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a new program called humanities 101: a 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 community initiative is being offered as a non-credit lakehead u course to people who may not otherwise have the chance to attend post-secondary education. the first of it's kind in ontario, this multidisciplinary course involves faculty members from around the university, and will cover issues related to social work, aboriginal studies, political science, women's studies, anthropology, english, music, and philosophy.
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a community approach
a network of 15 governmental and non-governmental organizations were brought together to collaborate with lakehead u in developing and implementing humanities 101.
"this community-driven approach to program development helps create new relationships between lakehead u, its faculties, and the community, and builds a network that continues to grow," says dr. van barneveld. "this network has ongoing involvement through the in-kind support of the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 of humanities 101, as part of a 'circle of support' around each student or in program advisory roles," says dr. van barneveld.
世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 participating in this initiative are identified through the network of community service agencies. the community service providers recommend individuals who they feel are ready to take a step towards this educational opportunity. individuals are 17 years or older, able to read a newspaper, and enjoy discussing social and cultural issues in a friendly and supportive academic context.
"our university is enriched by the presence of these new 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ," says dr. julia o'sullivan, lakehead u's dean of education. "lakehead, like the other great universities, reflects, respects, and responds to the community in which it exists."
members of the media are welcome to interview dr. van barneveld by calling marla tomlinson at 343-8177.
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