Laurier is making daily decisions and service adjustments to contain the spread of COVID-19. Our goal is to keep the Laurier community informed of these updates in a timely and accurate manner. Visit the wlu.ca/coronavirus website for the latest information and the Remote Learning Student Hub site for academic, mental health and social supports.

We’re collecting stories of sharing, helping and kindness submitted by members of university community. Share your stories by emailing cpam@wlu.ca or tag Laurier in your social media posts.

July 7 key updates:

Shinerama is going virtual: In lieu of Laurier’s annual Shine Day, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union will be hosting a virtual paint night on July 16 at 7 p.m. to raise money in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Join in for a fun-filled evening of painting (Bob Ross style) via Zoom, hosted by artist Justine Shuey. You will also get to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and Shinerama, as Mike Farwell of #Farwell4Hire will speak about how Cystic Fibrosis has closely impacted his life. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.yourstudentsunion.ca. It is only $5 to participate as a Laurier student and $10 to participate as a guest. All of the money raised will go directly to Shinerama and any additional donations can be made here.

Information for incoming first-year, undergraduate Hawks | Laurier 101

• Laurier Life, your exclusive first-year online experience portal, is now available for all incoming students. Log on to Laurier Life on MyLearningSpace and find course code ‘LL101 – Laurier Life’ for access to events, discussion boards and information to help you prepare for September.
• Virtual Welcome Parties start on July 7! Check your mylaurier email for registration information. Send a picture of your “Laurier spirit” to laurier101@wlu.ca to be featured in the sessions – you have a chance to win a $100 Bookstore Gift Card for the best spirit picture. There will be Laurier trivia, more prizes and a chance to dance with the Hawk.
• Ask Us Anything drop-in Zoom sessions start on July 8 and are running bi-weekly. Find dates and registration links in Laurier Life on MyLearningSpace.

Reminders:

• Golden Hawks 30x30 challenge: Stay active while staying home with the Golden Hawks 30x30 Challenge.
• Canada Student Service Grant: View information about the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) program, which provides service opportunities to students and recent graduates and creates impacts in communities across Canada.
• You ask, we answer undergraduate session and graduate session recordings are available on MyLearningSpace.
• Instructional plans for Fall 2020 graduate and undergraduate courses can be found on the student website.
• Fall semester FAQs.