(Thunder Bay, ON - September 25, 2007) For the past two years, Lakehead University and various community partners have welcomed guests to Lakehead Celebrates, an annual fundraising event which uses proceeds to provide Lakehead University students with bursaries and scholarships. This year's celebration should be no exception to past successes as organizers have prepared an exceptional line-up of fine cuisine and enjoyable entertainment. The third annual Lakehead Celebrates takes place on Thursday, October 11, 2007, and all community members are invited to participate in what is becoming a special Lakehead tradition.

This year, the event also will start to honour outstanding community initiatives that demonstrate the power of collaboration. Three initiatives and their partners will be named at the reception.

"This event generates a number of wonderful opportunities," says Don Campbell, Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors. "It gives Lakehead the opportunity to thank the individuals and organizations who have contributed to our programs and initiatives throughout the year, while subsequently helping our students with the funds that ticket sales raise."

"Community partnerships are integral to the ongoing success of this institution," adds Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of the University. "This year's event will feature three successful initiatives and collaborations that are making a difference, information about which we are eager to share with our guests on October 11."

A dazzling musical performance by Flamenco Caravan, an abundance of tapas, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet delicacies, red and white wines, and the signature "Lakehead and Friends Martini" are sure to tickle and satisfy the senses of all guests.

Business or evening attire is required, though stiletto heels are not recommended due to the flooring at the venue. Lakehead Celebrates takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the University's Hangar. Tickets may be purchased now for $90 per person. Tables also may be reserved for groups of eight people. All proceeds will benefit students directly. To order tickets, or for additional information, interested parties may contact Debra McKever at 343-8300.

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Media: Don Campbell or Dr. Gilbert may be contacted for media interview. Bonnie Moore, Director of University Advancement may also be contacted with regard to this event. To arrange appropriate interview times, please contact:
Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca
Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, 343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(September 26, 2007 --Thunder Bay, ON) Biotechnology is a transformative technology that impacts all aspects of our daily lives, including the cars we drive, the food we eat, the homes we build, and the health we keep. Lakehead University's Third Annual Biotechnology Symposium, Biotech and the Environment: Water, Soil, Plants, and Bioenergy, takes place in the University's Faculty Lounge from September 27-28, and boasts a stellar speaking panel.

"Most people know that Biotechnology is very important in our lives," says Dr Heidi Schraft, Associate Professor of Biology at Lakehead. "But, they just don't know exactly what the field of research entails. The information that our expert speakers will present at this conference will teach guests about some very important elements in the field." Schraft stresses that Biotechnology is more than just DNA and genetic engineering. It is a field of study that uses living organisms, or cellular and bio-molecular processes, to make new products, solve problems, or provide new methods of production.

Economically speaking, Biotechnology poses a multitude of opportunities for Thunder Bay and surrounding area. Because the field of biotechnology affects so many aspects of our lives, it also offers many opportunities regarding the development of goods and services, and the potential for increased productivity, employment, and revenue in our city.

The conference's speaking panel comprises experts from Lakehead University, the University of Guelph, Environment Canada, the University of Waterloo, Performance Plants Inc., and the National Research Council of Canada.

Students and presenters receive free admission to this event. Cost for registration is $25 for the general public and non-student members of Lakehead University. Registration forms are available online at http://biotechnology.lakeheadu.ca, or by visiting the Biology Department in person. Additional information may be obtained by calling 807-343-8042, emailing biotech@lakeheadu.ca, or visiting http://biotechnology.lakeheadu.ca.

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Media: If you have any questions regarding this media release, please contact:Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca
Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

(September 19, 2007 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University's Department of Psychology today announced that its PhD in Clinical Psychology, the first of three PhD programs offered at Lakehead, has recently received accreditation from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). This landmark news - in concert with $1 million in multi-institutional collaborative funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the development of the Centre for Biological Timing and Cognition (CBTC) over the next five years - has positioned the department for steady academic and research growth. "The CPA accreditation coupled with the CFI funding is a synergistic relationship," says Dr. Gary Boire, Dean of Graduate Studies at Lakehead University. "While the accreditation rests on Lakehead's ongoing ability to offer its students quality education and quality research facilities such as the CBTC, successful research facilities require top-rate students to conduct cutting-edge research. This newly accredited program, alongside the development of the CBTC, is bound to attract high-calibre, research-focused students to this Institution for years to come."

