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2024
May
Laurier’s champion on Parliament Hill: Q and A with international relations expert Peter Boehm
Students hone social innovation skills, create solutions to municipal challenges as part of Laurier and City of Waterloo partnership
‘I’m gay’: Laurier researcher analyzes real-life recordings of ‘coming out’ conversations
WLU Alumni Association supports students through multiple gifts toward capital campaigns and awards
Building Connections for Black Flourishing: Laurier and University of Waterloo co-host Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter
Q and A with third year Psychology student Cydney Morris
Q and A with third year Computer Science student Dwisha Baviskar
Here’s what you need to know about visiting Laurier for the 2024 Spring Games
Stacey Hannem and William Quinton named Laurier’s 2024-25 University Research Professors
Laurier announces 2024 Sustainable Hawk Fund recipients
Master’s students gain in-demand skills as part of Laurier’s Environmental Data Analytics field
Laurier welcomes Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games to Waterloo campus May 23-26
Laurier donors save their seats and raise $84,000 to Make Space for Music
Laurier’s ‘Building Equitable Trades’ photo-research exhibit highlights steps toward inclusion in the skilled trades
Wilfrid Laurier University participates in Red Dress Day
Laurier supports annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
April
Students tackle issues confronting Canada as part of Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada’s Chancellors’ Challenge
Filming notice: Stunt and action scenes in alleyways and other special effects will be in use
Ardavan Eizadirad, Melody Morton Ninomiya and Deanna Yerichuk win 2024 Laurier Early Career Researcher Awards
Record-setting chef, entrepreneur and Laurier graduate Wallace Wong aims to make mealtime easier with Spatula Foods
Laurier launches free, interactive Lift Off to Higher Education program
Laurier blood donors exceed annual pledge goal for fourth straight year
Pam Bryden and Steve Sider named recipients of Laurier’s Faculty Award for Service Excellence and Community Engagement
Laurier, Waterloo Region District School Board celebrate Black brilliance during youth conference
Laurier mourns the passing of pioneering scientist Anne Innis Dagg
March
Laurier’s International Women’s Day Luncheon tackles housing solutions for a better future
How can Canada deliver safe drinking water to First Nation communities? Q and A with Laurier researcher Sheri Longboat
Laurier Moot Court team earns first place at Osgoode Cup
Laurier instructor Sobia Iqbal wins OCUFA’s Equity and Social Justice Award
Laurier faculty members Salar Ghamat, Lianne Leddy and Andrew Spring awarded prestigious Canada Research Chairs
Jason Coolman re-appointed as vice-president: advancement and external relations
Jonathan Newman re-appointed as vice-president: research
Laurier staff members lead new initiative to help Black and racialized students thrive
Laurier User Experience Design student Chantal Vaillancourt named Co-op Student of the Year
February
Laurier student Linnea Azzolini returns to hometown of Yellowknife to foster northern food security
Weather Alert for Feb. 28, 2024
Laurier student Stellah Nikuze advocates for policy change to protect the rights of refugee women and youth
More than 200 Waterloo Region youth welcomed at Laurier Black Student Association’s Beating the Odds conference
Filming Notice: Crew to film drumline on Waterloo campus
Filming Notice: Armoured vehicles and mock guns to be used in filming project in Brantford
Get to Know Laurier’s Maurita T. Harris, assistant professor and director of the Well-Tech Research and Design Laboratory
Surveillance capitalism: a conversation with Shoshana Zuboff and Jim Balsillie
Achieving equity in STEM benefits us all
Laurier Business Administration graduate Isabella Brodeur (BBA '23) receives McCall MacBain Regional Award
International study permit cap overview
Become a Laurier Board of Governors committee member
Black excellence in STEM: Student researchers gain valuable lab experience at Laurier
Laurier student Xuan Nguyen works to promote sustainable student lifestyles during City of Waterloo internship
Laurier mourns former AVP: Teaching and Learning Pat Rogers
A message to the Laurier community for Black History Month
Laurier's Black Student Association welcomes Black youth to campus
January
A message to the Laurier community in support of Black History Month
‘Telling Stories that are not Ours:’ Indigenous designer Jennifer Taback to speak at Laurier Feb. 27
Laurier Legacy Project welcomes visiting Indigenous scholar Justice Gethin Edward
Professor Jörg Broschek appointed Laurier Research Chair in Multilevel Governance
Laurier employees generously support holiday initiatives for those in need
Laurier mourns the passing of alumna and friend Wendi Campbell (MBA ’08)
