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The Lakehead University-Ottawa Alumni Chapter is committed to keeping our alumni informed, involved and invested in our university community

09/08/2026

🎓 Welcome back, Thunderwolves! 💙

Today marks the first day of classes at Lakehead University. Whether you're stepping onto campus for the very first time or returning for another year, there's something pretty special about the start of a new academic year.

New classes. New faces. New challenges. New memories waiting to be made.

From all of us in the Lakehead Alumni Association, we're cheering you on! Make the most of every opportunity, find your people, get involved, ask questions, try something new—and remember to enjoy the journey along the way. 🐺

To our newest Thunderwolves: welcome to the Lakehead family! And to those returning: welcome home.

Here's to a great year ahead! 💙💛

09/04/2026

Happy Labour Day!

As we head into the Labour Day long weekend, we’re wishing our alumni community a safe, relaxing and well-deserved break. Whether you’re enjoying time with family and friends, getting outdoors, or simply taking a moment to recharge, we hope you make the most of the long weekend.

Please note that our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

Enjoy the long weekend! 💙

08/28/2026

💙💛 You’re invited: 2026 Alumni Association AGM!

What’s happening with your Alumni Association? What’s ahead for the Lakehead alumni community? And what can we look forward to in 2026/27?

Join us online for the Lakehead University Alumni Association Annual General Meeting and reconnect with your Lakehead family from wherever you are!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕕 6 p.m. EDT
💻 Online

We’ll reflect on the past year, share updates on the Alumni Association and look ahead to what’s next.

And we’re excited to welcome a very special guest: Karl Subban, bestselling author, speaker, award-winning educator and proud Lakehead alumnus. Karl has spent decades inspiring others to overcome challenges and turn them into opportunities for success.

Whether this is your first AGM or you've joined us before, we’d love to see you there!

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/lOXh50ZFQM9

08/25/2026

When young people can see a future for themselves, anything is possible. 💙

Lakehead University is setting its sights on a new $2-million fundraising goal for the Achievement Program, and the Alumni Association of Lakehead University is helping lead the way with a $64,517 commitment to kick-start this next chapter.

The Achievement Program supports equity-deserving youth from Grade 4 through Grade 12, helping them build confidence, discover their potential and see themselves as belonging in a postsecondary environment.

And the impact is already being felt. In 2025–26, the program reached 500 students from 45 schools across six school boards in Northwestern Ontario. Eight Achievement Program graduates have attended Lakehead since 2020, with three more expected to begin their studies this September.

This next $2 million isn't just a fundraising goal. It's an investment in young people, their futures and the communities they will one day help lead.

We're proud to support the Achievement Program and help create more opportunities for the next generation.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/aFPR50ZESKc

08/11/2026

Investing in the future of veterinary care, right here in Thunder Bay! 🐾

We have some incredibly exciting news to share! Vétérinov has officially pledged $50,000 to Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP).

With veterinary shortages impacting communities across the North, Lakehead’s collaborative program is a game-changer for regional and northern animal care.

From household pets to livestock, the future of animal health depends on exceptional training and support. We are honoured to stand alongside Veterinov to help make that future a reality.

Please join us in celebrating this exciting milestone for Northern veterinary education!

07/31/2026

We'll be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the long weekend!
We hope you enjoy a relaxing and safe holiday. 🌞

07/21/2026

Making a global impact, year after year. 🌍

has once again been recognized among the world's leading universities for sustainability and societal impact in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.

For the seventh consecutive year, Lakehead ranks among the top 10% of universities worldwide for societal impact and remains the top-ranked university in North America with fewer than 10,000 students.

Read more about this year's rankings here: https://ow.ly/6p1U50Zq4Wf

07/18/2026

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the wildfires affecting communities across Northwestern Ontario and beyond.

To those who have been forced to leave their homes, those facing uncertainty, and the communities working tirelessly to support one another: we are thinking of you.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters, emergency responders, healthcare professionals, volunteers, Indigenous leadership, and all those answering the call to help. Your courage, compassion, and dedication are making a difference when it is needed most.

The Alumni Association of Lakehead University stands with our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends during this difficult time. If you are looking for ways to help, please consider:
- Wildfire relief efforts through the Canadian Red Cross or
- emergency pet boarding and pet evacuations Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Northwest Animal Centre .

Please stay safe, look after yourselves and those around you, and continue to follow the guidance of local emergency officials.

07/16/2026

Celebrating 46 years of memories, friendship, and Lakehead pride! 🎉✨

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming back the Honours Bachelor of Physical & Health Education (HBPHE) Class of 1980 for a special reunion. From warm greetings and Alumni Association treats to a nostalgic visit at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, it was a weekend filled with laughter, stories, and new memories made.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your energy and spirit remind us what it means to be .

Here’s to the moments that connect us, the friendships that last a lifetime, and the memories that keep us coming back. Until next time, keep celebrating and sharing your Lakehead pride!

School of Kinesiology - Lakehead University

06/28/2026

Our offices will be closed from June 29-July 1st in celebration of Canada's birthday and to enjoy a little R&R!

We will be back to regular business hours on July 2nd.

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