the library learning commons buzzed with activity as 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty, and community users gathered to celebrate this new dynamic, collaborative space at its january 27, 2011, official opening.

university president brian stevenson welcomed the crowd and made a surprise announcement this morning: lakehead university launched the first campus wireless network on campus, located on the main and second floors of the chancellor paterson library. now, the learning commons provides flexible social learning space for individuals and groups, access to in-depth reference services, dedicated it help, as well as, wireless connectivity. plans to extend the wireless network are well under way.

from l-r: provost and vp (academic) moira mcpherson, mpp bill mauro, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 president brian stevenson, university librarian anne deighton, chair of the board of governors colin bruce

bill mauro, mpp, thunder bay-atikokan, was enthusiastic about the extensive renovation made possible through the over $13m ($13,024,834) in provincial funding given to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 through the strategic capital infrastructure program administered by the ministry of training, colleges and universities. from these funds, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 administration allocated $1.2 million to create the learning commons. mauro thanked lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who invested in their own success by contributing over $60,000 through a computer enhancement (technology) fee to purchase computers and seven flat screen monitors for the presentation/group study/tutor rooms.

the learning commons integrates academic services traditionally found in many locations around campus. moira mcpherson, acting provost and vice-president (academic), is excited that these new services, clustered in the learning commons, will make a "one-stop shop" for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 looking toimprove their skills in research, writing, and math. lakehead's technology services centre, math assistance centre, and writing centre, have collaborated with the library to offer these vital services that will help to improve student success.

following the ribbon cutting, many guests took the opportunity to tour the renovated space with library staff. anne deighton, university librarian, is thrilled with response to the learning commons so far, "we've heard so many positive comments about the changes. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 just love these study booths and rooms, and the availability of coffee and food. we're rarely quiet now, and that's just the way we like it."

renovations, improvements and upgrades

computer lab (26 computers) with videoconferencing capabilities

• total of 67 computers throughout the learning commons
• group study areas include: four tutoring/group study rooms, one presentation practice room, and two group study rooms
• new research help/it desk with dual computer monitor
• new circulation desk
• new consolidated print and copy area with new printers
• enhanced seating choices: booths, tables, casual seating
• improved technology with additional power outlets and internet connections
• new flooring and paint
• 60% of the ground floor was renovated to accommodate collections relocated from the main floor

• 32 ground floor individual study spaces, and a 900 square foot student group study area, with power and internet connections

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for further information about the library learning commons, please contact anne deighton, university librarian, at 807-343-8125 or anne.deighton@lakeheadu.ca.

(january 27, 2011, thunder bay, on) 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from lakehead university's faculty of business administration ranked among the top in canada at this year's final round of the inter-collegiate business competition (icbc), held at queen's university, january 7 - 9, 2011. the accounting team of angela pratola and john blanchette placed second overall in the competition with first place going to concordia, and third place to university of calgary. the university of manitoba, hong kong polytechnic university and university of british columbia were among the finalists.

accounting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 angela pratola and john blanchette

"the icbc competition was both an extremely challenging and rewarding experience. the accounting program at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 prepared me with the essential knowledge and skills to be a-listed and place second in this prestigious event. we were matched against the top schools in canada and around the world and our success in this event is both intrinsically rewarding and will be great for our future career prospects," says john blanchette. "i would strongly encourage future commerce 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to consider applying to be on next year's team to represent lakehead in the icbc competition."

during the preliminary round, eight lakehead teams competed against teams from approximately 41 other universities, including schools from australia, belgium, hong king, singapore, and the united states. the top six teams from each category, selected during a blind-review process, went on to the finals at queen's. fifteen lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 competed in preliminary round subject areas:

accounting: angela pratola and john blanchette
business policy: allison o'shea, matt adams, and olena ternovska
ethics: jolen opyc and mark dyer
finance: greg paquette and kyle christian
human resources: julian lombardo and rob deleo
marketing: landon elliott and tyler zegil
management information systems: madora day and aaron mcneil

for the final round competition, teams were given five hours to analyze a new business case and make a 15-minute powerpoint presentation to a panel of corporate business leaders. the presentation was followed by a short question and answer session.