Laurier marks Consent Action Week with educational events for students
Listen to Edna Staebler Award recipient Jillian Horton's award ceremony presentation on CBC's Ideas
Laurier Milton students to benefit from scholarship donation by Milton Chamber of Commerce
Laurier faculty members reflect on generative AI’s implications for teaching and learning
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns passing of Associate Professor James (Jim) Overboe
Laurier introduces generative artificial intelligence principles of use
2023
December
Laurier mourns the passing of Raj Govindarajan
SCS Waterloo campus phone line issue
Help Laurier students in financial need get closer to graduation in 2024
The gift of life: Canadian Blood Services answers frequently asked questions about giving blood
Laurier Researchers on the Road in 2023
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of former instructor Marshall Ward
David McMurray appointed as interim vice-president: student affairs
Hina Shaheen aims to inspire women in STEM following completion of PhD at Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns passing of Board of Governors member Rick Sterne
Laurier invites researchers to access recently donated archival materials from the Canadian Council on Ecological Areas
Laurier named Waterloo Area Top Employer for sixth straight year
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns passing of Brantford campus supporter Steven Kun
November
Laurier’s Deanne Piticco gives blood to honour ‘kind deeds’ legacy of friend, alumna Heidi Schlumpf
Ivan Joseph, vice-president: student affairs, to retire
Water main break (updated)
2023-2024 Sustainable Hawk Fund applications open!
ASPIRE certificate offers tools to help graduate students succeed at Laurier and beyond
Laurier to host programming during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Laurier employee Sammi Urbina grateful for blood donations that saved her father’s life
Tip of the Ice Road: Partnering with Indigenous communities for safe winter travel
Laurier launches new five-year Strategic Academic Plan
Laurier supports Canadian Blood Services with holiday blood drive Nov. 27 to Dec. 22
Building a better future in Africa
Canadian Rockies climate change risks in focus during Laurier field course
Laurier researchers Ehaab Abdou, Timothy Donais, Alistair Edgar and John Schwieter showcase expertise in new books
Laurier researcher Shohini Ghose documents the untold legacies of trailblazing women scientists
October
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of Ryan Smolkin
Prospective students enjoy a sneak peek at Laurier Milton during Milton Preview Day
Laurier alum Brent Kaulback awarded Meritorious Service Medal for work to amplify Indigenous storytelling, revitalize languages
Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy appointed to Universities Canada board of directors
Enactus Laurier student team earns top-four finish at Enactus World Cup
Laurier supports international students every step of the way, from prospect to alumni
Laurier student club highlights need for diversity among donors to Canada’s stem cell registry
Laurier grad Ayaana Karim uses leadership experience to make a global impact
Laurier mourns the passing of Marek Krawiec
Laurier MBA grad Doug Suerich utilizes learnings as director of marketing at Kitchener-based PEER Group
International student Jaimin Shah puts knowledge to work while earning undergraduate degree at Laurier
Statement on Violence in Middle East
Violence in Middle East
Filming Notice: Impacts to sidewalks and street parking in Brantford
Tracey-Mae Chambers’ #hopeandhealingcanada exhibition comes to Laurier’s Robert Langen Art Gallery
September
Balsillie School receives $5M donation to fund new Technology Governance Initiative
Support Indigenous student success this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Register for the Experimental Lakes Area Hackathon in partnership with Laurier Sustainability Office
Nominations open for 2024 Teaching Excellence Awards
Laurier researchers Edmund Pries, Katrin Roots and Eleanor Ty showcase expertise in new books
Wilfrid Laurier University's Generative Artificial Intelligence Committee
Laurier Freestore open at Brantford campus, donations sought for store locations
Laurier mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus John Jenkins
Organizations led by Laurier alumni supporting Build Now: Waterloo Region affordable housing initiative
Laurier hosts Consent Awareness Week events for students
Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit perspectives critical to land-based abolition, says Laurier Social Work instructor
Laurier mourns the passing of retired professor R. John Kominar
A new era in Laurier athletics: Kate McCrae Bristol appointed permanent director
Learn how to maximize retirement finances and mental health at Laurier’s Inspiring Conversations event
