50 Brightest High School Students at Lakehead U for Shad Valley 2005
(Thunder Bay, June 30, 2005) Lakehead University will once again see some of the brightest young minds during Shad Valley 2005.
Some of the brightest high school students in Canada are participating in Shad Valley at Lakehead, a program geared to develop innovative leaders of tomorrow. The program runs from July 3 to 28, and Shads (participants) live in residence throughout the session.
Shad Valley puts Shads through a rigorous academic program with a focus on Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Medicine, and Science. During the month-long program, students attend presentations on various topics, participate in workshops, and complete projects in different areas.
Shad Valley puts Shads through a rigorous academic program with a focus on Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Medicine, and Science. During the month-long program, students attend presentations on various topics, participate in workshops, and complete projects in different areas.
Supported by over 150 supporters, partners, sponsors, and donors, the Shad Valley program is delivered through the involvement of many people from the University and the local community.
MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA are invited to the Opening Ceremonies on Monday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Senate Chambers.
For further information and a schedule of events, please contact Shad Valley 2005 organizers Dr. Sultan Siddiqui, Program Director, Faculty of Engineering, at 343-8794, and Mr. Lynne Sevean, Program Manager, Faculty of Forestry and Forest Environment at 343-8301.
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Contact Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer, Lakehead University, 343-8177 communications@lakeheadu.ca www.lakeheadu.ca