Fall Harvest (T Bay)

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 Ext. 8084
Event Contact E-mail: 
coordinator.issc@lakeheadu.ca
Everyone is welcome to attend this annual event. Join members of the Lakehead University's Elders Council as they share traditional teachings and showcase various traditional activities. Local Indigenous artisans will also demonstrate different art forms. Participants can sample pickerel, moose, wild rice, blueberry jam and various teas. We will also harvest the medicines from Gitigaan. This event is an opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture through teachings shared by Indigenous community members while celebrating the change of season!

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Taste of Fort William

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 10:45am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Fort William Historical Park (busses from Agora Circle)
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Explore history through multicultural fur trade era cuisine, cooking methods and tools, alongside iconic contemporary Thunder Bay foods.

Registration for this event is required to help us plan busses. Busses will depart from Agora Circle at 10:45am to depart to Fort William Historical Park. 
 
Register Here!

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Faculty Meet & Greets

Event Date: 
Friday, September 4, 2026 - 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Various (see schedule)
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Join your faculty and program staff, and get familiar with the professors you'll be learning from the next 4 or more years! 

This is your chance to meet professors and staff, ask questions, and meet your classmates. 

The Faculty Meet & Greets will begin directly following The First Howl. Groups will break into their faculty groups at 2:25pm around Lake Tamblyn before heading to meet the faculty at each groups designated location.

  • Social Science & Humanities - RC 1001

  • Science & Environmental Studies - Faculty Lounge

  • Health & Behavioural Sciences - Outpost

  • Business - RB 1044

  • Education - Education Library 

  • Engineering - Main Cafeteria

 


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The First Howl

Event Date: 
Friday, September 4, 2026 - 9:30am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora Start (Various Locations)
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Kick off your Lakehead journey at The First Howl!
Participate in a variety of activities, games, and more while touring around campus in groups. Have your chance to win prizes, enjoy food, and have an action-packed day filled with fun!
Following The First Howl, students will break into their program areas to meet with their Faculty & Program chairs!
Event details:
The day will kick off in lecture theatres before breaking into groups to head through the various activity stations. The day will end with lunch before heading off to meet with your faculty and program staff.

 

Schedule of the Day

  • 8:30am check in and registration opens in the Agora
  • 9:30am welcome ceremonies begin
  • 10:00am groups depart to their first rotation activity
  • 10:15am - 1:30pm activity rotations
  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm FREE lunch by Lake Tamblyn
  • 2:30pm Faculty & Program Meet & Greets

Faculty Meet & Greet Locations:

Social Science & Humanities - RC 1001

Science & Environmental Studies - Faculty Lounge

Health & Behavioural Sciences - Outpost

Business - RB 1044

Education - Education Library

Engineering - Main Cafeteria

Register Here!

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SSC Slumber Party

Event Date: 
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Success Lounge
Event Contact Name: 
Heather King
Event Contact E-mail: 
hsking1@lakeheadu.ca

Come watch movies, play games and eat snacks in your favourite pajimmijams and bring your favourite stuffed toy! 


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First Night at the Outpost

Event Date: 
Friday, September 11, 2026 - 1:40pm EDT
Event Location: 
Outpost

A large social event to kick off the semester, featuring live DJ music and a high-energy atmosphere. This event is designed to bring students together early in the term and encourage campus connection.


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Clubs' fair

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora

LUSU clubs will have the opportunity to table and showcase their organizations to recruit new members. Clubs play a vital role in student life by fostering connections, shared interests, and campus engagement.


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Aqua Zumba®

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 12:15pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
CJ Sanders Fieldhouse Pool

Aqua Zumba® combines some of the traditional elements of an aqua class with the upbeat Latin-infused music that Zumba® is famous for. Make a splash with these high- energy aquatic exercises.

Registration is required, this program has a $2.00 registration fee.

 


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Health fair

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora

The Health Fair is designed to support students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The event will connect students with local health professionals, wellness services, campus resources, and community organizations.


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Academic Integrity Awareness Week

Event Date: 
Monday, October 5, 2026 - 11:00am EDT to Friday, October 9, 2026 - 2:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Agora
Event Contact Name: 
Hartley Mendelsohn
Event Contact E-mail: 
orientation@lakeheadu.ca

Event details to be added.


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