Laurier’s environmental initiatives
By placing an increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability Wilfrid Laurier University has made, and will continue to make, several changes to its day-to-day operations...
Enrolment brings change to O-Week
This fall, Wilfrid Laurier University welcomes its largest group of incoming first year students (3540 registered at the Waterloo campus), 80 per cent of which will be...
New residences offer unique alternatives
This September, Wilfrid Laurier University will open its fourth residence life learning community: the Global Engagement Community (GEC) at 102 Albert St “The goal is to create...
Students’ union adds new staff positions
Administrative manager A new administrative manager position has been created in the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union to work with the current administrative...
Laurier’s former VP: Academic takes post at UW
Following a year of sabbatical from Wilfrid Laurier University, Sue Horton has accepted the position of associate-provost graduate studies at the University of Waterloo Horton,...
Vancouver opens innovative rail line
Vancouver is officially the first Canadian city to make a direct transit link to a major airport The SkyTrain just unveiled their new “Canada Line” The cost of the project...
Unions strike during recession
Over the past year, Ontario has seen many labour disputes resulting in strikes afflicting municipalities and corporations With the recession taking a toll on employers and...
Getting pumped for Africa
On Aug 25, the Grand River chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) held a fundraising event to support their “Agriculture as a Business” program in Ghana Held in the public...
WLUSU installs carpet in the Terrace
The Wilfrid Laurier University Student’s Union has replaced the upper level floor in the Terrace Foot Court, which cost the union $15,000 According to WLUSU general manager,...
Max Blouw honoured
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has honoured president of Wilfrid Laurier University Max Blouw by naming a research centre after him Blouw previously saved the...