On Hawk Team we wear pink, and you should too!
Calling all Laurier students who are looking for an extracurricular activity or fun Laurier events. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy your time at a fun event and meet fellow Golden Hawks. Look no further, as we dive into Laurier Brantford’s one and only Hawk Team. With the help of Hawk Team coordinator, Naomi Panetta, we will introduce you to this association, explain how to join and the possible experiences and skills one may gain through Hawk Team.
Hawk Team is a Laurier Brantford exclusive association that organizes the social committee in charge of many of the fun events that are held on campus. The team sets out with a goal “to provide students with a welcoming and safe environment, to mingle and be social with one another and make friends!” Panetta explained “a spot for you to be yourself and to just have a good time.”
The year of events has already begun, and Hawk Team has hosted many exciting events already. In affiliation with the Student’s Union, Hawk Team organized a bus ticket to Toronto for at Blue Jays game, along with an exclusive Blue Jays x WLU hat.
October is a big month for fun Halloween-themed events. One event to keep an eye out for is a costume-themed DJ night at Brando’s Beach House. Hawk Team is also hosting a pumpkin carving event in October that will be in partnership with Food Bank, so if you are not 19 or older, Hawk Team has you covered.
Knowing about the events is one thing but attending them is a totally different experience. What have Laurier students’ experiences with the events been? “I enjoyed the events I went to in my first year, it was a good opportunity to meet fellow students. As a commuter student these events make it much easier to meet and get to know fellow students.” Leen Alhamwi, second-year Criminology student, said.
If you’d like to attend the events, look for event posting through @campuslifebrantford on Instagram and keep an eye out around campus for event postings.
If you want to volunteer your time to Hawk Team and help, the Student’s Union website Organization Details | Involve also known as “the Nest” will include an information page, along with a step-by-step instruction on how to apply for the various positions they hold.
Hawk Team holds many opportunities for students, “It really taught me a lot of confidence in my leadership skills,” Panetta said. Allowing students the chance to participate in events hosted, along with volunteer their time to the team.
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