"placing second in the icbc competition is a true reflection of the education i have received from the commerce program at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ," says angela pratola. "the skills we were taught in the classroom made our team well-prepared to aggressively compete against top 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from canadian and international universities. this competition has provided me with a unique opportunity to further my education and career, while meeting several interesting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and professionals."

allison o'shea, who competed in the business policy division of the preliminary round, recalls her experience, "participating in the icbc preliminary round was an amazing experience as it allowed me apply the tools and skills i've learned in the classroom. furthermore, it provided me with a great opportunity to work with fellow colleagues who share a similar passion and drive for business. next year, i look forward to applying the experience i gained from this year's competition and placing in the final round."

dr. bahram dadgostar, dean of the faculty of business administration at lakehead, is a long-time supporter of student participation in the icbc. "icbc is one of the longest-running, most competitive, undergraduate business case competitions in the world," he said. "lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have always performed well in this competition, and we are proud to see them succeed. given the increased global competition in the icbc, it is quite an accomplishment for our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to consistently perform well on this international platform. for example, this is the second consecutive year that our accounting team was the highest ranking team in ontario, and placed in the top three in canada."

angela feels that, "although the icbc competition was challenging, and even intimidating at times, it was a memorable and valuable experience that i would strongly recommend to all commerce 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ."

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media: for further information about the inter-collegiate business competition (icbc) visit http://icbconline.ca. to schedule interviews, please contact 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's icbc coordinator, camillo lento, at clento@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 8,280 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the northern ontario school of medicine. in 2006, research infosource inc. named 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 canada's research university of the year in the undergraduate category. for more information on 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , visit www.hsbcwebinars.com

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - orillia varsity rowing team is preparing for the canadian indoor rowing championships on february 6 in mississauga, and the rowontario indoor rowing championships at ridley college on march 6.

in preparation, four varsity rowers competed at an indoor rowing competition hosted by the orillia rowing club on january 23 at crossfit orillia - a local gym. for the lakehead rowers, the competition served as an important training event. "the rowers have been training all winter in preparation for the upcoming rowing season," says ron pidgen, coach of the lakehead team. "the indoor rowing events provide an excellent measure of the effectiveness of their off-season training and fitness level."

at the recent orillia competition, lakehead rowers, lana johnston and laura miles, posted personal best times in the 2,000m race.also posting good performances were sandra best and rob hummel.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - orillia varsity rowing team member, rob hummel, competes at the indoor rowing competition hosted by the orillia rowing club on january 23. photo: james gordan, crossfit orillia.

varsity rowing is one of two varsity sports offered at lakehead - orillia. curling is underway this fall with both women's and men's rinks, with plans for more sports to follow.

for more information about athletics at lakehead, visit http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca/ athletics-and-recreation/.

going to university is a huge transition for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in their late teens and twenties, and according to recent studies, the number of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 struggling with anxiety and depression is on the increase.

a new wellness centre at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - orillia opened recently, not only to help those 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who may be experiencing stress overload from this transition, but to promote overall wellness throughout the university community.

personal counselling is one of the services offered as part of the wellness centre's holistic approach to student health. "we have put together a unique team of professionals, with a focus on prevention," says frank cappadocia, assistant dean, student affairs.

deb stephens and jim wylie are the centre's personal counsellors, and are helping 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to manage problems before they interfere with their achievement or enjoyment of the university experience.

"we're here to generate the concept of wellness at the school," says wylie. on a part-time basis, stephens and wylie offer a wide range of information and self-help direction, as well as short term counselling and referrals to community resources.

both counsellors have extensive experience working with children and adults through private practice and with community organizations. wylie currently works with the community mental health program at orillia soldiers' memorial hospital, while stephens works as a youth and family therapist at new path youth and family services in orillia, as well as running her own private practice.

stephens says that many of the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 she sees are experiencing anxiety caused by a variety of factors. "student anxiety can be triggered by academic worries or fear about how to fit in and make friends, how to manage on a limited income and many other situations," she explains. "some 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have existing mental health issues that have not been treated or they may be experiencing a family breakdown, relationship problems or be trying to cope as a single parent."

