north western climate gathering is partnering with the lair galleries for an exhibit that will be showcased at lakehead's 2025 research and innovation week. join us. download the call!

open to all genres of art by an individual or collaboration resulting in an artwork that can be hung on a wall as public art at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . multiple resident artists are to be selected, with the intention of representing a wide breadth of age ranges (high school to senior), perspectives, experience and mediums.

for more information visit https://galleries.lakeheadu.ca/2024-north-west-climate-gathering.html.

hosted by the epid@work research institute at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , our research into action conference will include community panels discussing why research matters in northwestern ontario, research presentations from epid@work scientists and researchers, and networking opportunities with professionals interested in occupational health and safety, disability prevention, and local workforce issues.

the research into action conference will be held on october 22, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the italian cultural centre in thunder bay, on. the conference is free to attend, but we are asking for donations to the regional food distribution association in lieu of a registration fee. cash or non-perishable goods can be donated at the door. a complimentary lunch buffet and refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

ultimately, the focus is to create understanding of why researcher-community collaboration matters and how regional research and knowledge transfer can impact thunder bay and northwestern ontario as a whole.

to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/4je245rn.

if you have any questions or would like to share the event poster with your network, please contact ryley at epidevents@lakeheadu.ca or rafingle@lakeheadu.ca. to learn more about our institute, visit m.hsbcwebinars.com/epid.

we look forward to seeing you there!

the latest alumni magazine speaks with dara mcleod about her work helping children facing war and conflict and its far-reaching impact. also inside: travel into the brutal world of the british royal navy in the 1800s, learn how a friendly puppet is revitalizing the ojibwe language and how wetlands give us insights into the past.

artifacts and photographs commemorating the important contributions of indigenous veterans will be on display at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and confederation college from november 6 to 11.

thunder bay, ont. – in honour of veterans’ week, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and confederation college will host exhibits commemorating the important contributions of indigenous veterans.

the local exhibits, opening wednesday, nov. 6, feature photos and artifacts from world wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions that tell the important stories of first nation, métis, and inuit soldiers.

“we are honoured to host the indigenous veterans exhibit and bring this opportunity to our campus and the broader communities we serve,” said dr. gillian siddall, president and vice-chancellor of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . “through storytelling, we will continue to pass on our knowledge of first nations, métis and inuit soldiers who served with distinction and bravery, while also facing considerable challenges by giving their lives in service.”

lakehead will host the indigenous veterans of treaty #3 exhibit developed in 2018 by the fort frances museum and cultural centre, kay-nah-chi-wah-nung historical centre, and glenn jourdain of couchiching, whose research and photos laid the foundation of this project.

the exhibit, curated in the spirit of collaboration and reconciliation, shares the triumphs and sometimes shocking realities faced by indigenous veterans across canada and specifically those from treaty #3. with a focus on the first and second world wars, it mixes indigenous and military culture, highlighting veterans, their triumphs and setbacks, and indigenous women's roles. the exhibit will also highlight veterans of anishinabek territory-robinson superior treaty (1850) and métis veterans. artifacts and photographs from the thunder bay military museum will also be on display.

the native veterans association of northwestern ontario exhibit at confederation college will showcase the stories and contributions of indigenous veterans from the region. this exhibit aims to document and share the lived experiences of these veterans in the spirit of openness, reconciliation, and education.

“for confederation college, it is truly a privilege to host this exhibit honouring the bravery and sacrifices of indigenous veterans. their stories of courage and resilience are an integral part of our shared history," said michelle salo, president of confederation college. "through this exhibit, we aim to educate and inspire our community. we are committed to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the significant contributions made by first nations, métis, and inuit soldiers.”

special thanks to the fort frances museum and cultural centre, kay-nah-chi-wah-nung historical centre, thunder bay museum, thunder bay military museum, métis nation of ontario, native veterans association of northwestern ontario, and the city of thunder bay's indigenous relations office.

the exhibits will be on display daily from november 6 to 11 in the agora at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , and outside the apiwin student lounge, shuniah building at confederation college.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has partnered with pforzheim university in germany to offer a new international learning experience to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in the faculty of business administration.

the new dual degree program will see 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 split their time between lakehead’s thunder bay, ont. campus and pforzheim’s campus in pforzheim, germany, and earn two undergraduate degrees: honours bachelor of commerce from lakehead in addition to a bachelor of science in business administration /controlling, accounting and financial management from pforzheim university.

