Shad Lakehead
2022 INFORMATION GUIDE
Lakehead is recognized as one of Ontario’s “equity powerhouses” for its commitment to serving underrepresented groups including Indigenous and first-generation students. The university emphasizes experiential and high-impact learning practices, which is reflected in the high employment rate of its graduates (96.7 percent within two years of graduation).
Ranked Canada’s leading research university in its category by Research Infosource four years in a row. Lakehead offers diverse research opportunities for undergraduate students at both of its campuses. Students work collaboratively with researchers, who are experts in their field, to gain a practical experience at a professional level while extending their academic knowledge. Lakehead also houses specialized research centres and laboratories, including Biorefining Research Institute and Entrepreneurship Research, and the Paleo-DNA laboratory.
Lakehead is recognized as one of Ontario’s “equity powerhouses” for its commitment to serving underrepresented groups including Indigenous and first-generation students. The university emphasizes experiential and high-impact learning practices, which is reflected in the high employment rate of its graduates (96.7 percent within two years of graduation).
Ranked Canada’s leading research university in its category by Research Infosource four years in a row. Lakehead offers diverse research opportunities for undergraduate students at both of its campuses. Students work collaboratively with researchers, who are experts in their field, to gain a practical experience at a professional level while extending their academic knowledge. Lakehead also houses specialized research centres and laboratories, including Biorefining Research Institute and Entrepreneurship Research, and the Paleo-DNA laboratory.
- Arriving at Shad
- Your New Home
- Arriving at Shad
- Your Shad Campus
Arriving at Shad
Shad2022 runs from July 3 to July 29. We kindly request that you arrive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. The earlier you arrive, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with the campus, the program team and the other participants. Please do not arrive later than 4 p.m. as we have activities planned on the first day.
It also is very important that you let us know your travel plans as soon as you finalize them.
For those arriving by air, a Shad team member will be at the airport to greet flights, help students find each other and assist with sharing cabs where possible. Note that you are responsible for your own travel arrangements and cost to and from campus. The cost of a taxi is approximately $25-30.
Your Shad Campus
Shads and the campus team will be living in Bartley Residence. Each student will have their own room.
Each room will be supplied with linens, pillows, and a towel set upon arrival. There will also be a mini fridge and small, portable fans provided in each room.
Be sure to bring your own soap/shampoo and other toiletries.
You will be living in residence on the university campus, and because we will be using a limited number of rooms there may be other paying guests to the university using the residence accommodation as well.
You have the responsibility for keeping your property safe. You will be given a keycard to the building as well as a key to your room – which you must keep with you at all times. You are responsible for keeping your room door locked.
- FOOD
- RESIDENCE KEY
- BANKING
- COMPUTERS
- LAUNDRY
- food
- residence key
- banking
- computers
- laundry
Food
Most of our meals will be eaten on campus. Keep in mind that it is a university, so the food may not be like your home-cooked meals. There will be a variety of food that accommodates most tastes.
Please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies if you have not done so already.
Residence Key
You will be given residence keys for which you will be responsible. More information will be shared by your program director.
Banking
We recommend that you bring some pocket money with you for transportation to and from the airport, laundry, and purchasing souvenirs. There are no additional mandatory expenses.
There are bank ATMs available on campus should you need to withdraw additional funds.
Computers
You have an option to bring a laptop, tablet, or another personal computing device for research, word processing, and other tasks related to the program. Wi-Fi access is available in residence and elsewhere on campus. Shad team members will assist you with Wi-Fi setup upon arrival. The University and Shad Canada do not take any responsibility for lost/damaged/stolen valuables or property.
Laundry
There will be pay-per-use washers and dryers available. Laundry detergent is available on campus. If you have any allergies to certain types of detergent, please bring your own.
While there are no irons in the rooms, if needed, an iron can be borrowed for use.
- Gabriel Oba
- Silas Young
- Gabriel Oba
- Silas Young
Gabriel Oba
Program Director
He then moved to the US for a couple Postdoc positions, in Clemson, South Carolina and then in Columbus, Ohio. He worked mainly in Organic synthesis, targeting structurally interesting alkaloids. Gabriel had the first opportunity to teach when he was in Columbus. He did not really know what to expect. The experience was so rewarding when he received feedback from students that he decided to lean more towards teaching. When he moved to Canada in 2010, his first teaching position was at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC and then his next position in 2013 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, ON. He is currently in a tenure track teaching stream position at Lakehead University. For many years, Gabriel has been involved in different outreach activities not only with local high school students, but also with Aboriginal youth from remote locations. During these events, they had the opportunity to work on a series of different visually interesting, hands-on experiences.
Silas Young
Assistant Program Director
I was a participant of the Shad Lakehead program while I attended high school in Newfoundland, and it has been incredible planning this year’s journey for the students. I am a recent graduate of Lakehead University’s accounting program. During my studies, I started my own not-for-profit dedicated to providing support for international students. Hosting community efforts like this led me to becoming employed as a post-secondary instructor for Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute. For fun, I am a huge shutterbug, and enjoy doing yoga on the weekends. I am looking forward to showcasing the value of Thunder Bay to all of the incoming Shad students!
