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Laurier’s environmental initiatives
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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.
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Enrolment brings change to O-Week
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This fall, Wilfrid Laurier University welcomes its largest group of incoming first year students (3540 registered at the Waterloo campus), 80 per cent of
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New residences offer unique alternatives
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This September, Wilfrid Laurier University will open its fourth residence life learning community: the Global Engagement Community (GEC) at 102 Albert St. “The goal
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Students’ union adds new staff positions
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Administrative manager A new administrative manager position has been created in the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union to work with the current administrative assistant,
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Laurier’s former VP: Academic takes post at UW
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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.
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Vancouver opens innovative rail line
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Vancouver is officially the first Canadian city to make a direct transit link to a major airport. The SkyTrain just unveiled their new “Canada
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Unions strike during recession
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Over the past year, Ontario has seen many labour disputes resulting in strikes afflicting municipalities and corporations. With the recession taking a toll on
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Getting pumped for Africa
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On Aug. 25, the Grand River chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) held a fundraising event to support their “Agriculture as a Business” program
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WLUSU installs carpet in the Terrace
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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
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Max Blouw honoured
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The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has honoured president of Wilfrid Laurier University Max Blouw by naming a research centre after him. Blouw
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