The faculty of music has launched a new master’s program focusing on community music. The new program will be offered in addition to Laurier’s music therapy program and be offered part-time. The community music program will be a fairly unique program. According to Lee Willingham, director of community music, the music department “researched this carefully, and we’re the only program […]
On Jan. 9, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted a panel to discuss what culture means at Laurier and how the campus can become more connected to the City of Waterloo. The presentation of the panel was a joint effort between Laurier’s Office of Research Services, the City of Waterloo Culture Plan and the Wilfrid Laurier Press. The moderator for the panel […]
Laurier increases safety measures On Jan. 14, Wilfrid Laurier University released its new Emergency Notification System, which can be used by students, staff and faculty. With this new system’s, cell phones can be registered through LORIS, which will allow them to receive texts from Special Constable Services in the event of an emergency situation. “Everyone carries cell phones now,” said […]
Women’s soccer Laurier’s women’s soccer team ended their season by surpassing many expectations in what was supposed to be a “rebuilding season”. However, with an impressive 11-2-3 record, the purple and gold dominated the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West Division. Trying out new talent on the squad, Laurier initially showed inconsistency and had trouble executing their shots. Games that should […]
The Cord has received four nominations for the Canadian University Press (CUP) John H. MacDonald Awards. Congratulations to: Kevin Campbell, who has been nominated in the sports writing category for his Nov. 2, 2011 article: “When hits to the head hit close to home”. Taylor Gayowsky, who has been nominated in the graphic design category for her March 28, 2012 […]
By Kelly McGahey The holiday season for many people is a time of unity and compassion, which for some people provides an opportunity to reach out to the community around them. Taryn Graham, the business communication coordinator for the Kitchener-Waterloo Volunteer Action Centre, acknowledged, “For volunteers, the holidays are a great way to get started and connected to the KW […]
Wilfrid Laurier University will officially close for the holidays Dec. 22, following the conclusion of the exam period on Dec. 19. However, a number of on campus food outlets will be closing before Dec. 22. The Dining Hall will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 and 19, before closing for the holidays at 3:30 p.m. — […]
With exams come thoughts of late nights, lack of routine, little sleep and overall exhaustion. It’s usually a time when positive self-care habits are completely abandoned in lieu of studying, or cramming to finish a term’s worth of readings in one night. Most students are quick to say that they don’t have time to take care of themselves during this […]
Nov. 28 Mother Mother Elements; $25, 7 p.m. Nov. 29 Faber Drive the Lost in Paradise Tour Chrysalids Theatre; $20, 7 p.m. Radio Laurier Presents: San Sebastian Maxwell’s Music House; $14, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 Monkey Junk and Daddy Long Legs Starlight; $26, 7 p.m. Neruda Productions Presents: Show the World Fall Festival Chrysalids Theatre; $20, 7 p.m. Night Market […]
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