OSAP Repayment Session

Steven de Munnik, a representative from the National Student Loan Service Centre will be on campus on Wednesday, February 11 from 5-7pm in OH 10.  

Any student who has or has had OSAP should attend to learn about the upcoming repayment process and the different repayment assistance programs to help borrowers make affordable payments. 

 BE INFORMED!

Custom Sweater & Jacket Day

CUSTOM SWEATER & JACKET DAY IS ONE DAY ONLY!

 Next Thursday February 12th from 9-4pm

 at HP.

 Come on down check out the options to customize a jacket, as well as the new line of custom sweaters you can purchase. 

Can't make Thursday? 

All week in the Bookstore at 500 University Ave. we will be selling custom clothing!

For more info please see the flyer below.

Weekly Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAS99HACWPI

I talk about Wednesday's Education Fair (further details can be found on our Education blog at http://everythingeduorillia.blogspot.ca/), Saturday's SmartBoard workshop (see Rosa if you wish to sign up), the new bus schedule between Barrie and Orillia (attached), and how to survive Week 5.

Have a great week!

Frances

Important Information - Education Fair - February 4 from 1:00-5:00pm

Student Affairs is hosting the annual Education Fair this upcoming Wednesday, February 4th from 1:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons and upper hallways of Heritage Place.  

This is a GREAT opportunity to chat with recruiters from both domestic and international boards/placement companies.
Come prepared as some recruiters will be doing interviews on the spot or scheduling from Feb. 4 - 6 on campus; other groups are hosting information sessions on the evening of the Fair.  Full schedule is posted on the event website: www.lakeheadu.ca/current-students/jobs-and-career/career-fair/education-fair-orillia

PIZZA be served at 4PM during the Education Fair for all Professional Year students. For cohorts in class at this time, we will reserve some for you rather than disrupting class.  Please bring your own beverages!

PRIZES Enter an event survey to win great Lakehead swag from our draw table!

How to Prepare?

· Review the LIST OF EXHIBITORS and Event Schedule beforehand. Think about who you want to speak with most and make the rounds according to your interests.

· Dress to impress!  Pull out your Teacher attire.

· Bring several copies of your resume, as you may want to start your application with some companies and might even get an interview that day!

· Bring a notebook and pen so you can write down questions to ask and record information you gather from recruiters.

Please note that the Learning Commons and Hallways are booked for this event; ALL TABLES in the Commons will be used from set-up 11:00am on Wednesday until the Fair ends at 5:00pm, so please plan your day accordingly. 

Couches and quiet study rooms are still available, as is the Computer Lab.

Student Affairs regrets the inconvenience but we hope that you will all attend to take advantage of this networking and information-gathering opportunity we've organized for YOU!

  

Questions?  Please contact Jackie Bean at oremploy@lakeheadu.caor 705-330-4008 X 2110.

UTeach Info Session - February 4th, 2015

                      

Teach in England Full Time:  Presentation Information Session for all graduating teachers

Presentation: Wednesday February 4th ,5:45 pm to 6:45pm, in Room # OH8 Downtown Orillia Campus

Teachers have been at the heart of what Uteach does since we began our business in 2003.

We realize that after completing years of education and training it can be disheartening to discover that your dream teaching job is not available in Canada. Through the Uteach Academy – which is led by two of England’s most highly respected education visionaries - we train, place and support overseas teachers like you so that they can gain valuable teaching experience in England and realize their dreams.

  

Graduating teachers can Join us at our presentation at 5:45 pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday February 4th in Room OH8  in Downtown Orillia campus to find out more about teaching full time in the UK.  We will also have a booth set up  at the fair from 1pm-5pm to answer any questions.

To register your attendance for this event, please send your résumé to signup@uteachrecruitment.com or call us toll-free on +1 (855) 819-4821.

We look forward to seeing you!

Kind regards,

Derrick Willcott

Director of Resourcing and Placement Canada |Uteach Ltd.

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Happy Sunday everyone!

This week's message has information about an upcoming workshop, student parking, and concerns about the OCT's August 31st deadline to register before the two year BEd program begins in Ontario.

There's also a reminder about events organized by the Athletics department.

You can watch the video by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3tjkgXg8Vo

Have a great week!

Frances

Free Yoga Session at Orillia Heritage Place and Free Rock Climbing at Rotary Place

~ Forwarding on behalf of the Athletics and Recreation Department ~

Good Morning,

We are hosting a yoga class on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 2:30-3:30pm in OH10.  Please click here to register and note that we appreciate if you bring your own mat as equipment is limited.

Also, we are offering free rock climbing sessions at Rotary Place.  To view the variety of dates and times, and to register, please follow this link. 

Thank you for your time,

Jayme Beard
Athletics and Recreation Assistant
Lakehead University Orillia