“international exchanges provide experiences where diverse perspectives meet, global networks are created, and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 learn to navigate the complexities of international commerce,” said dr. david richards, dean of the faculty of business administration at lakehead.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in lakehead’s honours bachelor of commerce program (dual degree path) will take part in a year-long exchange at pforzheim in third year before returning to thunder bay to complete their studies. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from pforzheim university will come to lakehead at the beginning of their third year and spend 16 months, including an internship, before returning to germany to complete the remaining requirements of their program.

“double degree programs play a significant role in opening up new perspectives for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and optimally preparing them for national and international careers. graduates from lakehead’s faculty of business administration as well as from business school pforzheim will be well qualified to meet the demands of a globalized, dynamic economy,” stated prof. dr. thomas cleff, dean of the business school at pforzheim university.

“with its strong focus on finance, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 offers an ideal complement to the academic education at pforzheim university, while lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 gain a deeper insight in european legal and economic environment,” added prof. dr. ulrike eidel, program director of the bachelor of science in business administration /controlling, accounting and financial management.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 can apply directly from high school to lakehead’s honours bachelor of commerce international dual degree program.

dr. wing him yeung, coordinator of the international dual degree and chair of undergraduate curriculum years 3&4, of lakehead's faculty of business administration said the international dual degree program has been very popular among 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . “we are very excited to have pforzheim university joining as our partner and look forward to offering this opportunity to lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and welcoming pforzheim 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to canada.”

lakehead’s faculty of business administration is aacsb and cpa accredited, while the business school at pforzheim university is accredited by aacsb and efmd.

the partnership with pforzheim university is the third international dual degree program offered through the faculty. lakehead also offers international dual degree programs with the rennes school of business in france and northumbria university in the united kingdom.

for more information about the program: m.hsbcwebinars.com/internationaldualdegree.

as the snow starts to fall and temperatures dip below freezing, we’d like to share a few tips to help keep you safe this season:

1. walk on the plowed sidewalks. don’t cut across the green space or over snow banks as you could potentially fall and be injured. the field between rotary place and the university isn’t monitored and should you get into trouble the security team would not be aware.
2. make sure your vehicle is free of snow and ice before you leave home or the university parking lot. clean off all windows, defrost your windows, and clean your head and tail lights.
3. as the snow covers the parking lot the parking lines may be harder to judge. please be respectful of other drivers’ parking spots.
4. it’s a good idea to keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle should you become stranded. here are some recommended items:
   1. ice scraper/snow brush
   2. shovel
   3. sand for traction aid (kitty litter works well)
   4. booster cables
   5. first aid kit
   6. extra clothing
   7. blanket
   8. non-perishable energy foods – for example: chocolate or granola bars, bottled water
   9. candle and a small tin can
   10. matches
5. check weather and travel conditions before heading out. don’t take chances if the weather is bad.  reports on winter road conditions are available at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions/index.shtml
6. take advantage of our 24/7 safe walk program. drop by the security office and one of our guards will happily walk you to your vehicle, to the residence building, or the bus stop.

a reminder that class or exam cancellations will be shared through our lakehead mobile safety app, the bulletin, and our local radio stations. to stay informed, please ensure you have access to those resources. you may also check m.hsbcwebinars.com/about/orillia-campus/our-campus/weather for the latest updates.

remember, prevention is always better than recovery.

if you have any security or parking-related questions please don't hesitate to drop by and speak to us.

october 25, 2024 – thunder bay, ont.

after an extensive search, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has appointed dr. subramanian (subbu) sivaramakrishnan as its new dean, faculty of business administration.

dr. sivaramakrishnan brings over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and strategic planning. he joins 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 from the asper school of business at the university of manitoba where he has been since 1999, as associate professor of marketing and associate dean of various portfolios over the past 11 years.

