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Spring 2021 Edition

Dennis Mitchell
Features

Fostering diversity, creating opportunity
Laurier alumnus Dennis Mitchell is working to open doors through his work with Starlight Capital and the Black Opportunity Fund
Souvankham Thammavongsa
Features

Celebrating the Giller Prize

Laurier creative writing instructor Souvankham Thammavongsa wins esteemed Scotiabank Giller Prize for her short story collection How to Pronounce Knife
Faculty of Music building
Philanthropy

Making Space for Music reaches milestone

Support for campaign to renovate and expand Faculty of Music building reaches $11.3 million
WLU Alumni Choir
Features

Singing for Laurier

Twenty years since its foundation, the WLU Alumni Choir keeps its focus on singing, friendship, philanthropy and staying connected to Laurier
President Deborah MacLatchy
University News

President appointed for second term
Laurier's Board of Governors appoints President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy to second five-year term
Darren Thomas
University News

Laurier appoints AVP of Indigenous Initiatives
Darren Thomas to play key leadership role in strengthening and expanding Laurier’s reputation for excellence in Indigeneity
Kristin Cobbett
University News

Laurier student aims for the stars
Undergraduate student Kristin Cobbett one of 13 from around the world  accepted into 2020 Advanced Academy Program at Project PoSSUM
Brantford campus
University News

Laurier and Navitas announce partnership
Laurier and Navitas announce 10-year strategic partnership that will transform international education at the university
Christina Han
Research File

Mapping Brantford’s immigrant history
Associate Professor Christina Han brings the past to life with deep-mapping project focused on Brantford immigrant communities
Keith Reardon
Philanthropy

CN renews commitment to Laurier
CN supports the Lazaridis School's Centre for Supply Chain Management with $500,000 gift
Michael Haughton
University News

Laurier continues leadership in supply chain management
Lazaridis School launches Master of Supply Chain Management
Bree Akesson
University News

Faculty members named Canada Research Chairs
Bree Akesson, Daniel Waeger and Philip Marsh recognized among Canada’s top researchers
Hind Al-Abadleh
University News

Professor awarded $200,000 for COVID-19 air pollution study
Hind Al-Abadleh is studying air pollution levels in Kitchener
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University News

Global Water Futures invests in Laurier research
Laurier professors Jennifer Baltzer and Homa Kheyrollah Pour lead water-security projects
Laura Allan
University News

Changemaker designation renewed
Ashoka U designation and its renewal recognize Laurier's commitment to the values and ideas of change-making
Mike Morrice
University News

Meet the Social Entrepreneur in Residence
Alumnus Mike Morrice, founder of Sustainable Waterloo Region, joins Laurier as Social Entrepreneur in Residence
Phil Cook
Alumni Updates

Alumni Updates: Spring 2021
Keeping up to date with Wilfrid Laurier University graduates
Eileen Mercier
Alumni Updates

Honouring outstanding contributions
From the Archives highlights Chancellor Eileen Mercier's contributions to life at Laurier
Deborah MacLatchy
Columns

President’s Message
Virtual connections serve to sustain and build Laurier’s thriving community during COVID-19
Ryan Smith
Columns

Message from the WLUAA President
President Ryan Smith shares how Laurier alumni remain strong and connected through challenges
Pamela Cant
University News

United Way campaign exceeds fundraising goal
More than $84,800 raised by Laurier faculty and staff donors during month-long campaign
blood donations
University News

Laurier supports Canadian Blood Services
Laurier donors contributed 477 units of blood to Canadian Blood Services, surpassing the university’s pledge goal
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University News

Laurier a Top Employer for Young People
For the second year in a row, Laurier has been recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Sara Bingham
University News

People at Laurier: Spring 2021
Wilfrid Laurier University appointments, staff changes and accolades
cold-weather-kits
University News

Laurier partners to distribute cold weather kits
Laurier, St. Leonard’s Community Services and the Salvation Army team up for Brantford initiative
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University News

Showcasing graduate student discoveries
Graduate and postdoctoral students share research findings as part of Research Chat podcast
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Online Exclusive

Purposeful Partnerships: A Year in Review

Read Wilfrid Laurier University's Office of Research Services 2019-2020 annual report
dog
Online Exclusive

Laurier partnership aids animals in need

Laurier, the Humane Society and SPCA work to connect animals with foster homes
Love in the Time of COVID logo
Online Exclusive

Laurier Library produces ‘Love in the Time of COVID’

Video presentation features the work of Waterloo Region artists
curlers
Online Exclusive

Alumni shine at 2020 Scotties

Three Laurier curling alumnae bring home medals from Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Mirko Petricevic
Alumni Updates

Alumnus aims to support local journalism
Mirko Petricevic is leading a group encouraging civic leaders to build an ecosystem that supports local journalism
purple maple leaf
Campus News

In Memoriam: Spring 2021
Remembering members of the Wilfrid Laurier University community