FACILITIES, SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Hours of Operation
 
The University Library
Circulation Desk
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Extended hours November to December and March to April, seven days a week


The Office of the Registrar
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


The Bookstore
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday (May - August) 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


The Business Office
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Information Technology Services
Help Desk (Fall and Winter terms while classes are in session)
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


OneCard Office
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Dining Hall
Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.


Centre Spot
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.


Wilf's
Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.


Health Services
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 4:15 p.m.
Monday and Thursday Open until 7:30 p.m.
(Extended hours during final examinations in December and April)


Career Services
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (September - March) 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday (April - August) 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Counselling Services
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday (September - April) 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 
The University Library
University Librarian and Archivist: Sharon Brown, MA, MSLS, Ext. 3380
Head, Reference Services: Diane Wilkins, BA, MLS, Ext. 3417
Reference Librarian: John McCallum, BA, MA, MLS, Ext. 3951
Reference Librarian: Diane Peters, BA, BMus, MA, MLS, ARCT, Ext. 3419
Reference Librarian: Deborah Wills, BA, MA, MLS, Ext. 3384
Reference Librarian: Hélène LeBlanc, BA, MLIS, Ext. 3955
Archives Librarian: Joan Mitchell, BA, BLS, Ext. 3825
Head, Access Services: Vera Fesnak, BA, MLS, Ext. 3413
Head, Acquisitions, Serials: Linda Cracknell, BA, MA, MLIS, Ext. 3303
Head, Cataloguing: Brooke Skelton, BA, MLS, Ext. 3460
Special Projects/Reference Librarian: Sophie Bury, BA, MLIS, Ext. 3453
Collection Manager: Joanne Oud, BA, MA, MLIS, Ext. 2073
Library Information Technology Manager: Don Hamilton, HBMath, MMath, Ext. 3336
Hours: For a complete list of hours, access the Library's Web site <www.wlu.ca/academic/library.shtml>

Information resources provided by the Wilfrid Laurier University Library include approximately 1,600,000 books and journals in hard copy or microform, and access to a significant collection of electronic reference tools and full text electronic journal information <www.tug-libraries.on.ca/ejournals/>. The entire hard copy collection is open stack with the exception of archived materials, reserved books and the music ensemble/slides collection.  Public computer workstations offer access to electronic resources from within the library. Remote access is available through the library's Web page <www.wlu.ca/academic/library.shtml/>. In addition, the library is a member of the TriUniversity Group of Libraries (U of Waterloo, U of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University), and can therefore offer access to a combined information collection in excess of 6,000,000 items, with twice daily document delivery throughout the TUG system.

Within the library, the circulation/reserve service desk is located on the second (main) floor and the reference service desk is located on the third floor. The library is open 84.5 hours weekly, with extended hours for several weeks before examinations each semester. Reference service is available 63.5 hours weekly. A directional guide to the building is posted on the main floor.

Identification cards from an Ontario, Québec or COPPUL university are required to borrow library materials. Library procedures and regulations are outlined in the publication The Library and on the library's Web site. All students and faculty with a Laurier OneCard have hands-on reciprocal borrowing privileges at other Ontario, Québec and COPPUL libraries, and access to Interlibrary Loan services (enquire about restrictions for undergraduates). Electronic communication facilities link Wilfrid Laurier University with university libraries throughout the world.

Information Technology Services
Help Desk: Ext. 4357
Director of Information Technology Services: J (Raj) Govindarajan, BSc, MSc, PhD, Ext. 3435
Associate Director, Information Technology: John Kearney, BCom, MBA, Ext. 3910
Manager, Client Services: Andrzej Gadomski, BEng, MEng, Ext. 3511
Manager, Systems Support: Carl Langford, BSc, Ext. 3482
Manager, Network and Telecommunications: Bob Ellsworth, BA, Ext. 3120
Education and Training Co-ordinator: Melanie More-Duckworth, Ext. 3121
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwccs/

The university offers a UNIX and Windows environment on various platforms and a Novell microcomputer network. Students can activate computing accounts on a UNIX server and/or the microcomputer network at any time during the academic year. The systems provide access to basic productivity software, specialized course related software, e-mail and the internet. Access to computing facilities is considered important to the educational process, so all registered students can have an account with no usage limitations and no usage fees.
    Systems can be accessed from many microcomputer labs, one of which is dedicated to graduate students, and from various specialized microcomputer labs within departments. All students may have access to these computing facilities on an individual basis or in conjunction with their classes. Laurier runs an integrated, networked computing environment where a student’s account will run in any lab and will allow printing to any printer. Laser printing and colour printing are provided in several different locations on campus and are charged on a per-page basis.
    Graduate students have access to a high-performance computing facility (both local and remote) for their research.

