Events

Wilfrid Laurier's Office of the Associate Vice-President: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to invite you to "Black Intellectual Life in the Post-EDI University," our second instalment of the Lamine Diallo EDI Speaker Series for 2025-2026, featuring a panel organized in collaboration with the University of Waterloo's Pan African Initiative for Research and its Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, and the Black Researchers of Southwestern Ontario (BRSO).

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for a sharing circle exploring how we can build ethical, reciprocal, and community‑led relationships with Indigenous partners in research and teaching! Indigenous knowledge holders will share teachings and experiences that invite us to reflect on trust‑building, accountability, and long‑term relational commitments. The gathering will conclude with a brief Reflection Walk to support personal commitments and deeper learning.

Women make up half of the Canadian workforce, yet only 5% of Canadian companies have a woman CEO. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Canada.

This gathering is part of RCWR’s work to implement our new strategic plan, which is grounded in meaningful community engagement. We’re bringing people together to explore how RCWR can strengthen communication, deepen regional connections, and build a more inclusive and collaborative 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Waterloo Region.

Write Night is an after-hours writing space for Black, Indigenous, and racialized undergraduate and graduate students. No structure, no pressure—just a place to get things done with snacks, writing support, and a community of your peers.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.