"the impact of the transition to university can be intense," says wylie. "it's a bit of a roller coaster ride - the initial move, meeting new people, exam times, managing new freedoms - it all adds up to an increased level of stress."

wylie sees his work with lakehead's new wellness centre as an opportunity to help develop the kind of university atmosphere that has a positive impact on 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and is conducive to learning. "i am looking forward to helping to maximize the tremendous potential these 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have," says wylie.

"if we can help make the lakehead experience a positive one," adds stephens, "then we are not only helping individual 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , but also supporting student retention at the university."

stephens and wylie also work with other professionals at the centre to provide services to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . "we are one of the first universities in the country to provide the services of a naturopathic doctor," says cappadocia. "we also have two non-denominational chaplains and our elder-in-residence, ernie sandy, who provides aboriginal support and teachings."

katie fraser, lakehead - orillia's health education and promotions assistant (left), and personal counsellor, deb stephens, promote the services of the new wellness centre at the university avenue campus.

the wellness centre's naturopathic services are offered by andrea rudy, who also operates a private clinic in midhurst. rudy explains that naturopathic medicine is very well suited to the university environment. "most of the health challenges faced by 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 relate to stress management and diet," says rudy. "naturopathic medicine is very good in these areas. most people with stress and dietary problems benefit from naturopathic treatment."

naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. "this age group [university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ] is generally aware of preventive medicine," says rudy. "they don't want to be taking medication if there are alternatives." rudy says she would look forward to working with general practitioners as well. the wellness centre hopes to involve the services of medical doctors in the future.

services of the wellness centre are open to all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 (at both the university avenue and downtown orillia campuses), as well as faculty and staff. while counselling services and visits with the elder-in-residence and chaplains are free of charge, naturopathic services are offered at reduced rates. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 can be reimbursed for some of the cost through their student or family health insurance plans.

in addition to individual one-on-one consultations, the wellness centre also offers workshops and information sessions that are free of charge and open to all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and faculty. recent events have included a personal safety workshop for women, and "stress busters" and "exam anxiety" workshops. next week, a series of aboriginal teachings will begin with elder-in-residence, ernie sandy.

find out more about the wellness centre here.

announced today that it has awarded $312,292 to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 to support projects led by researchers philip fralick and aicheng chen. this award will fund the purchase of a field-emission based scanning electron microscope with an edxa spectrometer (fe-sem edxa). this piece of equipment is crucial to the work of lakehead scientists in many fields including geology, chemistry, engineering, physics, biology and more. this new sem will allow lakehead researchers to work at the nanometer scale that is necessary for the most promising lines of future research.

dr. fralick, professor of geology, and one of the most recognized researchers in the world working on the genesis of iron ore deposits, requires an fe-sem-edxa to more fully explore the role of organisms in the formation of iron ore deposits. with the resolution of a new fe-sem edxa, details in the mineralized outer rinds of what appear to be iron oxide-coated fossilized bacteria will be possible to analyze. in addition, a number of studies being undertaken by professor of chemistry, dr. chen, and his research group, hold potential for developing economically significant nanostructured catalysts for green chemistry applications.

drs. fralick and chen are preparing to work collaboratively to unravel the nanometer-scale processes on which some of the most promising bioremediation techniques in use today are based. their work will provide the foundation for the design of more efficient treatment methods for water contaminated with heavy metals.

??"the investment announced today at lakehead university will further enhance our country's reputation as a destination of choice for outstanding researchers," said dr. gilles g. patry, president and ceo of the cfi. "they will make our universities even more competitive when it comes to attracting the best and brightest researchers from around the world."

dr. rui wang, vice-president (research, economic development & innovation), welcomed the cfi's investment. "this new microscope will provide lakehead's researchers the much needed state-of-the-art tools to continue their leading-edge research in a number of important fields, such as mining and green chemistry. it will also enable 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 to serve our region and industry with expanded capability. we are extremely grateful to cfi for its decade-long support to lakehead's endeavour of research and innovation."

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's award is part of a total of $61,291,274 in new funds to support 246 projects at 48 institutions across canada, announced today by the cfi. this project was funded through the leaders opportunity fund, which provides infrastructure support to canadian institutions so they can attract and retain the very best of today and tomorrow's leading researchers at a time of intense international competition for knowledge workers.

for a complete list of the projects awarded today, please visit www.innovation.ca.

