Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Orillia Campus

Undergraduate Recruitment is seeking dynamic and outgoing student volunteers to assist with providing event support at our upcoming Fall Open House. Our Open House event is for prospective students who are looking to learn more about Lakehead University and student life.

Students may also apply to have their volunteer experience added to their co-curricular record.

Campus Tour Guides: Part of the student experience is an opportunity to explore campus. We will be offering campus tours during Open House to groups of prospective students and their families. Training sessions will be provided for campus tours as we will be following a specific tour route and script.

Welcome/Registration Table: As attendees arrive, they will need to be greeted by individuals on the welcome table. This table will also cover any individuals who did not register prior to attending. The table must have someone present at all times during the event and will serve as an information hub for questions related to the event. Volunteers are asked to commit to a 2-hour shift at the registration table.

Student Panel: We are seeking up to 4 volunteers to take part in our student experience panel.  Moderated by undergraduate eecruitment, the student panelists will be asked questions about their journey to and experiences at Lakehead, as well as what they would recommend to future Thunderwolves. Panelists will be provided with talking points and the commitment is for 30 minutes (1 to 1:30 p.m.).

Interested students can reach out directly to tourguide@lakeheadu.ca.  Please respond by Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 with availability.

Hey Thunderwolves it’s midterm season which we all know is a hectic time. During these times practicing mindfulness can not only help with reducing stress but it can also help with motivation. We’ve collected some helpful tips and resources for you to use this month to help you get into mindfulness.

Body scan meditation is a technique used to look inwards and to assess any sensations your body may be feeling. Body scan meditation is used for many things like stress, improving sleep, greater self awareness, and reducing pain and stiffness. Check out this guided body scan meditation as a way to see if it is a good fit for you.

 Take some time to do what you enjoy. Is there a food you love? Take some time to enjoy it and ask yourself why you like it so much. Focusing on small details you enjoy can help you reduce feelings of anxiety. Check out this link for some easy comfort foods you can make to help you refuel for your studies.

You have supports available to you. As a Lakehead University student you have access to our counseling services offered through Student Health and Wellness. We even offer same day counseling. Wanting to check in with yourself? Use our new Wellukey tool to complete a self assessment and see any online resources available to you.

nterested in some mindfulness that gets your heart pumping? Yoga is an excellent way to get your muscles moving while easing your mind and body with a wide range of stretches, poses and breathing techniques. Below are some local yoga studios offering classes right now!

Thunder Bay

Orillia

Hey, it’s Fall Reading Week! What a great time to Check-In with the Lakehead WellU Key!

Are you eating enough leafy greens? Have you been active today? How's your sleep?

Sleep is critical for learning and memory. The process of learning is actively taken up by your brain during sleep, especially during the REM stage. Sleep is essential for long-term memory formation, and it is during sleep that memory consolidation and enhancement occur.

A lack of good quality sleep can make it harder to focus and think clearly and can cause increased fatigue, irritability, and anxiety during the day. All of which can cause your academic performance to suffer. 

It is not only the number of hours of sleep that matters but other factors such as quality of sleep are important. A common belief is that lost sleep from a late night of studying can be recovered by “sleeping in” another day or taking naps. However, both methods disrupt the body’s circadian rhythms and may deprive the body of deeper sleep stages. It is important to respond, whenever possible, to the body’s natural signals of sleepiness.

If you have fallen into a sleep schedule that is not working for you because you are having trouble getting up in the morning or staying up later than you want, there is no time like the present to get into a new sleep routine.

Try some of the following to get into a sleep pattern that works for you:

- Go to bed early enough to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night

- Be consistent with your sleep schedule, even on the weekends.

- If you need to nap, make it brief; keep it under 15 minutes and before 3pm

- Avoid studying, watching tv, or talking on the phone while in bed.

- Stay away from caffeine and other stimulants later in the day.

- Try to be physically active in some way each day.

- Help your body wind down naturally by turning off digital screens and dimming lights before bed.

- Try an app, like BetterSleep, Sleep Cycle, Pzizz, or Sleepiest.

If your sleep schedule is interfering with your academic work, job, and other responsibilities, if the above strategies don’t work, or if you’re struggling with sleep in any way, talk to your doctor or health care practitioner.

For more information and resources related to sleep check out the Sleep Section of our site!

Dining Hall

• Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
• Weekends, statutory holidays, Fall Study Week: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm 

Simcoe Hall Café

• Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
• Friday, Sept. 30: Closed
• Weekends, statutory holidays, Fall Study Week: Closed

Public House

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 to 9 pm

Declining Balance (DB) Dollars, flex dollars, debit, cash and credit card accepted. For more information, please contact Leona Hoffer, Dana Hospitality Manager, at 705-330-4010, ext. 3050.