Student Affairs Weekly - October 20, 2017

Doctors in

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.

on the move

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!

fall grad

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.

Engineering Fair

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

 

meditation

Need a break from studying? 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 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! 
 
assistive tech

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.