The Business Office
Business Office Manager: Debohra Da Costa, Ext. 6113
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwbus/

The Business Office, located on the second floor at 202 Regina Street, is responsible for the collection of all student fees, the issuance of statements, tax receipts and other documentation associated with student accounts.

The Bookstore
Manager: Ron Billing, Ext. 3107
Web Site: www.wlubookstore.com

The Bookstore, located in the Concourse, sells new and used textbooks, general and reference books, stationery, supplies, computer hardware and software, compact discs, greeting cards and magazines. The Bookstore also offers a special order service for books and a photofinishing service.
    Purple and Gold, located within the Bookstore, is the on-campus source for Laurier crested gifts and clothing. Services include special order pricing for groups and teams, Jacket Days at the end of each month and academic hood and graduation gown rentals.

Athletics and Recreation
Director, Athletics and Recreation: Peter Baxter, BPHE, MA, Ext. 2216
Manager, Interuniversity Athletics and Student Athlete Development: Wayne Gowing, BSc, MEd, Ext. 2384
Web Site: www.laurierathletics.com

For the student interested in physical activity, excellent facilities are available on campus.  The Athletic Complex has completed a $2.5-million renovation in September 2000.  A state-of-the-art fitness centre includes a cardio centre, a free weight room, a circuit training room and a new rock climbing wall.  The Athletic Complex has three large basketball courts, seating accommodation for over 2,500 people, two squash courts, judo and weightlifting rooms, athletic therapy clinic, a student lounge of fame and a 50-metre swimming pool.  The complex is for the use and enjoyment of all students.  In addition to the 20-team varsity sports program, there is a complete intramural program in a variety of team and individual activities.  An instructional program is also available in a number of sports, dance, martial arts and fitness activities. For daily news, results of Golden Hawk varsity teams or intramural programs, visit our Web site, <www.laurierathletics.com>.  For season ticket information for football, soccer, basketball and hockey, contact Agnes Pitsch at Ext. 2184.

University Stadium
Stadium Co-ordinator: Kevin Webster, Ext.3732
Web Site: www.laurierathletics.com

This facility includes an artificial surface athletic field with seating for 6,500 (home of the Golden Hawks), a 400-metre track and a large indoor gym.  The facility is available for bookings/rentals by students, staff and faculty of WLU, as well as the local community.  For more information, visit our Web site at <www.laurierathletics.com>.  For season ticket information for Golden Hawk football, soccer and women’s lacrosse games, call Agnes Pitsch at Ext. 2184.

Laurier OneCard
Manager: Nick Tomljenovic, Ext. 3730 or 3731
E-mail: onecard@wlu.ca
Office Location: Concourse level, Dr. Alvin Woods Building
Web Site: http://205.189.29.236//

The Laurier OneCard serves as a student identification card, meal card, library card and physical education card. Operating as a debit card, the OneCard allows access to many applications, including the Dining Hall, the Terrace Food Court, Wilf's, the on-campus coffee outlets and a number of off-campus food vendors. When purchasing snacks or meals, the amount of the purchase is deducted from the meal plan or discretionary dollars account, and an updated account balance is automatically reflected on the receipt. Meal plans can be purchased, and additional money can be added any time, at the OneCard Office.

Food Service Facilities
Office: Ext 2276
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwfs/

Wilfrid Laurier University is responsible for providing a full-service food operation, offering nutritious meals with the flexibility and freedom of individual choice. A variety of food locations are conveniently located across the Laurier campus.
    All graduate students living in apartment-style residences that include full kitchens, or students who live off-campus, may choose to purchase a full or optional meal plan.
    Full meal plans are divided into prime and alternative dollars; optional meal plans are all alternative dollars. Prime dollars can be used only in the Dining Hall. Alternative dollars can be used on campus at the Concourse Café, Dining Hall, Laurier Coffee outlets featuring Tim Hortons products (four locations on campus), The Terrace food court (including Mr.Sub, Pizza Pizza/Pasta Pasta, Harveys, The Golden Wok, The Pita Shack and The Yogen Früz Café) and at Wilf’s. Off campus, alternative dollars will be accepted at Angie’s Kitchen (dine-in only), Farah  Foods grocery store (food purchases only), Pizza Pizza (delivery only), and Swiss Chalet (delivery only).  More detailed information, including hours of operation, is located on the Food Services Web site <www.wlu.ca/~wwwfs>.
    The Laurier OneCard can be used as a meal card at all food service locations. Students with meal plan money on their meal card may select and buy only the food items they want, which are then deducted from their funds on the OneCard. ID cards are not transferable, and only the student whose picture appears on the card is entitled to use the card to purchase food items.

