduates and current students! On October 26th, the Engineering Career Fair is taking place in the Agora.  

Explore and connect with engineering and science related organizations from the region and across Canada. Engineering firms recruit students from a variety of programs, including all engineering streams, science, business and natural resource management. Opportunities include 2018 new graduate jobs, summer jobs and co-op/internship positions.

Visit the Fair on Thursday, October 26 between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Agora. Don't forget to bring along copies of your resume to hand out to employers. You can view the full list of participating employers by clicking here.

For more information about preparing for your future career, please contact the Student Success Centre at ssc@lakeheadu.ca

Join us on Mondays from 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. in the Gym at the Bora Laskin Building or on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Prettie Residence Building. See you there! 

 

You are invited to our Assistive Technology Fall Open House.

Join us to explore Assistive Technology software and devices and check out our amazing collection of Educational Apps that can assist you with notetaking, organization, studying, and health and wellness.

The dates are:

Date: Thursday October 19
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Learning Commons of the Chancellor Paterson Library

Date: Tuesday October 24
Time 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Education Library, Bora Laskin Building

Drop by and enjoy a tasty snack and learn about how assistive software and devices can help you with your academic studies. For more information contact Nancy Cahill, Student Accessibility Services, at 343-8087 or atech-sas@lakeheadu.ca.

Did you know Lakehead offers over $11+ million in scholarships, bursaries and awards to students each year? Now is the time to be considered for the various award opportunities available that recognize academic achievement as well as financial need. myAwards is an easy way to review the opportunities and submit 1 application. 

Visit myawards.lakeheadu.ca to begin your application today.
Application Deadline: October 30th, 2017

It's that time of year... Student Health and Counselling will be offering flu shots as of Monday October 16th.  Call (807) 343-8361 or stop by Student Health and Counselling (Prettie Residence first floor) to make an appointment.

The art of paying attention to your experience in the present moment, without judgement, has a way of freeing us from our habitual patterns and helps us to live life more fully. Whether you have practiced mindfulness before, or if you’re interested in trying it for the first time, this is a great chance to learn more. 

Introduction to Mindfulness (3 Week Course)
Dates: October 26, November 2 & November 9, 2017
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Prettie Residence
Cost: Free!

Please contact Student Health and Counselling to register. Drop in, or call (807) 343-8361.

Exams are around the corner. The December Exam Timetable is now posted and you can review your own Exam Schedule through myInfo . Please review your Exam Schedule to see when your exams will be held so you can start planning ahead and preparing to study. 

If you have an exam conflict, which is defined as "a student having exams scheduled at the same time or three exams scheduled on the same day," please email schedule@lakeheadu.ca immediately noting the conflict.

Important! You must be available to attend your scheduled exams. If you are planning to travel, please keep in mind that the Examination Contingency Date is Monday, December 18, 2017. This date  will be used to reschedule any cancelled exam(s) and you will be required to write your exam on that date.

There are many important academic dates that you need to be aware of. Here are some important dates coming up for your to take note of!

October 30th - Final date to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards through myAwards
November 3rd - Final Date to drop Fall Term Courses (Note: Fall term courses cannot be dropped after this date!)
December 4th - Final Day of Classes
December 7 - 17th - Exam Period
December 18th - Exam Contingency Date (in the event of exam cancellations)