Laurier mourns passing of music instructor Lorin Shalanko
Shohini Ghose appointed Chief Technology Officer of the Quantum Algorithms Institute
Hold and Secure at Laurier's Brantford Campus
Orange shirts designed by Laurier's Maggie Allan mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, support Woodland Cultural Centre
Laurier researchers awarded nearly $2 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Laurier researcher co-authors toolkit for supervised consumption sites informed by lived experience
Laurier mourns passing of alumnus and friend Bill Webb
August
New Laurier faculty members tackle cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's using bioengineered brains
Laurier PhD student Arash Rafat awarded prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Laurier researchers awarded $3.3 million in new federal research funding to study AI, food sustainability and fitness apps
Five Laurier researchers awarded infrastructure funding from John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Laurier mourns the passing of Peggy Arand
Laurier Associate Professor Karin Schnarr appointed CEO and registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Laurier Music grad turned medical doctor still makes time to play as member of World Doctors Orchestra
Laurier mourns the death of student Joseph Saranchuk
Laurier Library mural taking shape with the help of 120 community members
Laurier implementing new budget planning measures to address financial challenges
Laurier quantum physicist Shohini Ghose selected to help shape Canada’s National Quantum Strategy
Meet five student-athletes at Laurier’s Brantford campus and learn how they balance academics and sports
Laurier teaching candidate Kiara Daw fostering EDI in education through inspired research
Laurier composer Kevin Day awarded MacDowell Fellowship for Music Composition
Laurier researchers Tanis MacDonald, William Quinton, Karin Schnarr and Meredith Woodwark showcase expertise in new books
Giving is in his blood: Laurier employee to make 50th donation Aug. 8
July
Meet Heena Mistry, Laurier’s director of equity, diversity and inclusion
High school students inspired to pursue STEAM fields following month-long Shad Canada program at Laurier
Laurier to strengthen mental health supports for students, employees with Mindful Campuses grants
The importance of Emancipation Day
Laurier’s Changemaker Campus designation renewed by Ashoka U
E-bikes and e-scooters roll into Laurier’s Waterloo campus
Laurier community members invited to Indigenous mural painting sessions with artist Mike Cywink
More green projects take root at Laurier with support from Sustainable Hawk Fund
Laurier Psychology student Sevval Cinar finds success through Community Service-Learning course
Laurier scholars Barbara Assiginaak and Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann appointed members of Order of Canada
Laurier honoured for sustainability and EDI efforts at global Triple E Awards
June
Message of support to the Laurier community from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President: Academic
Violent incident on UW campus
Laurier mourns the passing of journalist, former instructor Geoffrey Stevens
Filming Notice: Explosions and other special effects will be in use
The university and WLUSA/OSSTF representing staff in Waterloo Region reach tentative agreement
The university and WLUFA representing full-time faculty and librarians reach tentative agreement
Student Wellness Centre offers creative approach to healing through art therapy pilot program
Giving blood ‘a small act of kindness’ for Laurier football coach Michael Faulds
Beth Gurney appointed interim senior executive officer: Brantford campus
Laurier’s Virtual Village project connects Languages and Literatures students with German-speaking seniors
Bhamani family celebrates sixth graduate to cross Laurier convocation stage
First graduating class of Laurier’s International Education Studies program prepared to make a difference
Lynda Hawton Kitamura honoured with Laurier's Distinguished Governor Award
Laurier writing tutors offer support to help students become better writers
Antonio Araujo, interim senior executive officer, bids farewell to Laurier after 16 years
Laurier alumna Ashley Stephenson blazes a trail for women in baseball as coach with Blue Jays affiliate the Vancouver Canadians
Award-winning book by Laurier researcher documents destructive legacy of uranium mining in her First Nation
Laurier blood donors can ‘make all the difference’ during National Blood Donor Week
Pride Month at Laurier
May
Get to know Keri Cheechoo, Laurier’s Grundy Indigenous Scholar
Jenna Hennebry and Kim Roberts named Laurier’s 2023-24 University Research Professors
Meet the team leading Indigenization at Laurier
Laurier undergraduate student finds queer community on campus through research and advocacy
