Cultural Affairs Co-ordinator and Development Liaison Officer: Deborah Currie, Ext. 3800
E-mail: <dcurrie@mach2.wlu.ca>
Curator/Art Gallery Co-ordinator: Suzanne Luke, Ext. 3801
E-mail: <sluke@wlu.ca>
Office Location: Room 2C1, Arts Building

Many opportunities are offered at Laurier for extra-curricular activities which contribute to student growth and experience. The Cultural Affairs Office at Laurier promotes and presents cultural events that are an enjoyable and valuable resource for learning.

The Faculty of Music has several choirs, a Symphony Orchestra; Wind, Baroque and Jazz ensembles; and numerous chamber ensembles. They perform regularly in public concerts, many of which are free to Laurier students.

The Robert Langen Gallery is located on the ground floor of the John Aird Centre. Exhibitions are featured throughout the academic year with work by regional artists, Laurier faculty, staff and students. The University's Permanent Art Collection, including work by Woldemar Neufeld, can be seen across the Laurier campus and is occasionally exhibited in the local community. The collection comprises a growing number of works in a variety of media by contemporary Canadian artists.

Laurier Lectures is a series that brings distinguished high-profile individuals in various areas of study to campus to speak or perform. These guest lectures are intended to supplement the students learning process through interesting dialogue and discussion, creative interaction and hands-on experience. Students, staff, faculty and members of the general public are encouraged to attend these free lectures.

Theatre productions by the University Players are a highlight of cultural life at Laurier. Performances feature students, staff and faculty.

The Senate Cultural Affairs Committee is a sponsor of on campus cultural events. Information about funding criteria and application procedures is available from the Cultural Affairs Co-ordinator.

The John Aird Centre

The John Aird Centre was officially opened in November of 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. It also stages concerts by community organizations such as the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, the KW Chamber Orchestra, Viva Voci Concerts and NUMUS Concerts.

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.

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Official electronic version updated on November 17, 2000

M. Watson, Editor