Residential Services
Residence Life Manager: Chris Dodd, BA, Ext. 3455
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwhouse/

Residences
Three floors of the 10-storey co-ed, apartment-style Bricker residence provide accommodation for 48 graduate, international and senior students. Each furnished unit has four single bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a kitchen, and living and dining rooms. Common facilities include: television lounge, games room, computer room, study room and laundry rooms. Students in this residence are not required to purchase the meal plan and all utilities are included in the rent.

Mail
Students living in the Bricker residence use the mailbox facilities provided by the university.

Off-Campus Housing
The WLU Housing Office has a list of rooms available for rent. This list, which is updated frequently, can be purchased at a nominal charge and is intended to help students locate housing. With two major universities in Waterloo, there is a large supply of off-campus housing in the area. The local newspaper and the Housing Office at the University of Waterloo are also helpful sources of information.

Student Awards Office
Director: Pauline G. Wong, BA, Ext. 6094
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwsa/

The Student Awards Office is located on the second floor of 202 Regina Street. The office processes applications for various government programs, including the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), the Ontario Special Bursary Program (OSBP) and the Ontario Work Study Program (OWSP). Funding for child care bursaries and bursaries for persons with disabilities are also available to those applicants who qualify. General bursaries are provided in the winter and spring terms to students showing a need. A short term loan fund is also available.

Conference Facilities
Conference and Special Events Co-ordinator: Glennice Snyder, BA, Ext. 3958
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/conferences

The Conference Centre works with on- and off-campus groups who utilize facilities on campus to host conferences, general meetings, sports events, training seminars and weddings.
    Accommodation, food service, lecture halls, recreational facilities, audio visual and printing support are available at economical rates.
    Hotel Laurier is available for overnight accommodation from May to mid-August.

Parking Services
Manager, Parking Services: Mary Basler, Ext. 3697

Parking Services manages both on-campus and university-managed off-campus parking. This includes the development, operation and maintenance of parking facilities, establishing and, through parking services staff and campus security, enforcing parking regulations, setting fees, issuing permits and maintaining all associated records.

The John Aird Centre
Performance Facilities Manager/Technical Director: John Hergel, Ext. 2134

The John Aird Centre was officially opened in November 1988. In addition to housing the faculties of Music and Social Work and the Department of Languages and Literatures, the facilities also include the Robert Langen Art Gallery, the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, an electronic music studio, faculty offices and studios, two rehearsal halls, eight classrooms and a language laboratory.

The Maureen Forrester Recital Hall

The Maureen Forrester Recital Hall has a seating capacity of 327, and acts as the main performance space for the Faculty of Music. Community organizations such as the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, the KW Chamber Orchestra, Viva Voci Concerts and NUMUS Concerts also use the recital hall for their productions.

Theatre Auditorium

The Theatre Auditorium is a multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity of 849, and provides facilities for student assemblies, dramatic productions, concerts, public lectures and social events.

Fred Nichols Campus Centre

The Fred Nichols Campus Centre is managed by the students under an agreement with the university and has full-time staff on a year-round basis.
    The building is intended to provide for the social and recreational needs of all students. The student government offices and board room are located on the third floor, as well as Student Publications, the office of the Dean of Students, the Alumni TV Lounge, Travel Cuts and Super Dave's hair salon. The Fred Nichols Campus Centre also offers full-service restaurant facilities in Wilf's for group or special event bookings.

Dean of Students
Assistant Vice-President: Student Services/Dean of Students: J. David McMurray, BHK, MHK, Ext. 3318/3319; 3rd Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre

The dean of students ensures that the quality of student life and the total university environment is conducive to intellectual and personal growth. The office is accountable for the development, direction, implementation of non-academic student life policies, for regulations, programs and those student services essential to the well-being and growth of all Laurier students.

Counselling Services
Director: Dale Fogle, BA, MASc, PhD, Ext. 2143
Personal Counsellor: Marilyn Perdue, BA, MSW, Ext. 2253
Counsellor and Learning Consultant: Lindsay Rennie, BAA, MSW, Ext. 2144
Personal Counsellor (P-T): Jill Wanzel, BA, MSW, Ext. 2525
Counsellor and Learning Consultant (P-T): Chris Kardol, BA, MSW, Ext. 2804
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwcouns/

Professional counsellors specialize in confidential personal counselling with an adult university population. They are available year-round to address any concern that threatens your success or satisfaction in graduate studies at Laurier, from an urgent personal crisis to a nagging everyday distraction. Relationship concerns can be discussed individually or with your partner. Some evening appointments are available. Please inquire at our reception desk in the Student Services Centre (upper floor) in the heart of campus, or phone Ext. 2338.
    Counselling Services offers occasional workshops/seminars on topics ranging from interpersonal communication and self-esteem to eating disorders and performance skills in music or academics. We also sponsor the Study Skills Program, which offers workshops and individual consultation in advanced academic skills, time/stress management, or even "thesis management."