“the close-knit, personal atmosphere of the university particularly attracted me,” says dr. sivaramakrishnan. “i’m looking forward to joining the team and working closely with faculty, staff, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , and the executive team to take the faculty of business administration to new heights over the coming years.”

among his many achievements at the asper school of business, dr. sivaramakrishnan led both the mba and bachelor of commerce program curriculum revamps to align with social changes and industry needs to modernize the curricula and make graduates career-ready. in the undergraduate program, this included introducing a mandatory course on indigenous business in line with the truth and reconciliation commission’s calls to action, a core course on sustainability, business analytics, and several professional skills courses to make graduates career-ready. in maclean’s the ultimate guide to canadian universities 2024, the asper school’s new undergraduate curriculum was lauded as a “standout program”. dr. sivaramakrishnan also led the school’s most recent aacsb accreditation renewal, and increased enrolment in the mba program by 80 per cent within three years when he started as associate dean.

“i welcome innovation and tend not to be a vanilla person. we have to give 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 a good reason to choose 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 over going to another ontario or canadian university”, he said. “i go to great lengths to consult and be democratic without being afraid to make tough decisions when needed. i hope the synergies between my leadership style and the collegial atmosphere at lakehead will allow innovation to thrive.”

“it’s this philosophy developed through years of leadership and marketing experience that will play a key role in achieving his priorities as dean over the coming years.” said provost and vice-president (academic), dr. david barnett. “in our increasingly competitive postsecondary environment, i believe that dr. sivaramakrishnan’s leadership style and innovative mindset will help foster a culture of innovation that will help to position the faculty of business administration prominently on the ontario business school map.”

dr. sivaramakrishnan will begin his role as dean, faculty of business administration on january 1, 2025.

thunder bay and orillia, ont. - cathy tuckwell is 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 board of governors newly appointed chair following the board’s annual general meeting on oct. 9. her term will run until 2026.

tuckwell succeeds maria vasanelli who joined 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s board of governors in 2015, served on several standing committees, and led as chair for the past two years. vasanelli will remain on the board as past-chair.

"i want to begin by acknowledging past-chair maria vasanelli. her leadership throughout the latter half of the presidential search and during the university’s leadership transition was a model of thoughtful decision-making and consensus-building,” said tuckwell, adding that it has been a pleasure working alongside vasanelli.

“after last year’s blue ribbon task force report, it is clear that universities, including lakehead, must take steps to secure a stronger influence over their future. we all want lakehead to thrive and be sustainable in the long term; as board chair, i look forward to working with the board, dr. siddall and her team — faculty, staff, ogimaawin indigenous education council, and the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 student union — to ensure lakehead remains a vital contributor to both the thunder bay and orillia communities."

tuckwell was elected to the board in 2017, serving in various capacities over the last seven years including vice-chair (2022-2024) and member of the finance and operations committee, governance and nominating committee, learning and liaison committee, and audit and risk committee. she brings over 27 years of experience in the investment management industry to the board, specializing in high-net-worth individuals, institutions, mutual fund management, and estate and trust administration.

“cathy’s vast professional experience will prove valuable as we work to put lakehead on a sustainable path within an environment of fiscal restraint that is impacting the entire post-secondary sector, at the same time as generating enthusiasm for lakehead’s future as we embark on our next ambitious strategic plan,” said dr. gillian siddall, president and vice-chancellor. “i look forward to working alongside cathy as we continue to elevate our university, support our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , and shape a brighter future together.”

professionally, tuckwell has served as president of the edmonton society of financial analysts, chair of the canadian council of financial analysts, and most recently as chair of the compliance officer network for the portfolio management association of canada. it has not been all work and no play! she also served as a volunteer with squash canada in various capacities including vp high performance and representative at the canadian olympic committee, and still plays competitive doubles squash.

with tuckwell stepping into the role of chair, mark smith will become vice-chair. new members to the board this year include robert lamb, dr. leigh potvin, yolanda wanakamik and simran talpade.

