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You don’t have to earn study breaks, you deserve them. Stepping away from studying isn’t the same as procrastinating; it actually helps your brain rest, reset, and come back sharper. Taking short, intentional breaks can improve focus, memory, and how much you actually retain. Try:

• Getting up and stretching or going for a quick walk
• Grabbing a snack or hydrating
• Putting your phone down and closing your eyes for a few minutes
• Chatting with a friend
• Doing something creative or relaxing (music, doodling, puzzles)

Need a place to take a real break?
Drop by the Unstudy Spot on Wednesday April 8 in the Dining Hall. No studying allowed. Just space to relax, reset, and recharge before exams.

You don’t have to earn study breaks, you deserve them. Stepping away from studying isn’t the same as procrastinating; it actually helps your brain rest, reset, and come back sharper. Taking short, intentional breaks can improve focus, memory, and how much you actually retain. Try:

• Getting up and stretching or going for a quick walk
• Grabbing a snack or hydrating
• Putting your phone down and closing your eyes for a few minutes
• Chatting with a friend
• Doing something creative or relaxing (music, doodling, puzzles)

Need a place to take a real break?
Drop by the Unstudy Spot on Wednesday April 8 from 9-30pm in the dining hall. No studying allowed. Just space to relax, reset, and recharge before getting back to it.

Nominated by students, the WellU Champions recognize faculty and staff who make a meaningful difference in student wellbeing at Lakehead - through care, advocacy, and everyday actions that matter.

This year’s WellU Champions are:
- Eric Johnston, Student Affairs
- Dr. Thamara Laredo, Chemistry Department
- Dr. Anthony Murkar, Psychology Department
- Dr. Florin Pendea, Department of Sustainability Sciences, and Geography and the Environment
- Brian Weishar, Faculty of Education

Thank you for showing up for students and helping create a campus where well-being belongs to all of us.

Learn more about each champion at LakeheadU.ca/welluchampion

Online learning and activities will continue as scheduled

Lakehead Orillia is hosting the world’s largest hackathon: the NASA Space Apps Challenge! It’s not just for coders: teachers, artists, engineers, scientists, writers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between will come together to dive headfirst into collaborative projects to tackle innovative solutions for challenges we face on earth and in space. 💫 Form a team with friends, or sign up as an individual and join a team with others at the event.

✅ Free to participate
✅ Gain resume worthy skills
✅ Chance to win local and global prizes
✅ Solve real world problems

Registration is now open!
Visit space apps challenge.org/2025/ for more info and to register.

Nominations are now OPEN for the County of Simcoe’s 12th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards! 🙌🏆

🔹 13 Categories
🔹 https://simcoe.ca/newcomerawards
📅 Deadline: September 20, 2024

Help shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference! 🌟 Nominate your local Community Champions now and let’s celebrate their efforts together 🎊👏



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Hear from your student voice of this year’s 59th convocation ceremony, Holly Gray!

“What does convocation mean to you?”

See you all June 7th, graduates! 📚🎓

What is a Special Exam?

📖 Special exams may provide you with the opportunity to “retake” an exam for a particular course, should you meet the specific criteria. You must be approved to write a special exam based on the criteria set out in the Special Exam regulation.

📖 Review more information about special examinations in the University Regulations section of the course calendar as well as your Faculty/Program regulations as they may vary. Registration for the winter and full-year course Special Exams opens on May 13th, 2024 and closes on May 31st, 2024.