NEWS AND EVENTS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

ISOW’s mission includes engaging Laurier students on the impact of international conflicts to promote intercultural learning and globally engaged citizenship.

We hope that by hosting events that focus on the celebration of international cultures and the realities experienced by people who live in the midst of international conflict Laurier students and the broader community will develop deeper intercultural understanding.

Community Events

ISOW also grows with the support of the community. Thus, we invite the community to join us in our journey to enforce education as a powerful tool for social reproduction and to enhance our sense of international obligation as Canadians.

Annual Reception 2023

International Trips and Community Engagement

Geneve, Switzerland

December, 2023

London, England

May, 2023

North Carolina, USA

March, 2023

Nairobi and Kakuma, Kenya

2023

Edinburgh, Scotland

November, 2022

Rome, Italy

September, 2022

Geneve, Switzerland

December, 2023

London, England

May, 2023

Barcelona, Spain

May, 2022

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

April, 2022

Dubai

December, 2021

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam

September, 2019

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

February, 2019

New York City, USA

November, 2018

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

April, 2017

Barcelona, Spain

May, 2022

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

April, 2022

ISOW welcomes international delegates for Students as Partners conference

Laurier News Hub | April 4, 2023

Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

CTV News | March 30, 2023

International Students Overcoming War welcomes peace activist Kim Phuc to Laurier

Laurier News Hub | March 15, 2023

Students as Partners Conference at Wilfrid Laurier University

News blog

Women Leaders of Tomorrow: Hasina Hamidi

News Blog | 2023

Helping refugees access a university education

Ontario's Universities

Supporting a new start in Canada

Alumni Magazine | Winter 2022

Laurier’s ISOW club and COMPASS Refugee Centre partner to offer new scholarship for refugee-claiment youth

Laurier News Hub | June 17, 2022

'It changed my life': How an Ontario university tuition levy helps students affected by war become grads

CBC News | June 13, 2022

Laurier graduand on scholarship from Syria reflects on university experience

Laurier News Hub | June 13, 2022

Rapid Response Mechanism for Education in Emergencies (RRMEE)

YouTube video | June 2, 2022

ISOW offers a life-changing experience, personally and professionally

Laurier News Hub | Spring 2022

ISOW welcomes international delegates for Students as Partners conference

Laurier News Hub | April 4, 2023

Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

CTV News | March 30, 2023

International Students Overcoming War welcomes peace activist Kim Phuc to Laurier

Laurier News Hub | March 15, 2023

Laurier student group wants federal government to do more to help students in war-torn countries

CBC News | April 26, 2022

Laurier’s International Students Overcoming War club celebrates graduates during virtual ceremony

Laurier News Hub | December 21, 2020

Inclusive Fundraising, presented by Oshish Ungras, ISOW Wilfrid Laurier

UNHCR Education | December 10, 2021

2 Laurier grads reflect on move from Syria to pursue education and dreams

CBC News | December 06, 2020

Meet 5 students who fled war and are now graduated scholars in Canada

CBC News | July 01, 2020

Former Ontario premier to speak at Laurier conference on universities’ role in humanitarian crises

Laurier News Hub | February 24, 2020

Graduate of Laurier's student-funded scholarship program an 'ambassador for diversity'

CBC News | June 13, 2019

Student-funded scholarship helps Syrian student graduate from Wilfrid Laurier

CBC News | June 11, 2019

Scholarship for students from war-affected countries sees first grads in Waterloo region

CBC News | June 08, 2019

International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) goes to parliament to advocate for scholars in areas of conflict

The Cord | March 6, 2019

Students from countries of conflict come to Laurier to study with club’s help

Waterloo Region Record | January 14, 2019

From the classroom to the real world: How Laurier students are helping international scholars overcoming war

Blog post | August 21, 2017

University-NGO partnership brings hope to students overcoming war

University Affairs | June 12, 2017

Laurier Partners with Daughters for Life Foundation

Campus News | Spring 2015

Laurier student group wants federal government to do more to help students in war-torn countries

CBC News | April 26, 2022

Laurier’s International Students Overcoming War club celebrates graduates during virtual ceremony

Laurier News Hub | December 21, 2020

Inclusive Fundraising, presented by Oshish Ungras, ISOW Wilfrid Laurier

UNHCR Education | December 10, 2021

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NEWS AND EVENTS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Community Events

Annual Reception 2023

International Trips and Community Engagement

Geneve, Switzerland

London, England

North Carolina, USA

Nairobi and Kakuma, Kenya

Edinburgh, Scotland

Rome, Italy

Geneve, Switzerland

London, England

Barcelona, Spain

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

Dubai

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

New York City, USA

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

Barcelona, Spain

Ottawa, Parliament Hill

ISOW IN THE NEWS

ISOW welcomes international delegates for Students as Partners conference

Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

International Students Overcoming War welcomes peace activist Kim Phuc to Laurier

Students as Partners Conference at Wilfrid Laurier University

Women Leaders of Tomorrow: Hasina Hamidi

Helping refugees access a university education

Supporting a new start in Canada

Laurier’s ISOW club and COMPASS Refugee Centre partner to offer new scholarship for refugee-claiment youth

'It changed my life': How an Ontario university tuition levy helps students affected by war become grads

Laurier graduand on scholarship from Syria reflects on university experience

Rapid Response Mechanism for Education in Emergencies (RRMEE)

ISOW offers a life-changing experience, personally and professionally

ISOW welcomes international delegates for Students as Partners conference

Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

International Students Overcoming War welcomes peace activist Kim Phuc to Laurier

Laurier student group wants federal government to do more to help students in war-torn countries

Laurier’s International Students Overcoming War club celebrates graduates during virtual ceremony

Inclusive Fundraising, presented by Oshish Ungras, ISOW Wilfrid Laurier

2 Laurier grads reflect on move from Syria to pursue education and dreams

Meet 5 students who fled war and are now graduated scholars in Canada

Former Ontario premier to speak at Laurier conference on universities’ role in humanitarian crises

Graduate of Laurier's student-funded scholarship program an 'ambassador for diversity'

Student-funded scholarship helps Syrian student graduate from Wilfrid Laurier

Scholarship for students from war-affected countries sees first grads in Waterloo region

International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) goes to parliament to advocate for scholars in areas of conflict

Students from countries of conflict come to Laurier to study with club’s help

From the classroom to the real world: How Laurier students are helping international scholars overcoming war

University-NGO partnership brings hope to students overcoming war

Laurier Partners with Daughters for Life Foundation

Laurier student group wants federal government to do more to help students in war-torn countries

Laurier’s International Students Overcoming War club celebrates graduates during virtual ceremony

Inclusive Fundraising, presented by Oshish Ungras, ISOW Wilfrid Laurier