Student Health Services
Director: James Hicks, MD, Ext. 3146
Manager: Doreen Koenig, RN, CCOHN, Ext. 3146
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwhs/

Health Services is located on the upper floor of the Student Services Centre and is available to all WLU students. A full range of services is offered, including health counselling, birth control, allergy injections, etc. Physicians are available by appointment daily. Nurses may facilitate appointments with physicians. After hours, weekends and holidays, physicians are available at the Urgent Care Clinic (745-2273) or by calling Dr. J. Hicks at 578-8050. For more serious problems, students may use the emergency department at Grand River Hospital.

Health Insurance

Every student must have medical insurance to register at WLU. Ontario residents must have an Ontario Health Card. Provincial health care insurance from other Canadian provinces is accepted as equivalent for residents of those provinces. According to Ministry of Health (government) regulations, a health card must be presented for every visit to Health Services or any other medical facility.
    International students are not eligible for Ontario Health Insurance coverage when they arrive in Ontario. When non-Canadian students arrive in Ontario, they must go to the Business Office and enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) designed for foreign students. In some cases, equivalent coverage from your respective country may be accepted in lieu of this coverage. In these cases, documents proving coverage must be approved and supplied. Information regarding this plan may be acquired at the Business Office. (See section on Fees.)

Women's Centre
Ext. 4444
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwwnc/

Located in the Theatre Auditorium Link, the Women's Centre is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for women at Laurier. It operates as a resource and referral service and serves all students, staff and faculty. The centre consists of an office and a library/lounge room and is run by women volunteers who function as a collective.

Career Services
Director, Co-operative Education and Career Services: Janice L. Basso, BA, MEd, Ext. 4137
Career Advising Co-ordinator: Tara Orchard, BA, MA, Ext. 4139
Career Information Co-ordinator: Denise Cornfield, BA, Ext. 2625
Employment Services Co-ordinator: Joy Mitchell, Ext. 4136
Employment Advisor, SBE Graduate Programs: Robin Reid, BA, Ext. 3588
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/career

Located at 232 King Street N, main floor, Career Services assists students and alumni in career planning and job search, which includes information on summer, part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
    Career planning services are provided to assist students on an individual and group basis in assessing their interests, abilities, values and goals as part of the career decision-making process. A Career Information Centre is available to students seeking information on topics such as educational programs, work/study/travel abroad, careers, graduate admission tests, potential employers and job search techniques. Information is available in print, audio-visual and electronic formats.
    A Graduating Student Employment service is available to all students completing their final year of a degree/diploma program and to alumni who are currently registered as students at Laurier. The Alumni Employment service is open to all Laurier alumni. Full-time, part-time and summer jobs are posted regularly to assist all students seeking employment.
    Throughout the year, the department sponsors several programs to familiarize students with a variety of occupations. These include events such as a Careers In ... series, Job Fair and a Career Fair. A newsletter entitled For Your Information, containing information related to educational, career and employment opportunities, is published in September and January for distribution to students, staff and faculty. Workshops on career planning, résumé writing, job search and interview skills are offered regularly for interested students.
    Additional information on Career Services can be found on the Web <www.wlu.ca/career>.

Harassment/Discrimination Office
Harassment/Discrimination Co-ordinator: Marilyn Jacobs, BASc, MSW, Ext. 6979 or 2037
E-mail: mjacobs@wlu.ca
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwhd

The harassment/discrimination co-ordinator is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of procedures associated with human rights. This includes sexual harassment, race relations, discrimination, gender inequities and other issues covered by the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, the co-ordinator is responsible for personal harassment issues. Students can consult with the harassment/discrimination co-ordinator for information, advice, informal problem-solving or to lodge a formal complaint. Consult this office for additional policy details.

Office of the Ombudsperson
Ombudsperson:Dennis Willfang, Ext. 3637; Room 3A4
E-mail: ombuds@wlu.ca
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwombud

The following are excerpts from the terms of reference for the ombudsperson at Wilfrid Laurier University. A copy of the complete terms of reference for the Office of the Ombudsperson may be obtained from that office. Consulting the ombudsperson is not a substitute for first seeking help or information through normal channels. The services of the ombudsperson will be available to staff, faculty and students at Laurier - Waterloo campus, Brantford Campus and Toronto campus.
    The ombudsperson is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of appropriate procedures to protect those who use the services of the Office of the Ombudsperson. These procedures are to include those relevant to university matters (excepting those under the mandate of the Harassment/Discrimination Office and the Employment Equity Office). The office ensures fair treatment in all interactions with the university as they pertain to university procedures and policies.
    The ombudsperson will maintain the independence, objectivity and neutrality of the office at all times in order to adequately investigate, or facilitate the investigation of, any complaint, inquiry or grievance of an individual which may arise against the university or anyone in the university exercising authority, or to provide information regarding complaints and suggestions about rights and responsibilities at this university. The ombudsperson may also, using discretion, initiate inquiries.
    The ombudsperson will bring findings and recommendations to the attention of the president by the most expeditious means possible, and to the university community at large to the extent that is appropriate. In particular, the ombudsperson shall identify and investigate any gaps and inadequacies in existing university procedures and policies that might jeopardize the rights of members of the Laurier community.
    The ombudsperson has no power to order changes in rules, regulations, policies or procedures. The ombudsperson has the power to investigate and to recommend.

Chaplains' Office
University Chaplains: Paul Ellingham, BSc, MDiv; Jonathan Schmidt, BA, MDiv; Graham Morbey, BA, MDiv, Drs, Marvin Franz, BSc, BEd, MDiv, ThM; Gerry Mueller, MASc, MSc, MDiv, PhD, Exts. 2240 and 2739
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwchap/

Chaplains at WLU are mandated to support spiritual life and development of students, staff and faculty by performing activities of worship, prayer, pastoral counselling and fellowship, and to engage the university community in reflecting on religious dimensions of all academic disciplines.
    Currently there are five chaplains at Laurier: Christian Reformed, United Church, Lutheran, IVCF and Anglican.
    In the fall and winter, ecumenical services are held at the Keffer Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. An ecumenical service means that people from all religious backgrounds are welcome. No services are held in the summer.
    Other services the chaplains provide are marriage, academic, pastoral and grief counselling, and memorial services. The Chaplain's Office has a library, an ideal resource for students in religious studies.
    The Wilfrid Laurier University Interfaith Council has been established to promote religious tolerance and understanding in the WLU community. It serves as an information source on different religions.

Centre for Accessible Learning
Director of Accessible Learning: Katherine Elliott, BA, BEd, MSc, ext. 3783
Office Location: TBA
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-mail: kelliott@wlu.ca

The Centre for Accessible Learning will provide services to students with previously identified or suspected disabilities, including sensory, motor, physical, psychological, psychiatric, learning, medical or combinations of multiple disabilities. It will also offer resources, support and advocacy to students who see themselves on the margin of mainstream student culture at Laurier.

Special Needs Office
Inquiries: Ext. 3086 (phone)
E-mail: 22sno@wlu.ca
Fax: 519-884-6570
Location: 1C11, Arts Building
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12; 1-4:30 p.m.
Web site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwsneed/

The Special Needs Office provides a full range of services to students with disabilities - accommodated exams, assistive technology and alternate-format course materials. We also provide contacts for tutoring, note-taking and support services within Laurier and the community at large.
    Disabilities serviced by the office are: mobility, learning, medical (e.g., Crohn’s, cancer, chronic fatigue), psychiatric/psychological (e.g., OCD, depression, bipolar), chronic pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, arthritis), head injuries, hearing and visual.
    Once students have self-identified with the office, services and supports are put into place to provide academic support in the classroom, examinations and to expand day-to-day strategies.
    While documentation of a disability is useful, any student who suspects a disability should contact the office. Students are encouraged to apply for OSAP, since OSAP eligibility is necessary for access to funding through the Bursary for Students with Disabilities.

Media Technology Resources
Manager: John Durst, BA, Ext. 3075
Office Location: Room 2-617, Dr. Alvin Woods Building; Room P1035, Peters Building; and Room N1058, Science Building
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/mtr

Media Technology Resources provides support to enhance the teaching and learning process by offering a variety of educational media resources and professional assistance to university faculty, students and staff. Resources available for classroom and academic use include traditional audiovisual equipment, multimedia display devices, and training and support for multimedia classrooms. Video conferencing facilities, and sound recording and editing are available. Assistance is provided to search the WLU collection of over 1,500 educational films and videos, as well as access to numerous off-campus sites. Facilities are available for creating 35mm photographic slides, laminating documents, image/text scanning, and scanning of 35mm slides and negatives. The Media Technology Resources Web site provides further details and a listing of films and videos.

Writing Centre
Co-ordinator: Emmy Misser, MA, Ext. 3339
E-mail: emisser@wlu.ca
Office Location: Second Floor, Arts Building, 2C5-ABC
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 to 12 and 1 to 4
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwwc/

The mandate of the Writing Centre is to promote and enhance academic writing skills in all faculties of the university. The program for graduate students is provided by the co-ordinator and offers individual writing consultations, class presentations on specific writing issues and marking workshops for teaching assistants.
    For individual writing consultations students book appointments in advance and, if possible, submit their paper ahead of the meeting. The co-ordinator will assess the major strengths and weaknesses of the paper and discuss revision strategies to enhance readability in terms of global concerns such as focus, structural coherence and argument. Sentence-level writing issues are also discussed to help students communicate their thoughts clearly and precisely in agreement with the conventions of written English. The desired outcome of a writing consultation is to help students develop revision and editing skills suited for professional writing.
    Handouts and resources on all aspects of writing in the disciplines are available both in hard copies at the centre or electronically on the Web. The Writing Centre Web site provides an annotated bibliography of recommended writing resources, all available handouts and links to some of the best academic writing sites in North America.

Cultural Environment
Cultural Affairs Co-ordinator and Development Liaison Officer: Deborah Currie, Ext. 3800
Curator and Art Gallery Co-ordinator: Suzanne Luke, Ext. 3801
Cultural Affairs Assistant: Heather Redden-Greer, Ext. 3139
Special Events Co-ordinator: Brenda Burns, Ext. 2051

The Cultural Affairs Department is responsible for the cultural development of the university community and provides extracurricular cultural enrichment through exposure to academic, artistic, literary, performance and other special events.  Programs such as Laurier Lectures, contemporary art exhibitions, author lectures and national and international cultural activity contribute to student growth and promote an enjoyable and valuable resource for learning.
    The university's educational art gallery, the Robert Langen Gallery, and the university’s permanent art collection exist to provide knowledge, stewardship, appreciation and the enjoyment of Canadian art and culture.  The gallery exhibits art for the Laurier community and the community at large, and collects works of art in the public trust, including the Neufeld Collection.
    The Laurier Lecture Series brings distinguished speakers of high profile in various areas of academic study to WLU.  These guest lecturers are of broad interest to a variety of academic departments, as well as to the community at large, and are intended to supplement the students' learning process through interesting dialogue and discussion, creative interaction and hands-on experience.  One showcase lecture will feature a speaker who is publicly well-known, and who will attract a large audience of students, staff, faculty and the community at large. These lectures are free of charge.
    The Cultural Affairs Department provides cultural liaison to city councils, regional governments, other educational institutions and private organizations to establish a strong link between Laurier and the broader community by encouraging and promoting access and support.

Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Director: Brian Henderson, PhD, Ext. 6123
E-mail: brian@press.wlu.ca
Managing Editor: Carroll Klein, Ext. 6119
E-mail: carroll@press.wlu.ca
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwpress/

WLU Press contributes to the dissemination of new knowledge by publishing scholarly books and journals in the humanities and social sciences. It also publishes textbooks and works of more general interest. The books are written by scholars from across Canada and are sold and reviewed around the world. An editorial committee composed of eight faculty members at WLU determines which manuscripts WLU Press will publish after each manuscript has been assessed by two external experts in the field.

Part-Time Studies, Distance and Continuing Education and Instructional Development
Director: Sandy Hughes, Ext. 4104
E-mail: <shughes@wlu.ca>
Faculty Associate: Catherine Black, BA, MA, PhD, Ext. 2396
E-mail: <cblack@wlu.ca>
Office Location: Room R293, 202 Regina Street
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwidev/

Instructional Development provides pedagogical assistance to faculty, as well as to graduate students serving as teaching assistants and is responsible for informing the university community about developments and innovations in the teaching and learning domain of higher education. Instructional Development houses a resource centre containing books, manuals, monographs, journals and videotapes pertaining to teaching and learning.

Office of Research
Co-ordinator of Research Services: Sally Gray, BA, MA, Ext. 3131
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/research

This office is responsible for the development of research policy; for the promotion and administration of research activity by faculty and graduate students; for reviewing research proposals involving human subjects or animals, especially with respect to matters of ethics, legal liability and animal care; for serving as the research liaison agency between the university and local public and separate school boards; and, for assisting faculty in applying for grants and contracts. The office publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, Research@WLU, to inform the university community about grant deadlines, new research programs, changes in existing research programs and policies, and general matters of interest to the university community. For current information consult the Office of Research Web site.

Research Centres

Research activity at WLU is expanding rapidly, with an increasing number of faculty earning national and international reputations in their areas of expertise. Moreover, groups with specific areas of interdisciplinary expertise are emerging. To facilitate and encourage research in some of these areas, the following research centres have been established. These centres create a focus for research by a group of scholars and provide a research environment to stimulate and nurture the research training of graduate students.