The accreditation application process is very involved. To receive accreditation from the CPA, institutions must meet 11 minimum criteria that adhere to national standards. Among other features, the CPA focuses on faculty, students, programming, mandatory curriculum organization, and facilities. Ultimately, the accreditation keeps Lakehead competitive with other Canadian Universities, future student applications, and subsequent student success rates upon graduation. A growing number of employers prefer to hire graduates of accredited programs, and the accreditation will provide the University's Clinical Psychology PhD students more and better opportunities for training placements and subsequent career possibilities. The initial accreditation period will last until October 2009, and may be renewed at that time.

Members of Lakehead's Psychology Department are confident that the accreditation combined with the development of the CBTC's leading-edge research capabilities will continue to improve graduate student retention in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas. "Lakehead's Psychology Department has a lot to offer its students," says Dr. Josephine Tan, Director of Clinical Psychology at Lakehead. "With the department's small faculty size, our program gives students the opportunity to develop a strong, cohesive graduate culture." Although there are other Canadian universities that offer the same degree, Tan says Lakehead's program offers unique features, such as the opportunity for students to gain clinical experience in rural, urban, northern, and Aboriginal issues.

According to Dr. Rui Wang, Vice President of Research at Lakehead University, "Among others, a critical element of a good PhD program in Psychology is a laboratory that provides opportunities for both basic and applied research. The multi-staged CFI funding will go a long way in creating synergy between the Clinical Psychology program and the CBTC's research resources."

The biorhythmic properties of a number of human systems and their implications for human conditions influenced by time-dependent biological and cognitive systems will be researched within the Centre. Examples of such conditions include, but are not limited to seasonal and non seasonal depression, migraine, disordered eating, attention, Asperger's, dyslexia, and aging. "More often, people are noticing a relationship between seasonal changes and changes in their emotional patterns and their thought patterns," says Dr. Michael Wesner, Director of Experimental/Applied Psychology at Lakehead. "Though some indicators are modest, others tend to be quite drastic - to the point that they interfere with a person's ability to function effectively in their everyday lives. Our goal is to identify, monitor, and further research these indicators."

"Although 100% of Lakehead's Clinical Psychology graduates have secured employment either shortly before or immediately after completing the program," says Wesner, "The CBTC provides students with immediate access to cutting-edge research, which can only make them more marketable and improve their employability." Career opportunities for graduates of the Clinical Psychology program include those in hospital, clinical, academic, private practice, and research settings.

Students who work under the supervision of Drs. Wesner and Tan, and Dr. Ron Davis are excited about some of the future research they will be conducting at the CBTC. CBTC research is also conducted at the University of Toronto and Trent University campuses.

Media: Drs. Tan and Wesner may be contacted for interview. To arrange appropriate interview times, please contact:

Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca

Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

ABOUT CFI: A complete list of the projects awarded today, by university, can be found at: www.innovation.ca.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.

About Lakehead

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia , Ontario , Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(September 17, 2007 --Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Fedderson to the position of Campus Dean, Orillia Campus. Dr. Fedderson will report directly to Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University, and will begin his new role on January 1, 2008.

Prior to January 1, Dr. Fedderson will spend four weeks at the Orillia Campus to ensure a smooth transition. During this time, he will familiarize himself with program, faculty, and staff requirements; campus operations; and the community of Orillia.

Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University says, "The Campus Dean, Orillia Campus is a particularly sensitive post due to the strategic importance of the campus in southern Ontario and its contribution to the overall growth of Lakehead University. The Campus Dean will be working very closely with the community as we develop the permanent location for the University in Orillia, and with Lakehead University's administration and staff as he continues the academic program development work that has been initiated by his colleagues."

Dr. Fedderson obtained an Honours B. A. from the University of Toronto in 1975, an M. A. in English from the University of Toronto in 1977, and a Ph.D. in English from York University in 1985.

