Canadian singer-songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot graced the halls of #Laurier's Theatre Auditorium in January 1968. Lightfoot's musical legacy will continue to inspire us all.

Today, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives has hung red dresses around our campuses. We encourage all members in our community to engage in learning and reflection on this day. #Laurier's flag will also fly at half-mast. #MMIWG2S | #RedDressDay | Laurier Indigenous

The Region and UNIFOR Local 4304 will continue negotiations this weekend in an effort to reach an agreement and restore transit services. We will continue to update customers and residents with information as soon as it becomes available. Read more: bit.ly/42avHui

For information, continue to visit grt.ca/updates or call the GRT Information Line at 519-585-7555

All GRT bus service, incl MobilityPLUS, resumes Thursday, May 11. No fares will be collected on transit from May 11 to end of service on Victoria Day, May 22. Customers who purchased a May monthly pass before May 8 will get a June pass. Full details: grt.ca/updates

‘Spring’ into action and save a life by giving blood NEW: Groups of three or more who give blood on Thursdays will be treated to pizza. Transportation to and from the Waterloo and Brantford clinics is also provided. More: bit.ly/42vm7CI

Happy Friday! 💜💛 We hope everyone is enjoying the first week of the spring semester! Reminder: Please give our campus goslings space. This photo has been zoomed in.

Thank you to our authors Josh Berg, Sahiba Gulati, Ann Lei, and Jessica Look (she/her) for their dedication and commitment to writing this policy paper! We appreciate your passion and leadership within post-secondary advocacy for students across the province. Western USC Alma Mater Society

Reminder that no fares are being collected on transit until the end of service on Victoria Day Monday! Take the bus or train to the farmers' market, a patio, shopping or the park, and don’t pay a fare all weekend! Regular fare collection resumes May 23. grt.ca/updates

REMINDER: Request religious accommodations for spring and summer 2023 by May 18. Learn more: bit.ly/42OBAO7

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Statement from Deborah MacLatchy Deborah MacLatchy: wlu.ca/news/spotlight… For those needing support, please reach out to [email protected] and please see the included full list of resources available to students, staff & faculty.

💼 Wondering about job opportunities available to you after you graduate? Hoping to secure a summer job? The P4E Job Fair 2024 is Wednesday, February 7, online, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register & find tips: ow.ly/oB8w50Quptp