Let's Connect Session: Healthy Living

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:15am EST
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Fraser
Event Contact E-mail: 

During the session we will discuss healthy living topics like Nutrition, Active Living, Habits, Sleep and Managing Stress.

Let's Get Started: Course Registration, MyInfo, D2L and the Academic Calendar - Transition Tuesday

Event Date: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Pudas , Lateefah Olatunde

Are you finding course registration confusing? Having trouble navigating MyInfo and D2L? Join Laura and Lateefah as they review the ins and outs of how to select courses, how to register for courses, and how to navigate D2L and MyInfo! After this webinar you will feel prepared and confident to start your Fall 2021 semester! (Please note: this webinar does not replace Fast Pass sessions and we encourage all students to attend those in addition).

Let's Talk Graduate Studies - Transition Tuesday

Event Date: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Vijay Babu
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you a new Master's or PhD student? Then this webinar is for you! Join Vijay and our Faculty of Graduate Studies to learn more about student and supervisor relationships, expectations for programs, learn more about GA's and get involved in your Graduate Student Association!

LGC Info Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Pudas
Event Contact E-mail: 

LGC is a program designed to recognize students who, throughout their time at Lakehead, have demonstrated a commitment to the development of intercultural communication skills, cultural intelligence, and global competency. Co-curricular certificates are awarded to students whose participation in a variety of extra-curricular activities, events, programs, seminars, classes and other experiences, demonstrate this.

Join this session to know more Lakehead Global Certificate and how you can participate.

LGC Info Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Pudas, Jackie Beres

LGC is a program designed to recognize students who, throughout their time at Lakehead, have demonstrated a commitment to the development of intercultural communication skills, cultural intelligence, and global competency. Co-curricular certificates are awarded to students whose participation in a variety of extra-curricular activities, events, programs, seminars, classes and other experiences, demonstrate this.

Join this session to know more Lakehead Global Certificate and how you can participate.

Lunar New Year Events!

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 12:00am EST to Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 11:35pm EST
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Melvin, Jennifer Veal

Check out our agenda below for all our bite-sized events being offered throughout the week as part of our Lunar New Year celebrations!

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

Sharing Lunar New Year Traditions- This event will be asynchronous, just connect with us on our social media platforms (@lakeheadinternationallife, @intlstudentlife, @lakeheaduniversityELC) to learn about What Lunar New is and what it means to our students and others that celebrate.


Friday, February 12th, 2021

Par-Tea! Join us LIVE for the 2021 Lunar New Year Kick off (Year of the Ox) for a Community Welcome from the Vice Provost, International James Aldridge, and a Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony with special guest host Jefferson Li from 11 am-12 pm. Register here for the event.


Saturday, February 13th, 2021

Join us LIVE for a Lunar New Year Takeover for our Virtual Coffee House. This student hosted event will provide opportunities to learn and engage in Lunar New Year Celebration Fun, Trivia and prizes from 10 am-11 am.

Click here to join.


Sunday, February 14th, 2021

Make a Wish (A Lunar New Year Tradition at Lakehead now virtual) Join us on our social media platforms (@lakeheadinternationallife, @intlstudentlife, @lakeheaduniversityELC) to participate in making a wish for Lunar New Year.


Monday, February 15th, 2021

Join us to learn Cooking a Traditional Lunar New Year Dish. This event will be asynchronous, just connect with us on our social media platforms (@lakeheadinternationallife, @intlstudentlife, @lakeheaduniversityELC) to participate in learning how to make a traditional Lunar New Year dish with two of our students Cilvius and Shania.  Also check out your Lakehead email for videos!


Tuesday, February 16th, 2021

Join us to share Lunar New Year Cultural Traditions and celebrations on Tradition Tuesday.  This event will be asynchronous, just connect with us on our social media platforms (@lakeheadinternationallife, @intlstudentlife, @lakeheaduniversityELC) to participate in learning about the Vietnamese traditions with our student Tran who is currently studying in our English Language Center.  Check your Lakehead email for more information!

Mature Student Info Session

Event Date: 
Friday, April 2, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Every other Friday morning, you can join other mature students via Zoom. The Zoom sessions alternate between a social and an informational focus.

Mature Student Info Session - Guest Speaker from LUSU

Event Date: 
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Our Mature Student Info Session this week will feature guest speak Rachel Murray, LUSU Orillia VP, and focus on all the amazing services and supports available to you and your family through the LU Student Union. Looking for more info? Visit lusu.ca. Don't forget to register for this session!

Mature Student Info Session: Guest Speaker Kayle Van Weert from the Student Success Centre

Event Date: 
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Fraser
Event Contact E-mail: 

In this Mature Student Info Session we'll have Kayla Van Weert from the Student Success Centre join us to talk about the career services, academic planning and time management supports to help you stay on track!

Mature Student Information Session - Guest Speaker from the LU Library

Event Date: 
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am EST
Event Location: 
Online
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Fraser
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join our Mature Student Info Session featuring discussion on research supports on campus with a guest speaker Chris Tomasini from the Lakehead Orillia Library. Learn about how to access our Librarians online, research databases, tools and tips all from the comfort of your home!

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