Wilfrid Laurier University Winter Carnival, 1976

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Description

Black and white photograph of three students sliding down a hill at Wilfrid Laurier University's Winter Carnival 1976. Students are gathered at the top of the hill. In the background are the Central Teaching Building (right) and the Library.

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Winter Carnival is an annual event organized by Wilfrid Laurier University students. The first Winter Carnival was held in 1961. Over the years the event has featured many different activities, including ice sculpture contests, musical concerts, outdoor sporting events, and the Miss Canadian University Queen Pageant.

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.

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1976

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