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Spring 2020 Edition

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Features

Responding to a pandemic
Facing an unprecedented public health crisis, Laurier students, faculty and staff rise to meet the challenge
Stephanie DeWitte-Orr
Research File

Contributing to the fight against COVID-19

Laurier faculty and graduate students are conducting leading-edge research about the novel coronavirus and its effects
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Features

Making a difference
Supporting communities is a top priority for Laurier as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds
Deborah MacLatchy
Column

President’s Message
President Deborah MacLatchy shares how Laurier is living its values through a challenging time
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University News

Laurier shares approach for fall 2020
University will continue to offer most courses online and virtually
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Philanthropy

WLUAA gives to students in need
Alumni Association contributes $50,000 to Laurier's COVID-19 Emergency Fund
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University News

Laurier partners with regional hospitals
University offers temporary housing to healthcare workers and patients during COVID-19
Zoe McQuinn
Features

Immersed in ancient history
Zoe McQuinn is living her dream working to prepare educational programming at the soon-to-open Grand Egyptian Museum
Barry Kay
In Memoriam

Paying tribute to Barry Kay
Laurier community mourns beloved political science professor and 'dear friend'
Julia Hendry
In Memoriam

Remembering Julia Hendry
Archivist, librarian and researcher helped grow Laurier’s Archives and Special Collections
Alison Blay-Palmer
Research File

Envisioning a food-secure world
Laurier’s Alison Blay-Palmer has been appointed UNESCO Chair on Food, Biodiversity and Sustainability Studies
Kurtis Baute
Features

Sharing a passion for science
Kurtis Baute is using his popular YouTube channel to increase science literacy and help address global challenges
Ryan Smith
Columns

WLUAA President's Message
Ryan Smith shares how Laurier alumni are staying connected
Anthony Rota
Alumni Updates

Alumni Updates: Spring 2020
Keeping up to date with Laurier graduates
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Sports

Golden Hawks Sports Roundup
Men’s curling team celebrates national championship; U Sports track medals a first for Laurier
Stedman Prize
University News

Celebrating literary talent
Young authors take home $10,000 in winnings at Laurier Stedman Prize celebration
Avery Moore Kloss
University News

Laurier launches podcast studio
Avery Moore Kloss takes up position as Laurier's first podcaster-in-residence
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University News

Partnering with Shad Canada
Laurier to host STEAM and entrepreneurship program for students in grades 10 and 11
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University News

Laurier lauded by Princeton Review
University named among most environmentally responsible post-secondary institutions
Jennifer Baltzer
University News

Recognizing outstanding research
Jennifer Baltzer named 2020-21 University Research Professor
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Philanthropy

Confidence to follow passions
Your legacy gift can make a Laurier student's educational dream become reality
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Alumni Updates

Are you West Hall alumni?
Residence mates from 1967-68 school year invited to reconnect
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University News

Laurier Snapshot: Lazaridis Institute
Laurier's Lazaridis Institute opens new space in Kitchener Innovation District
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Philanthropy

Scotiabank supports UXD
$852,000 donation helps expand experiential learning opportunities in User Experience Design
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University News

Laurier becomes a ‘Bee Campus’
Waterloo campus earns official designation from Bee City Canada
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University News

Laurier named a top employer
For the second year in a row, Laurier has been named one of Waterloo area’s top employers
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University News

A great place for young people
Laurier recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
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University News

Laurier Snapshot: Polar Plunge
Laurier administrators brave icy waters in support of Special Olympics Ontario
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Alumni Updates

Showcasing creativity
'From the Archives' looks back at the Opera Laurier production Dunstan and the Devil
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Research File

Researchers helping protect the Earth

Laurier is home to dozens of researchers studying ways to save and adapt to our warming planet
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Research File

'Dory' dives deep into Arctic lakes
Laurier researchers use underwater drone to study impacts of warming climate
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People at Laurier
Staff changes, awards and accolades