Balsillie School launches ‘Migration Storytelling’ series with award-winning documentary film Operation Lights Out: The Story of CANAIRELIEF
Castroverde, Hodgkinson and Kheyrollah Pour selected as Laurier Early Career Researcher Award winners
Laurier students collaborate on solutions to municipal issues through innovative Faculty of Arts course
Apiary on Laurier’s Brantford campus helps with sustaina-BEE-lity initiatives
Laurier President Deborah MacLatchy receives 2023 OUA Honour Award
Afghan scholars safely resume research thanks to Scholars at Risk program at Laurier
Laurier students learn leadership skills through practice as part of fourth-year course
Enactus Laurier team named champions at Enactus National Exposition, prepares to compete at World Cup
Laurier honours Indigenous graduates with celebration at Six Nations
Laurier mourns Professor Emeritus Jan Overduin
‘Spring’ into action and save a life by giving blood
New agreement between Student Affairs and student organizations aims to enhance student experience at Laurier
Laurier appoints interim associate vice-president: equity, diversity and inclusion
Laurier launches new Community Hub for collaborative community-based research
Laurier UX students create multi-functional backpack for people experiencing homelessness
Laurier supports Empty Bowls' 25th anniversary, raising funds for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Grand River Transit strike
April
Government of Canada announces New Frontiers in Research Fund support for Laurier professors Jonathan Crush and Philip Marsh
Laurier recognized for data-driven approach to equity, diversity and inclusion work
Laurier launches new era of health and wellness with vision for revitalized Seagram Drive facilities
Laurier Athletics celebrates re-opening of Alumni Field
Laurier celebrates teaching excellence with Donald F. Morgenson Awards
Students network with water industry experts at Downstream Laurier event
Filming notice: Replica weapons and other special effects will be in use
Christina Han and Jerzy Kaplanek named recipients of Laurier’s Faculty Award for Service Excellence and Community Engagement
Laurier mourns the passing of P.K. Kuruvilla
Tenth winter of RinkWatch citizen science program ‘the strangest one yet,’ says Laurier professor
Equity case work and support coordinator assists Laurier students experiencing systemic, interpersonal harm
WRPS investigating incident on Waterloo Campus
International Students Overcoming War welcomes international delegates to Laurier for Students as Partners conference
March
Over 400 participants compete for grand prize in Laurier’s Design for Change UX challenge
Laurier scholars analyze first year of Ukrainian war
First-year fun and community engagement the focus of Hawk Weekend, Golden Hawk Challenge events
International opportunities enhance student experience in Laurier's Archaeology and Heritage Studies program
Laurier mourns the death of student Jessica Wyles
Laurier researchers partner with NWT Indigenous Guardians to provide real-time monitoring of lake ice for safe travel
Laurier students experience realities of Indigenous treaty negotiation as part of Gordon Foundation simulation exercise
Laurier golfer tees up 24 new donors during blood drive for Canadian Blood Services
Laurier PhD student, alumni receive support from Region of Waterloo Arts Fund
Laurier’s campuses and locations are closed at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 due to severe weather
Laurier User Experience Design student Fatima Khan named Co-op Student of the Year
Luther and Laurier mourn the passing of Rev. Dr. William David Huras
Laurier winners of 2022 ACERS competition share research about support for bisexual students, cognitive impairment and toxic online behaviour
February
Laurier’s Campuses and Locations are Closed at 4 p.m. Monday Feb. 27 Due to Severe Weather
Laurier researcher traces origins of racism to Biblical interpretations
Are immigrants the solution to Canada’s health-care worker shortage? Q and A with a Laurier nursing migration expert
Laurier’s campuses and locations closed until noon due to severe weather
Laurier’s campuses and locations are closed at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 due to severe weather
Mask requirements lifting Feb. 16
Residence experiences at Laurier contribute to personal, academic growth among students
Laurier students fundraising for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye
Laurier Centre for Women in Science marks 10 years of research, advocacy and mentorship
Giving back: Caroline Cole Power (MBA ’96) establishes bursary to support racialized students at Laurier
How should manufacturing firms prepare for demand uncertainty? Q and A with Laurier expert Xuan Zhao
Laurier researchers quantify the persistent positivity of Dolly Parton
Laurier celebrates Black History Month
A message to the Laurier community in support of Black History Month
January