Gabriel Oba
Silas Young
CLOTHING - ACCESSORIES
- Jacket/Raincoat with hood
- Baseball-type hat (sun/rain)
- Hoodie or sweater
- Long pants and shorts (long pants may be required in labs)
- Long and short sleeve t-shirts
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Socks
- Swimwear
- Comfortable clothing for daily fitness activities
- 1 business formal outfit and shoes
FOOTWEAR
- 2 pairs of athletic shoes (for indoor and outdoor use; closed toe shoes required in athletic facilities and labs)
- Sandals or flip / flops (for shower use)
- Water safe shoes / water shoes
PERSONAL ITEMS
- Towel, face cloth
- Beach towel for water activities
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush/paste, etc.)
- A supply of face masks (just in case)
- Other personal hygiene items (hand sanitizer, tissues, deodorant, etc.)
Documents and Medication
- Health card
- Medical insurance card (if available)
- Bank card (if you choose to bring one)
- Medication (if needed)
- Extra pair of glasses/contacts (if you wear them)
- Prescription refill note (if taking medication)
Outdoor Gear
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking hat or baseball cap
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm
- Umbrella
- Small backpack (for hiking/day trips)
- Flashlight (NOT your phone)
- Sleeping bag
- Camping mug, bowl, plate and utensils (optional)
- Air mattress / foam (for under your sleeping bag – optional)
- Hiking shoes / boots
Other
(Highly recommended, but not mandatory)
- Personal notebook or paper
- Writing tools
- Laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- Memory stick
- Alarm clock
- Watch
- Calculator
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Reading material
- Basic sports equipment (baseball glove and ball, football, etc.)
- Musical instruments (along with sheet music)
- Music
- Pocket Money (a small amount for things like laundry, taxi to / from airport, and souvenirs)
- Extra pillow (for more of an “at home” feeling)
- Extra hangers
- Small fan
DO NOT BRING
- Game system / TV
- Pets (service animals exempted; please inform your program director for accommodations)
- Any dangerous goods or weapons
- Perfumes, colognes, or other strong scents
- Expensive jewelry or other valuables
- AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
- SUPERVISED COMMUNITY
- THE SCHEDULE
- TECH-ETIQUETTE: APPROPRIATE USAGE
- RECREATION AT SHAD
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT
- DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
- SUPERVISED COMMUNITY
- THE SCHEDULE
- TECH-ETIQUETTE: APPROPRIATE USAGE
- RECREATION AT SHAD
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
A diverse and inclusive community is an important value of the Shad program. You will meet students from across Canada, with different lived experiences and backgrounds. Some of you have experience with complex, high responsibility activities such as traveling or being away from home, while for others, this may be your first time being apart from family. Respect for all individuals is a requirement for a successful community.
Community must be preserved and protected in the Shad program. There are no exclusive relationships at Shad, whether for the purposes of romance, clique, gender, ethnicity, or any other reason. Relationships that exclude (or attempt to exclude) others will not be accepted. Intentionally excluding others is a form of bullying and could result in dismissal from the program. The month at Shad provides you the opportunity to make connections with a community of other exceptional students. We hope that this tight-knit community that forms at Shad will continue for many years after the program.
SUPERVISED COMMUNITY
Shad is a supervised community. Every member of the program team is charged with the responsibility of ensuring your safety and protection. We take this responsibility seriously! This means that we will need to know approximately where you are and what you are doing at all times. This level of awareness ensures that in case of an emergency, we can account for your whereabouts quickly.
You are also a partner in ensuring your own safety and the safety of the Shad community. You are expected to ensure that your behaviour is always aligned with the Shad values.
Just because the community is supervised does not mean that you won’t have freedom to engage in a range of activities across the university campus. We take advantage of many of the various programs, departments, recreational facilities and spaces on campus to ensure that you enjoy an exciting university experience.
SCHEDULE
You can expect life at Shad to be busy, but don’t worry, we have downtime and recreational activities built into the program as well. Each day, you can expect a different combination of lectures, workshops, recreational and cultural activities, as well as unscheduled time that you can use to connect with your peers, work on your design project, and reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished so far.
TECH-ETIQUETTE: APPROPRIATE USAGE
The ability to rapidly access relevant information can be key to innovation. There is no question that effective use of technology can be a useful tool. That said, the appropriate use of technology is essential for an effective learning/teaching/cooperative environment. There is etiquette for the use of technology. Rather than provide a long list of rules that will define acceptable use of technology, our technology policy is governed by the same core values as Shad.
All use of technology — including cell phones, notebooks, tablets, translators and the like — must uphold the principles of excellence, responsibility and creativity. While you might be an exceptional multitasker, maintaining devoted attention to a task at hand is a hallmark of responsibility and maturity. When it comes to the use of technology, know what’s right, do what’s right and be respectful!
