Alumni Association of Lakehead University

Former LUSU President and AALU Director Inducted into NWO Sports Hall of Fame

Terry Robinson, HBK '97, and former LUSU President and Alumni Association Director, is being inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in the Athlete category for his outstanding career in track and field. Terry is currently wheeling across Ontario in support of Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Terry's Trek is a 2,897 km trek across Ontario to raise awareness about this all-to-common disorder. Read more

Lakehead Graduate Rows Way to Olympic Medal

Alongside his team members, 2003 Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment graduate Liam Parsons received an Olympic bronze medal for his third place finish in the Men's Lightweight Sculls race on Sunday, August 17. Visit http://www.cbc.ca/ for Olympic coverage on Liam's win and other events. Read more

Lakehead Grad Sets Up Flour Operation in Thunder Bay

If one farmer‘s plans grow just right, the city‘s bakers will be able to buy locally milled flour in time for Thanksgiving‘s apple pies. Jeff Burke, (HBEnvironmental Sciences 2007) a 23-year-old who grew up on a dairy farm but never expected to follow his parents into farming, is building the city‘s only flour mill. Read more

Reprinted with permission
Sarah Elizabeth Brown
The Chronicle Journal

Forrest Among the Trees

Rylan Forrest (HBA '06) never picked up a baseball bat, a hockey stick or a basketball in his youth.  But his training regiment these days can stand toe-to-toe with that of any athlete – so much that it‘s been the essence of Forrest‘s life since he discovered fitness and muscle modelling. Read more

Reuben Villagracia
The Chronicle Journal

Dr. Elizabeth Murray (BSc '86 HBSc '88), Scientist and Community Advocate

For most high school students, a spare period is a welcome break from the demands of regular classroom activity.  A chance to take a breather, get caught up on assignments or perhaps hang out with friends.  But for Liz Murray, the circumstances that came together to create a spare in her Grade 10 morning class schedule at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute High school put her on a path that would impact  her career choices and ultimately, her life. Read more

Maureen Arges Nadin

Grad, Jim Veltman, to Play Last Pro Lacrosse Game on April 26th

CP - TORONTO — Jim Veltman is about to play his last National Lacrosse League game and accolades are pouring in. The 42-year-old captain of the Toronto Rock has been on eight championship NLL teams. "He is a tremendous leader and I think it's because he's a man of great integrity," says Derek Keenan. "There is nothing fake about Jim Veltman.  All Lakehead alumni are encouraged to come out and support Jim on his retirement from a tremednous career! Read more

Teaching Grad to Fight Aids in Africa

Education grad, Kristen Godin, will be seeing a lot of sand this summer, but it won’t be at the beach. Currently enrolled in the medical program at the University of Ottawa, Godin will take a two-day flight to Tanzania in June where she’ll work in an HIV hospital. Read more

Lakehead Graduate Profiles: Mike Wehrstedt

Say the name Mike Wehrstedt and Lakehead fans will think of timely goals; like two OT winners against York in the 2007 playoffs.  Other will think non-stop hustle and 100% effort while some will remember his ferocious slap shot.  Others will remember a player who was a leader both on and off the ice and always made a point of representing Lakehead hockey at many events in the community. Read more

By Mike Aylward
Lakehead Athletics

Julio Gomes HBA '86 - Renaissance Man

If coming from a well-rounded background with a broad understanding of many issues that impact our complex world prepares journalists for the challenges of the news world,  then LU graduate Julio Gomes is a perfect fit for his new position as managing editor of the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal. Read more

Engineering Grad Builds Music Career

Catherine Taddo graduated from Lakehead's civil engineering program in 1997 and has since received her professional engineering licence.  However, engineering isn't Catherine's only love.  Music is a major part of her life these days as she continues to expand her professional career.

Described by music industry people as one who possesses a rich and powerful voice, the future looks bright for this aspiring grad.

Visit http://www.catherinetaddo.com/