Laurier Master of Applied Computing student launches career with eight-month co-op
Campus initiatives support Laurier students experiencing food insecurity
Poland field course immerses Laurier students in the history of the Holocaust
Laurier researchers Ardavan Eizadirad, Steve Sider, Mark Terry and Jasmin Zine showcase expertise in new books
Wellness Centre programs and initiatives help Laurier students through the winter blues
Laurier’s campuses and locations are closed Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. due to severe weather
Laurier Association for Lifelong Learning offers wide-ranging lectures in Waterloo and Brantford
Balsillie School hosts lecture Feb. 1: The Age of Anarchy
Laurier experts to connect exercise and appetite regulation at Inspiring Conversations event on Jan. 24
Laurier case team takes top spot in Family Enterprise Case Competition
Get to know Laurier Communication Studies Assistant Professor Shaunasea Brown
Alumni Field to celebrate grand opening in the spring
Research by Associate Professor Josephine McMurray addressing mild cognitive impairment in the workplace
Laurier launches micro-credentials program for educators focused on child and youth mental health
First-year Laurier students earn top honours in anthropology writing competition
Laurier strengthening partnership with Community-Based Research Canada
Laurier experts provide insight into homeless encampments as part of Milton Lecture Series
International journey leads Snigdha Basu to Laurier’s Master of Environmental Studies program
Public history project explores the legacy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier
2022
December
Laurier mourns Professor Emeritus J. Alex Murray
Four Laurier authors featured on The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2022
Laurier employees generously support campus and community initiatives for those in need
Class in session for future educators at Laurier’s Brantford campus
Laurier employees generously support United Way 2022 fundraising campaign
New partnership creates international innovation opportunities for Laurier student enterprises
Break down barriers to belonging for Laurier students in 2023
Tomorrow’s teachers: Creating partnerships and seeking diversity
Laurier campuses and locations closed Dec. 15 due to severe weather
Student ambassadors play a golden role in Laurier's recruitment strategy
Laurier grad student Tatyana Feiner connects research to practice at COP15
Applications accepted to Laurier’s Sustainable Hawk Fund through Jan. 13
Laurier's Alison Blay-Palmer advocates for agricultural biodiversity at COP15
Laurier mourns Professor Emeritus Baldev Raj
This Giving Tuesday, over 182 donors gave to help make a safer and more inclusive Laurier
Give a life-changing gift this holiday season by donating blood
Community-focused enterprises earn Enactus Laurier team a top-five finish at 2022 national competition
Laurier researcher takes a kick at World Cup international affairs analysis
Laurier MBA graduate uses cooking and business skills to address food insecurity and empower youth in NWT First Nation
November
'Real problems worth solving': Harnessing user experience design to tackle homelessness
Laurier Department of Languages and Literatures students perform in 'Mesmerizing' German-language play
Collective agreement ratified between the university and Contract Teaching Faculty
This Giving Tuesday, you can help make a safer and more inclusive Laurier
Laurier researchers awarded nearly $1 million in new Insight Development Grants
Inspiring Conversations event features Laurier researchers confronting climate change in Canada's North
Laurier Social Work PhD candidate awarded Weston Scholarship for mental health research
Muslim Students' Association connects faith, culture and community for students at Laurier's Waterloo campus
Assistant Professor Laura Allan appointed Laurier’s inaugural director of innovation and entrepreneurship
Laurier to host programming during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Laurier researchers probe ecological change in the North
Professor Krista Munroe-Chandler to discuss student mental health at Laurier's Dr. Fred Binding Lecture in Sport Psychology Nov. 18
Laurier student group hosting benefit concert Nov. 20 for Ukrainians impacted by war
MyLearningSpace module helps students, staff and faculty write with inclusive language
Laurier student researchers collaborate with Dehcho First Nations to enhance health and wellness resources
Laurier's golden spirit infused into Brantford public art project
Laurier and Contract Teaching Faculty reach tentative agreement
Laurier appoints interim dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Masking requirements remain in effect
Remembrance Day ceremonies at Laurier
Notice Regarding Disruption to Go Transit Bus Service
Students de-stress with dogs thanks to Martin Luther University College principal-dean
