Post-Graduate Work Permit Workshop

Event Date: 
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Jennifer Hay
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you an international student who is graduating this December? Have questions about the next steps? Join this workshop to learn how to apply for your post-grad work permit and what documents are required.

International Orientation Day - Winter 2022

Event Date: 
Friday, December 17, 2021 - 9:30am EST
Event Location: 
Online via Zoom

As a new student at Lakehead University (LU), Orientation is your golden opportunity to connect online with staff and other students. Orientation provides new LU students with an opportunity to meet and engage with the International Student Service staff, to ask your questions, and to ensure that you have all the information on international student supports and services available to help you meet your goal of being a successful student at Lakehead University. The most important part of Orientation is connecting with you so that you know we're here for you and we want your success!

The Magic of Christmas

Event Date: 
Monday, December 20, 2021 - 9:30am to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
International Center
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Melvin
Event Contact E-mail: 

One day only!

Drop-in for your chance to win one of three Golden tickets,

cash giveaways and amazing Christmas gifts.

GingerBread House Competition

Event Date: 
Friday, December 3, 2021 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
International Student Services centre
Event Contact Name: 
Mann Koner, Damanpreet Kaur
Event Contact E-mail: 

The holiday season is near and the jingle bells ring! With all that merriness comes traditional gingerbread houses! It's your chance to show off your holiday skills with the famous gingerbread house competition. Build your way to some great holiday prizes on Dec 3, from 1pm to 4pm at our International Office.  Spots are limited to get your team together and sign up quickly!

End of Term Peer Mentor Party

Event Date: 
Friday, December 3, 2021 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Oliver Road Rec Center, Thunder Bay
Event Contact Name: 
Vijay Babu
Event Contact E-mail: 
The Time has finally come for the highlight event of our program, " The End of Term Peer Mentor Party".
 
Time has flown by these past few months with a lot of connections and memories made between mentors and mentees. And in order to celebrate the amazing friendships and connections that have been formed in the program we will be having our final peer mentor event of the term, "End of Term Peer Mentor Party" at Oliver Road Rec Centre on December 3rd, 2021 Friday evening from 6pm - 9pm.

Please note that mentors and mentees must be fully vaccinated to attend this event and must show the vaccine passport in your Lakehead mobile safety app to attend the event. Please sign up to confirm your participation. Peer Mentor program students are required to pay a $5 deposit at the International Office in the ground floor of the library. This will be returned to them on the day of the event. This event is only for students of the Peer Mentor Fall 2021 program.


Snack Chat

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
LI 0026
Event Contact Name: 
Lateefah Olatunde
Event Contact E-mail: 

Connect and SNACK! Are you looking to unwind from school stress, make new friendships, connect and exchange ideas in a fun and casual environment? SNACK CHAT it for you! Enrich your Co-Curricular Record with a Participation Certificate! Limited in-person slots are available.

Bougie on a Budget

Event Date: 
Friday, November 19, 2021 - 3:30pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Lateefah Olatunde
Event Contact E-mail: 
Did you know you can pay less for more? Join to learn from other students where they shop to save money. Utilizing student discounts and more!
 

Pizza Party

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 25, 2021 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
International Student Services centre
Event Contact Name: 
Lateefah Olatunde
Event Contact E-mail: 

The ISS team invites you for a PIZZA DESTRESSOR at the ISS Centre (Ground Floor of the Patterson Library) Come grab a slice with the ISS Advising Team on November 25th! Sign up using the google form.

A Tale to Tell

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Vijay Babu
Event Contact E-mail: 

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step" - Chinese Proverb.

Are you an international student who has an amazing travel tale to tell about your first time in Canada? Do you want to share your transition experiences and hear from others about their experiences as well?

Then join us at our "A Tale To Tell" session organized as part of our International Education week where three international students from three different backgrounds will share the tales of their travel and transition to Canada.

Cultural Lunch: Cultural Cash

Event Date: 
Friday, November 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Cilvius
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for the Cultural Lunch series!  "Cultural Lunch" is a series of panel discussions hosted by Lakehead University International Student Services in which the unique perspectives of international and exchange students are showcased.  "Cultural Cash" will explore living costs around the globe. Chat-ching with us on Nov 19, Friday from 12 PM to 1 PM!

 

 

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