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    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Kate Hays, a leading expert in sport and performance psychology, will deliver the annual Dr. Fred Binding Lecture.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Vianne Timmons, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Regina, will deliver a talk, “Women’s Leadership in Academia: Everyone’s Challenge” at the Robert Langen Art Gallery on the Waterloo campus.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release regarding the second annual "Human Rights and Development in Africa" conference. Laurier's Brantford campus will host over 200 local high school students. Includes information about the event.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release regarding the second annual "Human Rights and Development in Africa" conference. Laurier's Brantford campus will host over 200 local high school students. Includes information about the event.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that the Manulife Centre for Community Health Research will present a film screening of the local short documentary "Weaving our Common Threads" October 6 at the Original Princess Cinema to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Laurier experts are available to comment on Thanksgiving.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing the Brantford campus will host an open house for community members. The free event will kick off with a welcome reception followed by guided tours. Tour highlights will include the Brantford Games Network Lab, Expositor Place, the Indigenous Circle Room, and a chance to ...

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Waterloo campus in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall. Glennie will be also be working with Laurier music students in a public masterclass.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that it will host the exhibit “Saturate the City: a live expression through photography and paint,” coinciding with Nuit Blanche on October 1. The exhibit, a live-painting project by Waterloo startup Jess & Mel, takes place at Laurier Toronto.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Community Living Ontario has named professor Kate Rossiter’s Recounting Huronia Project the 2016 recipient of the James Montgomerie Award. Recounting Huronia is a speakers’ bureau for survivors of the Huronia Regional Centre.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that the Manulife Centre for Community Health Research will welcome 75 health professionals, peer supporters and advocates for a full day of training with breastfeeding expert Dr. Jack Newman. The event, which will explore “Evidence-informed Approaches to Supporting the Breastfeeding Relationship” will be held ...

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release regarding a report highlighting The Canadian Rivers Institute's achievements and plans. Several Laurier faculty members play key rolls in The Canadian Rivers Institute.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release regarding the Third Annual Social Justice Forum on the Brantford campus. The event will kick off with a free public lecture by Silvia Ancan Painemilla will present titled, “Indigenous Sovereignty and Solidarity: Taking Action for Indigenous Sovereignty, Standing in Solidarity with Indigenous Communities.” Includes information ...

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music, and various university and community groups present Sing Fires of Justice with New Settlers, an interfaith celebration of song and word to promote peace and justice. The event, a benefit for refugee relief, is ...

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Ann Walmsley is the winner of the 2016 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction for The Prison Book Club. Includes information about the book and the award.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that Claire Bennett, manager of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Sustainability Office, has been named an “Emerging Leader” at Canada's Clean50 awards.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that faculty member Byron Williston will speak on his newly released book, The Anthropocene Project, at Laurier’s Waterloo campus. Includes information about the book and the event.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that professor Alan Whiteside will be the lead researcher on a grant to Laurier from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to build research and publication capacity among African researchers. The grant will support Whiteside’s training and mobilization project advocating for African-led scholarship in ...

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing a new partnership with the Vancouver Film School. The VFS Laurier Pathway agreement will enable students from both institutions earn a Diploma in applied film skills and a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in film studies in just four years.

    Wilfrid Laurier University news release announcing that the next presentation in the Nelson Mandela Lecture Series, “Female Suicide Bombers and the Promise of Emancipation,” will be delivered jointly by W. Andy Knight of the University of Alberta and Tanya Narozhna of the University of Winnipeg. Includes information about the event.