Laurier Institute for Water Science collaborating across disciplines and across Canada
Laurier’s Muslim Chaplain Selda Sezen contributes to a community of care
Laurier reveals concept plans for Community Cultural Hub at One Market open house
Laurier Milton Lecture Series continues Nov. 16 with event focused on planetary health
Laurier Sustainability Office seeks volunteers for community tree planting events at Waterloo schools
Laurier's Special Constable Service seeks donated items for expanded cold weather kit initiative
Nominations open for 2023 Teaching Excellence awards
October
Laurier researchers collaborating with governments and local communities to document wildlife across the NWT
Laurier welcomes Grade 9 students from North York for hands-on university experience
Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion creates space for all Laurier students to belong
Laurier welcomes 10 new tenure-track faculty members through Inclusive Excellence initiative
New novel by Laurier Professor Mariam Pirbhai tackles Islamophobia through the eyes of young people
Newly renovated Indigenous Student Centres at Laurier welcome faculty and staff during open houses
Laurier mourns former dean of students Fred Nichols
Laurier’s Robert Langen Art Gallery showcases documentary photography in ‘A View from Here’
Laurier launches new process to verify Indigenous identity for staff, faculty and student Indigenous-designated opportunities
New Laurier study finds discrimination contributes to mental and academic struggles for 2SLGBTQ+ university students
Laurier’s statement on the violence in Iran
Laurier researchers Kathleen Absolon, Hind Al-Abadleh, Daniel Antonowicz and Kenneth Dowler showcase expertise in new books
Laurier Association for Lifelong Learning announces fall lectures and workshop series
Annual United Way campaign at Laurier aims to build on recent successes
Laurier celebrates Islamic Heritage Month with public events
September
Experiential learning initiative engages Laurier Arts students in municipal projects
Laurier researchers awarded federal funding for innovative technology in psychology and chemistry labs
Laurier marks Consent Awareness Week with educational events for students
Elder-in-Residence’s new book explores the ‘sacred space’ of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
Laurier's Mark Terry discusses his award-winning documentary on Iceland’s climate crisis
Laurier experts to share technology for healthy aging at Inspiring Conversation on Sept. 22
Associate Professor Christina Han appointed inaugural director of Laurier Hub for Community Solutions
Debut novel by Laurier Professor Mariam Pirbhai featured in CBC's list of Canadian fiction to read this fall
August
Meet Margaret Neveau: Indigenous counsellor uses traditional knowledge for healing at Laurier
Laurier Freestore reopens Sept. 6 after pandemic pause
Defining Sexual Misconduct: Q and A with Laurier researcher Stacey Hannem
Laurier PhD candidate Allison Petrozziello honoured by the Canadian Association of Latin American and Caribbean Studies
COVID-19 updates for a healthy fall term
Laurier community members support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Sustainability Office helps Laurier students grow green skills
Leadership changes in Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Laurier-community partnership aims to help animals in need
Laurier's Christopher Lemieux a contributing author for Ontario chapter of national climate change adaptation report
Internationally renowned scholar to speak at Laurier about the impact of the pandemic on higher education and the future of teaching and learning
House fire on Albert Street
Using data to advance equity, diversity and inclusion at Laurier
New undergraduate certificates in digital media and geomatics will equip students with in-demand skills
ParkSeek researchers encourage Laurier students to discover parks and improve well-being
July
Get to know incoming Associate Vice-President: Academic Trish McLaren
Laurier shares recommendations for implementing Special Constable Service Review
Help Canadian Blood Services meet a need for donations this Civic Holiday weekend
Laurier wraps month-long STEAM program for high school students across Canada
TD Lab works with Laurier to offer valuable experiential learning opportunities for students
Campus projects receive support from Laurier’s Sustainable Hawk Fund
Laurier welcomes incoming students with Laurier 101 and 601
Meet four graduates from Laurier-Sussex combination program’s first graduating class
Laurier’s head of Archives and Special Collections honoured by Society of American Archivists
Laurier mourns passing of student Tatiana Maraidas
June
Indigenous History Month at Laurier
Laurier MSc student Alicia Pouw honoured for using radar technology for snow and lake ice research
Laurier’s Emma Stobo wins first place in Canadian Association of Hispanists undergraduate essay contest
