Lakehead University GTA Alumni Chapter

Celebrating a beautiful partnership rooted in compassion! 🐾

Another incredible milestone for the future of veterinary care in the North! The Eric S. Margolis Foundation has reinforced its commitment to Northern Ontario’s future by donating an additional $50,000 to Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP)—bringing their total support to an incredible $75,000!

The Eric S. Margolis Foundation focuses its philanthropic work on three crucial elements of our world: Animals, Humanity, and Nature.

When you look at the goals of the new collaborative vet school at Lakehead, the synergy is undeniable. By training the next generation of veterinarians directly in the communities that need them most, this program will:

✅ Help Animals by closing critical gaps in routine and emergency veterinary care.

✅ Support Humanity by protecting livestock health and bringing vital resources to rural and Indigenous communities.

✅ Nurture Nature by preparing veterinarians to manage wildlife health and conservation in our vast northern ecosystems.

We are incredibly grateful to the Eric S. Margolis Foundation for standing with us to champion the interconnected health of our communities and the animals we love.

Join us in sending a massive thank you to the Foundation in the comments! 👇🎉

The caps are ready, the gowns are pressed, and the excitement is real! 🎓

Over the next two days, we are celebrating the incredible resilience, hard work, and achievements of the Lakehead University Class of 2026. You’ve left your mark on our campuses, and now it’s time to make your mark on the world!

To our newest grads: Welcome to the Lakehead Alumni family! You are officially part of a global network of over 70,000 Thunderwolves cheering you on. 🐺💙💛

Drop a comment to leave your well-wishes for the Class of 2026! 👇

Our latest Alumni eZine is here! 🎉

Catch up on inspiring alumni stories, university updates, upcoming events, and more- all in one place.

Whether you’re looking to reconnect, stay informed, or celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni community, this issue has something for you.

Read it here: https://ow.ly/Aucn50Z2WMS

Know a fellow alum who should see this? Tag them below or share the link!

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May marks Leave a Legacy Month, a time to consider the impact of planned giving.
Join us in exploring how planned giving can benefit you and your community.

Learn More: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/alumni/giving/legacy

The results are in, and they are PAW-some! 🐾✨

We are over the moon to share that the ‘Paws for a Cause’ campaign raised over $7,500 this April for Lakehead’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP)!

A massive thank you to our partners who stepped up to make this happen:
✅ Jeff Palmer (Pet Valu owner and proud Lakehead Alumnus) for his incredible local leadership.
✅ TD Insurance for their amazing support and participation in this campaign.

And to the customers at Thunder Bay Pet Valu stores: YOU made this happen. Every dollar donated at the till is an investment in the health of our pets, livestock, and communities.

Together, we’re making local vet care a reality.

Big news for our Lakehead community! 🌟

Access to education should be about talent and drive, not the size of your bank account. That’s why we are so incredibly grateful to The Joyce Family Foundation for their $2-million gift to support Lakehead University students!

What this means:

✅ Establishment of The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary.
✅ Three annual bursaries of $22,000 ($5,500/year for four years).
✅ Direct support for students facing financial challenges starting September 2026.

Did you know that 95% of our domestic students face barriers to attending university? This gift helps bridge that gap and ensures that every student has the chance to grow and contribute to their community.

We are also kicking off a 5-year, $10-million campaign to keep this momentum going. Let’s open some doors! 🚪

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cURX50YSpNb

April 25 is World Veterinary Day- a time to recognize the vital role veterinarians play in keeping our animals, food systems, and communities healthy.

Here in Northern Ontario, that role is more important than ever. Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) represents a transformative step forward- training future veterinarians closer to home, addressing regional shortages, and strengthening care for rural and remote communities.

This program isn’t just about education- it’s about access, sustainability, and the future of animal and public health in the North.

Join us in celebrating World Veterinary Day by supporting the growth of the CDVMP. Together, we can help ensure Northern Ontario has the veterinary care it needs for generations to come.

Learn more. Get involved. Support the future. 🐾 ➡️ https://ow.ly/VwBv50YNsCc

📚✨ Happy World Book Day! 🎉
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What are you reading currently? Any you would recommend? What book changed your life?

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Discover how cutting-edge physics is helping detect breast cancer earlier.

Join Dr. Alla Reznik, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Physics of Radiation Medical Imaging at Lakehead University, for a lecture on how ultra-sensitive Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology is transforming breast cancer detection for women at high risk.

Monday, April 27, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Lakehead Thunder Bay, 955 Oliver Rd
Attend in person or remotely

Dr. Reznik is also a Senior Scientist at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute and founder of Radialis Inc., bringing this breakthrough technology into cancer care.

Everyone is welcome.