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We’re always listening and evolving to reflect what students actually want and need. When something’s missing, we help address the gaps and fill them with opportunities to connect, lead, grow, and just enjoy being a student!
From signature campus events to community-building socials, there's always something going on. Explore upcoming events and find the ones that spark your interest.
Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Drop-in | Level 1 Lounge
Fall is here! Celebrate the season with a cup of apple cider, warm or cold, for a cozy campus treat and enter to win one of our apple pies!
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Drop-in | Level 1 Lounge
Mix, pour, and design your own Halloween-themed resin crafts using fun molds and vibrant colors. Whether you’re a resin pro or trying it for the first time, come unleash your creativity and make something you can take home spooky, or not!
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Drop-in, while supplies last | Level 1 Lounge
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Drop-in | Level 1 Lounge
Calling all MTS book club members: Join us for a debrief of our books as the final event of National Transfer Student Day! Join us for some snacks, social time, and discussion of our books! Are you a speed reader? Still time to join! Books are due back absolutely no later than Oct. Wednesday, 29. Register for the book club! We have two books to choose from with spots left in each.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Drop-in | Level 1 Lounge
Stop by to spin our wheel of spooky Halloween trivia and leave with candy in hand! Its as easy as trick or treating but you don't even need to have a costume!
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Drop-in | Level 1 Lounge
Join Student Experience and Laurier international to test your skills, meet players from around the world, and enjoy friendly competition! Sign up at the L1 Lounge front desk, represent your home country, and compete for our prizes. All are welcome to join and have fun. Free snacks and drinks will be provided to participants!
Monday, Nov. 3 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Drop-in | Student Commons Lounge
Join the Freestore to grab a cup and fill it up! Grab a cup or mug and fill it with something hot or cold, you can even take home the ingredients for your very own mug cake! And of course, gently used and previously loved mugs! This event is part of Thrive Week - check out the full event line up on the Thrive website.
Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Drop-in | Student Commons Lounge
Join Student Experience for a chance to meet new folks, real and fantastical! Play one of our mini-games and receive a unique new creature to befriend and name! Tiny Resin animals, rubber ducks and more! Don't like what you won? Grab one of our conversation starter cards and a nametag strike up a trade with other folks! Bring your friends new and old and get ready to bring home something new.This event is part of Thrive Week - check out the full event line up on the Thrive website.
Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Drop-in | Student Commons
Which is the apple of your eye? Join Student Experience to help settle which apple is best. Pick your favourite apple from our selection, learn some apple facts and help us decide which apple reigns supreme!
Monday, Oct. 6 from 2 – 3 p.m. | Drop-in | MAC-121
Come by to share what you're grateful for and add it to our campus gratitude wall. Whether it's a person or a moment, let’s spread kindness and build community one thankful thought at a time.
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Drop-in | Student Commons
Celebrate World Mental Health Day with us and help minimize the stigma. We’ll have fun activities, free resources, and tips for taking care of your mind. It’s a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate the importance of mental wellness together!
Every Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Drop-in | Student Commons
Drop by every Friday for Fuel Up Fridays: your weekly space to recharge, refocus, and connect. Spin the wheel to enjoy free snacks, share your goals, and find support in a relaxed, come-as-you-are environment. Whether you need a quick pause to reflect or a longer study session, this is your chance to reset before the weekend. No pressure. Just good energy.
Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Drop-in| Concourse
Take some time to share your words of wisdom with the next class of Golden Hawks! Give them the tips, tricks, and advice you wish you had when you started at Laurier.
Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Drop-in | Concourse
Take a study break to make your very own autumnal art using leaves collected around campus. All supplies are provided!
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Drop-in | Lazaridis Hall
Fall is here! Celebrate the season with a warm cup of apple cider for a cozy campus treat - while supplies last!
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Drop-in| Concourse
Take some time to share your words of wisdom with the next class of Golden Hawks! Give them the tips, tricks, and advice you wish you had when you started at Laurier.
Thursday, Oct. 30 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Drop-in | Concourse
Stop by to create your own Halloween candy to-go bag, filled with your favourite treats. It’s a fun and festive way to take a break and treat yourself
Keep an eye out for some of our legacy events throughout the academic year, including:
We’re here to make sure you find your place in the Laurier community and feel a true sense of social belonging.
We’re all part of the same Golden Hawk family, after all.
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