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News and updates from Wilfrid Laurier University.
#STEMatLaurier: Dr. Michelle Gould (BSc ’12) and Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos (BSc ’14) credit the personalized experience, one-on-one teaching, and their time in the lab at Laurier as a key factor in their career development. Read more: ow.ly/SJeg50VqJrl

Wilfrid Laurier University football coach Zach Scotto will give his 60th blood donation next month, an ode to his mother who died of leukemia when he was eight. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…
Thanks to @Laurier and @LaurierPres Deborah MacLatchy for welcoming @univcan’s @Gabrielbmiller. We’re excited to see Laurier’s digital governance initiative put #ResearchInMotion — a clear signal that strong universities are key to Canada’s productivity and global edge.
Great to connect with @LaurierPres Deborah MacLatchy, @matthewgrills, and tour the @Laurier campus with Student Ambassador Tobin Priatel. Always inspiring to see how the university is driving impact, particularly now, with Jim Balsillie’s investment in Laurier’s new digital…
📢 #NSERC is pleased to announce the renewal of the chairholders for the Ontario and Prairies regions, as part of its Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering Program. #NSERC_CWSE Details ▶️ tinyurl.com/7chm74zr
The Gov't of Canada awarded more than $5.4 million to @Laurier researchers who are tackling supply chain management, cardiovascular health and applications for artificial intelligence 🔎 Learn more: wlu.ca/news/spotlight… Thank you @SSHRC_CRSH @NSERC_CRSNG @TIPS_SPIIE 🤝
Today, @Laurier announced an exciting new $5M gift from Jim Balsillie in partnership with @BalsillieSIA! wlu.ca/news/spotlight…
A bold investment in Canada’s future: 🔗 bit.ly/4nk1pQH Jim Balsillie’s $5M gift to launch the Digital Governance Initiative at Wilfrid @Laurier University is a powerful example of how university-industry partnerships drive smart policy and economic strength. 🤝 This…
Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked Laurier among the top 13 per cent of global universities in its 2025 University Impact Rankings. 🌍 THE assessed 2,526 universities around the world: bit.ly/441jrOV

Dr. Nikolai Cook at @Laurier is advancing research transparency & tackling environmental issues affecting the global economy by addressing false positives in published #research & exploring the environment’s impact on economic outcomes & workers. shorturl.at/0R0NJ
Congratulations to Taylor Elgersma on being named the 2025 Lois and Doug Mitchell @USPORTSca Athlete of the Year! 📰 laurierathletics.com
We're excited to share that #EmptyBowls 2025 raised an incredible 83,565 meals! 🍲❤️ We’re beyond grateful to everyone who made the 27th annual Empty Bowls a huge success—from the talented artists who made the bowls to the generous guests and local businesses who came together…
We're counting down the hours to Empty Bowls 2025, happening tomorrow! We can't wait to see you there 👋 Since 1998, Empty Bowls has raised awareness about hunger in Waterloo Region and helped provide over 1.5 million meals for people in need. This event is a collaboration…
Congrats! Faculty of Science Associate Professor 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 has been named a 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟯𝗠 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄. The award recognizes exceptional teaching, pedagogical innovation & educational leadership. ow.ly/PCu550VTfF0

🌟 For the very first time, Midas the Golden Hawk has been named Mascot of the Year at the @OUAsport CHAMP Awards! 📰 tinyurl.com/yrdustzf #SoarAbove 📸 Hailey Tripodi
Putting pen to paper. ✍️ Taylor Elgersma has signed with the @packers! 📰 tinyurl.com/2y46c85r #SoarAbove · @ElgersmaTaylor
A weekend in Wisconsin with the @packers. 🧀 📸 Evan Siegle, Green Bay Packers #SoarAbove · @ElgersmaTaylor
Tickets are officially on sale for Empty Bowls! Join us May 28 for lunch or dinner and enjoy unlimited gourmet soups and bowl meals crafted by incredible local chefs and restaurants 🍲 Grab yours here: bit.ly/4jh8LC5 This annual event is organized by @RobertLangenAG,…
🎫 Despite not hearing his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft, @LaurierFootball quarterback Taylor Elgersma still has a chance to impress after earning an invite to the @packers and @BuffaloBills rookie minicamps. 📰 tinyurl.com/2bj5fse3 #SoarAbove
Taylor Elgersma had a remarkable season, but the excitement of an accolade-filled campaign continued even after the final whistle. Read about the experiences of the @LaurierFootball quarterback heading into an exciting #NFLDraft weekend! 📰 tinyurl.com/2d3d6m9t #SoarAbove
Empty Bowls is back on May 28! 🥣 Get ready to pick your handmade bowl and enjoy a delicious meal—all in support of The Food Bank. 🎟️ Tickets go on sale May 5 at noon—they go fast! 🕐 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. | Dinner: 5 p.m. 📍 Lazaridis Hall, Wilfrid Laurier University This annual…
The Laurier Milton Open House is tomorrow, and you don't want to miss it. We cant wait to see you there! 👋 Register: ow.ly/CAVr50Vosfb



