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mar 25	new canada research chair appointed at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s dr. pauline sameshima has been awarded a canada research chair in arts integrated studies. she comes to lakehead from washington state university where she taught arts integrated research in the teacher education program and the cultural studies and social thought in education graduate program. dr. sameshima, an associate professor in lakehead’s faculty of education, has also been awarded more than $25,000 by the canada foundation for innovation leaders opportunity fund to develop an arts integrated research lab. “my work promotes the use of arts in learning, teaching and research. it nurtures individual researcher and student creativity development and provides new perspectives,” dr. sameshima said.
mar 18	university's board of governors approves lakehead's strategic plan for 2013-2018 (thunder bay) (march 8, 2013 - thunder bay, on) after over two years of development, meetings and consultations with the university community and its various stakeholders, lakehead's board of governors proudly approved the final draft of the university's strategic plan for 2013-2018. the plan, entitled, nurturing a passion to lead, embodies the bold, new vision that will oversee the collective vision of the university for the next five years: 'to provide a transformative university experience that is far from ordinary.' "completing this strategic plan is a major milestone," said board of governors' chair, cameron clark, "and we know that this is just the start. "our strategic plan will serve as the framework to foster intellectual and human connections while giving 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 the tools to construct their own destiny," clark added.
mar 18	high school 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from city and region will aim for the podium in lakehead's science olympics (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's upcoming science olympics northwestern ontario will be a great opportunity for curious high school 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to learn through doing, with help from professors and university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 running the exciting events. local and regional 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from grades 9 to 12 will work in groups to solve fun challenges that apply their knowledge of science and engineering in creative ways. "science olympics is an excellent way to engage 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in science, engineering and math while introducing them to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ," said dr. andrew dean, dean of the faculty of science and environmental studies.
mar 18	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 announces two decanal renewals (thunder bay) lakehead's provost and vice-president, academic, dr. rod hanley, is very pleased to announce the renewal of two of the university's deans: faculty of education's dr. john o'meara, and the faculty of science and environmental studies' dr. andrew dean. "these decanal renewals are in recognition and response to the dedication and contribution these individuals have made to their respective faculties and lakehead as a whole," said dr. hanley. "in a time of increased importance in post-secondary education, universities need to retain those in key positions whose strategies and philosophies only serve to benefit our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and the future of academia."
mar 14	lakehead hosts rapid change and the future of canada's north talks (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's centre for northern studies forum rapid change and the future of canada's north will feature four internationally renowned speakers on friday, march 15 and saturday, march 16. biology professor dr. john smol, of queen's university, recently appeared on an episode of the cbc documentary series the nature of things. other speakers include juli abouchar, a partner in willms and shier environmental lawyers llp; and professor of human geography, dr. dieter muller of umea university in sweden.
mar 6	first nation and métis nation leaders support faculty of law's proposed course enhancement (thunder bay) lakehead's dean of the faculty of law, lee stuesser, has proposed a new course that will be an enhancement to the new law program's first year curriculum. it is dean stuesser's hope that this proposal will address the fundamental demand of the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 staging a sit-in outside the university president's office. a proposed new law course, law 1535: aboriginal perspectives, would be positioned as a mandatory, half-credit component of the curriculum to complement law 1530: native canadian world views & law, which has already been approved by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 senate. the course will assume an experiential format, and introduce 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to aboriginal culture, traditions and perspectives through speakers, dialogue and experience-based learning.
mar 6	lakehead hosts march break open house for prospective 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 (thunder bay) (march 6, 2013 - thunder bay, on) prospective 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , along with their friends and family, will explore life on campus and have the unique experience of being a student for a day from monday, march 11 to friday, march 15 during 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's march break open house. "世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will tour the campus and residences, meet with faculty members in their programs of interest, and be a lakehead student for a day by attending in-session classes," said robert perrier, acting director of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's admissions and recruitment department.
mar 5	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 celebrates international women's day on thursday, march 7 (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's department of women's studies is celebrating international women's day on thursday, march 7 with western university's dr. treena orchard. "dr. orchard's presentation will be of interest to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and members of the broader community with an interest in social justice, human rights and gender issues," said 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 women's studies professor dr. pam wakewich, who hopes for a large turnout at thursday's event. "it will also give us an opportunity, on the eve of international women's day, to talk about the ways in which participatory action research can be an effective tool for personal reflection and social change."
mar 4	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's centre of excellence for sustainable mining & exploration launched today (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's centre of excellence for sustainable mining and exploration (cesme), launched today, will play a lead role in economic development by bringing together northern communities and the mining industry to build better relationships. the centre will encourage and support research, education and outreach activities regarding the nature and impacts of mineral resource exploration and extraction particularly in northern ontario. "building better relationships between mining companies and the communities where they work will be critical to the development of northern ontario," said dr. peter hollings, cesme director and chair of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's geology department.
mar 1	innovation at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 recognized with business achievement awards (orillia) innovative programs and research activity at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's orillia campus were recognized last night during the orillia district chamber of commerce business achievement awards reception, held at hawk ridge golf & country club in orillia. lakehead orillia was the recipient of the technological advancement award for an innovative research project with polymer specialties international ltd. (psi) to develop improved degradable plastic film products. lakehead professor, dr. chris murray, who leads the research team, along with derek rynard of psi, accepted the award.
