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Established in 1911, Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university known for academic excellence and a culture that inspires lives of leadership and purpose. Laurier has a distinct commitment to teaching, research and scholarship, combined with a strong student focus, high levels of student satisfaction and a deep sense of community. Laurier specializes in arts and social sciences, b

usiness and economics, music, science, social work, education and theology. Laurier has more than 20,000 students throughout its campuses in Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford and Toronto, Ontario. www.wlu.ca

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In the coming days, thousands of students will arrive at Laurier’s three campuses, bringing vibrancy, excitement, and am...
09/03/2026

In the coming days, thousands of students will arrive at Laurier’s three campuses, bringing vibrancy, excitement, and ambition to our communities.

Residence move-in at the Waterloo campus will take place on Friday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. At the Brantford campus, move-in will take place on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

Orientation activities start Monday, Sept. 7 and go to Saturday, Sept. 12 in Waterloo and Brantford. Milton orientation runs from Wednesday, Sept. 9 to Saturday, Sept. 12. The first day of class is Thursday, September 10.

Welcome new and returning Golden Hawks. We’re happy to have you home. 💛💜

09/03/2026

Welcome to the beginning of a new academic year, from Dr. Deborah MacLatchy, ’s president and vice-chancellor.💜💛

Light House, a Kitchener organization that supports young adults living with developmental disabilities, returned to Lau...
09/02/2026

Light House, a Kitchener organization that supports young adults living with developmental disabilities, returned to Laurier on Aug. 18, marking 10 years of football-inspired friendship. 🏈

Participants showcased their offensive skills, breaking through Laurier’s defensive line and celebrating their touchdowns with high-energy dance moves in the end zone. The cheers that erupted on the field rivaled those heard during Golden Hawks’ home games.

“Having the Light House group join us for some on-field fun is a great way to boost everyone’s energy after four hard days of training,” says Todd Galloway, manager of men’s football operations and head coach of the Laurier Golden Hawks. “This is a meaningful relationship for us, and we enjoy giving back to the community in this way.”

✍️: https://bit.ly/4gBRyTT

🎥 : https://ow.ly/tOBY50ZHijc

As part of Wilfrid Laurier University’s fall convocation ceremonies, Paralympian Jason Dunkerley, actor and comedian Jon...
09/01/2026

As part of Wilfrid Laurier University’s fall convocation ceremonies, Paralympian Jason Dunkerley, actor and comedian Jonny Harris, and investment leader Ed Devlin will receive honorary degrees. Indigenous leader and advocate Iris Catholique will receive the Order of Wilfrid Laurier University. (Photo: clockwise from top left)

Waterloo campus ceremonies take place at Lazaridis Hall on Oct. 14, 15 and 16. The Brantford campus ceremony will be held at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 20.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qjsF50ZHu5G

Sign up for SMS Texts 📲Golden Hawks: Stay informed by signing up for Laurier's alert notification system (ANS) to receiv...
09/01/2026

Sign up for SMS Texts 📲

Golden Hawks: Stay informed by signing up for Laurier's alert notification system (ANS) to receive time sensitive alerts via SMS or voice call.

In the event of an emergency, you will receive important updates about campus closures, safety related information, and other time-sensitive updates. It's free, simple to set up, and keeps everyone informed.

Laurier students are strongly encouraged to register their mobile number(s). You will *only* receive a text message if there is a significant on-campus emergency or during periodic tests of the alert notification system.

You can also download the SAFEHawk app and enable notifications to receive push notification alerts through the app.

Sign up and learn more: https://bit.ly/4i9AjvP

Have a Laurier student in your family? Make sure this deadline is on their radar. 🚨Students have until September 24, 202...
08/31/2026

Have a Laurier student in your family? Make sure this deadline is on their radar. 🚨

Students have until September 24, 2026, to submit their General and Faculty-Specific Award Profiles and be automatically matched with scholarships, awards and bursaries based on their unique qualifications.

Don't miss this important deadline. Explore available opportunities and learn more at students.wlu.ca.

08/28/2026

Welcome to Laurier! As you prepare to begin your Laurier journey, remember that becoming a Golden Hawk means joining a supportive and welcoming community. From your first day on campus, you’ll be surrounded by students, faculty, staff, and orientation leaders who are excited to help you succeed.

Embrace new experiences, get involved, make connections, and take advantage of the many opportunities ahead. The more you engage with the Laurier community, the more meaningful your student experience will be. Stay Golden! 💜💛

Going back to school as an adult, while working and raising a family, wasn’t always something Emily Rowe (BA Public Safe...
08/28/2026

Going back to school as an adult, while working and raising a family, wasn’t always something Emily Rowe (BA Public Safety '26 - convocating this October) was sure she could do. As it turns out, her worries were unfounded.

Rowe not only succeeded as an online student, but she also carved out time to delve into a topic that had intrigued her since her time in the military: Imposter Trauma. “Imposter trauma is essentially the thought that your pain or trauma doesn’t count against someone else’s,” she says. “It’s when you decide that what you’re going through doesn’t matter because somebody else has been through something worse.”

Rowe has spoken internationally on the subject and recently submitted a manuscript for peer review in the Journal of Military, Veteran, and Family Health.

“Pursuing my degree gave me the opportunity to discover a genuine love of research and writing, and the confidence to start asking questions that I might once have kept to myself.”

Read more: https://ow.ly/897W50ZAZaS

The best part of university isn’t the degree. It’s everything that happens on the journey. Finding your people, figuring...
08/27/2026

The best part of university isn’t the degree. It’s everything that happens on the journey.

Finding your people, figuring out how to adult on your own and realizing you’re capable of so much more than you ever expected ✨

Begin your journey at: wlu.ca/future-students

Judy Eaton shared a thoughtful reflection on Dolly’s legacy for Psychology Today.Dolly was that rare celebrity who every...
08/26/2026

Judy Eaton shared a thoughtful reflection on Dolly’s legacy for Psychology Today.

Dolly was that rare celebrity who everyone loved. Speaking of a concert she witnessed 10 years ago, Eaton states, "it was a glittery and colourful cross-section of humanity, drawn together by nostalgia, for sure, but also something else. She was entertaining, funny, a little sassy, a bit corny; everything you’d expect from Dolly the Legend. But as amazing as the show was, what stood out the most was what was happening in the crowd." When she was onstage, "her warmth, humour, and openness seemed to reach everyone at once, no matter who they were."

Dolly united people by sharing deeply specific personal stories in a positive way. Through her songs — along with her kindness and philanthropy — Dolly reminds us of the one identity we all share: Our humanity.

Read more: https://ow.ly/4HYU50ZFGaQ

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