I Remember Laurier

Reflections by Retirees on Life at WLU

Harold Remus author Boyd McDonald editor Rose Blackmore editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Published:30th Sep '11

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I Remember Laurier cover

I Remember Laurier is the story - actually, thirty-seven stories - of the little university that could, told by some of those who devoted themselves to transforming the school from its modest beginnings into a superb small liberal arts college, and in turn to the university whose growth, diversification, research, and partnerships characterize it today.

Although the stories are diverse in content, viewpoint, and tone, readers will note a number of unifying themes, one being nostalgia for a small university where faculty, staff, and students were close and new initiatives were readily approved and easily implemented. Here too are reflections, sometimes bemused and sprinkled with humour, on professors, administrators, and students, the ""Laurier Experience,"" and significant events such as ""WLU"" becoming ""WLU"" (Waterloo Lutheran University was renamed Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973). Evident throughout is the pride of the contributors in the development of the university to its current status and in having played a role.

In the photo album at the back of the book readers will find vintage prints of the authors and of many others mentioned in the book.

``The great author Virginia Woolf said that 'Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title.' This volume is a wonderfully welcome attempt to ensure that the leaves of the book of Wilfrid Laurier University are read by many. Intimate and highly personal glimpses into the soul of an institution are relatively rare. Here, and in celebration of the centennial of the university, are glimpses to remind us both that our future springs from our past and that our past is a rich and strong foundation on which to build. The vignettes presented in this book are a wonderful read--enjoy!'' -- Max Blouw, president and vice-chancellor, Wilfrid Laurier University -- 201108

ISBN: 9781554583836

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm

Weight: 410g

234 pages