Student Affairs Weekly - November 03, 2017

Last day to drop clasese

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. 

Weekly meditation

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.

 Get your Flu Shot

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.

 Exam Timetable

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.

Wealthing Like Rabbits

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.

 Financial Literacy Fair

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.