feb 28	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's research and innovation week showcases exciting projects (orillia) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 celebrates its eighth annual research & innovation week by introducing its brilliant researchers and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to the community from february 8 to 14 at its orillia and thunder bay campuses.
feb 28	lakehead opens 8th annual research and innovation week (thunder bay) lakehead's research and innovation week opening ceremonies in the agora celebrate the amazing projects conducted by faculty and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . "research and innovation at lakehead nurtures scholarship, contributes to the prosperity of our community, and makes a difference in people's lives," said dr. rui wang, vice president of research, economic development and innovation. "this week is an invitation to the residents of thunder bay and simcoe county to see the high calibre research conducted at lakehead, meet the researchers who make it happen and discover the benefits this research has for everyone," dr. wang said. lakehead president dr. brian stevenson said research and innovation week is an opportunity to thank and honour the important work of the researchers who contribute to the overall knowledge of various topics.
feb 27	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 to host pair of math competitions (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's department of mathematical sciences is preparing to host two mathematics contests for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 of various ages. "both contests provide 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with challenging questions beyond the regular curriculum that will spark their interest in mathematics," said dr. adam van tuyl, mathematical sciences professor and chair.
feb 26	lakehead appoints new vice-provost, aboriginal initiatives (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has named dr. cynthia wesley-esquimaux as its vice-provost (aboriginal initiatives). she will assume her new responsibilities, which will be based at the university's thunder bay campus, effective july 1, 2013. "dr. wesley-esquimaux is an excellent choice for vice-provost," said dr. rodney hanley, lakehead's provost and vice-president (academic). "her experience in aboriginal leadership, community development, and her strategic vision will be invaluable and i am thrilled she will be joining us at lakehead." dr. wesley-esquimaux has held the nexen chair in aboriginal leadership at alberta's banff centre for the past four years. she is a status only assistant professor in the faculty of social work at the university of toronto and an adjunct professor at carleton university.
feb 22	lakehead hosts community builder and author paul born (thunder bay) internationally recognized author and community builder, paul born, is hosting a free public presentation that will create new dialogue, foster a sense of hope and build true connections between people whose energies might otherwise go unharnessed. paul is a social entrepreneur, director of tamarack - an institute for community engagement, and co-founder of vibrant communities. the public presentation discusses building vibrant communities.
feb 14	阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 names its 2012 distinguished researchers of the year (thunder bay) dr. sonja grover, professor in the faculty of education, and dr. aicheng chen, chemistry professor and canada research chair in material and environmental chemistry, are lakehead's 2012 distinguished researchers of the year. "dr. grover and dr. chen are excellent researchers - it's no surprise that they were selected," said dr. rui wang, vice-president (research, economic development & innovation). "our researchers help put 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and thunder bay on the map," said lakehead president and vice-chancellor, dr. brian stevenson. "more importantly, dr. grover's and dr. chen's respective research also brings economic and scientific benefits to our city and northwestern ontario in new and innovative ways."
feb 14	lakehead celebrates 2012's top 10 research and innovation achievements (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's inaugural top 10 research and innovation achievements recognized the best of 2012 and highlighted the important work being done by the university's researchers. "these achievements were selected by the university community," said dr. rui wang, vice-president (research, economic development & innovation). "lakehead is a research-intensive university and we're proud to celebrate the top 10 achievements from 2012." lakehead president and vice-chancellor, dr. brian stevenson said the university has the best and brightest researchers working to improve the world through research and innovation. "it's important that we recognize the contributions lakehead's researchers make to our community. these individuals often avoid the spotlight, however this event offered our community the chance to congratulate their dedication and hard work," dr. stevenson said.
feb 13	lakehead professors talk about research matters and the future (thunder bay) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 chemical engineering professor dr. lionel catalan and chemistry professor dr. stephen kinrade are the perfect pair to help cement lakehead's reputation as a research-intensive university through the council of universities' research matters campaign. research matters educates the general public about the important projects happening every day at lakehead and other ontario universities. dr. catalan and dr. kinrade are excellent choices due to their roles as lead researchers in the creation of an additive that makes stronger and more environmentally friendly cement, the glue that holds concrete together.
feb 12	lakehead orillia's research & innovation week opens with celebration of top five achievements (orillia) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 launched its eighth annual research & innovation week today at the orillia campus with a keynote presentation by interdisciplinary studies professor, dr. tim kaiser, and the announcement of lakehead orillia's top five research & innovation achievements
feb 9	lakehead donation creates northern lake superior research award (thunder bay) a generous donation to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's faculty of science and environmental studies has allowed the creation of the northern lake superior research awards. with various university departments matching the contribution, the faculty has received almost $400,000 to provide research stipends and awards to undergraduate and graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ' research projects pertaining to northern lake superior. "the largest freshwater lake in the world is on our doorstep and provides a unique and special research opportunity for our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ," said dr. andrew dean, dean of the faculty of science and environmental studies.

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