Gilbert bids goodbye

Today is Fred Gilbert's last day as president of Lakehead University. Brian Stevenson officially takes over Sunday.  Gilbert says he has no real regrets to speak of and adds he's had a wonderful 12 years in Thunder Bay. Gilbert says his proudest accomplishment is improving LU's reputation. Where once the institution was considered as a last chance university, he turned it into an school that now attracts top scholars from Thunder Bay and the rest of the province. Vic Krasowski's interview with Dr. Fred Gilbert can be heard on the link below.

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Gilbert gives GG choice a thumbs up

Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert calls it an interesting choice. Gilbert is reacting to the appointment of David Johnston as the next Governor General. Gilbert says he knows Johnston, which makes the choice personal for him. Gilbert says Johnson has a background in law along with a great inquiring mind and will serve us well as Governor General. Johnston begins his new job in the fall