Message on Moroccan earthquake

Dear Laurier community,

On Sept. 8, 2023, an earthquake hit Morocco, to date, killing more than 2,800 people and leaving thousands homeless. It is the deadliest earthquake Morocco has experienced in more than six decades. I know there are members of our Laurier community with family and friends in these regions. On behalf of the university, I want to express my sympathy to all those who have been personally impacted.

I encourage anyone who has been impacted by this disaster to make use of the supports available at the university. A directory of supports is available for students.

As a university community that welcomes people from around the world, we have a responsibility to help and support our faculty, staff, students and alumni when they are impacted by tragedies like this.

Sincerely,

Deborah MacLatchy, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor