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The Laurier Archive Centennial Writing Contest

astmarie — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:27:52 +0000

Title: The Laurier Archive Centennial Writing Contest
Link out: Click here
Description: The Laurier Archive Centennial Writing Contest challenges Laurier undergraduates to write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay on an aspect of the history of the university. First prize is $750 and Second Prize is $250. There are also prizes for the best paper from a first-year students, and from one enrolled in Women and Gender Studies.

The last day to submit essays is April 28, 2011.

Please visit our website or Facebook page at facebook.com/LaurierArchives for more information.

Date: 2011-04-28

University closed for the holidays

astmarie — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:29:18 +0000

Title: University closed for the holidays
Start Date: 2010-12-24
End Date: 2011-01-03

Centennial Celebration Kick-Off

astmarie — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:05:54 +0000

Title: Centennial Celebration Kick-Off
Location: SC Johnson Building, Main Lobby, Brantford Campus
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-10-20
End Time: 16:00

Centennial Celebration Kick-Off

astmarie — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:04:58 +0000

Title: Centennial Celebration Kick-Off
Location: The Turret, Waterloo Campus
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-10-18
End Time: 16:00

Fall Convocation

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:26:51 +0000

Title: Fall Convocation
Location: Waterloo Rec Complex
Description: Lawrence Hill will receive an honorary degree at this Fall’s convocation.
Date: 2010-10-29

Wilfrid Laurier’s Birthday Bookstore Sale!

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:50:40 +0000

Title: Wilfrid Laurier’s Birthday Bookstore Sale!
Location: Bookstore, Waterloo Campus
Date: 2010-11-20

Remembering for the Future

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:19:25 +0000

Title: Remembering for the Future
Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Description: The musical play ‘Remembering for the Future’ tells the story of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, and thus, Wilfrid Laurier University, highlighting major changes and tensions throughout the years, but seeking to find what is helpful to remember from those times that can lead us into the future. With a cast of four, this show promises to be entertaining and poignant, with music from the church and society woven throughout the play.

Tickets will be available for purchase through Dorinda Kruger Allen at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. The cost to attend is $20, $10 for students.

For more information, please contact Dorinda Kruger Allen at extension 3241.

Start Date: 2010-11-05
Start Time: 20:00
End Date: 2010-11-06

Rev. Dr. Ulrich Leupold: Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:10:55 +0000

Title: Rev. Dr. Ulrich Leupold: Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose
Location: Keffer Chapel, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Description: As an administrator, musician and theologian, Rev. Dr. Ulrich Leupold had a major impact on the university and seminary campus from 1945 – 1970. Dr. Paul Helmer, musicologist from McGill, will speak to Leupold’s work and contribution to society, while the choir will sing arrangements and compositions of Dr. Leupold. Rev. William Huras, retired bishop of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Chruch in Canada, will also give a tribute to Leupold’s ministry. The lecture-recital-tribute will be followed by a celebratory reception.

Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Paul Helmer, Rev. William D. Huras, WLU Chapel Choir and WLU Alumni Choir under conductor Elvera Froese.

For more information, please contact Dorinda Kruger Allen at extension 3241.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2011-03-05
End Time: 17:00

Gala Opera and Concert Weekend

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:40:46 +0000

Title: Gala Opera and Concert Weekend
Location: Theatre Auditorium, Waterloo, Ontario
Description: The Faculty of Music at WLU finishes up the Centennial Celebrations with a flourish in a weekend of music featuring star alumna, soprano Jane Archibald (Vienna State Opera, La Scala Milan, Paris Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Berlin Philharmonic and many others). Friday’s Opera Gala features Jane Archibald and friends with members of the WLU choirs, orchestra, and opera programs at the beautifully restored Sanderson Centre in Brantford. Saturday’s concert sees Jane Archibald alongside the WLU orchestra, conducted by Paul Pulford, and Sunday afternoon features the WLU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jessica Kun.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Massel at extension 2631.
Start Time: 15:00
Date: 2011-10-30

Gala Opera and Concert Weekend

astmarie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:40:10 +0000

For more information, please contact Stephanie Massel at extension 2631.
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2011-10-29