After a robust year of climate action and engagement, we invite you to help keep up the momentum of the Year of Climate Action (YOCA) by joining Lakehead's Climate Caucus–a listserve where faculty, staff and students can share events, campaigns, and opportunities to get involved in climate action!
If you haven't already, please register for the Climate Caucus listserve at https://groups.google.com/a/lakeheadu.ca/g/climatecaucus?pli=1.
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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.
As of Monday, Sept. 26, all individuals aged 18+ are eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 booster. Individuals can receive the bivalent booster at the recommended interval of at least six months from their previous dose, regardless of how many boosters they have already received. Community appointments can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal, by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre (PVCC) at 1-833-943-3900, participating health care providers and participating pharmacies. Keep an eye out for announcements about the GO VAXX Bus returning to the Orillia campus.
To learn more about the bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-vaccines#Bivalent-vaccines. If you have any concerns about the vaccine, we encourage you to discuss them with your healthcare provider.
After an extended pause of play, OCR hockey is making its return and Lakehead Orillia Athletics is excited to announce tryout schedules and details for both our men's and women's teams.
Our teams compete in the Ontario Collegiate Recreation (OCR) against other colleges and affiliate members of the OCAA. Extramural hockey is a tournament based sport, and our teams compete in two to four tournaments per season through OCR RECSport.
Tryouts will take place September 30 and October 6. For full tryout details and times, visit orilliathunderwolves.ca or email orillia.athletics@lakeheadu.ca.
Intramural sports offers the Lakehead community an opportunity to stay involved in the sports they love, or to try a new sport while they attend university. All intramural sports are designed so that each student can have fun in a safe recreational setting. No experience is required and all are welcome.
Intramural offerings this fall include Campus Cup, a brand new multi-sport league, and Learn to Row. Visit orilliathunderwolves.ca or email orillia.athletics@lakeheadu.ca for more information.
Student Health and Wellness is excited to welcome all our new and returning Thunderwolves back to campus!
Transitioning back to student life can be hard, but we are here to support you. For the first six weeks of the term, join us for WellU Wednesdays, where we'll offer different health promotional trainings and activities each week. For schedule and details, visit the Student Health and Wellness webpage.
Have questions? Contact Student Health and Wellness at orluwell@lakeheadu.ca or call 705-330-4010 ext. 2116.
The Office of Sustainability is looking for students from Thunder Bay (two graduate, one undergraduate) and students from Orillia (one graduate, one undergraduate) to act as a representative to the Lakehead University Sustainability Stewardship Council (LUSSC). The term is for the 2022/2023 academic year and the LUSSC meets quarterly. Terms are renewable.
This notice serves as an open call for interest from all students to fulfill the role as a student representative to the LUSSC for the 2022/2023 Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms. Self-nominations are welcome.
Please email your interest to serve by including a maximum 250 word statement describing your interest in sustainability and participation on the LUSSC to Devon Lee, Sustainability Coordinator, at dlee2@lakeheadu.ca by Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Details: Sustainability is a diverse, global movement in society, economics, environment, and in higher education. At Lakehead University, sustainability is considered in a pluralistic and inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice and equity, Indigenous rights, secure livelihoods, workplace well-being, and leadership for vibrant and resilient communities. Lakehead University aspires to make sustainability a shared priority in all sectors of university life.
The LUSSC provides a forum for students, faculty, administration, and community members to create Lakehead University’s unique sustainability profile by examining key sustainability issues and implementing the 2019-2024 Sustainability Plan impacting all sectors of the University at its Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses.
Personal boundaries can be murky- they vary from person to person and occasionally from situation to situation. Even though personal boundaries can be challenging to navigate, learning how to set and communicate them allows you to prioritize your health and wellbeing.
Take time to reflect on what you want and don’t want in different situations (e.g. work, friendships, romantic relationships). The key to setting boundaries is first figuring out what you want from your various relationships and setting boundaries based on those desires. Once you know your boundaries, it is important to share them with others (remember that no one is a mindreader and might have different boundaries than you). Here are some tips on how to confidently and respectfully communicate your expectations:
Be assertive. Be firm and use clear, non-negotiable language. You can use “I statements” to make sure that you letting others know what you need and why instead of focussing on the actions of others (i.e. I feel overwhelmed after school/work and need time to myself before I can socialize vs. You need to give me space when I get home).
Use “No” as a complete sentence. You don’t always need to justify your decision. If someone asks you to cover a shift or to take on another project, say no without an excuse or explanation.
