Waterloo Lutheran University orientation week button

Description
Media Type
Object
Item Type
Buttons (Information artifacts)
Description
Pin-back button worn by freshman students during Waterloo Lutheran University initiation week. The purple button features a university crest, an Eileen Falconer name tag, and the word "SCUM".
Notes
Eileen Mercier (nee Falconer) is an alumnae of Wilfrid Laurier University and a professional business director. She attend Waterloo Lutheran University from 1964 to 1968, graduating with a BA. As a student she was involved in Students’ Council and was a member of the choir. Mercier went on to receive an MA at the University of Alberta and an MBA from York University. During her career she has held senior management and a director positions at several prominent companies and organizations. In 1991 Eileen Mercier received the Wilfrid Laurier University Outstanding Business Leader Award. A long-standing member of the Wilfrid Laurier University Board of Governors, Mercier served as chair from 1998-1990.


Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University. Laurier Brantford opened in 1999.
Date of Original
1965
Dimensions
Width: 8.5 cm
Subject(s)
Local identifier
RG-102.6_1.1
Collection
Eileen Mercier fonds
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.4668 Longitude: -80.51639
Recommended Citation
Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.
Reproduction Notes
RG-102.6 Disc1
Contact
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
Email:libarch@wlu.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:

75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 3C5

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