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Thank You for Supporting Giving Tuesday – Together We Raised $167,877

We are pleased to share the results of this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. Thanks to the generosity and support of our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends, Lakehead University raised $167,877 in support of student awards.

Giving Tuesday has become an important annual tradition at Lakehead- one that directly impacts our students by helping reduce financial barriers and expanding access to scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Since launching our first Giving Tuesday initiative in 2016, our community has contributed over $1.71 million toward student awards. This sustained support has strengthened our ability to help students succeed academically and personally.

These results also reflect our longstanding reputation for putting students first: for two years in a row, the Maclean’s University Rankings recognized Lakehead as the top undergraduate university in Ontario for student awards- a distinction made possible through the kindness and commitment of supporters like you.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared messages, or helped champion this year’s campaign. Your dedication helps ensure that Lakehead students can focus on their studies, pursue their goals, and fully realize their potential.

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Genetic research and new technologies continue to influence the future of swine health and production efficiency. In this episode, we explore how research and technology are being used to support stronger, more resilient pigs, while also improving overall production outcomes. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger, geneticist with Topigs Norsvin, to discuss both routine and emerging strategies for improving piglet, pig, and sow livability. She outlines two primary approaches to enhancing resiliency: gene editing and traditional selective breeding. Continuing the resiliency conversation, we also hear from Dr. Lucina Galina, director of technical research projects at the Pig Improvement Company. She shares insights into ongoing gene-editing work focused on PRRS, detailing the pathway to success, regulatory and practical considerations, and the questions that still remain as the technology evolves. Together, these conversations provide a closer look at how research, genetics and innovation are shaping the future of swine health and livability.