Protect your time. Remote learning and work have blurred a lot of boundaries, enforce them by designating work/study hours, setting cut-off times for responding to emails/texts or using the do not disturb features on your devices. You can share those times with others to help them be respected (e.g. let your supervisor know when they can expect to receive responses from you or let your roommates know when you are studying so they know not to interrupt).
Remember, you are not responsible for the other person’s reaction to the boundary you are setting. You are only responsible for communicating your boundary in a respectful manner. If it upset them, know it is their problem. Plan on it, expect it but remain firm. Remember, your behaviour must match the boundaries you are setting. You cannot successfully establish a clear boundary if you send mixed messages by apologizing.
Get assistance or support. If setting boundaries was easy, we wouldn’t be sharing this article and some situations are more complicated than others. If you’re experiencing challenges with setting or asserting boundaries, or if someone is causing you difficulty by crossing them, never hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional- you can book an appointment with Student Health and Wellness counsellors or connect with
October 5, 2021 – Orillia, Ont.
The province’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine bus is rolling into Lakehead University on October 6.
The GO-VAXX bus will be set up at the Orillia Campus at 500 University Ave. in Orillia from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Students, faculty, staff, and community members born in 2009 or earlier will be able to receive a first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. No appointment is required.
Each bus operates as a fully functioning vaccine clinic with the necessary supplies and trained staff to provide assistance to people and ensure vaccines are administered safely. All COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed on board, including the required pre-vaccination screening and post-vaccination monitoring.
Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive their vaccine is reminded to:
For a complete list of vaccination clinics within Simcoe Muskoka, visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
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Media: Jaclyn Bucik, Media, Communications & Marketing Associate, at 705-330-4010 ext. 2014 or mediarelations@lakeheadu.ca.
Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university with approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent students and over 2,000 faculty and staff at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead has 10 faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Law, Natural Resources Management, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Science & Environmental Studies, and Social Sciences & Humanities. Lakehead University’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being ranked, once again, among Canada’s Top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in Maclean’s 2021 University Rankings; as well as included in the top half of Times Higher Education's 2020 World Universities Rankings for the second consecutive year, and 99th among 1,115 universities from around the world in THE's 2021 Impact Rankings (which assesses institutions against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals). Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
We are all experiencing a wide range of emotions as we near the fall semester- nervous, excited, anxious and everything in between. Some of our students will struggle with their mental health as they adjust to our new modes of delivery and the ever-changing public health guidelines that will exist on our campuses. Student Health and Wellness wants to be proactive in encouraging students to access support and we invite all Lakehead staff and faculty to work with us in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health concerns. These resources are simple to use but can lead to a culture on campus where students seek help when it is needed. In addition to the following statements generated for staff and faculty members to consider using, Student Health and Wellness will continue to offer monthly Students in Distress training sessions.
Email signatures are regularly used to communicate information. Using your email signature to communicate your working hours can help to support your own work-life balance and create realistic expectations of response time for students. Linking to the How to Ask for Help guide ensures that even if you do not immediately respond- students are still aware of the support and resources available to them and are encouraged to access them when needed.
PLEASE NOTE MY WORK HOURS: I check and respond to emails during my working hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. I will not regularly see or respond to emails outside of these hours.
Are you ok? Our How to ask for Help at Lakehead guide was made for you.
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A statement in the syllabus can send a positive signal of support for students' learning and well-being by including recommendations and encouragement for students to take care of themselves and seek help when they need it. The statement might also be used to encourage classroom conversations about the stigma that keeps students from getting professional help.
As a university student, you may sometimes experience mental health concerns or stressful events that interfere with your academic performance and negatively impact your daily activities.
All of us can benefit from support during times of struggle. If you or anyone you know experiences academic stress, difficult life events or feelings of anxiety or depression, Student Health and Wellness is here to help. Their services are free for Lakehead Students and appointments are available. You can learn more about confidential mental health services available on and off campus at lakeheadu.ca/shw.
Remember that getting help is a smart and courageous thing to do- for yourself, for those you care about, and for those who care about you. Asking for support sooner rather than later is almost always helpful.
You could also choose to include this slide with the statement in your lecture. Student Health and Wellness can also provide a short presentation about the wellness services on campus.
We would be interested in knowing whether you use the signature or statement (or a modified version). If you have any questions, feedback, or otherwise would like to suggest modifications, feel free to contact Lindsey Wachter, Health and Wellness Promoter, activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca.
