Message of support for our community

Posted: May 17, 2021

Dear Laurier students,

Wilfrid Laurier University is a thriving and diverse academic community that recognizes the dignity and value of each and every one of our students, staff and faculty members. Laurier does not condone behaviours that promote hate, induce fear, or threaten people’s safety.  We are at our core a place of learning and strive to build an inclusive and safe community where we can have respectful discourse, even on the most difficult topics.

We know current global events and the daily reports of violence and destruction are causing many in our community to experience hurt and trauma. To all members of our community, we want you to know that we are here to support you, to listen to your concerns and provide support through this difficult time. We encourage you to reach out to any of the following resources:

Office of the Dean of Students:

• Waterloo: deanofstudentswl@wlu.ca 
• Brantford: deanofstudentsbr@wlu.ca  

Laurier Student Wellness Centres   

• Waterloo: wellness@wlu.ca
• Brantford: lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca

Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• diversity@wlu.ca

Multi-Faith Resource Team

• University Chaplains

Sincerely,

Ivan Joseph, VP: Student Affairs