Laurier to welcome new Board of Governors chair July 1
Understanding Canada’s truths: Q and A with Kevin Spooner, director of the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada
Get to know incoming Faculty of Liberal Arts Dean Janny Leung
Laurier researchers awarded $1.7 million in new NSERC Discovery Grants
Laurier Hub for Community Solutions matches opportunities with expertise
Laurier's ISOW club and COMPASS Refugee Centre partner to offer new scholarship for refugee-claimant youth
Laurier researchers awarded $1.5 million in new SSHRC Insight and Partnership Development Grants
Laurier Association for Lifelong Learning invites learners back to Waterloo campus for Welcome Back Lecture Series
Economics associate professor wins Teaching Excellence Award from Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance
Laurier Professor Shohini Ghose appointed by Council of Canadian Academies to expert panel on quantum technologies
Become a Laurier lifesaver during National Blood Donor Week
Laurier appoints accomplished academic and administrator as new associate vice-president: academic
Certificate program provides Laurier Political Science and North American Studies students lessons in practical politics
Laurier celebrates class of 2022
Faculty Awards of Service Excellence and Community Engagement
Laurier PhD student Geoff Kershaw continues family tradition with research into alpine headwaters in northwestern Canada
Laurier graduand on scholarship from Syria reflects on university experience
Laurier researcher ensures 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are not forgotten in reconciliation journey
Laurier’s face-covering requirement to be lifted July 1
Laurier blood donors give generously during National Blood Donor Week 2022
Laurier community invited to celebrate David McMurray during June 15 retirement event
Laurier marks Pride Month with inclusive educational events
May
Laurier, Empowerment Squared partnership provides students virtual service-learning opportunity
Laurier flies Progress Pride flag in recognition of Pride Month
Laurier mourns former professor James Fisher
Laurier researchers Amy Milne-Smith, Steve Sider and Margaret Walton-Roberts showcase expertise in new books
Holm, Popham and Soave selected as Laurier Early Career Researcher Award winners
Laurier Professor Philip Marsh and U.K. scholar awarded funding for research collaboration focusing on beavers and climate change in Canada’s Arctic
Laurier mourns the passing of Andres Diaz
Environment enhances the writing process at Laurier’s Nature Writing Retreat
Laurier’s Centre for Research on Security Practices opens new collaborative research space on Brantford campus
New recycling initiative at Laurier aims to divert PPE from landfills
Laurier statement following hate-motivated shooting in Buffalo
Laurier appoints new General Counsel and lead for Office of Legal Services and Fair Practices
Laurier Associate Professor Ciann Wilson awarded SSHRC funding for study on ethical research protocols in Indigenous and Black communities
Make giving blood part of your spring to-do list
Alumni and students donate to fund major renovations to Alumni Field
Laurier researcher Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy awarded Carnegie Fellowship to mentor doctoral students in Ghana
Laurier’s recreational dance program engages young adults living with developmental disabilities in Kitchener-Waterloo
Laurier to host 13th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Laurier's Selda Sezen among nominees for annual K-W Women of the Year awards
Laurier appoints acting dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Laurier’s Centre for Public Safety and Well-Being awarded for Gladue Principles, Global Crime and Justice continuing education programs
Laurier marks Asian Heritage Month with events and initiatives
Laurier’s Department of English and Film Studies to host public event focusing on posthumanism, human-technological relations and biomedical advancements
April
Laurier thanks members of Senate, Board of Governors during National Volunteer Week
More than 550 Laurier employees complete new training on Indigeneity, truth and reconciliation
Laurier to expand Bachelor of Education program to Brantford campus
Laurier mourns the passing of Robert Langen
Laurier community mourns the passing of Alicia McKenzie
Laurier’s Tshepo Institute hosting workshop about preparing African-Canadian youth for educational and career success
Laurier comes together to celebrate 2020 and 2021 grads
Gail Forsyth to retire after 37 years at Laurier
Laurier researcher John W. Schwieter featured on CNN podcast hosted by Sanjay Gupta about learning languages, bilingualism and the brain
Laurier to keep mandatory face-covering policy in effect until May 31
One application, two degrees: Laurier student develops future-ready skills in BA+MA program
Virologist Stephanie DeWitte-Orr named Laurier’s 2022-23 University Research Professor
