A Tale to Tell

Event Date: 
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Cilvius Chin
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead International invites all students, staff, and faculty for a student panel discussion to dive into multiple narratives of international students transitioning to Lakehead and explore their journeys of thriving and flourishing in Canada.

Flag Challenge

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead International Centre (Ground floor of the Library)
Event Contact Name: 
Cilvius Chin
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead International challenges you to test your knowledge on flags from around the world!  Join us in the International Center Student Lounge for some friendly competition and an opportunity to meet new friends from around the world. 

Did we mention we also have some great prizes?!

Orillia: Canada Through My Eyes Voting

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Katie Stevenson
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for in-person voting in Orillia for the "Canada Through My Eyes" contest!

Canada Through My Eyes will showcase the unique perspectives of international students as newcomers to Canada who will share their personal experiences through writing, poetry, and art.  This interactive display will take place on Tuesday, November 15th from 9 AM - 12 PM in the Learning Commons (Orillia). All submissions will be displayed at the event and posted on this website on Monday, November 14 (stay tuned!).

We invite the Lakehead University community to vote on their favourite submissions, and the top three winners selected will win some amazing prizes. If you are unable to make it to the event in person, online voting will remain open throughout the week.

 

Thunder Bay: Canada Through My Eyes Voting

Event Date: 
Monday, November 14, 2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Laura Pudas
Event Contact E-mail: 

To kick off International Education Week 2022, please join us for the "Canada Through My Eyes" event. Canada Through My Eyes" will showcase the unique perspectives of international students as newcomers to Canada who will share their personal experiences through writing, poetry, and art.  

This interactive display will take place on Monday, November 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM in the Agora (Thunder Bay Campus). All submissions will be displayed at the event and posted on this website on Monday, November 14 (stay tuned!). We invite the Lakehead University community to vote on their favorite submissions, and the top three winners selected will win some amazing prizes. If you are unable to make it to the event in person, online voting will launch on Monday, November 14th.

 

Halloween Costume Party

Event Date: 
Monday, October 31, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Student Lounge
Event Contact Name: 
English Language Students Assistant
Event Contact E-mail: 

Hey Thunderwolves🐺⁠ We invite you all to the Halloween Costume Party!👻⁠ Feel free to bring your delicacies ⁠ Prizes for the best dressed in 3 categories:⁠

1. Spookiest⁠

2. Most Creative ⁠

3. Most Realistic⁠ 

OINP: Ontario's PNP Program

Event Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Jennifer Hay
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join this session led by the Ontario Government to learn more about Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Halloween Spooky Movie Afternoon

Event Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Lounge
Event Contact Name: 
Student Assistants
Event Contact E-mail: 

Come enjoy a Halloween-themed movie night where you have an excuse to dress up in your Halloween costumes, watch a movie, socialize and eat Halloween snacks!

Kite Flying Event

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Lounge (Underground the library)
Event Contact Name: 
Student Assistants
Event Contact E-mail: 

Hello Thunderwolves!! 🪁⁠

Hope you're having a great day so far! ⁠

We want to invite you to build a kite and test it in the air 🪁 The kite which last more time in the air will have one of our swag! ⁠

Dont miss this chance to meet new people and have a good time outdoors! ⁠

💥Registration is required💥 

Trinity Medical Science University (TMSU)

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
UC1017
Event Contact Name: 
Maiko Scorgie
Event Contact E-mail: 

Trinity Medical Science University (TMSU) invites Lakehead students interested in pursuing a career in medicine to an information session. Mr. Warren Ison, Director of Admission from TMSU, will provide an overview of the school and special scholarship opportunities and how you can pursue your dream to become a medical doctor through TMSU, located in the beautiful east Caribbean Sea, St. Vincent. The information session will be held on October 26th at 4:30 pm in UC 1017. Following the information session, a free Suture Clinic will be held at 5:15 pm. Students interested in the suture clinic must sign up through this link: https://forms.gle/aqbNmCQnCLZynaug7 OR through the QR code on the flyer. There are only limited spots available for the suture clinic.

If you have any questions, please contact us at international.relations@lakeheadu.ca.

Effective Budgeting and Credit Score

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Jennifer Hay
Event Contact E-mail: 

Many students will have to manage their expenses and budget while in Canada. This might be your first time doing this! Please join this session provided by TBMA to learn more about credit scores in Canada and how to maintain good credit. This will help in the future when you want to buy a car or house.

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