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media: for further information about this award or to schedule an interview, please contact janine chiasson, communications officer at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca.

for further information about the canada foundation for innovation please contact yves melanson, coordinator, media relations, canada foundation for innovation at 613-996-3160 or yves.melanson@innovation.ca.

about the canada foundation for innovation

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. since its creation in 1997, the cfi has committed $5.3 billion in support of more than 6,800 projects at 131 research institutions in 65 municipalities across canada.

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 8,280 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the northern ontario school of medicine. in 2006, research infosource inc. named 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 canada's research university of the year in the undergraduate category. for more information on lakehead university, visit www.hsbcwebinars.com

photo courtesy of brent linton and the chronicle journal

(january 17, 2010 " thunder bay, on) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 associate professor tom potter, from the school of outdoor recreation, parks and tourism, found that special olympics ontario would introduce a unified sport day to the 2011 thunder bay winter provincial games and knew it would be a perfect fit for his class. when approached, his 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 embraced the task of planning and implementing a unified sport day where people with and without an intellectual disability participate in sport together.

the fourth-year therapeutic recreation and adventure therapy class committed to begin their work last fall, two months prior to the official start date of their course, by participating in a special olympics national coaching certification programme (nccp) weekend course to gain the skills and qualifications they needed to develop and implement programs for unified sport day. in addition to their class hours, these 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have contributed a great number of volunteer hours in planning, training, and orientation.

the unified sport day class is led by lindley sutherland working with event leads andrea carbone, cassandra noyes, and kaitlyn teszeri. in addition to tom potter's class, several 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from teresa socha's curriculum and instruction in physical and health education class and jane taylor's adapted physical activity class supported the unified sport day efforts by signing on as team assistants. other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from lakehead's school of kinesiology and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from the recreation therapy program at confederation college havealso registered to be unified day partners.

"it's been a wonderful learning experience for us," said class lead lindley sutherland. "we were given free rein to plan and organize this event and we hope that the real day will prove to be fun and enjoyable for all participants and our thunder bay audience. our whole class is just so supportive of the special olympics movement and this was a great way to help out."

sheryl huestis, special olympics ontario, northern ontario district developer, worked closely with the class and has no doubt about the exceptional work the class has done. "the class put together outstanding plans. they have been the very backbone of this event and working with these young adults and their teachers has been a very enjoyable and educational experience for me."

president and ceo of special olympics ontario, glenn macdonell echoed this sentiment: "the support from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has been nothing short of remarkable. special olympics truly appreciates the support and effort that both 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and faculty have put towards our games and our organization."

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is proud of the hard work, dedication and commitment of these 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and faculty and looks forward to a continued relationship with special olympics ontario long after the thunder bay games.

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media: learn more about the special olympics ontario winter games.

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 8,280 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the northern ontario school of medicine. in 2006, research infosource inc. named 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 canada's research university of the year in the undergraduate category. for more information on 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , visit www.hsbcwebinars.com

doctors and the pharmaceutical industry: a community discussion

(january 17, 2010 " thunder bay, on) the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 centre for health care ethics presents a community dialogue to tackle the issue of what is right and what is wrong in drug company relationships with physicians. dr saleem malik, section chair internal medicine, northern ontario school of medicine, will present his views on these questions at a seminar wednesday, january 19, 7:30 p.m., at st. joseph's hospital,conference room #3, basement level. admission is free and the general public is welcome.

after dr. malik's presentation, an interdisciplinary panel will discuss and debate his assertions. panel members will include a local representative of the pharmaceutical industry, a local pharmacist, a district politician, and a member of the medical profession.

this open event is a venue for the community to enter into thoughtful and informed discussion of healthcare ethical issues that affect our lives. following the seminar and panel discussion, members of the audience will be invited to express their thoughts and ask questions. this evening of information, discussion, and debate is an invaluable opportunity for all people concerned about their health care.

this is an opportunity to find out if the stories of drug companies treating doctors to lavish holidays as incentive to use their company's medications are true. citizens can discover whether drug companies have a code of ethics that they use when dealing with physicians.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 centre for health care ethics (chce) is dedicated to the study of ethical healthcare in our community. the centre facilitates scholarly research in ethical issues of healthcare, educates 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in ethical issues, and conducts monthly community discussions of practical issues affecting the healthcare of citizens.

