The Black Death and the Plague of Justinian: Hunting, trapping and taming pandemics of the past

Event Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Event Location: 
ATAC 1003
Event Fee: 
n/a
Event Contact Name: 
Andrew Hacquoil
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8092
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Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Speaker Series: Presentation by Dr. Hendrik Poinar, Canada Research Chair in Paleogenetics, McMaster University.

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The Torture of Children as War Strategy in Syria: A Violation of Jus Cogens International Law

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
ATAC 5036
Event Fee: 
n/a
Event Contact Name: 
Andrew Hacquoil
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8092
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March Break Open House

Event Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 9:00am EDT to Friday, March 14, 2014 - 9:00am EDT
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Jo Krisko
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8133
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Come tour campus, visit residence, meet with Faculty & staff, win prizes and explore university life!

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 5:00pm EST to Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 5:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead University Sweat Lodge Site
Event Fee: 
no fee
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance, Coordinator Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8085
Event Contact E-mail: 
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There will be a Sweat Lodge Ceremony Wednesday, February 26th, 5 pm at the Sweat Lodge Site.

Everyone is welcome to attend! It's recommended that participants dress for the heat. Women should wear long skirts and a T-shirt. Men should wear shorts. Be sure to bring a towel.

Participants are encouraged to bring the Elder a tobacco offering which is available for pick-up at ACSS (RC0002).

Women who are on their moon time must not participate in the sweat lodge ceremony or handle ceremonial items. For more information please contact Yolanda Twance, ACSS Coordinator, at 343-8084 or via email at acss1@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University Summer Jobs Fair 2014

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
University Centre Agora
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Student Success Centre
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8018
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WELCOME TO SUMMER JOBS FAIR 2014! Being held Wednesday, February 26th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Agora! Visit representatives from a wide range of organizations recruiting from all disciplines!

Opportunities include summer, contract, co-op and full time jobs. Bring along a copy of your resume and present yourself professionally! To view and research participating organizations visit the following direct link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/current-students/jobs-and-career/career-fair/summer-jobs-fair-2014

Special Departmental Seminar - Biology M.Sc. Thesis Defense presented by Md. Saiful Islam Khan

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
CB3010B (lab)
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Dr. Lada Malek, Graduate Studies Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8709
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Special Departmental Seminar - Biology M.Sc. Thesis Defense presented by Md. Saiful Islam Khan: "Functional niche differentiation in co-occurring congeneric plants" Thursday, February 13, 2014, 10:00 a.m., CB 3010B(lab) Everyone welcome Supervisory Committee: Dr. A. Mallik (Supervisor), Dr. J. Carney, and Dr. R. Rempel

Paws Room

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
First Floor Residence Social Lounge
Event Fee: 
Free for all students!
Event Contact Name: 
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4008 Ext 2115
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Drop by to enjoy the company of therapy dogs on campus. No registration required. Open to all Lakehead students!

Have a heart for First Nations children

Event Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Aboriginal Student Lounge - SC0004
Event Fee: 
no fee
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah@hotmail.com
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8085
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Join us in the Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) to view Hi-Ho Mistahey!, a film by Alanis Obomsawin.

Date: Friday February 14, 2014
Time: 12 noon
Location: Aboriginal Student Lounge - SC0004

This feature-length documentary, tells the story of Shannen's Dream, a national campaign to provide equitable access to education in safe and suitable schools for First Nations children. Strong participation in this initiative eventually brings Shannen's Dream all the way to the United Nations in Geneva. Watch the trailer http://www.nfb.ca/film/hi-ho_mistahey_en

Campus Market: Seed to Spoon

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00am EST
Event Location: 
The Agora
Event Fee: 
Event Contact Name: 
Jody Mitchell, LUSU Sustainability Initiative
Event Contact Phone: 
343-8889
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Gather with farmers and advocates, learners and eaters to see how a food system grows more sustainable every day. The LUSU Campus Market exists to improve access to regionally produced food and crafts among Lakehead University faculty, staff, students and visitors. The Campus Market also provides a venue for local farmers, artisans, and food advocates to sell goods and promote services, thereby helping to build a stronger local economy and community. Students: be sure to ask vendors about summer job and learning opportunities!

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