A message from Deb MacLatchy on the increase of COVID-19 cases in our communities

Dear full-time and contract teaching faculty, staff and students:

You have probably been following the news, as have I, on the uptick of COVID-19 cases in our communities. Public health authorities have stepped up the urgency of their messages, advising us to dramatically reduce our social interactions and stay home as much as possible.

As the case counts in our host communities of Kitchener-Waterloo and Brantford continue to climb, and we face the prospect of more restrictive measures, I want to assure you that Laurier is prepared to respond to support and protect the health and well-being of our students, staff and faculty.

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March, Laurier’s pandemic response group has been meeting weekly and, in consultation with public health, has created several scenario-based plans to guide our decisions and operations.

As we respond to the next stage of this pandemic, we will exercise great care and consideration for the impact of our decisions on the Laurier community. In the coming days, we will share more detailed information through email and on the Coronavirus Information Hub on the impacts of further restrictions on the university’s operations.

It is my promise to you that we will communicate with you early and often as we receive information from public health and the provincial government.

Finally, I want to once again recognize the perseverance of our Laurier community. You have done an amazing job supporting each other and keeping our community safe. There are brighter days ahead, and I look forward to sharing and celebrating them with you. Until then, let’s each do our part to stay safe and keep our communities healthy.

Sincerely,
Deb

Deborah L. MacLatchy, PhD
President & Vice-Chancellor