Welcome to the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC)
ATAC is Lakehead University's new 9,100 square metre Technology Centre. This state-of-the-art facility gives faculty members and students access to leading edge research labs and "smart" classrooms; giving students the tools they need to move from an academic situation to real-world technology applications.
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Musician Paul Shaffer names the ATAC Executive Boardroom in honour of his Father
A generous donation from musician Paul Shaffer has led to the naming of the fifth-floor Advanced Technology & Academic Centre (ATAC) boardroom in honor of his father Bernard. The room will now be referred to as the Bernard Shaffer Executive Boardroom.
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The J. P. Bickell Foundation Supports ATAC
The J. P. Bickell Foundation donates $25,000 to the ATAC Campaign in support of a GIS Lab.
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Lakehead U Revolutionizes Education Delivery with "Smart Classrooms"
Business Benefits:
-Reduced communication costs
-Improved access to courses/information
-Flexible learning for students
-Expanded access to experts
-Improved efficiencies in curriculum delivery

If necessity is the mother of invention, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario is a perfect example of identifying a need, and then filling it using state-of-the-art technologies to expand the university’s reach into its student community. 
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Thunder Bay’s Italian Community Supports ATAC Campaign Through the Arthur Mauro Challenge
Lakehead University has received a special donation from the Italian community in Thunder Bay.

Recently, the Arthur Mauro Challenge was announced, in which Arthur Mauro will match any donation made to the ATAC ~ Future of the North Capital Campaign by members of the Italian community, up to $150,000. 
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Alumni Association Pledges $10,000 in Matching Dollars
The Alumni Association is giving you 10,000 reasons to invest in  ATAC.      
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ATAC Smart Classrooms give Lakehead Students an Edge!
ATAC's smart classroom technology intergrates leading edge Internet and presentation technology to create new learning opportunities for Lakehead students.
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