A message from the Associate Provost, Students

On Sept 9 the following email was shared with graduate students

To:                 Waterloo students

From:            Chris Read, Associate Provost, Students 

Date:              Thursday, September 9, 2021

Subject:        A message from the Associate Provost, Students

Note:              This email is for action       

Dear Warriors,

Last weekend students from across the region, including those from Wilfrid Laurier University and Waterloo, participated in illegal gatherings near our Waterloo campus that resulted in vandalism to the city. These gatherings were in flagrant violation of Ontario’s public health measures and extremely disrespectful to our host community. 

Waterloo Regional Police Service are reviewing video footage to identify anyone who engaged in illegal activities. If the police identify you in the videos and share this information with us, you will face discipline that could include suspension or expulsion from the University, may face fines for violating the Reopening Ontario Act, and could face criminal charges related to vandalism. 

Even if you are vaccinated, you need to stay smart and follow public health guidelines. COVID-19 and its variants still pose an enormous risk to our community. As students, you must take your responsibility as a member of this community seriously. Reckless behaviour like large parties and street gatherings will not be tolerated as it is putting the most vulnerable in our community at risk and tarnishing the reputation of students and our university. 

Chris Read

Associate Provost, Students