Laurier laments the loss of professor emeritus john jenkins
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus John Jenkins, retired instructor and former dean in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.
 Jenkins began his time as dean at Lazaridis School of Business and Economics in 1970, assisting in the launch of the cooperative education and Master of Business Administration programs. He served until 1974 and formally retired in 1992. Â
A celebration of life was held for Jenkins on Aug. 24 in Monterey California by his family and friends.
The loss of a member of the Laurier community has a profound impact on students and the university community. There are numerous 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.