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Events
Winter 2026 Events
Connect, learn, and have fun with fellow students who share your international experience. Attend our events and workshops to stay informed, acquire practical skills, and build lasting friendships.
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Winter 2026
International Welcome Breakfast
Wednesday, January 7 | 9:30 - 11:30a.m. | 
Enjoy breakfast and connect with your international student peers during the first week of class!
Board Game Night
Wednesday, January 14 | 4 - 6p.m. |
Join us for a Board Game Night and meet other students over some friendly competition. Drop in, make new connections, and enjoy a chill evening together! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Make and Take Mason Jar Meals
Thursday, January 15 | 3 - 5 p.m. |
Join us to make a mason jar meal and collect a free $25 grocery gift card! We will connect and learn about food, nutrition, food security, meal preparation, and resources on campus. You will take away a meal with you to help you stay nourished! There will be vegan, gluten-free, and halal options available.
This event is in partnership with Wellness Education.
Snow Globe Making
Tuesday, January 20 | 1 - 2 p.m. |
We're bringing a little winter magic to campus! Join us to make your own snow globe, where you can design a mini snow globe to take home. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in partnership with Student Experience.
International Snacks Night
Wednesday, January 21 | 4 - 6 p.m. |
Craving something tasty and unique? Join us for International Snacks Night, where you can sample delicious treats from around the world! Test your knowledge with our “Guess the Country by Emojis” game and see how well you know global snacks and cultures.
Food & Grocery Tour to the Kitchener Market
Saturday, January 24| 10a.m. - 1p.m. |
Details coming soon!
Make a Snowball
Wednesday, January 28 | 4 - 5:30p.m. |
Details coming soon!
Camp Kawartha
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1 | Departure at 1p.m. |
Experience cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, a campfire and other activities in the great Canadian outdoors!
Embrace Your Culture Night
Saturday, February 7 | 5 - 10p.m. |
Join us for a night of celebrating what makes each of us unique at the next home Golden Hawks Basketball Game!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Details coming soon!
Black History Month
Details coming soon!
Student Culture Day
Details coming soon!
Snow Tubing at Chicopee
Details coming soon!
International Grad and Alumni Gala
Details coming soon!
Niagara Falls Trip
Details coming soon!
Winter 2026
International Welcome Lunch
Monday, January 5 | 12:30 - 1:20p.m. |
Starting your Laurier journey this January? Join us for the New Student Welcome Lunch, a warm and friendly way to kick off your first day! This event is your chance to connect with other new students, meet the Laurier staff who are here to support you, and enjoy a relaxed lunch while feeling welcomed into the Golden Hawk community!
Launching your Graduate Student Journey
Details coming soon!
Camp Kawartha
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1 | Departure at 1p.m. |
Experience cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, a campfire and other activities in the great Canadian outdoors!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Details coming soon!
Black History Month
Details coming soon!
Cultural Gala
Details coming soon!
International Grad and Alumni Gala
Details coming soon!
Niagara Falls Trip
Details coming soon!
Cooking 101
Details coming soon!
Sports Night
Details coming soon!