He joined the Department of English at Lakehead University in 1989 and served as its Chair between 1998 and 2001. He also served as a Visiting Professor at Yunnan University in China in 1985 and at Gifu University for Education and Languages in Japan in 1995. He has a passion for teaching, and Lakehead University recognized his contributions in 1998, naming him a Distinguished Instructor. During his tenure as Chair of English, and later as Acting Dean and then Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities from 2001 and 2006, he championed, through the academic and strategic planning processes, a variety of initiatives to enhance teaching and learning at the University.

An active researcher, he has published extensively on rhetorical theory and post-secondary pedagogy, and continues his work on Shakespearean adaptation with his long-standing collaborator, Dr J. M. Richardson. He has also been active in the community and has served on a variety of boards such as Magnus Theatre and the North of Superior Film Association.

His interest in creating learning environments in which learners can realize their potential led him to accept the invitation of Confederation College--a nationally recognized centre of excellence for accessible post-secondary education--to become its Vice President, Academic and Student Services in 2006. In that role, he led the development of the College's new academic plan and its Learning Commons.

Dr. Fedderson is delighted to be returning to Lakehead in the role of Orillia Campus' Dean. "What first attracted me to Lakehead University was its reputation for learner-centred education. When I joined the University in 1989, I had the immense good fortune to be surrounded by scholars--teachers and researchers--who were really committed to helping students succeed. I have always believed that when it comes to teaching and learning Lakehead is a very special place. In some ways, that reputation has been kept too close to the chest. I think it's time to share with others what Lakehead does so well, and especially with the people of Orillia who for a very long time had been looking to establish a university in their community. This is a great opportunity and an exciting alignment of interests."

A long-time colleague of many staff and faculty members at Lakehead, Dr. Fedderson replaces Dr. Sally-Ann Burnett, current Director of Operations at the Orillia Campus, who returns to England at the end of September.

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Media: Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Fedderson will be available for media interview. Please contact Heather Scott for interview times at 343-8177.

For further information about this media release, please contact:
Heather Scott, Communications Officer, 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca
Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, 807-373-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(September 17, 2007 - Thunder Bay, ON) Today, students, faculty, and staff gathered in front of the Lakehead University Student Union's new Bike Shack facility to celebrate the grand opening of the multi-purpose building - a clean, green, and healthy initiative on various fronts.

"This building is securely monitored, and students' annual fees allow them to store their bikes here," says Richard Longtin, President of the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU). "These days, students are becoming more and more concerned with the issue of climate change. Students feel positive about the facility; it encourages a healthy lifestyle and contributes to reducing the effects of climate change by biking to and from home and school." The storage area of the facility comprises 1766 square feet of space, capable of storing up to 172 student bicycles.
Although the building's main purpose is to store bicycles, the 780 square foot auxiliary portion of the facility will be used as a service and repair area for students' bicycles. However, through discussions among LUSU and Drs. Anthony Gillies and Bryan Poulin, some undergraduate research may also benefit from this portion of the building as it will also be used to test energy conservation and air quality - including humidity control. It is providing various undergraduate students in the Faculties of Engineering and Business the opportunity to apply knowledge and research from their respective fields of study. Here, students are working under the supervision of Gillies and Poulin to perfect heat-recovery and air quality methods.

The innovative component of the project stems from the growing need to provide safe, healthy, and cost-efficient conditions for occupants of northern homes. "Houses in the north are plagued with mould, mildew, and moisture problems," says Poulin, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration. "Overall, the hope is to develop and test efficient house building technology," adds Gillies, Chair and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering. "Building materials are finally catching up with ideas and needs, and if this plan progresses as we hope it does, the systems that we have invented may have the potential to improve and enhance housing in the north."

Both Gillies and Poulin note the tremendous support the project has received from various manufacturers across the region. "Corporations have donated time, materials, and expertise," says Poulin. "We must be on to something." With the help of Lakehead University's Innovation Management Office, Gillies and Poulin will apply for an invention patent, and hope to finalize and announce all details by the end of the year.

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Media: Richard Longtin, and Drs. Gillies and Poulin may be contacted for media interview. Please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer to arrange for appropriate interview times.Heather can be reached at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(September 12, 2007 --Thunder Bay, ON) Following on the heels of its controversial, widely publicized, and successful YaleShmale Awareness Campaign, Lakehead University launches its 2007-2008 campaign, Do Something, today. Hundreds of posters have been plastered around the Greater Toronto Area, contests are open for entries, and the campaign's microsite is already providing a resourceful and accessible arena for dialogue and information sharing.

