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Being a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams – it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.
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Our Community
With more than 100 years of history in Waterloo Region and 15 years in the City of Brantford, Laurier thrives on the relationships and partnerships built for the betterment of these communities. We strive to enrich existing bonds and to create new links while inspiring lives of leadership and purpose.
For a full listing of upcoming events, visit our events calendar. If you are interested in hosting your event at Laurier’s Brantford Campus, please complete the Community Room Booking Request Form and we will find a space to suit your needs.
I'm a Community Member
What courses, programs and activities does Laurier have for me and my family?
Continuing Your Studies
- Professional Development
- Personal Development
- Laurier Association for Lifelong Learning
- Part-Time Studies (degree seeking)
Arts and Culture
- Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction
- Edna Staebler Laurier Writer-in-Residence
- Faculty of Music Concert Calendar
- Office of Aboriginal Initiatives
- Robert Langen Art Gallery
- Yellow Brick Wall Exhibition Space
Athletics and Sporting Events
I'm an Employer
How can my organization work with Laurier students and alumni?
- Visit our Employers and Community Partners webpage for information on how you can recruit top talent.
- If you’re looking for volunteers for your organization, you can connect with our Community Service-Learning office, which integrates meaningful community service with classroom instruction to both enrich students’ learning experiences and strengthen communities.
I'm an Alumnus/a
How can I stay connected with the university?
Alumni Association
- Once you graduate you’re part of the Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association, which will keep you in touch with the university through magazines and newsletters and hook you up with discounts. Stay involved by joining a chapter or coming out to exclusive alumni events. Or simply connect by becoming part of Laurier’s network on LinkedIn. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date, so that you’re in the know about what’s happening at Laurier.
- You can read Laurier Campus, the alumni magazine, online at campusmagazine.wlu.ca.
Career Help
- Whether you’ve just entered the workforce or earned your degree decades ago, Laurier’s Career Development Centre is ready to help you with your career planning. Take advantage of career fairs, workshops and individual career counseling. You can also register for the Alumni Employment Service, which will email job listings tailored to your skills from companies seeking qualified Laurier alumni.
- Pass your success to others. Remember when you left Laurier for the real world? You had to build a network, find that first job and figure out how to make it on your own. Now’s your chance to pass on the lessons you’ve learned to students who are following the same path. Join the Alumni Sharing Knowledge program and help a student with career advice, interview tips or guidance.
Give Back
- As alumni, you know first-hand the power of the Laurier experience — the sense of community, the care we have for the world around us and the education that challenges students to apply what they learn in the real world. Make sure this same experience is available for future students. Donate today to support the scholarships, teaching, facilities and more.
Duplicate Degrees
- Do you need another copy of your degree/diploma, whether because of loss, damage, name change, or because you're applying to a job or educational program that's demanding an official copy? You can get one by filling out the Duplicate or Replacement Degree form, paying the $35 fee and submitting it to Enrolment Services.
I'm Interested in Research
What opportunities are there for me to engage with entrepreneurship and community research at Laurier?
The following centres have strong community components:
- Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre
- Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action
- Centre for Music in the Community
- Centre for Physically Active Communities
- Centre for Women in Science
- Manulife Centre for Community Health Research
- Mathematical Brains Laboratory
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at Laurier
I Want to Visit Laurier
Where can I shop, dine and stay at Laurier?
Conference and Hotel Services
Between May and August, Laurier's Waterloo campus offers an excellent setting for conferences of all sizes, as well as hotel accommodations.
Shopping and Dining
Laurier offers a variety of restaurants and shopping outlets that are open to the public year round.
Waterloo Campus Locations
- University Bookstore and Hawk Shop
- The Terrace Food Court, Dining Hall, coffee shops and cafés
- Wilf’s Restaurant and Pub
- Veritas Café
Brantford Campus Locations
Public Accountability
As an educational institution, Laurier has an obligation to remain publicly accountable. As a university driven by our values, we have a desire to maintain open communication.