2024-2025 board of governors:

cathy tuckwell, chair
mark smith, vice-chair
maria vasanelli, past-chair
jason lisi, secretary (non-voting)
rajni agarwal, city of thunder bay member
robert arnone, external member
dr. claudine cousins, external member
david elliott, lgic member
thomas kehoe, external member
sunil kumar, external member
robert lamb, external member
pauline mickelson, lgic member
michael nitz, external member
rachael paquette, external member
dr. leigh potvin, faculty senate member
dr. gillian siddall, president and vice-chancellor (ex-officio)
anna sampson, staff member
dr. bryanna scott-kay, ogimaawin indigenous education council member
brent sylvester, lgic member
simran talpade, student member
yolanda wanakamik, alumni association member

thunder bay and orillia, ont. – 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is ontario’s top primarily undergraduate university and fifth in canada, according to the 2025 maclean’s university rankings.

lakehead also scored first in student awards and faculty-to-student class ratios, emphasizing the university’s reputation for supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and nurturing their success. further recognition saw lakehead rank in the top two among primarily undergraduate ontario universities for faculty success in securing social sciences and humanities research grants, and third for scholarships and bursaries and overall reputation.

“世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 choose lakehead for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, liveable communities, and ultimately, to realize their full potential,” said dr. gillian siddall, president and vice-chancellor. “we meet 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 where they’re at and help them achieve their dreams. we do this through our uniquely accessible pathways to entry, student support programs, and extensive opportunities for experiential learning and research. this year’s maclean’s rankings recognize the important investments made by lakehead’s passionate faculty, staff and community partners dedicated to creating an environment where every student can thrive.”

lakehead’s top ranking reflects the university’s distinctive approach to learning and support that fosters an inclusive and accessible learning environment designed to meet 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ’ complex and evolving needs, interests, and career goals. while an estimated 95 per cent of lakehead’s domestic student population face barriers to attending university – such as financial need, coming from a rural or remote community, or being the first in their family to pursue post-secondary education – the maclean’s rankings highlight lakehead’s strong graduation rate, which is the second highest among ontario’s primarily undergraduate universities – changing the life trajectory for lakehead grads.

to set 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 up for success, 100 per cent of undergraduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have the opportunity to participate in hands-on experiential learning opportunities, helping 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 transition into the workforce after completing their studies. within six months of graduating, 88 per cent of lakehead grads are employed, increasing to 97.4 per cent within two years of completing their degrees. over 90 per cent of graduates are employed in jobs directly related to their studies.

this year’s rankings also reflect the quality and impact of leading-edge research occurring at lakehead. at just over $69,000 per faculty member, lakehead continues to have a higher level of sponsored research than many other universities in the province.

“it is a proud moment to see maclean’s recognize the high quality of education we provide and the significant research capacity we have among our faculty, which supports our role as a local and global changemaker and community builder,” siddall added.

the annual maclean’s rankings separate canada’s 50 universities into three categories, recognizing the differences in types of institutions, levels of research funding, diversity of offerings, and breadth and depth of graduate and professional programs. as part of the primarily undergraduate category, lakehead is recognized as a smaller university largely focused on undergraduate education, with fewer graduate programs and graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 than comprehensive or medical/doctoral universities.

earlier this year, lakehead ranked in the top 10 per cent globally for universities making an impact through a commitment to sustainability and positive societal change, and the top-ranked university with under 10,000 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in canada and north america in the 2024 times higher education impact rankings. the university also continues to be recognized in the top 50 per cent of universities worldwide in the times higher education world university rankings.  

learn more about 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s offerings by attending an open house on sat. nov. 9 in orillia, and preview day on fri. dec. 6 in thunder bay. register today. 

dr. charles levkoe partners with communities to find lasting solutions

before earning his phd, dr. levkoe worked with a collective farm in nova scotia and as an urban agriculture coordinator with the stop community food centre in toronto. “my work made me realize the extent of the problems that need to be unravelled.” above, dr. levkoe takes participants in the lake superior living labs climate action field school on a voyageur canoe trip.

