Author: Margaret Russell
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Laurier International hosts it’s first ever excellence dinner to commend high achievers
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On Mar. 19, Wilfrid Laurier University’s international and global engagement program hosted its first annual Student Recognition dinner to award 24 international students with…
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The best 27 places to go in Waterloo Region ranked for 2019
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This month, Waterloo’s Municipal Heritage Committee presented a draft list of 27 locations of significance that represent heritage value for the city and are…
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Laurier’s Three Minute Thesis gives opportunity for Masters and PhD students to show off their skills
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s annual Three Minute Thesis student competition is welcoming back a fresh crop of bright minds and this year, Laurier has opened…
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Christchurch vigil a place for students to mourn after New Zealand massacre
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On Friday, Mar. 22, Wilfrid Laurier University students and faculty participated in a vigil to honour and show solidarity for the victims and families…
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Plastic package waste sparks protest in Waterloo from students and community activists
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On Monday, Mar. 11, a group of approximately 25 student and community activists collected at Zehrs, located on Erb Street in Waterloo, to protest…
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Students protest against Canada Goose jackets and growing popularity in Waterloo
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On the evening of Friday, Mar. 8, a group of local activists joined together at the intersection of University Avenue and Seagram Drive to…
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GENConnect looks to educate students with life skills to take care of themselves
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Wilfrid Laurier University is welcoming a new student start-up to the Waterloo campus this semester. GENconnect Waterloo is an event-based start-up social venture. Its…
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International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) goes to Parliament to advocate for scholars in areas of conflict
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Last week, Wilfrid Laurier University’s student-run organization International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) took a trip to Parliament Hill to promote and advocate for their…
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Laurier hosts community leaders to discuss the challenges associated street parties
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With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, Wilfrid Laurier University’s annual, infamous festivities will also be marked on the calendars of many students, visitors, Kitchener-Waterloo…
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Rolling up your rims to feed the homeless of Kitchener-Waterloo
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Tim Hortons™ has launched its annual “Roll Up The Rim To Win” promotional campaign, commencing a call for those on campus and in the…
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