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French culture course provides Laurier students hands-on experience in media industry.

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LAURIER BY THE NUMBERS
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    107age of the institution
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    250clubs and groups
  • 100,000+
    100,000+alumni worldwide
  • 22
    22varsity sports teams
  • 3,000
    3,000student volunteer positions
  • 4,000+
    4,000+students participate in o-week
  • 19,500+
    19,500+students
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  • Duck, Duck, @uofwaterloo ☺️ ⠀⠀⠀ #WeHaveDucks �� #WilfridLaurierUniversity on Thursday 16th of May 2019 at 09:46:03 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Whether you’re saying goodbye to Laurier or just headed out for the summer, it’s great to see all these Golden Hawk family photos! ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to: @nicolegolloher @justinee_falconi @campmade063 @angelikamaka @stephanieebowen @stars6413 @hannahmayscott96 @mckenna_murray For allowing us to share their pics! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Laurier2019 #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 14th of May 2019 at 12:07:15 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Federal Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan visited Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus May 9 to announce details of a new initiative to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within academia, which includes $384,700 in funding over two years for Laurier. ⠀⠀⠀ Laurier’s funding is part of a national strategy called the Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada program, which is providing $5.3 million to 15 Canadian academic institutions to address EDI. ⠀⠀⠀ Following the announcement, Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy, Duncan and Dr. Diana Parry, Associate Vice President Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Waterloo signed the Dimensions EDI national charter. ⠀⠀⠀ Learn more about the announcement in the bio link. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @kirstyduncanmp @laurierwins @nserc_crsng @uofwaterloo ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #DimensionsEDI #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity on Thursday 9th of May 2019 at 02:01:47 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • ������ ⠀⠀⠀ #LaurierLove #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford @laurierwellness on Tuesday 7th of May 2019 at 01:55:19 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • “Know that we’ll buoy each other and those impacted with Laurier love in the days to come.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leanne’s poignant words on coming together to grieve, to share and support one another in love, have never been more felt by Laurier’s community. ⠀⠀⠀ Today we say good-bye to Leanne, a true leader and friend who inspired so many with her compassion, empathy and kindness. #ThankYouLeanne ⠀⠀⠀⠀ For details about the memorial and the live stream of the service, please see the link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Laurier will be hosting an on-campus celebration of Leanne’s life and legacy this coming fall once students are back on campus. on Thursday 2nd of May 2019 at 12:02:10 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • We are overwhelmed by the many condolences and stories being shared about Leanne and her significant impact on the lives of so many. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for the outpouring of support during this difficult time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Details about Leanne’s visitation, memorial service and the live-stream of the service can be found in the link in our bio. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ —————————————————————— ⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Leanne Holland Brown, dean of students for the Waterloo campus, passed away Wednesday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leanne was a beloved colleague and generous friend who helped and supported many students and co-workers during her years at Laurier. She was a loving and compassionate individual who embodied the Laurier spirit and sense of community. Leanne enriched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her, and she will be deeply missed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supports are available to all with the Laurier Community: ⠀⠀⠀⠀ - The Student Wellness Centre: 519-884-0710 x3146 or wellness.ca - Delton Glebe Counselling Centre: 519-884-3305 or glebecentre@wlu.ca - Laurier Human Resources and the Employee and Family Assistance Program: 519-884-0710 x2007 or hr@wlu.ca on Thursday 25th of April 2019 at 09:34:37 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Music is inseparable from the space in which it is performed, and music with a vision lives most powerfully in a space that reflects that vision. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our vision @lauriermusic – a world-class, diverse, inclusive, music program built on immersive learning, caring relationships and engagement with the wider community – requires a building that welcomes everyone in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ With your help, we are going to renovate and expand our current music building, transforming it into a vastly-improved space for teaching, practising, rehearsing and performing. ⠀⠀⠀ Help launch the Making Space for Music campaign at a special gala May 14! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more: give.wlu.ca/music ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford @laurieralumni on Wednesday 24th of April 2019 at 10:00:31 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Water: We drink it. We swim in it. We farm with it. We waste it. Canadians use a lot of water, but we have less of it than you think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Research from Laurier is informing – and preparing – Canadians about the changes that may lie ahead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dive deeper | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WaterScience EarthDay #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierStory @LaurierGlobalStudies @wluindigenous @lauriergreen on Monday 22nd of April 2019 at 10:35:33 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Happy long weekend, Golden Hawks! ������ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just a reminder: All university campuses and locations will be closed for Good Friday, reopening Monday morning. The @laurierlibrary will reopen Saturday. ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Thursday 18th of April 2019 at 01:59:08 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Stay Golden, Hawks! April ☔️= May ��☺️ ⠀⠀⠀ #LaurierLove #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford @weathernetwork on Monday 15th of April 2019 at 01:14:54 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Then & now. ���� ⠀⠀⠀ Even as our campuses grow, we’ll always have that small community feel. ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @laurier.archives for this shot of the Waterloo campus in 1963 and in 2015. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 9th of April 2019 at 02:18:05 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Laurier researcher Jennifer Baltzer and her students are working on projects in the Northwest Territories that aim to ask - and answer - questions about the global impact of climate warming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierStory on Thursday 4th of April 2019 at 04:11:11 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • WLU, the place for you. ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @laurier.archives for this photo from a 1970 Waterloo Lutheran University booklet. In 1973, the university was renamed Wilfrid Laurier University. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Laurier #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 2nd of April 2019 at 03:37:18 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Good morning, Golden Hawks! �� Thanks to @rideion for letting us share this pic of the �� ION (The Region of Waterloo's rapid transit service) testing in front of the Faculty of Social Work in Kitchener! #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Kitchener #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 26th of March 2019 at 09:30:50 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Tomorrow is National Puppy Day! Send us pics of your puppy Hawks today, and we may repost! ☺️ Thanks for posing in your Laurier gear, Wendel! #NationalPuppyDay #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Friday 22nd of March 2019 at 11:30:41 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Who's enjoying the longer days and beautiful sunsets?! ���� #FirstDayofSpring #LaurierLove #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Wednesday 20th of March 2019 at 09:45:21 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • We ���� seeing all the pics of future Golden Hawks! �� ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @sarah.marguerita for letting us share this sweet �� of Miles in his Laurier sweater! ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #FutureGoldenHawk #WilfridLaurierUniversity @wlu_bookstore #Waterloo #Brantford @laurieralumni on Monday 11th of March 2019 at 02:55:52 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Happy International Women's Day, Golden Hawks!���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ “It is my hope that on March 8 – and every day – we can be inspired by the stories of those who have pushed for progress,” said Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy in her keynote address at the 2nd @laurieralumni International Women's Day luncheon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read the full address | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀ #IWD2019 #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford on Friday 8th of March 2019 at 02:16:53 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • Laurier for life ���� ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @finestitches for letting us repost this ��! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford @wlu_bookstore on Monday 4th of March 2019 at 11:25:14 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
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  • One more week until March Break Open House! ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ We can’t wait to welcome all of our future Golden Hawks to the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out why Laurier continues to be ranked No.1 in student satisfaction by meeting us in person during the @lauriermusic Open House March 8, the Waterloo campus Open House March 9 and the Brantford campus Open House March 13. ⠀⠀⠀ Haven’t received an offer yet? Meet with our admissions team at our Open Houses to have your application reviewed one-on-one. If you meet the admission requirements, you could receive an offer of admission on the spot! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve already received your offer, we can answer any questions you have about accepting and maintaining your offer of admission. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find all event info at wlu.ca. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford #LaurierLove #Laurier2023 on Friday 1st of March 2019 at 04:42:43 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
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