the department of psychology at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 will sadly say farewell to mary lysenchuk who has worked at the university for 52 years. we welcome you to wish her a happy retirement on her last day, friday december 13^th, in sn 1042 from 10-12. join us for coffee and treats and reminisce as she celebrates her upcoming retirement.

mary will be missed by many at the university – her reach has gone well beyond the psychology department. we hope the university community can join us for her retirement party to celebrate her dedication and contributions on january 24^th at the study from 3-6. if you would like more information, contact the program coordinator by emailing psychology@lakeheadu.ca

many may not know that mary began working in the library in august of 1967. she says she still remembers her first day as library assistant, typing catalogue files, which was how they kept track of where each book was located. in 1969 the administrative assistant position became available in psychology, and she has worked for the department every day since.

she fondly remembers a smaller university then, where “everyone knew one another and there was a family-like atmosphere. everyone was engaged in helping the university grow and prosper.”

psychology has grown from offering a master’s program in 1968 to now also having an accredited phd program, which the department began offering in 1995.  

technology also changed a lot over the years. when she started working as a departmental assistant, mary worked on a typewriter. every memo and letter was dictated and then transcribed.  research papers were typed and retyped because if there was a change in the first page, then the whole paper had to be retyped. 

in the 1980s, mary got the first computer in her department, which may have been the first on campus. “a technician from the university’s computer department came to show me how to use it. all the faculty stood around the computer in awe. i was in the doorway and could not see a thing.  that was ok because i asked the technician to come back the next day to give me the real training.” 

mary ended up teaching other employees how to use the computer. she has also been very helpful to the 10 very different psychology chairs that she worked with.

“one time when i was first chair, she asked me if there was anything she could help me with,” said dr. john jamieson, a former chair of psychology.

“i was struggling with a difficult administrative decision and i described it to her. she gave me the solution! i learned from then on always to consult with mary when faced with a complex issue, since she knew how similar issues had been resolved in the past,” he said. “she is a pillar of strength and wisdom, quietly doing her job.”

mary has worked with thousands of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , many of whom are now employed in mental health services in thunder bay. she offers some advice for young people starting out in a new job. “stay if you enjoy it. it is rare that you find a job that you enjoy for 50 years. if you like where you are, stay there.”

“you come to work and you’ve got people coming into your office; happy, friendly, young 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , fresh minds, what more could you ask for? it’s a good working environment.”

“the first chairman that i worked for told me that it does not matter what position you hold, everyone is important to the team.  after working at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 for 50 years i have received nothing but respect and friendship.

“it has been my pleasure to be a member of this institution’s community, surrounded by warm, kind and thoughtful people.”

congratulations mary on your upcoming retirement. the psychology department and university community thanks you for your hard work and dedication, and the many contributions you have made. you will be missed!

what did you do last summer? for 4th-year engineering 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 mohammed elshaer and jonathan hamilton, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. they were lakehead's first participants in the rise-globalink summer research internship program in germany. the program offers canadian undergraduates in all stem fields the opportunity to apply to research internships at universities across germany. internships are held during the summer, usually between 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ' 3rd and 4th year. (there is another program for graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , daad rise professional, for stem-related internships with german companies like siemens, basf, or merck).  successful applicants are funded by mitacs with a $6,000 award.

mohammed´s internship was at the nuremberg campus of technology at the technische hochschule nürnberg. as part of the interdisciplinary research group “human centric ambience,” his work focused on ways that smart building technology can contribute to human health. he also contributed to preparing and submitting a literature review for publication, learning about research publishing in the process. for his internship, jonathan worked with the hybrid energy technologies research group at the institute of new energy systems, technische hochschule ingolstadt. in germany, the electric power grid must integrate energy inputs from multiple renewable sources such as solar, wind, and biogas, which results in fluctuations that need to be smoothed to ensure a stable power supply.  jonathan worked on modelling controls for the electrical distribution grid. 