Do Something positions Lakehead University as an ethical and socially responsible institution concerned about global issues, and draws on emotionally powerful images depicting climate change, pollution, poverty, and war. The hope is not only to raise awareness about Lakehead, but also to reach out to high school students, mature students, and the general public, and facilitate consciousness raising regarding some of the most pressing issues facing the world today.

"The idea is to engage our audience in dialogue," says Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications at Lakehead University. "By no means are we saying that Lakehead University has the answers to these difficult problems. However, we are saying that engaging in dialogue is a start to finding answers. We also want to communicate that studying at Lakehead will provide potential students with the tools and resources necessary to become better informed and better equipped to generate the ideas that could lead to action."

The campaign's http://www.dosomethingnow.ca microsite serves as an interactive window for dialogue. It provides access to facts about various issues; ask an expert; survey polls; a forum for visitors to share what they are doing to accomplish change; and contests - one geared to high school groups and another to individuals. The high school level contest offers three grand prizes of a start-up library comprising approximately 35 books, some titles of which include An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore, Blue Gold by Maude Barlow, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, and Race Against Time by Stephen Lewis. As a grand prize, the individual level contest offers a one-year meal plan through Lakehead University's food service provider. Other prizes include mountain bikes, books, and t-shirts. When viewers log on to http://www.dosomethingnow.ca, they are directed to links that connect them with Lakehead University, Do Something campaign information, and websites that provide information relating to the issues of climate change, pollution, poverty, and war.

"Our educational environment is rich in thought and the generation of ideas," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University. "Through awareness building and information sharing, this campaign presents several messages. Firstly, it showcases the calibre of thought and higher learning among students, researchers, faculty, and staff at Lakehead's Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. Secondly, it allows interested parties of all ages and from various backgrounds to learn more about the actions that their peers, colleagues, and fellow community members are taking to tackle these important issues. Thirdly, it confirms some of the principles espoused in the University's Mission Statement."

A supporting transit campaign will also run in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Barrie.

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About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(September 11, 2007 --Thunder Bay, ON) Many scientists consider climate change to be the most serious threat facing the world today. Environment North, the Food Security Research Network, and Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) are hosting Climate Change: Solving it Together II. Rotary Clubs of Thunder Bay, the Chronicle Journal, and Bay Credit Union are sponsoring the event, which takes place at the Lakehead University Outpost on Saturday, September 22. Research on the effects of climate change in Northwestern Ontario will be made available to the public and to students, along with possibilities for mitigating its effects. The conference includes a local food lunch and displays by local food producers.

Speakers will offer research about how climate change is affecting our forests, water supplies, weather, food production, and Lake Superior's temperatures and water levels. Building retrofitters and designers will share their experience in reducing the energy use of commercial and public buildings. Speakers will discuss adaptations and solutions that may provide economic and environmental benefits to the north. The topic of climate change will be introduced by Graham Saunders, President, Environment North and Dr. David Kemp, Lakehead University. The event's speaking panel includes: Dr. Jay Austin, Professor, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Robin Reilly, Superintendent, Quetico Provincial Park; Dr. Mike Flannigan, Canadian Forest Service; Dr. Bill Parker, Professor, Lakehead University; Peter Spafford, Building Professional Consortium; Michelle Gibson and John Stephenson, Architects; and various members of the Food Security Research Network.

"Climate change can no longer be dismissed or simplified as a trivial matter," says Graham Saunders, President of Environment North. "Among many other indications within our region, continuous declines in water levels and increases in forest fire activity are becoming more and more worrisome. There are no magic answers to the issue of climate change, so local residents and organizations need to start working together to generate ideas and develop solutions."

The conference will close with The Otesha Project, a group of 15 touring cyclists who invite us to make wise consumer choices in the interests of the environment. The group will perform an award-winning, curriculum-linked theatre piece.

