Madalyn Mostacci
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Prestigious SHAD Program Closes at Laurier
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On Jul. 28, the prestigious Shad Canada program wrapped up after being hosted on both Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses. For grade 10 and 11 students across Canada, Shad provides university level science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics mentors and entrepreneurship content. “We always say Shad is where the magic happens. We provide an opportunity…
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Laurier wellness centre available for students
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Students looking for information or services regarding their health and wellbeing this academic year can turn to Laurier’s Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre on the Waterloo campus is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building. Mondays and Wendesdays, the Centre is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Thursday and…
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History of The Cord
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On Sept. 23, 1926, the College Cord published its first issue as a campus newspaper for the students at Waterloo College. Over many years, Waterloo College eventually transformed into the academic institution we know today, Wilfrid Laurier University. Through these developmental years, as Laurier saw changes in its name, educational affiliation and culture, the campus…
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New Neuron mobility E-bikes and E-scooters rollout on Waterloo campus
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On Jul. 20, Neuron Mobility e-bikes and e-scooters were staged around the Waterloo campus. “We are excited to share that this is happening,” said Eric Meliton, manager of Laurier’s Sustainability Office. “When we were approached by Neuron almost a year and a half ago, it was because the Region of Waterloo has an alternative transportation…
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Application to have homeless encampment removed declined by Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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The region of Waterloo’s application to have a homeless encampment removed from 100 Victoria Street was declined by The Ontario Superior Court of Justice. “The first reaction I had was a sense of relief because it is the middle of winter and forcing people to leave encampments can be a matter of life and death…
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First lecture of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series sheds light on homeless encampments
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On Jan. 11, the first lecture of the year as a part of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series was held at the FirstOntario Arts Centre in Milton. Beginning in Oct. of 2022, the Milton Lecture Series allows members of the Laurier faculty to present findings from current research projects. The lectures will run every second Wednesday of…
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Toronto Zoo’s new Name-a-Roach campaign
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This Valentine’s Day season, the Toronto Zoo launched a new Name-a-Roach campaign. Facilitated by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, the campaign ran as a fundraiser. “The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is always looking for new and unique ways to raise funds to support the Zoos ongoing conservation and research efforts to help fight extinction,” said…
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Winter blues and the Wellness Centre
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This winter season, programs and services provided by the Laurier Wellness Centre can help students combat the winter blues. The winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder or seasonal depression, affects around 15 per cent of Canadians. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “The winter blues are a wave of low emotions that…
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CCSA updates alcohol consumption guidelines
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On Jan. 17, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) updated their alcohol consumption guidelines. The new recommendations state that more than two standard drinks per week, an equivalent to 13.45g of alcohol, is linked to increased risks. Further guideline information can be found on the CCSA’s website, however the organization states –…
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Nationally bestselling, award-winning author Donna Morrissey joins Laurier community for winter 2023
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Acclaimed writer, Donna Morrissey, is Laurier’s Edna Staebler Writer-in-Residence for the winter 2023 term. “She’s kind of a force of nature, this funny and fascinating kind of woman who has emerged on the Canadian Literature writing scene like she was shot out of a cannon,” said Tanis MacDonald, Associate Professor in the faculty of English…
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