both men emphasized that the benefits of the experience extended well beyond the learning gained from the research projects. for example, neither had previously considered graduate study or research as a potential career path. but now, they are both considering graduate school and are open to research-related careers. “seeing how they worked, it brings you a new view point, different from canada," said jonathan. “it was not just the research – it was about becoming more well-rounded, an open-minded engineer.”

both agreed that the experience expanded their horizons, and they would strongly recommend the program to other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .

applications are currently being accepted for summer 2020, for both the undergraduate and graduate internship programs in germany, with a deadline of december 15, 2019. to see internship descriptions and apply online, you need to register on the daad website and log in to the portal at https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/find-an-internship/application-portal/

for more information about the program or how to apply, please contact jill sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.

save the date and plan to join this year's research and innovation week 15th anniversary celebrations!

• thunder bay dates: february 28 to march 5, 2020
• orillia dates: march 9 to 11, 2020

2020 theme, our creative mind

when we think about "creativity," we may imagine artists/scientists conjuring up fantastic ideas that come from the depths of their inventive minds. collectively, we connect our ideas, knowledge, and curiosity to create our realities. using our creative mind, we focus on what exists, and strive to look at reality from different perspectives. together we imagine, innovate, and discover ways through our research to improve our lives, and better our world.

some of our confirmed events in thunder bay include:

• february 29 - "festival of ideas" at intercity shopping centre,
• march 2nd - public talk: tim caulfield: battling the bunk machines,
• march 3rd - "thinking outside the box" research panel,
• march 4th - northern ignite breakfast,
• march 4th - indigenous business and reconciliation panel, and
• march 5th - awards reception.

in the coming weeks, please refer to our research and innovation week web page to learn more.

for additional information, please contact rena viehbeck, events coordinator, research services at events.research@lakeheadu.ca.

december 6th, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the mass shooting of fourteen women (almost all of whom were engineering 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ) at École polytechnique de montréal (now polytechnique montreal).

this year, engineering deans canada commemorates this tragic event by celebrating the outstanding work of female engineers across canada who were touched by this event, but survived and forged a path forward for other women to follow. engineering deans canada invited each of the canadian engineering schools that offered an accredited engineering program in 1989 to put forward the story of an engineering alumna whose career exemplifies the changes that women have brought to the engineering profession and to canadian society. these profiles can be seen at www.30yearslater.ca.

our intention on focusing on these new stories is to move forward from what was lost in the form of young lives, and to put a spotlight on the strength and resilience of those whose lives were touched by the event, but spared to continue their life’s work, and to inspire the expanded inclusion of women in the profession by showcasing the stories of how they have changed the way we think and practice.

in terms of social media we will use the following hashtags
#30yearslater
#30years30engineers and
#december6

colette lepage was born and raised on the outskirts of sudbury, ontario in a hardworking, blue-collar family. 

she spent much of her youth gazing at the stars, reading astronomy and science fiction books and wondering endlessly about the mysteries of the universe.  she had a passion for science and technology so she completed her chemical engineering technology diploma at cambrian college in 1994. 

after working in her field for a few years, she decided to return to school to earn her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 in 1999.  shortly after graduating, she was hired by a contracting company as an entry level engineer in the field of contamination control at the nasa goddard space flight center near washington dc. 

after a few years of acquiring experience in her field, she would eventually go on to manage the ssdif (spacecraft systems development and integration facility) cleanroom, one of the largest cleanrooms in the world that housed the hubble space telescope servicing mission space flight hardware and eventually, the james webb space telescope (hubble's successor) space flight hardware. 

over the course of her two decade long career, colette also provided her expertise at other notable facilities like the nasa kennedy space center in florida, nasa glenn research center's plum brook station in ohio and northrop grumman space park in california to name a few.

for 20 years, colette has enjoyed the privilege and honor of being a part of a world class team of scientists and engineers responsible for making new discoveries regarding the universe that continue to re-writing astronomy books.   

presently, colette continues to support space flight projects on a part-time basis through her own consulting firm which allows her the opportunity to pursue another lifelong passion of full-time travel.  colette now enjoys the best of both worlds.  while visiting a national park with very little light pollution, she can still gaze at the stars and wonder about the mysteries of the universe all while being part of a team of dedicated professionals working hard to unlock those mysteries.  