The event takes place at Lakehead University's Outpost from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Limited seats will be available. Tickets cost $20 for the public and $15 for students, and include coffee, snacks, and lunch. Guests who arrive by low-carbon transportation will receive a $5 rebate. Ticket outlets include: The Study and the Alumni Bookstore, Lakehead University; Chaltrek/Ostrum Outdoors, 404 Balmoral Street; Bay Credit Union,142 Algoma St. South; Eco-Superior,101-212 Miles St. East; Take-a-Hike, 516 Victoria Ave.; Red Earth Imports, 194 Algoma St. S.; and Belluz Farms, Candy Mountain Rd. Some tickets will also be available at the door.

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(August 31, 2007 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University's Orientation staff members and volunteers are gearing up to welcome new students to the Thunder Bay campus. The theme for the University's 2007-2008 Orientation Week is Changes Challenges Choices, and organizers have developed a fun, informative, and activity-filled week in which new students, alongside their family and friends, may start participating as early as this evening. Residence move-in takes place this morning and official orientation activities will run from Saturday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 5.

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Media: Robert Perrier and Brendan Hughes may be contacted for media interview. Robert can be reached at 343-8674 (office) or 251-5333 (cell). Brendan can be reached at 766-7290 (office) or 251-7020 (cell). Shannon Foster may also be contacted regarding any residence, move-in, or event-related inquiries at 343-8622. If you have any questions about this media release, please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer, at 343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca

Suggested photo opportunities include: Announcement of helicopter winner at Family and Friends Welcome Session, winners' immediate departure to the airport, and winner boarding helicopter for subsequent aerial tour of the city; and the Family & Friends BBQ.

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca

(August 31, 2007 - Orillia, ON) Lakehead University staff is preparing to welcome new students to the Orillia Campus. The theme for the University's 2007-2008 Orientation Week is Changes Challenges Choices, and organizers have developed a fun, informative, and activity-filled schedule for new students, their family, and their friends. Events will run from September 4 to 5.

"Our staff will provide new students and their families with the best information and guidance possible, and will make every effort to ensure the new student transition experience is both positive and enjoyable," says Dr. Sally-Ann Burnett, Director of Operations at the Orillia Campus. In addition to many social and academic activities, students will also learn about University life via the University's new digital orientation package, a USB key which acts as a companion to the Orientation website and provides students with helpful informational resources via web links and Adobe Acrobat files.

"We have a great line-up of academic and social activities this year," says Kelli Gray, Student Services Coordinator. "Students can stay abreast of the events by viewing the orientation schedule online at http://orientation.orillia.lakeheadu.ca, and by checking their University e-mail accounts to for all the latest developments."

Among other exciting activities to take place during the next few days, newcomers can enjoy:

Smart Car Contest Winner Announcement
In 2006, Lakehead University developed its YaleShmale/Be Smart campaign, which urged students to make smart choices when determining the right university for them. The campaign was launched in three phases, and the University received over 3,000 qualified entries to win the grand prize and other prizes. Lakehead University will present a first-year University student with keys to a new car - the grand prize in Lakehead's YaleShmale/Be Smart awareness campaign.
Date: Tuesday, September 4
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Opera House

Mark Kelley - "Making a Difference in our Communities"
CBC's Mark Kelley will present the Campus' first lecture for the 2007-2008 academic year. The lecture is open to all students, faculty, and staff. This season on The National, Kelley introduced his new series, Seven, in which he spent seven days living the lives and exploring the daily challenges of various people in Canadian communities. "The premise of Kelley's show and presentation is appropriate to Changes Challenges Choices," says Burnett. "A great deal of his material engages his audience in these concepts, so we are extremely honoured to welcome him to our campus for a much anticipated lecture and discussion." Kelley has won two Gemini Awards for Best Host or Interviewer in a news information program.
Date: Tuesday, September 4
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Opera House

Lakehead is proud to offer an alcohol-free Orientation week, as the safety of all students is the University's first priority.

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Media: Dr. Burnett and Kelli Gray may be contacted for media interview. Dr. Burnett can be reached at 705-330-4010 and Kelli can be reached at 705-330-4005. If you have any questions about this media release, please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer, at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca

Suggested photo opportunities include: Announcement of Smart Car Contest winner, Mark Kelley presentation, the Faculty Meet and Greet, and LUSU's Amazing Race - Orillia.

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,700 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the NorthernOntarioSchool of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead UniversityCanada's ResearchUniversity of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on LakeheadUniversity, visit www.lakeheadu.ca