Each year, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Financial Resources team organizes a Salvation Army toy drive in memory of our colleague Sarah Wilkinson. Thank you to all who donated this year! Thursday is the last day to donate. There are donation bins in Waterloo, Brantford and Kitchener.

Today marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We remember and honour all victims of gender-based violence. Full message: bit.ly/4708FrX

This week, Wilfrid Laurier University faculty and staff gathered in Waterloo, Kitchener and Brantford for our holiday hot chocolate social. It was great to catch up with colleagues ahead of the holiday season.

Wishing all our Golden Hawks the best of luck as you navigate your upcoming exams and final projects. You’ve got this!

As we approach the winter break, I am grateful for our community -- faculty, contract teaching faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and many partners. Thank you for all that you do to make Wilfrid Laurier University a place of inspiration, growth, and excellence.

❄️ Have a wonderful winter break, Golden Hawks! #Laurier will be closed on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 until Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, reopening Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Winter Term classes begin Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Happy New Year! I hope everyone in the Wilfrid Laurier University community had the chance to rest and spend time with loved ones. Over the holidays, Keltie, Fergus and I enjoyed our long walks through Waterloo.

Last year, Laurier faculty travelled across Canada and around the world, studying digital archives, honeybees, climate change, sustainable entrepreneurship, music, and so much more. As we begin 2024, I’m pleased to share their reflections on their work bit.ly/3NQ8Y1D

Welcome back, Golden Hawks! Wishing you a winter term filled with success, growth, and discovery.

Last week, I was honoured to host the Grand Opening of Wilfrid Laurier University's newest research facility in Yellowknife. I am incredibly excited to witness the ongoing contributions this centre will make to science in the Northwest Territories.

Thank you Dr. Jillian Horton for joining us at Laurier last fall for this insightful talk. The recording of that evening is now available on CBC Ideas: cbc.ca/radio/ideas/ji…

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of touring the new Laurier Music Savvas Chamberlain Music Building with dean @cjt8. The building looks incredible and is almost ready for occupancy. I look forward to seeing the Laurier and wider KW community make use of this transformed space.

Jan. 27 marks Int. #HolocaustRemembranceDay —the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this day, let us all pledge to stand against antisemitism, & all hatred, in all its forms. #Laurier's flag will fly at half-mast in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Laurier will fly the Canadian flag at half-mast today to honour the lives lost in the Quebec Mosque massacre on Jan 29, 2017. There is no place for Islamophobia, racism, & xenophobia in our community. At #Laurier, we stand together against all forms of hatred & discrimination.

Black History Month is a time to honour and reflect on the histories, cultures and contributions of people across the African diaspora. Wilfrid Laurier University has a number of events and content planned to celebrate Black History: bit.ly/48XMqof

#Laurier’s March Break Open House is coming up next month! 💜💛 Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Open House and the hands-on experiences you (or another future Golden Hawk in your life!) can participate in. ow.ly/VP5650Qu7fl

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Golden Hawks! Nominations are now open for the 2024 #WLUAA Awards of Excellence. Show your appreciation & nominate a deserving graduate or friend of #Laurier by April 1. Let's recognize those who inspire us: laurieralumni.ca/AOE

Donations to the Save Your Seat & Make Space for Music campaign help support Wilfrid Laurier University's wonderful Faculty of Music. Learn more: bit.ly/4bmlYGl

On February 14, Wilfrid Laurier University staff and faculty departments will be displaying red dresses around our campuses to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada. I encourage everyone to engage in learning and reflection in support of this important initiative.

#Laurier’s winter reading week runs Feb. 20-23 following the Family Day holiday on Feb. 19. The university will be open, but services and food outlets will operate on adjusted schedules. Find out what’s open when during reading week: ow.ly/YLHS50QAHjY