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What is the Students’ Union? STUDENTS Getting Involved On Campus
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WHO ARE WE? First Year Leadership Programs
In a word, we’re you! Our First-Year Leadership Programs
The Laurier Students’ Union is comprised of all Laurier undergraduate students (FYLPs) create opportunities for
across the Brantford and Waterloo campuses. students living in residence to find their
fit. With over 350+ leadership positions
This student owned and operated not-for-profit organization serves as the available to first-year students,
official voice of all Laurier undergradate students. We work to enhance the Laurier’s residence program continues
student experience through innovative resources, effective representation, and to thrive because of the energy new
a safe & empowering campus community. student leaders bring. Speak to your
House Council Advisor or a Campus
The Students’ Union provides students with opportunities to take their university Council Advisor to learn about some
experience outside the classroom: join a club, volunteer, attend an event or of the FYLPs on your campus. (W) - program at Waterloo campus.
use our services like Foot Patrol or Food Bank. There are over 300 clubs and (B) - program at Brantford campus.
volunteer committees, including ones that represent student interests to the
University as well as the Provincial and Federal Government. • House Councils (W + B) each residence participates in a House Council that provides
social-based programming to the students living in the building.
The Students’ Union is more than volunteers and staff – it’s every student that
makes it great to be a Laurier Golden Hawk. By choosing Laurier, you’re • Arts Lauier (W) & Art Hawks (B) provides you with the opportunity to share your love
automatically a member of the Students’ Union and we can’t wait to meet you! and passion for all forms of art including theatre, dance, music and much more.
• Residence Athletic Council (W+B) aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle
Let’s Keep in Touch! through first-year intramurals, sport tournaments and healthy and wellness workshops.
YOURSTUDENTSUNION.CA • Diversity & Equity Council (W) provides you the opportunity to explore diversity-related
issues and participate in awareness-based programming.
@LaurierStudentsUnion @students_union • Academic Initiatives Council (W) enhances your student experience by connecting
faculty and program-based clubs more closely to the first-year population.
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