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Kyle Murray announced as the new dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
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On April 19, it was announced in a news release that behavioural scientist Kyle Murray had been appointed as the new dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. His five-year term commences on July 1 of this year. Murray’s areas of research include business marketing and retailing, emphasizing the specifics that lead…
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Man charged in fatal stabbing of Laurier Student
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On Feb. 12, 29-year-old male Imre Czinczki was charged with the second-degree murder of 20-year-old Wilfrid Laurier University student Deron Camillus thanks to the support of cell phone, dashcam and surveillance footage acquired by police. On Sept. 22, 2023, Camillus was out on King Street North near Bridgeport Road when he was stabbed by Czinczki…
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Laurier Milton prepares for its inaugural class
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New campus to be built with Town of Milton donated land In preparation for the arrival of the Milton campus’ first class of students at the end of October 2023, Wilfrid Laurier University invited prospective students to get a feel for the new campus during Milton Preview Day. Milton’s Mayor, Gord Krantz, made an appearance…
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Laurier named top employer for sixth year
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Laurier chosen for Mediacorp Canada’s ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers” list for employee environment Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Waterloo Area’s top employers for the sixth consecutive year. “I think this has a positive reflection for the university, as it demonstrates that we invest and care about our employees in the same way…
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Adapting to living in the United Kingdom
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Arts contributor Bailey McIntyre chronicles her first weeks living in Britain on her International program The hard part is over. The moving, the travel, and stress of a new place and new people have turned into a comfortable reality. I didn’t know that the UK was so different in comparison to Canada until being here…
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Laurier Legacy Project explores the past
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Experts weigh in on the university’s namesake and history to paint a picture of Laurier’s roots On Jan. 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., hours of hard work were laid before students and faculty interested in their university’s history as part of a free Zoom webinar hosted by the university. The Laurier Legacy Project…
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Students’ Union 2024 Election season concludes
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On Feb. 1 at 9:00 p.m., the results of the Students’ Union 2024 election were announced at Wilf’s on Laurier’s Waterloo campus. After the voting period from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, Ben Jesseau was announced as the incoming president and CEO for the incoming 2024-2025 academic year. There were three rounds of voting. “It doesn’t quite feel real yet…
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Crossing the finish line, worth the struggle?
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As 2024 begins, my experience as a Laurier student has reached its final term. It’s been four and a half years since I started attending Laurier. Upon reflecting on the time I spent, I’m filled with mixed emotions. I have changed immensely throughout my time at university. Going into university, my mindset about who I…
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