Lakehead’s Fall Orientation helps students make transition to university
THUNDER BAY, ON – Action-packed, informative and fun experiences await students participating in Lakehead University’s Fall Orientation.
Thunderwolves Howl! 2014, which will be from Thursday, Sept. 4 until Wednesday, Sept. 10, is focused on helping students make a successful transition to Lakehead University. Faculty and staff at Lakehead look forward to welcoming new undergraduate students and their families to the Thunder Bay campus.
Events and activities cater to varied student populations including students entering from high school, college/university transfer, international, Aboriginal and mature students.
“All of our programming is focused on engaging students in the University experience and assisting them in their transition to university life and the academic community,” said Marian Ryks-Szelekovszky, Vice-Provost, Student Affairs.
“We want students to find their place at Lakehead, to feel a part of the Lakehead community, and we want to provide them with the information and strategies to facilitate their success at university,” Ryks-Szelekovszky said.
“We want to provide students with the tools and resources to help them succeed,” said Robert Perrier, Director, Student Success Centre. “The 2014 Orientation will prepare students for university by introducing them to their classmates and professors, and ensuring they are aware of the many services and supports available to them.”
Organized jointly by the Student Success Centre, Residence & Conference Services, and the Lakehead University Student Union, the Thunderwolves Howl! 2014 Orientation runs from Thursday, Sept. 4 until Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by a new Strategic Plan (2013-2018), our University is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses, in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s first new Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and Faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Science and Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education and Graduate Studies. Lakehead is among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities (2014 Maclean’s University Rankings), as well as 1st in Ontario and 2nd in Canada for its innovative research (Re$earch Infosource). Visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
