Student Affairs Weekly Update - September 29th, 2017

 Student AwardsLet us help you fund your Lakehead education! Review the funding opportunities  available to you as current students through our new tool, myAwards. From Scholarships and Awards to Bursaries, we offer many opportunities that recognize academic achievements as well as financial need. The online application for you to begin the application process is now open! Visit myInfo under a new section called "myAwards". If you need help along the way, stop by and visit with us in Student Central.

Career Fair

Are you looking for your future career upon graduating with your Lakehead degree? We can connect you with hiring employers....Join us on Tuesday, October 3 from 10 am - 3 pm in the Agora for our annual Fall Career Fair. 
 
Numerous local, regional and national companies will be on-campus looking for future employees like you!  Sectors attending the fair include: federal and provincial government departments, forestry and the environment, mining, health care, social services, business and financial services, protective services, education, engineering and more.  Enter the grand prize draw, enjoy complimentary coffee/tea and explore career possibilities. Be sure to bring along copies of your resume!
 
 

Week of Fun Activities

Getting involved and meeting other students is an important part of university life. Next week, we have a number of different activities happening for you to check out:

  • Tuesday - Student Sam Chapman is playing his guitar to raise funds for the LUSU foodbank. He'll be outside the Braun Building over the lunch hour.
  • Wednesday - Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot - A great chance to meet the Basketball team, have some fun, win some gift cards and maybe even a thanksgiving turkey!
  • Thursday - Euchre Tournament - Sign up in the Student Success Centre to take part in our first annual euchre tournament. 
  • Friday - Board games and celebration in the Student Success Centre! Join us all day (or just for a bit) to play games, meet people, and celebrate your semester so far!

 

Health Services

The Doctor is in . . .
Did you know we have a full health clinic right here on campus? Student Health & Counselling offers services to all Lakehead students (even if you have opted out of the LUSU Health Plan). The Centre is open Monday to Friday 8:45 am-4:15 pm (closed at 3:30 on Thursdays). You can find the Centre in the Prettie Residence Building. Call us at 343-8361 or stop by to make an appointment with a Doctor or Counsellor. 

Meditation Sessions

Keep Calm and Meditate On . . . Student Health & Counselling offers free, drop-in meditation sessions 4 times/week:

Mondays 12:30-1 @ Bora Laskin Gym
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:45-12:15  @ Student Health and Counselling in the Prettie Residence Building
Fridays 3:45-4:15 @ Student Health and Counselling in the Prettie Residence Building

Meditation can improve focus and concentration, increase feelings of well-being, improve sleep and increase quality of life. Join us!

Important Dates

Mark your calendars to keep track of the upcoming important academic dates:

Fall Reading Week: October 9-13 

Final Date to Drop Fall Courses: November 3

Last Day of Classes: December 4

Exam Period: December 7-18

Questions? Stop by and ask us in Student Central.