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media: further information about the centre for health care ethics and its programs is available at http://bioethics.lakeheadu.ca. for details about the event, contact the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 centre for health care ethics at 807-343-8126 or email chce@lakeheadu.ca. dr. jerome harvey is available for media interview.to arrange interview times, please contact janine chiasson, communications officer, at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca

(january 17, 2010 " thunder bay, on) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and the northern ontario school of medicine (nosm) are pleased to accept substantial gifts from barrick gold corporation " hemlo mine. the value of the barrick gold gift is $150,000, but with matching funds from the ontario trust for student support (otss), the total value of the gift is raised to $235,000. this donation makes a significant contribution to learning and healthcare in northern ontario.

the gift will be used to establish an endowed barrick gold graduate scholarship valued at $100,000, with $50,000 coming from barrick gold and $50,000 from matching funds through otss. this scholarship will be awarded to a lakehead graduate student with financial need who is focused on mining issues with preference given to persons of aboriginal heritage.

as well, a total of $100,000 will go to support the work of the northern ontario school of medicine. this portion of the gift is made up of a number of components:

• creation of a $10,000 learner suite in marathon with exam rooms, office and study space, and a learner/resident suite;
• a technology infrastructure upgrade of $15,000 at the wilson memorial hospital and the marathon family health centre in marathon;
• a nosm student bursary of $70,000 (with $35,000 coming from barrick gold and $35,000 in matching funds from the otss), which will be available to nosm learners with roots in marathon;
• a $25,000 award to help fund recruitment initiatives for family physicians who wish to set up a practice in marathon; and
• $15,000 to support a rural remote health medical conference.

jamie sokalsky, evp and cfo,
barrick gold corporation

"as a part of the communities where we operate, barrick gold seeks to help build the priorities those communities set for themselves," said jamie sokalsky, executive vice president and chief financial officer, barrick gold corporation."so it's very satisfying to support the expansion of expertise and delivery in health care. i know that health care is a major priority in northwestern ontario, and i am confident the projects announced today will make a difference to a wide number of people across a wide part of the region.operations like our hemlo mine give us roots in this community, and so this opportunity was one we were happy to have. barrick gold has a long tradition of supporting higher education. having been born, raised, and educated at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 in thunder bay, it's very satisfying to me personally to be able to announce this investment today on behalf of barrick gold."

"the availability of significant financial support is often the single most influential factor for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 of excellence when choosing a university. lakehead is uniquely positioned to offer northwestern ontario 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 advanced training in fields that will benefit the current mining renaissance taking place throughout the north. barrick gold is demonstrating real leadership in the field and in the region with this comprehensive gift," says dr. brian j.r. stevenson, president, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

from front to back: dr. andrew dean, dean, faculty of science and environmental studies, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ; dr. brian stevenson, president, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ; dr. roger strasser, dean, northern ontario school of medicine; roger souckey, employee relations superintendent, hemlo mine; jamie sokalsky, evp and cfo, barrick gold

dr. roger strasser, dean of the northern ontario school of medicine, is grateful to barrick gold for helping to advance the dream of a healthier north. "contributions supporting nosm's distributed model of medical education and student bursaries are long-term investments in better health care for northern ontarians." he continued, "we are very grateful to barrick gold for being part of the solution, and for the support they have shown nosm, our learners, our partners in marathon, and the medical school's mission to educate high quality physicians and health professionals."

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is pleased to partner with corporations like barrick gold that share its belief in responsible resource development and in improving access to education and services throughout northern ontario.

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media: jamie sokalsky, evp and cfo, barrick gold; dr. roger strasser, dean, northern ontario school of medicine; dr. andrew dean, dean, faculty of science and environmental studies, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ; and dr. brian stevenson, president, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 are available for media interviews.to arrange interview times, please contact janine chiasson, communications officer, 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 7,900 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the northern ontario school of medicine. in 2006, research infosource inc. named 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 canada's research university of the year in the undergraduate category. for more information on 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , visit www.hsbcwebinars.com

about nosm
the northern ontario school of medicine is committed to the education of high quality physicians and health professionals, and to international recognition as a leader in distributed, learning-centred, community-engaged education and research. for more information on nosm, visit www.nosm.ca.