Cold Regions Research Centre
Director: Dr. Michael English, Ext. 6993
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwcoldr
The mandate of the Cold Regions Research Centre is to facilitate research and teaching about cold regions. Where possible, interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Membership in the centre extends to professors in several departments at Laurier and the University of Waterloo, and government research institutions in other provinces and the Northwest Territories. Current research by graduate students, professors and research scientists associated with the centre focus on cold regions hydrology, glaciology, geomorphology and resource management in diverse cold regions environments including Pakistan, the Canadian Arctic and subarctic, Alaska and the Yukon, the Rocky Mountains and the northern temperate region of Ontario’s Canadian Shield.

Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies
Co-Directors: Prof. Terry Copp, 519-885-9523, and Dr. Marc Kilgour, 885-9522
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwmsds/
The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies was founded in 1991 to foster research, teaching and public discussion of military and strategic issues of national and international significance. The research activities of the centre are multidisciplinary, with concentrations in military history and in the strategic analysis of defence operations, including peacekeeping and arms control. The strategy component emphasizes the use of formal methods to analyze strategic problems and find practical solutions. The history component focuses on the armed forces of Canada and the conflicts in which they have been engaged. The LCMSDS supports, as well, classroom teaching and other educational activities in several departments, including History, Mathematics and Political Science.

Clarica Financial Services Research Centre
Director: Dr. William McNally, Ext. 2953
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwsbe/sbe2000/html/clarica.html
The Financial Services Research Centre, located within the School of Business and Economics, initiates research on Canadian capital markets and financial institutions, and develops research and communication links between faculty and practitioners in the financial sector. The centre provides financial support for the acquisition of Canadian and U.S. electronic financial databases accessible to students and faculty at Laurier. The centre also publishes a monograph series which covers topics such as financial derivatives, equity valuation, financial reforms and global interest rate linkages.

Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP)
Director: Dr. Steven Brown, Ext. 3895
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/LISPOP/
The Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy studies issues pertaining to the creation, use and representation of public opinion in the policy process. The institute serves as a catalyst to promote individual and collaborative research on these issues. In addition, the institute monitors the practices and claims of the public opinion and interest group industries, and  serves as an educational resource to the university and the larger community on questions and issues pertaining to those claims and practices.

Viessmann Research Centre on Modern Europe
Director: Dr. Alfred Hecht, Ext. 2608
Associate Director: Dr. Pierre Siklos, Ext. 2559
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwgeog/special/viessman/index.htm
The centre fosters multidisciplinary research on new and dynamic issues facing Europe in the 21st century. Relevant topics of research include European integration, regional development, external linkages, trade and political expansion as well as other overarching socio-economic problems. The centre also focuses on the so-called accession countries, that is, the countries currently hoping to join the European Community and how they relate to the older established countries.
    Over time there has been a substantial interest in Europe by Laurier faculty and students. The initial start for this centre occurred in 1992 when a number of WLU professors formed an informal research interest group on Europe, which has worked with a similar interest group at the Philipps University in Marburg, Germany, a partner institution of WLU. The group has held a number of symposia over time, hosted guest lectures, and published a discussion paper series on Europe, lately as papers on the internet.

Graduate Students' Association
WLUGSA President, 2003-2004: Dan Wright, BA
Office Location: Room 2C11, Arts Building
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/~wwwgsa/
E-mail: 00gsa@mach1.wlu.ca

The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), an incorporated non-profit organization, was formed in 1985 to represent the interests of graduate students. Members of the Canadian Federation of Students, the GSA provides a strong graduate student voice for both academic and social issues at Wilfrid Laurier University. In addition, it is the aim of the GSA to provide services and facilitate interaction among graduate students from diverse disciplines and professions. Some examples are the health plan, the GSA office, various social activities, and much more. The GSA also maintains an active listserv and Web site which provides a valuable source of resources for students.

Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union
General Manager, Students' Union: Dan Dawson, BA, Bus Dip, Ext. 3379
Students' Union President, 2003-2004: Dan Herman
Web Site: www.wlusu.com/

The Students' Union, WLUSU, an incorporated organization with elected representatives, has a formal relationship with the university through the Operating Procedures Agreement. This agreement specifies that the Students' Union represents all undergraduate constituents.
    The Students' Union provides students with many services, including Foot Patrol, Peer Helpline, BACCHUS, Legal Resources, Radio Laurier, Tutorial Services and the Campus Clubs Resource Centre. It also operates several business operations including the Centre Spot, the Pita Shack, the Turret, Golden Wok, Yogen Früz Cafe, Wilf's and Harveys.
    WLUSU represents students on a wide variety of issues with municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. The representative function is handled by the elected student executive, which have terms in office from May to April.

Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association
Director, Alumni Relations: Brian Breckles, BA, MBA, Ext. 3174
Web Site: www.wlu.ca/alumni

Originally founded in the early 1920s, the WLU Alumni Association (WLUAA) has more than 50,000 members worldwide.
    The association seeks to foster alumni interaction with the students, the university, and the community; to promote active alumni participation in the affairs of the university; to assist in securing the university's position as an independent institution; and to enhance the university's profile as a small institution committed to academic excellence.
    The 26-member elected Board of Directors governs the association. Association representatives also sit on WLU's Senate and Board of Governors.
    The Office of Alumni Relations provides the link between the alumni association and the university. The office co-ordinates alumni activities and serves as a central communications and resource centre for all alumni. The office contributes to the mailing of the alumni magazine, Laurier Campus, maintains alumni records, manages the alumni web site, co-ordinates reunion arrangements, provides significant support to the WLUAA Board of Directors and co-ordinates alumni events. The office is located in Alumni Hall.

Laurier International
Director of Laurier International & International Liaison: Dr. Alfred Hecht, PhD
International Student Co-ordinator: Bojena Kelmendi
International Resource & Exchange Student Co-ordinator: Bethany Ankucza, MA
International Relations, Faculty & Staff Co-ordinator: Ewa Dabrowska, MSc
Office Location: 202 Regina Street, Room 114
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Telephone: (519) 884-0710, Ext. 6842
General Enquiries E-mail: 22lint@wlu.ca
Web Site: www/wlu.ca/~wwwlinte

Laurier International was formally established in 1994 to co-ordinate the university's international activities. The mandate of Laurier International is to encourage, promote and recognize international activity through the development of linkages with international academic institutions for students, faculty and staff and educational and international government agencies.
    New partnerships are being developed to meet the global interests of Laurier students. Review our Web site on a regular basis for new and continuing international opportunities.

International Students
International graduate students interested in attending Wilfrid Laurier University may apply either for degree programs or for short-term study (one or two semesters).  For students interested in applying for degree programs, admission to the university will be based on requirements outlined by the Graduate Studies Office.  Students interested in applying for short-term study should contact Laurier International for further information at <22lint@wlu.ca>.

Exchange Programs
Wilfrid Laurier University provides opportunities for international study exchanges where students may apply credits to their Laurier degree.

University of Waterloo - Student Overflow Agreement:
In cases in which either the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University has exchange programs with other institutions where the allotment of places for exchange has not been reached, students from the non-participating institution may be considered according to the guidelines set by the participating institution.  Students should contact the international office of their host institution for guidelines concerning this policy.

Australia
University of Canberra: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students in various disciplines.
University of Western Sydney: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.

Brazil
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS): Portuguese is the language of instruction. Open to graduate students in various disciplines.

Canada
Université de Sherbrooke: French is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.

Denmark
Aarhus University, Aarhus: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of the Department of English only.

France
École Supérieure de Commerce et Management (ESCEM), Campus de Tours et Campus de Poitiers: French is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate business students.
Groupe École Supérieure de Commerce de Rouen Institut de Formation Internationale (IFI), Rouen:  English and French are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students in the disciplines of business, economics, arts and science who are interested in studying international business, foreign languages and civilizations.
Université François Rabelais-Tours, Tours: French is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.
Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Student Exchange Program: French is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.  The universities of Ontario offer 40 students the opportunity to study at a university in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Deadline for this exchange program is the end of January of the year preceding the exchange.
L’Institut d’Études Politiques de Lille, Université de Lille, France: English and French are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students in political science.

Germany
Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Student Exchange Program: German is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines. The universities of Ontario offer 50 students the opportunity to study at a university in Ontario’s sister province of Baden-Württemberg.  Deadline for this exchange program is the beginning of January of the year preceding the exchange.
Universität Osnabrück, Osnabrück: German is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.
Philipps-Universität, Marburg: German is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.
Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Odor): English and German are the languages of instruction. Open to graduate students in various disciplines.

Hungary
Budapest University of Economic Science, Budapest:  English and Hungarian are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students in business administration and economics.

Korea
School of International and Area Studies, Seoul: English and Korean are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.

Mexico
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM): English and Spanish are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students in business and economics.

The Netherlands
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam: English and Dutch are the languages of instruction.  Open to graduate students in business and economics.

Portugal
Universidade de Combra: Portuguese is the language of instruction. Open to graduate students in various disciplines.

South Africa
University of Natal, Durban & Pietermaritzburg: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.

Sweden
University of Karlstad, Karlstad: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.
Växjö University, Växjö: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.

United States
Ohio State University, Columbus: English is the language of instruction.  Open to graduate students of various disciplines.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln: English is the language of instruction. Open to graduate students in various disciplines.