the library's new academic search tool, omni, is officially launching on december 12. omni will be replacing both the library’s classic catalogue and search-it-all. omni streamlines the process of requesting materials from 13 other university libraries, changing the way that users can access and borrow resources. the library is also excited to announce a number of user-centered policy changes, such as unlimited renewals and extended loan periods.

for more information on omni, check out the library’s social media profiles on twitter, instagram and facebook.

tuesday, november 19 is national bereavement day. the centre for education and research on aging & health reminds you that grief has a great impact on us emotionally, physically, socially, cognitively and spiritually. today, please think about your family members, friends and others close to you who are grieving or in bereavement, and consider the support they may need.

it’s important to know that support may be needed by those who are grieving before, during and after the course of a loved one’s journey. recognizing their needs and supporting them in coping or healing from a loss is an essential element of care.

there are many grief and bereavement services available in northwestern ontario. please help those who would like or need support by sharing this information with them. click here for a listing of community resources.

resources are also available on the canadian hospice palliative care association website.

for more information on national bereavement day please visit http://www.chpca.net/news-and-events/bereavementday.aspx

kam yu from the department of economics has published a new textbook titled "mathematical economics: prelude to the neoclassical model" with springer nature.

the book provides a one-semester introduction to mathematical economics for first-year graduate and senior undergraduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . intended to fill the gap between typical liberal arts curriculum and the rigorous mathematical modelling of graduate study in economics, this text provides a concise introduction to the mathematics needed for core microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics courses. details of the book can be found here.

last year, we experienced one of the highest participation rates from faculty and staff to our annual campus giving campaign.

in total, $40,357.04 was donated via payroll deduction to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and other not-for-profit organizations. not only did participation remain high, but payroll donations designated to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 increased by 58%.

as 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and the student community continues to grow, so too does the need to support the lakehead annual fund. payroll giving is the easiest way to send a powerful message to our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 that we are passionate about providing them with access to scholarships and bursaries, as well as enhancing their lakehead experience.

you can direct your payroll donation to the area of need that matches your passion and interest. when considering making a gift, we encourage you to make one that is right for you.

we encourage you to sign up for payroll deduction here.

it’s quick, easy, and more importantly, every gift makes an impact. your first deduction will begin in january 2020.

***new this year***
employees who sign-up for payroll deduction will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one pair of tickets to see an upcoming 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 thunderwolves hockey game - from our exclusive alumni house box at the fort william gardens!

four  prizes are available to be won. prize includes vip seating in the alumni house box, complimentary snacks, refreshments and an alumni swag bag!

if you have any questions, please contact anna sampson at anna.sampson@lakeheadu.ca or via phone at ext. 8972

november 19, 2019 – orillia, ont.

surrounded by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and alumni, county of simcoe warden george cornell and members of county council presented president & vice-chancellor dr. moira mcpherson, board of governors chair ross murray, and lakehead orillia principal dr. dean jobin-bevans, with a $1 million gift.

the gift is part of the county of simcoe’s annual pledge to improve access to post-secondary education across the region. today’s announcement brings the county of simcoe’s contributions to lakehead to $9.5 million since 2009.

“our investment in post-secondary educational institutions supports our economy, helps to expand our labour market and provides local access to world-class education for our residents, including the 654 simcoe county 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 currently enrolled at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ,” said warden george cornell. “our 10-year funding commitment of $10 million supports lakehead’s innovative programming, and ensures that simcoe county has well-educated, job-ready candidates to help grow our 16,000 area businesses.”

during the event, county councillors heard first-hand from second-year social work student and midland, ont. resident, amanda rego-lynch, the impact of having a university in the community.

