Luca Bidini-Taylor
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BSA hosts beating the odds conference
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The Laurier Black Students Association holds annual event for local Black high school students On Feb. 9, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Black Student Association (BSA) held their annual Beating the Odds Conference (BTO), welcoming over 200 local Black high school students to the Laurier campus to motivate them as they move on to post-secondary education. This…
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Internal generative AI committee introduces updated guidelines
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Associate vice professor Trish McClaren sheds light on the committee’s drive to adapt to the new tech In September, Wilfrid Laurier University created a Generative Artificial Intelligence Committee as a response to the rapid development of generative AI platforms (Gen AI) such as ChatGPT. The committee has recently rolled out new guidelines to make the…
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Enactus Laurier lands a top four spot
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On Oct. 20, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Enactus team landed a top-four finish at the Enactus World Cup in Utrecht, Netherlands, representing team Canada. Enactus competitions are run in 33 different countries, with over 1000 participating campuses around the world. The top school from each country can compete on the national stage at the Enactus World…
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How Movember spotlights men’s health
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Content Warning: This article mentions sensitive topics such as suicide. This November marks the 20-year anniversary of Movember. The movement sees men growing out their facial hair to bring awareness and raise funds towards men’s health. What started as an idea between 30 friends in Melbourne, Australia has evolved into a global initiative. The movement…
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