As I took part in our recent convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2022, I was so proud to see these Laurier graduates cross the stage. They have worked so hard, accomplished so much and shown such incredible persistence and flexibility through the COVID-19 pandemic.
For many, like Mackenzie, the pandemic was both a challenge and an opportunity to grow.
I think that the pandemic has actually allowed me to learn to be more flexible in how, where, when and even why I learn. These transitions of the environment that I work in have allowed me to become adaptable. - Mackenzie, Bachelor of Business Administration, Class of 2022
And while our students were growing, so was Laurier. We continued to develop plans for our new Milton campus and broke ground on two important capital projects. We expanded wellness and academic programming, as well as research, at the undergraduate and graduate levels across our campuses.
Looking forward to the coming year, we are committed to further multi-campus growth, including welcoming our first cohort in Milton in fall 2024, academic and work innovation, and focus on building an inclusive and thriving community.
None of this is possible without your support. Thank you.
Gifts of all sizes made a positive impact this year, and a few foundational donations allowed for some significant steps forward. You can read more about them in the stories below.
You are truly helping us help students.
Sincerely,
Deborah MacLatchy
President and Vice-Chancellor
Wilfrid Laurier University
2,953 unique donors gave $7,777,900.
$3,946,262 in awards granted to 1,787 students.
175 donors gave more than $52,000 to the Indigenous Knowledge Fund. 
660+ donors gave $134,000 to provide urgent funding to students in unexpected financial need.
400+ Laurier faculty and staff gave $182,000 in support of student wellness including emergency funds, Indigenous initiatives and student awards.
The Laurier Philanthropy Award is an annual award presented in recognition and celebration of an individual, corporation or foundation whose generosity has contributed significantly to the advancement of Laurier.
Recipients of this award exemplify the true spirit of philanthropy. Through their direct financial support, leadership and donation of time, each recipient demonstrates a deep-seated and lasting dedication to the mission, vision and values of the university.
2021 Margaret and Larry Marsland
2019 Randy McGlynn ’72
2019 Mike Stork ’77 & Hennie Stork ‘77
2018 Peter C. Ansley ‘66
2017 Roger and Edith Davis & family
2017 Marcia Powers-Dunlop BA ’69, MSW ’76
2017 Helen and Steve Kun
2016 Trevor Gardner ’98 & Cindy Gardner ‘98
2016 Millards Chartered Professional Accountants
2015 Ian and Hilary McLean
2015 Barry Schneider
2014 The Williamson Group
2014 Patricia F. Rae
2013 The Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation
2013 S.C. Johnson and Son, Limited
2012 WLU Alumni Association (WLUAA)
2012 The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
2011 Fred Nichols
2011 City of Brantford
2010 The W. Garfield Weston Foundation
2010 Mary Stedman
2009 Robert Astley & Judith Astley
2008 Gerard McGrath
2007 Tom Motz
