Study Abroad Week

Event Date: 
Monday, October 5, 2015 - 8:00am EDT to Friday, October 9, 2015 - 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
1294 Balmoral Street building
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Patrick Carr
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8068
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead International is pleased to host Study Abroad week, taking place October 5 to 9.

If you are a current student looking to learn more about opportunities to spend a semester, full year or summer abroad while earning academic credit, visit Lakehead International in the Agora daily 9:30 am – 2 pm and attend one of the information sessions.

Faculty are invited to attend all information sessions, including the Monday and Thursday sessions that are tailored specifically for faculty. All information sessions will be in room NO 1001 in the 1294 Balmoral Street Building.

Monday, Oct. 5

  • Exchange Information Session for all students: 1 - 2:30 pm
  • Engineering student specific session 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 6

  • Exchange Information Session for all students: 2 - 3:30 pm
  • Business student specific presentation 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 7

  • Exchange Information Session for all students: 1 - 2:30 pm
  • French language student specific session 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 8

  • Exchange Information Session for all students: 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 9

  • Exchange Information Session for all students: 1 - 2:30 pm

Faculty are invited to attend faculty information sessions: Monday, Oct. 5, 2 - 3:30 pm in ATAC 2019 and Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 - 2:30 pm in ATAC 5035

LTA research presentation-Computer Science Department

Event Date: 
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
AT2020
Event Contact Name: 
Hosam El-Ocla
Event Contact Phone: 
3438270
Event Contact E-mail: 
Research Presentation: Artificial Neural Networks with Non-iterative Learning: From Single-layer Network to Hierarchical Networks.

March Break Open House - Thunder Bay

Event Date: 
Monday, March 11, 2019 - 9:00am EDT to Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

Your Adventure Starts Now...Join Us for March Break Open House at Lakehead. What better way to spend your March Break then to join us at Lakehead University's Thunder Bay campus.

Become a student for a day exploring our campuses, meeting your future professors, sitting in on classes, and taking part in all the other great experiences we have planned for the week. More details to follow.

Educator's Seminar - Thunder Bay

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

We would like to welcome Guidance Counsellors, Education Professions and others involved with Secondary School in Ontario to our Thunder Bay campus for an update on what is new and exciting at Lakehead University. Focusing on updates pertaining to the 2018/19 academic year, you will hear from Faculty and Senior Administrators

Grade 12 Preview Day - Thunder Bay

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us at our Thunder Bay Campus for an exciting day of exploration and discovery during our annual Fall Preview Day. This event is open to all future students that are interested in learning more about the Lakehead experience while meeting with your future professors and current students.

Tour the campus, discover our wide range of programs through interactive presentations and explore all that you can do at Lakehead during the Student Life Expo. Through specialized program tours, you'll check out all our facilities and see the environment where you will live and learn.

Parent’s Night/Evening Info Session

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

Designed especially for parents of prospective Lakehead students, this Parent's Night will feature stories that illustrate what makes Lakehead far from ordinary. Join us for: Overview of our Faculties and Programs; Information on residence, Student Awards and Financial Aid, and Extra-Curricular Activities.

Connect with Lakehead experts and learn why Lakehead University will provide your student with an exceptional education and post-graduation advantage.

Regional Dialogue - Thunder Bay

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

Regional Dialogue is a perennial spring time event dedicated to the delivery of admissions updates between Ontario Universities and high school guidance counsellors.

University representatives and counsellors alike collaborate at Regional Dialogue to share feedback, network, and engage topical issues of the day in support of their shared goal to promote high school students' access to Ontario Universities.

Thunder Bay Applicant Reception

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Kara Yawney
Event Contact E-mail: 

We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming Applicant Reception! Designed to be relaxed and informative, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to reconnect with Lakehead University, receive the latest updates on admissions and scholarships, and to meet other students and their families just like you! Thank you in advance for registering your attendance, and we look forward to meeting you soon

SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium (SESBASS)

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 2:00pm EDT to Friday, October 19, 2018 - 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Faculty Lounge
Event Fee: 
Register before August 30, 2018 to receive the early-bird discount: Faculty/Other $100 CAD Students/Postdocs $50 After August 30, Faculty/Other $120 CAD, Students/Postdocs $60 CAD
Event Contact Name: 
Brenda Magajna
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8042
Event Contact E-mail: 

Starless Book Signing

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 1:00pm to 12:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Coles (Intercity Shopping Centre)
Event Contact Name: 
Courtney Moore
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead's very own MA (English) graduate student alumnus Evan S. Sullivan has published his first book Starless. He will be signing copies of his book at Coles (Intercity Mall) on Saturday, June 16 from 1-5 pm.

Starless is a subversive fantasy fiction, which explores issues of mental health, racism, and morality, in an epic adventure story. Kings, swords, and magic. What's not to love? Come out and support Lakehead University graduates.

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