ISOW at Laurier

We are pleased to announce a scholarship for Palestinian women from Gaza!

The ISOW Gaza Scholarship for Palestinian women from Gaza aims to support students whose post-secondary education was disrupted by the outbreak of violence since October 7, 2023. Recognizing the challenges faced by refugees as they rebuild their lives in Canada, this scholarship provides admission and financial support and mentorship and resources to remove barriers to education and empower students to achieve their full potential while studying at Wilfrid Laurier University.

If you meet the eligibility criteria outlined above, PLEASE APPLY BY JANUARY 6TH 2025 USING THE LINK PROVIDED IN OUR BIO.

Please note that this scholarship is designated specifically for individual students and does not extend to family members.

For questions or further information, feel free to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey!

We are excited to welcome Afghan writer, editor, and translator Shams Erfan to Wilfrid Laurier University!

A creative writer and editor, Shams has been published in outlets such as BBC, Maclean’s, and Mekong Review, with his work featured in The Guardian and Toronto Star. A recipient of the 2023 Writers’ Trust of Canada Non-fiction Mentorship and longlisted for the 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize, Shams has also served as a Writer-in-Residence at George Brown College. After surviving a Taliban attack, he co-founded The Archipelago in refugee detention and now helps lead Humans in Flight, celebrating refugee stories in Canada.

Join us for the Hawk Hunt: Advocating for Refugee Access to Education on October 23-24!

Please reserve your spot using the QR code or link below or on our bio!!!!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taliban-survivor-reborn-as-a-writer-tickets-1036848942097?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re thrilled to welcome Afghan writer, editor and translator, Shams Erfan to Wilfrid Laurier University! After surviving a Taliban attack, Shams co-founded The Archipelago in refugee detention and now helps lead Humans in Flight, celebrating refugee stories in Canada. He’s also a writer-in-residence at George Brown College.

This event will mark the start of the Hawk Hunt: Advocating for Refugee Access to education happening October 23-24!

Please reserve your spot using the QR code or link below and on our profile!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taliban-survivor-reborn-as-a-writer-tickets-1036848942097?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣Attention Golden Hawks! 📣

You can now join Hawk Hunt: Advocating for Refugee Access to Education, scavenger hunt THROUGH THE GOOSECHASE app!

Exciting challenges await, with the Hawk Hunt kicking off October 23rd!

🎉 The Wait is Over - Hawk Hunt Prizes Revealed!🎉

As we raise awareness for Refugee Access to Education, we’ve got some amazing prizes up for those who participate in the campus wide scavenger hunt! 

📚 Free Textbooks for a Semester (up to $400)
🍽️ Free Spin-Dip for a Semester (1 per week for 12 weeks)
📖 Private Study Room Access for December exams

Get ready to join the hunt and compete for these exciting rewards! 

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Mark your calendars for October 23-24! 🎉

We’re kicking off Hawk Hunt with an inspiring keynote speaker on the 23rd, followed by the main event—a campus-wide scavenger hunt—from 8AM to 6PM on the 24th!

Join us for the crowning ceremony that evening, where we’ll announce the winners and celebrate with exciting prizes (stay tuned for prize reveals later this week)! Additional prizes will be awarded too. You don’t want to miss it!

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome two incredible new ISOW Scholars as we begin this academic year. 🌟

Here’s to a year filled with growth, collaboration, and meaningful work!

Introducing the 2024-2025 ISOW Management Team! Each team member plays a unique and vital role in making our mission a reality!

Stay tuned to meet more of the incredible people who make it all happen! 💙