Laurier Community laments the loss of Lorin Shalanko
Wilfrid Laurier University laments the loss of Lorin Shalanko, valued Coach Accompanist in the Faculty of Music.Â
Since 1999, Shalanko contributed to the music department as a collaborative pianist. Prior to this, he gained an honours degree in performance from Laurier.
As stated by Shalanko’s family, those wishing to contribute to his memory can donate directly to the Faculty of Music.
In response to this loss, Laurier will lower flags to half-mast.
The loss of an instructor has a profound impact on students and the university community. There are services and supports available for those who need them:
- Student Wellness Centres: 519.884.0710 x3146 or wellness@wlu.ca (Waterloo) or 519.756.8228 or lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca (Brantford).
- Delton Glebe Counselling Centre: 519.884.3305 or glebecentre@wlu.ca.
- Dean of Students’ Office: 519.884.0710 x3533 or deanofstudentswl@wlu.ca (Waterloo) or 519.756.8228 x5716 or deanofstudentsbr@wlu.ca (Brantford).
- Laurier Human Resources employee and family assistance program: 519.884.0710 x2007 or hr@wlu.ca.