A Standing Ovation for Lakehead University’s Donors, Alumni and Community Friends
Standing Ovation raised funds for Lakehead University's inaugural Faculty of Law class.
September 12, 2013 – Thunder Bay, ON
Lakehead University donors, alumni and friends got together to raise funds for student scholarships while enjoying an evening of great food, live music, and a silent auction at Standing Ovation, the institution’s annual fundraiser.
“Tonight’s event will assist students in our Faculty of Law’s charter class, which means these scholarships will benefit Northern Ontario by improving access to justice,” said Lee Stuesser, founding Dean of Lakehead’s new Faculty of Law.
“Access to justice is of paramount importance to the people of Northern Ontario. It’s the reason our University’s Faculty of Law was established,” Stuesser added.
Lakehead University’s inaugural Faculty of Law class consists of 60 students from Ontario and other Canadian provinces.
“Our students are excited to pursue their education and work as lawyers – these scholarships will help them do that,” Stuesser said.
“I am always moved by the support Lakehead University receives from donors, alumni and this community,” said President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson. “This evening’s celebration is a show of gratitude to people and organizations who support this University and take an active role it its success and the success of its students.
“By helping increase student access to our Faculty of Law, these scholarships not only affect the lives of those studying here, but the communities and people these students will one day serve as lawyers in the North,” Dr. Stevenson explained.
Funds were raised through ticket sales and a silent auction that included numerous items, including original aboriginal artworks and the mountain gear worn by Lakehead alum, Chris Drewes, when he climbed Nepal’s Island Peak.
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Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with a reputation for a multidisciplinary teaching approach that emphasizes collaborative learning and independent critical thinking. More than 8,700 students and 1,850 faculty and staff learn and work at campuses located in Orillia, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Lakehead University promotes innovative research that supports local and regional socio-economic needs. In Orillia, development continues on building a campus that meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. For more information about Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.