staff & faculty coffee break

event date: 
friday, october 4, 2024 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm edt
event location: 
agora

attention lakehead employees - you're invited!

as part of alumni homecoming weekend, the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 social committee is hosting a staff & faculty coffee break on october 4th, 2024, from 1:30-3:30pm in the ***agora***

take a moment to relax, grab a persian, enjoy some light refreshments, and reconnect with colleagues from across campus.

this is a great opportunity to recharge and catch up in a casual setting.

to provide any feedback or suggestions, click the following link: event feedback form

we look forward to seeing you there!

sponsored by the alumni association of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

employee service recognition reception

event date: 
wednesday, april 24, 2024 - 2:30pm edt
event location: 
faculty lounge
event contact name: 
human resources
event contact phone: 
807-343-8334
event contact e-mail: 

we are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the 2023 employee service recognition event.

mark your calendars for wednesday, april 24, 2024,from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.

let's come together to celebrate the remarkable dedication of our colleagues who've reached milestones of 20, 30, 40, and even 50 years of service, as well as those who retired before july 1, 2023. it promises to be a memorable occasion filled with appreciation and camaraderie. we can't wait to see you there!

light refreshments will be served.

please see a list of employees who will be recognized at this year's reception below.

20 years of service

  • lynne thibeault, contract lecturer, nursing
  • hilary chesterman, manager, security services
  • trudy russo, librarian iii, library
  • kathleen michalchuk, research analyst (quality), institutional analysis
  • tiffany moore, laboratory and biosafety specialist, human resources
  • daniel rogalla, electrician, physical plant
  • rhonda dubec, coordinator of instructional development, teaching commons
  • susan wright, manager, research ethics & contracts, office of research services
  • robert mccluskey, electrician, physical plant
  • kevin schlyter, planning and construction manager, physical plant
  • colleen woods, administrative assistant, professional development in education
  • barbara bingham, caretaker 1, residence services
  • janice mutz, librarian iv, library
  • christina van barneveld, associate professor, education
  • jesse canuel, manager, enterprise resource planning, technology services centre
  • ursula macdonald, manager, health, safety and wellness, human resources
  • joanne liikala, library clerk, library
  • jo-ann vis, associate professor, social work
  • kirsten oinonen, professor, psychology
  • naqi sayed, associate professor, business administration
  • leonard hutchison, associate professor, natural resources management
  • kam yu, associate professor, economics
  • todd randall, dean science & environmental studies
  • rosanna scaffeo, chief of staff, president's office
  • baoqiang liao, professor, chemical engineering
  • apichart linhananta, associate professor, physics
  • renee fratpietro, operations supervisor, paleo-dna laboratory

30 years of service

  • jennifer mckee, administrative assistant, economics
  • thomas puk, professor, education
  • dennis mcpherson, associate professor, indigenous learning
  • josephine tan, professor, psychology
  • louis pero manager, varsity sports, athletics

40 years of service

  • philip fralick, professor, geology

retirees

  • bahram dadgostar, dean of business administration/ professor, business administration
  • francis clayton, head coach, men's & women's wrestling, athletics
  • edward karell, maintenance - lead hand, residence
  • judy mackie, programmer analyst ii, tsc
  • kathy matic, placement officer, education
  • joanne mcevoy, caretaker i - lead hand, residence
  • shelley unwin, administrative officer principal, orillia campus
  • johane joncas, lab supervisor/qc, office instrumentation laboratory
  • frances helyar, associate professor education
  • alexandra lawson, associate professor education
  • edward rawana , professor, psychology
  • linda mckay, associate professor, nursing
  • heather morrison, contract lecturer, music
  • kathleen traynor, library assistant (archives technician), library
  • glenn colton, professor, music

tbay on the move: active commute challenge 2024

event date: 
saturday, june 1, 2024 - 12:00am edt to sunday, june 30, 2024 - 11:55pm edt
event location: 
lakehead thunder bay
event contact name: 
ledah mckellar or jonathon racine
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8703 (lm), 7246 (jr)

hey lakehead, are you ready to make a positive impact on your health and the environment?

thunder bay district health unit's active commute challenge is back for 2024, and we invite you to join tbay on the move in this exciting journey towards physical wellness and environmental protection!

simply visit www.tbayonthemove.ca to register and start logging your active commuting activities. throughout the challenge, there will be exciting incentives, prizes, and recognition for your efforts, making it a fun and motivating experience for all - make sure to join the "阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 " team to be included in our challenge!

