NEWS RELEASE
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
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THUNDER BAY -- Lakehead University held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Alumni House in its new location on Thursday, Oct. 3, which kicked off Homecoming Weekend.
Located at 1294 Balmoral Street in Thunder Bay, Alumni House is now more visible and more accessible to alumni, donors and supporters of Lakehead University.
“Alumni House serves as a welcoming entry point to campus for alumni, donors, and friends who would like to come by and visit,” said Yolanda Wanakamik, Vice-President of the Alumni Association of Lakehead University.
“This new location will also allow Lakehead University to display more than 60 years of memorabilia as a celebration of the University’s past – and the Association’s contributions to Lakehead University,” Wanakamik said.
“With hundreds of alumni visiting Lakehead Thunder Bay for Homecoming, we felt this was an excellent opportunity to hold the grand opening,” said Dr. Moira McPherson, Lakehead University’s President and Vice-Chancellor.
The Alumni Association of Lakehead University has a long and proud tradition of supporting the institution, recognizing and celebrating the many distinguished Lakehead alumni with awards, and supporting current students through scholarships, bursaries, mentoring, and the creation of opportunities for engagement like Homecoming Weekend.
For more information about Homecoming Weekend, visit lakeheadu.ca/alumni-and-friends/homecoming
