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³Ô¹ÏÍø mourns passing of music instructor Lorin Shalanko

³Ô¹ÏÍø mourns passing of music instructor Lorin Shalanko

Sept. 12, 2023

³Ô¹ÏÍø mourns the passing of Lorin Shalanko, a coach accompanist in the Faculty of Music. Lorin passed away Sept. 7, 2023 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife, Julie.

Lorin was a collaborative pianist who provided instruction, accompaniment and coaching as part of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Faculty of Music since 1999. He held an honours degree in piano performance from ³Ô¹ÏÍø and studied at the University of Michigan.

A private cremation will take place. For more details, . The university will lower its flags to half-mast in Lorin’s memory.

Losing an instructor has a significant impact on the entire ³Ô¹ÏÍø community. The university is focused on offering support and ensuring the well-being of students, faculty and staff. ³Ô¹ÏÍø reminds students, staff and faculty of the support services available:  

  • Student Wellness Centres: 519.884.0710 x3146 or wellness@wlu.ca. 
  • Here 24/7: 1.844.437.3247. 
  • 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). 
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍø Human Resources employee and family assistance program: 548.889.3385 or hr@wlu.ca.  
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Special Constable Service: 519.885.3333 (Waterloo) or 519.770.3778 (Brantford).
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