by participating in the active commute challenge, you'll be taking meaningful steps towards improving your physical health. walking, cycling, using public transit, or carpooling are not only great ways to get moving and boost your fitness levels, but they also contribute to reducing stress, improving mental well-being, and increasing productivity throughout your day.

beyond the personal benefits, your participation in the challenge plays a crucial role in preserving our environment. every step, pedal, or shared ride helps reduce carbon emissions, alleviate traffic congestion, and promote cleaner air for everyone in our community. together, we can create a more sustainable and eco-friendly campus environment. tbay on the move

let's show our commitment to physical health and environmental stewardship by participating in the 2024 active commute challenge. together, we can make a difference one step, pedal, or shared ride at a time!

lakehead orillia: want to participate? you can do so through a different, but similar challenge, commuter challenge.

elevate your campus experience: campus beautification days 2024

event date: 
monday, june 17, 2024 - 9:00am to 1:00pm edt
tuesday, june 18, 2024 - 9:00am to 1:00pm edt
event location: 
various location across lakehead thunder bay
event contact name: 
ledah mckellar & jonathon racine
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8703 (lm), 7246 (jr)

join us for campus beautification days 2024, an immersive opportunity to enhance our shared environment and foster a stronger sense of community within lakehead thunder bay. taking place on june 17th & 18th, 2024 from 9am to 1pm, this event invites lakehead employees to embrace the beauty of nature while collaborating with colleagues and friends to rejuvenate our campus.

activities include:

  • tidying up our picturesque gardens.
  • collecting debris to restore the natural charm.
  • revitalizing our inviting courtyards for all to enjoy.

by participating, you contribute to the creation of a clean and inviting campus environment that fills us all with pride. whether you're a seasoned gardener or just eager to lend a helping hand, your presence will make a difference.

how to participate:

departments and individuals are encouraged to sign up in advance, though drop-ins are warmly welcomed anytime each day of the event. while bringing your own garden gloves and trowels is appreciated, it's not mandatory. register via our convenient >>> google form <<<.

location and amenities:

look for our welcome table outside the chancellor paterson library, where you'll find all the necessary supplies. light refreshments will be provided, courtesy of food and conference services.

a tradition of wellness and community:
beginning in may 2022, campus beautification days started as a wellness strategy initiative offering a platform for our lakehead community to unite in a shared mission of environmental stewardship and camaraderie (tb,or). what started as a simple idea has blossomed into a cherished tradition, now overseen by the office of sustainability and physical plant, with ongoing support from various action items within lakehead's wellness strategy (e.g., 2.1d, 2.2h, and 2.3c).

together, let's cultivate a campus we can all be proud of!

let’s get active: choose your move

event date: 
tuesday, june 4, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm edt
event location: 
wolf den gym

attention lakehead faculty and staff:

join us tuesday, june 4th, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm and let's get active!

as an initiative supported by lakehead’s wellness strategy, the lakehead social committee has planned a lunch hour of wellness in conjunction with national health and fitness day, active commute challenge, and it's your move 100 hour challenge.

all lakehead employees are invited to sign up for one of the following activities below.

please complete the google form to register.

 *in case of rain or adverse weather, the walk and run will occur in the lakehead hangar instead.
choose your move:registration is required, and space is limited.
walk*

complete a warm-up before heading out on a 3.3km loop that takes you on the campus trails along the mcintyre river.

run*

complete a group warm-up and then complete a 5km out and back on the trails to the college and back.

modo yoga

find your flow with debbie zweep in the modo yoga studio in the wolf den for a 45-minute class. bring your own mat if you can, but mats will also be available. spaces are limited.

pickleball

catch up with the craze sweeping courts across the continent! instructors from thunder bay pickleball will provide an introduction to the sport and give you the chance to try this new-ish sport. spaces are limited.

this event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among coleagues and friends here on campus. we look forward to seeing you there and let's get active! 

cmha mental health week: may 6-12, 2024

event date: 
monday, may 6, 2024 - 12:00am edt to sunday, may 12, 2024 - 11:55pm edt
event location: 
online & campus wide

a call to be kind

we all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. this year’s mental health week is centered on the healing power of compassion.

join us from may 6 to 12, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all.


--- human resources events page

tbdhu's get real photovoice: mental health at work matters


--- student health and wellness events page


in a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity.

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#compassionconnects #mentalhealthweek #cmha
https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week

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