“i’m the first generation in my family to go to university,” said rego-lynch, “and i believed for a long time that i would never be able to, so this is a huge milestone for me. i may have come in a bit late (as a mature student), but 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has changed my life. and, it’s had an impact on my kids. my 12-year-old son is now saying, ‘if mom can do it, so can i!’”

lakehead orillia principal dr. dean jobin-bevans reflected on the fact that without the county of simcoe’s support and investment, many 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , like rego-lynch, would never have the opportunity to attend university.

“the county of simcoe’s outstanding support of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 continues to have a nurturing, positive impact on everything you see around us, but especially on our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 – many of our 1,400 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 come from your communities,” he explained. “the most important outcome of your investment is the success of our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , our graduates and the citizens of tomorrow.”

a success that wouldn’t be possible without a university experience where 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ’ unique needs and potential are embraced and nurtured explained dr. moira mcpherson.

“our commitment to helping 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 overcome barriers to access and offering every student a transformative experience is reflected in our unique pathways to entry, student support programs, extensive opportunities for experiential learning and research, strong retention and graduation, and impressive employment outcomes,” said dr. mcpherson.

“when we’re asked how many of our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 find work after graduation, we can proudly say that 96.7% of our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 find work within their field of study within two years – consistently above the provincial average. we’re especially proud when the places they’ve chosen to live and work are right here in orillia and simcoe county.”

following the cheque presentation, councillors and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 had the opportunity to interact and speak about their university experience.

since 2009, the county of simcoe has contributed $9.5-million t0 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , to ensure that 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in simcoe county have access to university education closer to home.

county of simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to county residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of barrie and orillia. visit our website at simcoe.ca

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜  is a fully comprehensive university with approximately 8,500 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and over 2,000 faculty and staff at two campuses in orillia and thunder bay, ontario. lakehead has 10 faculties, including business administration, education, engineering, graduate studies, health & behavioural sciences, law, natural resources management, the northern ontario school of medicine, science & environmental studies, and social sciences & humanities. maclean’s 2020 university rankings, once again, included 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 among canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities, and in 2018, research infosource named lakehead research university of the year in its category for the fourth consecutive year. visit www.hsbcwebinars.com.

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media contacts: 

collin matanowitsch
public relations manager
county of simcoe, service simcoe branch
705-726-9300 ext. 1430
705-734-8386 (mobile)
collin.matanowitsch@simcoe.ca

jaclyn bucik
media, communications and marketing associate
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705-330-4008 ext. 2014
jbucik@lakeheadu.ca 

two 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 were recently honoured with 2019 mayor’s community safety awards, presented by mayor bill mauro.  

community hero

tessa debruyne

a street outreach worker for the shelter house sos program, tessa has excellent credentials – she’s working on a master of social work from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - but more than that, she has the power of kindness to build trust and help empower vulnerably housed and homeless clients to find their voices and make changes. part of a highly skilled and compassionate team, tessa, in her role as driver, is on the road offering direct care to community members in need and helping move them out of harm’s way. with deep empathy and genuine belief in the power of people, tessa feels privileged to work with vulnerable people, hear their incredible stories, know them personally, and care for them in ways that allow them to rely on her. as navigator and cheerleader, she works constantly to connect people to resources and services, and invests immeasurable emotional labour into ensuring the most vulnerable people in our community are safe and well.

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young leader award

yamaan alsumadi

since arriving in thunder bay four years ago, yamaan alsumadi has been planting seeds of hope. an anti-racism activist with strong ties to her cultural community at the mosque, yamaan has helped youth build resiliency skills, positive identity, and self-esteem to motivate change in their lives and the lives of others. when co-president of the regional multicultural youth council, she attended the 2019 canada we want conference in toronto and returned home to help create thunder bay we want - an inclusive community committed to reconciliation, improved race relations, and safe schools and neighbourhoods. yamaan chaired a youth-facilitated event that invited 200 secondary 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to view michelle desrosier’s film coming together to talk, share their perspective of racism in thunder bay, and present possible solutions. yamaan has served on thunder bay’s anti-racism incident reporting working group, and championed in-school activities such as the canadian cancer society’s relay for life. today, yamaan continues her advocacy to build welcoming environments for youth in our city while pursuing studies in nursing at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

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