“when we talk about food insecurity, we have to ask ourselves why we live in a society where some people have so much and some people have so little,” dr. charles levkoe says. 

dr. levkoe is a canada research chair in equitable and sustainable food systems, a lakehead health sciences professor, and a scholar-activist engaged in community research to build stronger local, national, and global food systems.

“when children and adults don’t know where their next meal is coming from, or don’t have access to healthy food, that’s a poverty problem,” dr. levkoe says. “we have enough food to feed the world twice over so the issue isn’t a lack of food, it’s whether you can afford food.”

as a canada research chair, he’s interested in how our food systems are connected to issues of social justice, ecological regeneration, regional economies, and active democratic engagement. 

“you can’t have a sustainable food system if you don’t have any of these things,” dr. levkoe says. “today, there are a few elite corporations and governments that make a lot of money because food is extremely commodified. our food supply is dependent upon industrial farming operations and grocery conglomerates.”

this has resulted in a strong connection between health and wealth.

“who’s on the frontlines?” dr. levkoe says. “during the pandemic, grocery workers were considered essential service providers, but they were often paid low wages—and most of canada’s food is grown by migrant farm workers from jamaica and central america working in precarious conditions.” 

“my research is driven by the needs of our community partners,” says dr. levkoe, who was inducted as a member of the college of new scholars, artists and scientists of the royal society of canada in 2022. he’s also proud to be the chair of the thunder bay + area food strategy, an organization that brings food system stakeholders to the table to build healthier and more sustainable food systems across the region.

dr. levkoe’s commitment to fostering healthy and resilient food systems connects his work to the 17 sustainable development goals (sdgs) developed by the united nations to end poverty, improve human lives, and protect the planet by 2030—and one of the researchers who have made lakehead a frontrunner in tackling the world’s most urgent challenges.

“i look at how the parts of the different food systems fit together to either enable people to eat or not eat. just donating to a food bank or buying organic food alone is not enough to create a sustainable food system. we need solutions that will change structures. we need to think more broadly in terms of food distribution, consumption, and waste reduction.” 

dr. levkoe’s sustainable food systems lab is one of the spaces where this is happening. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty, community members, and community partners—ranging from non-profit organizations and first nations to the thunder bay district health unit—meet to help create healthy, just, and sustainable food systems for all.

dr. levkoe (far right) and his colleagues share a moment with chief dean sayers (centre), who is featured in the film documentary lake superior our helper: stories from batchewanaung first nation. currently, the lab is overseeing 17 projects.

lab members, for instance, recently interviewed fishers and farmers across the country as part of a project advocating for a guaranteed basic income for every canadian. achieving a guaranteed basic income, however, is just a starting point. “to understand the multifaceted nature of the food-sustainability crisis, you only have to look at northwestern ontario where many indigenous communities can’t safely harvest or eat fish because mining and pulp and paper companies pump toxic effluents into their lakes and rivers.”

“solutions require patience, cooperation, and long-term planning that involves those who will be affected,” he says. despite the difficulties, dr. levkoe is undeterred. “i love collaborating with people, and i want to see a world where every community has access to what they need and control over the systems that produce it.”

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is ranked in the top 10 per cent globally for universities making an impact through a commitment to sustainability and positive societal change, and is the top-ranked university with under 10,000 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in canada and north america in the times higher education impact rankings. these prestigious rankings—which assess a university’s success in delivering on the united nations 17 sustainable development goals (sdgs) to solve our planet’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges—named lakehead a world leader in sdg 1: no poverty, sdg 6: clean water and sanitation, sdg13: climate action, sdg 14: life below water, sdg 15: life on land, and sdg 17: partnerships for the goals.