September 29, 2005 Source: Lakehead University:
http://communications.lakeheadu.ca/news/?id=202 Lakehead U Honours Inaugural Member of the Board of Governors (Thunder Bay – September 29, 2005) It's been 40 years since Lakehead University officially opened its doors as a Canadian university. The University has grown, seen many successes, and developed into the progressive post-secondary institution it is today. During this time, there have been many people instrumental in Lakehead U's success. Bernard Shaffer, an inaugural member of the Board of Governors, is one of those people. To honour his memory and contributions to the University, Paul Shaffer, musician and son of Bernard, made a major contribution to ATAC. Today, the Bernard Shaffer Boardroom was unveiled by Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University, Jackie Dojack, Chair, Board of Governors, and Paul Shaffer. "Bernard Shaffer was a leader in our community – both of Thunder Bay, and Lakehead U," says Dr. Gilbert. "It is through the action, involvement, and perseverance of individuals such as Bernard Shaffer that Lakehead University is where it is today. Over the past 40 years, we have seen many successes and we have become one of Canada's most innovative and progressive universities in many respects, particularly in research and teaching and learning technologies. Those individuals who helped Lakehead U rise from its early beginnings were instrumental in Lakehead's continued growth. And that is why it gives me great pleasure that the name of our new ATAC Boardroom honour Bernard Shaffer." "My father felt strongly about education, and he was committed to the vision of Lakehead University," says Paul Shaffer, who was given an honorary degree in 1988 by Lakehead U. "The dedication of the ATAC Boardroom is a tribute to both his work to further post-secondary education in the North and his commitment to the community of Thunder Bay. The Shaffer family is greatly honoured." Bernard Shaffer was a board member from 1965 to 1972. He was a highly regarded civil-litigation specialist, and was past president of the Thunder Bay District Law Association, former president of the Ontario division of the Canadian Bar Association. In 1994, he was awarded The Law Society of Upper Canada's Medal "for outstanding service within the profession, whether in the area of practice, in the academic sphere, or in some other professional capacity where the service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession." He is just one of two Thunder Bay lawyers to receive that honour. He passed away in August 2004, and will be remembered at Lakehead University for his commitment to education in Thunder Bay. -30- Media Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer, 807-343-8177 or 807-472-9113
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