RECREATION AT SHAD
We have time set aside for recreational activities. These include cultural events, field trips and many opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Shad is most enriching when we have sufficient energy to be fully engaged in all program activities. After a long and busy day, everyone needs adequate rest. We also need to respect others and allow them to re-energize themselves by getting the rest they need. Please manage your energy levels appropriately and allow others to do the same by going to bed at the appropriate time.
- Living with Respect
- Creativity
- EXCELLENCE
- COMMUNITY
- DIVERSITY
- RESPONSIBILITY
- Living with Respect
- Creativity
- EXCELLENCE
- COMMUNITY
- DIVERSITY
- RESPONSIBILITY
LIVING WITH RESPECT
Our values are what make Shad the incredible program that it is. At our Shad campus these values are vigorously embraced – just like they are at each of the other campuses across Canada. Being a Shad means accepting these values fully into everything you do! Adherence to these values determines how successful your Shad experience will be. They are sacred trusts.
EXCELLENCE
We aspire to excellence in all we do.
DIVERSITY
We value diversity and open discussion.
CREATIVITY
We cherish the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.
COMMUNITY
We are committed to the respect, cooperation, and shared fun that builds a powerful, supportive community, while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of that community.
RESPONSIBILITY
Our behaviour is always governed by respect for others and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
What happens when a diverse group of high school students from across Canada come together in the spirit of science, technology and entrepreneurship? Shad Open Day is a day to put your campus and your accomplishments on display for the community.
On Thursday, July 28th, family, friends and community members are invited to join us for a day of demonstrations and exhibits. You will get the chance to showcase your team’s innovation and your own special talents for the extended community.
We understand that some of you will be traveling far from home to attend Shad and therefore it will be more difficult for your family members to make it for Open Day. Do not worry – there will be many of your fellow Shads in the same position and you will still enjoy the magic of Open Day!
The program ends on the morning of Friday, July 29, and some may need to leave very early to catch a flight or bus. Rooms are required to be vacated by 11:00 a.m. that day.
If you have a bus/train/plane to catch, you will need to make arrangements to get from the campus with plenty of time before your scheduled departure time. If your parents/guardians are picking you up by car, they should plan to do this before 2:00 p.m.
Please note that the Shad program concludes at 2:00 p.m. on July 29 and Shad will no longer be responsible for you after this time.
- SHAD SPEAKS
- LATE SHOW
- TALENT SHOWS
- VARIETY NIGHT
- SHAD SPEAKS
- LATE SHOW
- TALENT SHOWS
- VARIETY NIGHT
SHAD SPEAKS
During the program you will be asked to give a short presentation (5 minutes long + 2 minutes for questions and answers) on a technical topic of your choice in one of the core areas (Business, Engineering, Information Technology, and Science).
We ask you to come prepared for this presentation as there will be very little preparation time – if any – available for this activity during the course of the program.
On the day of arrival, you must submit an abstract for your Shad Speaks. (Format: Microsoft Word, Title: 14pt centred, bold, Your name: 12pt centred not bold, followed by text in 12pt full justification, Font: Times New Roman, Media: CD, Flash Memory Stick or email to the PA responsible, ask for PAs email address at the time of registration). Also let the PA know if you need a data projector or a slide projector for your presentation.
You will want to select a topic that addresses something that you have become an expert at or have done research in the past. Past Shad presentations have covered varied areas such as data encryption technology, space sciences, and chemistry of sweat.
LATE SHOW
Shad also means no television. To compensate, you (as part of a group) will take the responsibility for entertaining the Shad community by conducting the Late Show. Late Show is half an hour to forty-five minutes long, which will take place on some nights. In the past, Late Show has featured short skits, and interactive games involving group participation. As the preparation time is very limited (you have to prepare during one of your project meeting times), the skits are of an impromptu nature without elaborate preparations. Every Shad in the group has to actively participate in this activity.
TALENT SHOWS
During the program there will be talent shows. The first talent show is about exploring your hidden talent. Every Shad will do something outside their comfort zone. The second talent show will showcase your true talent.
VARIETY NIGHT
The final evening at Shad features the Banquet followed by the Variety Night. The Variety Night is a student planned and orchestrated event staged in front of Shads, parents and other well-wishers gathered for the event.
- SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
- VISITORS
- CONTACT DURING THE PROGRAM
- SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
- VISITORS
- CONTACT DURING THE PROGRAM
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
Q: I have a special accommodation request. How do I submit my request and will you be able to help me?
A: You will need to inform us of the special accommodations that you require ahead of time. We will let you know what we can do to support you as best as possible. We want to help make sure your experience here is exceptional.
VISITORS
Q: Can I have visitors during Shad? Can my parents take me off campus for a non-emergency reason?
A: No. Visitors are only welcome to come to Shad on Open Day on Thursday, July 28.
CONTACT DURING THE PROGRAM
Q: How can my parents contact me during Shad?
A: Your parents can contact you on your cell phone (although you may not be able to answer due to program activities).