Student Affairs Weekly - October 13th, 2017

awards

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

Get your flu shot

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.

mindfulnessThe 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

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.

Important DatesThere 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)