Laurier asking students to show respect during Homecoming
Posted Sep 25, 2015 06:46:14 AM.
Last Updated Sep 25, 2015 01:49:02 PM.
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Thousands will be gathering at Wilfrid Laurier University this weekend for Homecoming festivities.
After what happened in Guelph last weekend, where a police officer complained of student misbehaviour, the university wants to make sure respect is key word for the weekend.
Olivia Matthews, President of the Laurier Students’ Union, says they’re sending out a Stay Safe message to students today:
“We’ve got a good history with Homecoming in that sense, and as long as we can get that out through the students’ union, I think we’ll have a pretty successful event.”
The Dean of Students, Leanne Holland Brown, says the university is excited, and they want to make sure everyone has a positive and enjoyable time:
“That really is the message that we’ve been promoting to the folks that will be joining us to celebrate: have fun, be safe, be golden, and really make sure that they’re showcasing Laurier in the best light, in the ways that they engage and participate this weekend.”
Matthews says like any university, it’s usually just a few bad apples that spoil the bunch.
“But that being said, I think there’s so much pride in what we do at Laurier that students buy into that, and hopefully they can help their guests buy into that this year as well.”
Tammy Lee, the Associate Director for the Special Constable Service, says although police wish there was no-one drinking underage, they understand it will happen, and so they ask for students to be safe and responsible. All officers at the Special Constable Service will be on duty.
She also recommends students download the SAFEHawk app.
Matthews adds that the Students’ Union will be ensuring students are able to walk home safely:
“Really, we just act as a support unit — our foot patrol is going to have extended hours, where they can walk students home until 4am — but we just want to be out there supporting.”