Laurier community supports students impacted by war in Ukraine
Laurier student Victoria Woghiren among finalists in SSHRC's 2022 Storytellers Challenge
Move-Out program returns to Laurier’s Waterloo campus April 5 to 26
Government of Canada announces New Frontiers in Research Fund support for Laurier professors Geoff Horsman and Ketan Shankardass
March
Inspiring Conversations event on April 7 explores international migration in a changing climate
Laurier Business Administration student Sophie Ziomecki honoured with Co-op Student of the Year Award
Equity initiative increases access to menstrual care products at Laurier
AGE-WELL appoints Laurier's Josephine McMurray as associate scientific director
Karin Schnarr appointed chair of HEQCO Board of Directors
Office of Research Services claims inaugural Laurier Purple and Gold United Way Cup
Laurier pausing vaccination and mask requirements as of May 1
Meet three motivated students preparing for the future as part of Laurier’s Criminology program
Laurier repeat as OUA men's curling champions
Laurier mourns death of student Stephen Lyndon
Laurier’s Department of English and Film Studies hosts panel event on posthumanism, human-technological relations and bioethics
Laurier student reported missing
Inspiring Conversations event on March 23 will share strategies to address housing crisis
Laurier music dean inducted into the American Bandmasters Association
Graduate researchers ask the questions, share their stories in season two of Laurier’s Research Chat podcast
Laurier Graduate Students’ Association to host Waterloo blood donor clinic March 17
Laurier swim coach Cathy Pardy looks to change the narrative on female coaches
Laurier’s Ivan Joseph coaches Guyana’s senior women’s soccer team to Concacaf 2022 World Cup qualifiers
Laurier student Kristin Cobbett completes hands-on astronautics training after two-year pandemic delay
Laurier celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 with online public events
Laurier Professor Hind Al-Abadleh wins 2022 Gilead Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
A future-ready experience: Laurier student Christine Sylvester receives hands-on lesson in archaeology
Message from the President on the conflict in Ukraine
Refresh and recharge this winter during Laurier's Thrive Week
Provincial reopening – Laurier updates
Get to Know with Jonathan Newman returns on March 4 with faculty guest hosts
February
Webinar Inspiring Conversations event on Feb. 24 about engaging in research with racialized communities
Supports for Laurier community for those affected by conflict in Ukraine
Inspiring Conversations event on Feb. 24 about engaging in research with racialized communities
Laurier campuses and locations will be closing at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 17, 2022
Black student services at Laurier advance and empower campus communities
Laurier researcher Oliver Masakure listening to the experiences of young Black entrepreneurs
Filming Notice for Laurier’s Brantford Campus
Laurier’s Department of English and Film Studies hosts panel event on posthumanism, cinema and memory
Waterloo campus safety update
Laurier mourns the passing of Willhelm (Willi) Nassau
Laurier researcher Muthoni Nganga using economic data to address inequities in Kenya and Canada
Spread love and save lives by giving blood this February
Laurier alumnus John Morris among Canadian contingent of U SPORTS Olympians competing at Beijing 2022
Inaugural Celebrating Laurier Achievements event showcases Laurier authors and creators
Laurier campuses and locations will be closing at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 2, 2022
Laurier Opera student Olivia Haramis receives McCall MacBain Regional Award
Golden Hawk summer camp registration opens Feb. 1
January
A message to the Laurier community in support of Black History Month
Laurier invites community to share in engaging and educational Black History Month events
Laurier’s student-run International Students Overcoming War is changing lives by creating opportunity for scholars from war-torn countries
Laurier research near Yellowknife aims to improve ice safety through real-time measurements of lake ice
Laurier’s Sun Life Centre for Physically Active Communities hosts Community Physical Activity Challenge throughout February
Sankofa Dias exhibit at Laurier’s Robert Langen Art Gallery imagines an Afrotopia through use of ancient and futuristic imagery
Laurier Health Sciences undergraduates study the epigenetic impacts of traumatic events
Laurier alumnus talks new variants, boosters and where we go from here on Staying Golden podcast
Professor Andriy Shkilko and Laurier alum win top research prize from the Journal of Finance
Laurier students gain future-ready skills and give back through community and workplace partnerships
Laurier, Town of Ajax sponsor student competition to mitigate impacts of intense rainfall events