Author: Justin Smirlies
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Margaret Atwood speaks about liberal arts and Canadian literature
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As part of the weeklong “Big Thinking” series at Congress 2012, Canadian literary icon Margaret Atwood gave her take on liberal studies to an
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Lobbying versus protest
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Despite the fact that talks between the Quebec government and student leaders resumed on May 28, the escalating protests in the province have sparked
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Johnston calls for the global expansion of knowledge
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“Yes, I’ve come home, and it’s good to be home,” said David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada and former president of the University
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WLUFA sends support to students in Quebec
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With the student demonstrations in Quebec reaching a whole new level, it is beginning to spark various responses from outside the province, including one
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Waterloo community hopes to boost reputation with Congress 2012
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Beginning this Saturday, the campuses of Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo (UW) will be buzzing again, as approximately 7,000 delegates roll
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Ontario NDP leader warns of dangers of Liberal majority in K-W visit
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After the recent visits of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Tim Hudak to Kitchener-Waterloo, provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) leader
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WLU still under threat of censure
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The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is not letting their guard down against what they believe is a violation of academic freedom. On
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Student employees charged at Year End Party
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Unfortunately, this year’s annual Year End Party on the Wilfrid Laurier University campus didn’t go off without a hitch. On the night of April
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Solidifying ties
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Since establishing its office at the Chongqing University of Science and Technology in 2007, Wilfrid Laurier University has been searching for ways to further
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Hefty price for expansion
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Wilfrid Laurier University is expanding its boundaries. And it’s not cheap. In a deal made on Thursday, the university conducted a $58.9 million acquisition
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