Lakehead University Student Union - Orillia

Need a break from studying? LUSU Seeds Of Creativity is back! Come relieve some stress, paint a planter, and plant a seed across from Wolfie's Cafe from 10 AM - 3 PM today, Friday April 17th.

We will provide all materials including, planters, paint, soil, and seeds. No need to register just stop by while supplies last.

From Thunder Bay to Orillia and Barrie to Queen’s Park, students, workers, and communities showed up. 📢

While and students rallied on campus in Thunder Bay, students from our Orillia and Barrie campuses travelled to Queen’s Park to join students from across Ontario calling for accessible, well-funded, public education.

For many students in northern and rural communities, and from working class backgrounds, OSAP is what makes post-secondary education possible. When grants are cut and costs go up, it’s not just about money — it’s about whether students can afford to be in school at all. A bright future shouldn't be a debt sentence.

Public funding choices reflect political priorities. Students, workers, and communities across the province are making it clear: education must be one of them.

The people, united, will win! ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻

Students across Ontario are mobilising to defend public education! 📢

Cuts to OSAP, rising tuition and student costs, and changes under Bill 33 are putting post-secondary education further out of reach. Students, workers, and community members are coming together at Queen’s Park to say: .

LUSU is organising a free charter bus to Toronto on March 24 so students from Orillia, Barrie, and the surrounding area can attend the rally organised by CFS Ontario // FCÉÉ Ontario, CUPE Ontario, and OPSEU.

📆 March 24 at 1:30 PM
📍 Queen’s Park, Toronto

🚌 Bus Departures
Lakehead University Orillia at 10:45 AM
Georgian College Barrie at 11:30 AM

This bus is open to students and community members, not just Lakehead students. Seats are limited.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/A1SCKmhfhUWAe27A8.

Students and workers united will never be defeated! ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻

Join us Tuesday for a thought-provoking conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in our campus community and beyond.

🍩 Democracy Donuts in Orillia for LUSU Elections!

Voting is simple, easy, and quick. Stop by the polling station and cast your ballot.

Donuts available today while supplies last, or grab a $2 voucher for Wolfie’s Café.

You can also vote online at lusu.simplyvoting.com until March 10 at 11:59 PM. 🗳️

Interested in food security? Register for a lecture on healthy, equitable and sustainable food systems with Lakehead's Dr Charles Levkoe, happening tomorrow from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/sg5St6Rcef3FtpTJ8

GRAD STUDENTS 📢 Join today for their Special General Meeting 🗳️

Nov 18, 1-3 PM
Zoom | OA3041 (Orillia) | UC2020 (Thunder Bay)

LUGSA members will be voting on a new structure for grad student representation at Lakehead. Your voice matters!

Register to attend at http://bit.ly/4r7xM7k.

Note there is limited space in-person.

📣 Solidarity with Georgian students, full-time college support staff, and put Orillia area community!

Join at the picket line tomorrow morning at 7 AM to help . ✊

Are you a First Nations, Métis or Inuit student at Lakehead?

We’re looking for passionate Indigenous students to represent LUSU (Local 32 of the Canadian Federation of Students) at the 2025 Ontario Circle of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students’ Gathering in Toronto this July!

🗓 WHEN: July 18–20
📍 WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, Toronto
✉️ HOW TO APPLY: Email [email protected]

🚨 DEADLINE TO APPLY: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 🚨
Tell us why you’d be a great representative and mention any Indigenous student groups or clubs you’re involved in.

Spots are limited—apply ASAP!